International Relations Current Affairs for UPSC

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

‘Regime change needs air power with ground troops’, Pg16

Ex-Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa analyzes US-Iran conflict, emphasizing air power's limitations without ground troops for regime change.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

25 Mar, 2026

‘Regime change needs air power with ground troops’, Pg16

Ex-Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa analyzes US-Iran conflict, emphasizing air power's limitations without ground troops for regime change.

25 Mar, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

Hope builds for nations to save bird that flies 30,000 km, PgII

Hudsonian godwit population faces 95% decline due to climate change and habitat loss, prompting international conservation efforts under CMS.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

24 Mar, 2026

Hope builds for nations to save bird that flies 30,000 km, PgII

Hudsonian godwit population faces 95% decline due to climate change and habitat loss, prompting international conservation efforts under CMS.

24 Mar, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Path ahead for Nepal’s new leadership, Pg10

Nepal's new PM Balendra Shah navigates delicate balancing act between India, China, and US amidst geopolitical shifts and domestic expectations.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations

24 Mar, 2026

Path ahead for Nepal’s new leadership, Pg10

Nepal's new PM Balendra Shah navigates delicate balancing act between India, China, and US amidst geopolitical shifts and domestic expectations.

24 Mar, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Will Indian refiners buy Iranian crude oil after US sanctions waiver?, Pg9

US temporarily eases Iran oil sanctions; Indian refiners weigh techno-commercial feasibility amid tight global supply and geopolitical tensions.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

24 Mar, 2026

Will Indian refiners buy Iranian crude oil after US sanctions waiver?, Pg9

US temporarily eases Iran oil sanctions; Indian refiners weigh techno-commercial feasibility amid tight global supply and geopolitical tensions.

24 Mar, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

US-Iran pause is a relief for Gulf desalination plants, water supply, Pg14

US-Iran Tensions Subside, Easing Threat to Gulf Desalination Plants Vital for GCC Water Security Amidst Scant Rainfall.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Mar, 2026

US-Iran pause is a relief for Gulf desalination plants, water supply, Pg14

US-Iran Tensions Subside, Easing Threat to Gulf Desalination Plants Vital for GCC Water Security Amidst Scant Rainfall.

24 Mar, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Buffer Stocks and Food Security Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Of India’s 5.33 mn tonne of strategic oil reserve capacity, 36% is empty, Pg13

India's strategic petroleum reserves hold only 63% capacity amid West Asia tensions, raising concerns over energy security and import dependence.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Buffer Stocks and Food Security Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

24 Mar, 2026

Of India’s 5.33 mn tonne of strategic oil reserve capacity, 36% is empty, Pg13

India's strategic petroleum reserves hold only 63% capacity amid West Asia tensions, raising concerns over energy security and import dependence.

24 Mar, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

A war lesson: The road to energy security runs on electricity, Pg10

Geopolitical turmoil highlights India's energy vulnerability; transition to electricity, EVs, and domestic manufacturing vital for energy security.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

24 Mar, 2026

A war lesson: The road to energy security runs on electricity, Pg10

Geopolitical turmoil highlights India's energy vulnerability; transition to electricity, EVs, and domestic manufacturing vital for energy security.

24 Mar, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Dialogue and diplomacy only solution, Hormuz blockage unacceptable: PM, Pg1

PM Modi advocates dialogue for West Asia peace, opposes Hormuz blockage amid economic and security challenges for India.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

24 Mar, 2026

Dialogue and diplomacy only solution, Hormuz blockage unacceptable: PM, Pg1

PM Modi advocates dialogue for West Asia peace, opposes Hormuz blockage amid economic and security challenges for India.

24 Mar, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Buffer Stocks and Food Security Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

PM chairs meet to review impact of conflict on India, Pg1

PM Modi convenes CCS meeting amid West Asia conflict, assessing economic impact and forming GoM for mitigation strategies.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Buffer Stocks and Food Security Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

23 Mar, 2026

PM chairs meet to review impact of conflict on India, Pg1

PM Modi convenes CCS meeting amid West Asia conflict, assessing economic impact and forming GoM for mitigation strategies.

23 Mar, 2026

Art Forms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India must use the AYUSH opportunity, Pg7

India's AYUSH sector poised for global expansion with increased funding and EU FTA, emphasizing scientific validation for credibility.

Art Forms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

23 Mar, 2026

India must use the AYUSH opportunity, Pg7

India's AYUSH sector poised for global expansion with increased funding and EU FTA, emphasizing scientific validation for credibility.

23 Mar, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India’s dual dependence on West Asia for urea production, Pg7

West Asia conflict threatens India's urea production due to LNG supply disruptions via Strait of Hormuz, impacting agriculture and fertilizer sector.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

23 Mar, 2026

India’s dual dependence on West Asia for urea production, Pg7

West Asia conflict threatens India's urea production due to LNG supply disruptions via Strait of Hormuz, impacting agriculture and fertilizer sector.

23 Mar, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Why India is opposing China-led WTO deal, despite isolation risk, Pg15

India risks isolation by opposing China-led Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement at WTO's upcoming 14th Ministerial Conference in Cameroon.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

23 Mar, 2026

Why India is opposing China-led WTO deal, despite isolation risk, Pg15

India risks isolation by opposing China-led Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement at WTO's upcoming 14th Ministerial Conference in Cameroon.

23 Mar, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

India & China, economic partners, political opponents, Pg13

India reconsiders FDI restrictions on China amidst shifting global trade dynamics and geopolitical tensions, aiming for economic gains and reduced import dependence.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

23 Mar, 2026

India & China, economic partners, political opponents, Pg13

India reconsiders FDI restrictions on China amidst shifting global trade dynamics and geopolitical tensions, aiming for economic gains and reduced import dependence.

23 Mar, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Coming up, war's downstream effects, Pg12

US-Iran conflict threatens India's economy, disrupting gas supplies, petrochemical production, and semiconductor imports, potentially causing stagflation.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

23 Mar, 2026

Coming up, war's downstream effects, Pg12

US-Iran conflict threatens India's economy, disrupting gas supplies, petrochemical production, and semiconductor imports, potentially causing stagflation.

23 Mar, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.