International Relations Current Affairs for UPSC

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Iran's shadow fleet is fuelling Myanmar junta's air assault, Pg2

Iran's illicit fuel shipments enable Myanmar junta's air strikes on civilian targets, intensifying civil war and violating sanctions.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

28 Jan, 2026

Iran's shadow fleet is fuelling Myanmar junta's air assault, Pg2

Iran's illicit fuel shipments enable Myanmar junta's air strikes on civilian targets, intensifying civil war and violating sanctions.

28 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India, EU seal FTA with CBAM breather, Pg17

India and EU conclude FTA negotiations amidst CBAM concerns, seeking regulatory certainty and decarbonization collaboration, but challenges remain for Indian exporters.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

28 Jan, 2026

India, EU seal FTA with CBAM breather, Pg17

India and EU conclude FTA negotiations amidst CBAM concerns, seeking regulatory certainty and decarbonization collaboration, but challenges remain for Indian exporters.

28 Jan, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

US quits Paris deal, but has chosen to remain in some climate bodies, Pg16

US exits Paris Agreement but strategically remains in key climate bodies to influence global environmental negotiations and protect American interests.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

28 Jan, 2026

US quits Paris deal, but has chosen to remain in some climate bodies, Pg16

US exits Paris Agreement but strategically remains in key climate bodies to influence global environmental negotiations and protect American interests.

28 Jan, 2026

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

How shifting trade winds nudged India-EU talks across finish line, Pg16

India and EU conclude FTA negotiations amid US trade protectionism and concerns over Chinese economic dominance.

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

28 Jan, 2026

How shifting trade winds nudged India-EU talks across finish line, Pg16

India and EU conclude FTA negotiations amid US trade protectionism and concerns over Chinese economic dominance.

28 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

For Delhi and Brussels, challenge is to move from breakthroughs to delivery, Pg13

India and EU strengthen ties with new trade, defence, and mobility agreements amid geopolitical shifts and diversification strategies.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

28 Jan, 2026

For Delhi and Brussels, challenge is to move from breakthroughs to delivery, Pg13

India and EU strengthen ties with new trade, defence, and mobility agreements amid geopolitical shifts and diversification strategies.

28 Jan, 2026

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

FTA not an endpoint, marks reform push for the next strategic move, Pg12

India-EU FTA signals strategic shift amidst global uncertainties, fostering trade, investment, and regulatory modernization for enhanced competitiveness and supply chain resilience.

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

28 Jan, 2026

FTA not an endpoint, marks reform push for the next strategic move, Pg12

India-EU FTA signals strategic shift amidst global uncertainties, fostering trade, investment, and regulatory modernization for enhanced competitiveness and supply chain resilience.

28 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Diaspora Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

India and EU seal the deal (SECURITY AND DEFENCE PARTNERSHIP, MOBILITY FRAMEWORK AMONG 13 PACTS), Pg3

India and EU sign historic FTA, security partnership, and mobility framework, aiming for deeper economic and strategic cooperation amidst global challenges.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Diaspora Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

28 Jan, 2026

India and EU seal the deal (SECURITY AND DEFENCE PARTNERSHIP, MOBILITY FRAMEWORK AMONG 13 PACTS), Pg3

India and EU sign historic FTA, security partnership, and mobility framework, aiming for deeper economic and strategic cooperation amidst global challenges.

28 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Big swap: Automobiles, wine for labour-intensive goods, Pg3

India-EU trade deal finalized: EU gains access to automobile, wine markets; India benefits from zero duty on labor-intensive goods.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

28 Jan, 2026

Big swap: Automobiles, wine for labour-intensive goods, Pg3

India-EU trade deal finalized: EU gains access to automobile, wine markets; India benefits from zero duty on labor-intensive goods.

28 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora

Mobility pact eases options for Indian students, workers, Pg3

India-EU sign mobility pact, easing movement for Indian students, workers across 27 EU nations amidst US visa restrictions.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora

28 Jan, 2026

Mobility pact eases options for Indian students, workers, Pg3

India-EU sign mobility pact, easing movement for Indian students, workers across 27 EU nations amidst US visa restrictions.

28 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

India, EU close in on FTA as negotiations conclude, Pg1

India and EU conclude FTA negotiations after two decades, aiming to boost $136 billion bilateral trade and strengthen strategic partnership.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

27 Jan, 2026

India, EU close in on FTA as negotiations conclude, Pg1

India and EU conclude FTA negotiations after two decades, aiming to boost $136 billion bilateral trade and strengthen strategic partnership.

27 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space Technology

Canadian PM likely to visit New Delhi in March: Indian envoy, Pg10

Canadian PM likely to visit India in March to reset relations and sign deals on uranium, energy, and AI.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space Technology

27 Jan, 2026

Canadian PM likely to visit New Delhi in March: Indian envoy, Pg10

Canadian PM likely to visit India in March to reset relations and sign deals on uranium, energy, and AI.

27 Jan, 2026

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

How will U.S. exit affect solar alliance?, Pg8

U.S. withdrawal from International Solar Alliance poses challenges for global climate cooperation, impacting emerging markets' access to finance.

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

27 Jan, 2026

How will U.S. exit affect solar alliance?, Pg8

U.S. withdrawal from International Solar Alliance poses challenges for global climate cooperation, impacting emerging markets' access to finance.

27 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Basics of Cyber Security

Cybercrime and a global governance crisis, Pg7

UN Cybercrime Convention exposes global governance crisis as India, US, others abstain amid concerns over data control and human rights.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Basics of Cyber Security

27 Jan, 2026

Cybercrime and a global governance crisis, Pg7

UN Cybercrime Convention exposes global governance crisis as India, US, others abstain amid concerns over data control and human rights.

27 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

How is China framing its Antarctic ambitions?, Pg8

China proposes Antarctic law, signalling ambition to strengthen presence and shape rules within the Antarctic Treaty System amidst growing geopolitical interest.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

27 Jan, 2026

How is China framing its Antarctic ambitions?, Pg8

China proposes Antarctic law, signalling ambition to strengthen presence and shape rules within the Antarctic Treaty System amidst growing geopolitical interest.

27 Jan, 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.

Venezuela’s oil collapse is plunging Cuba into crisis, Pg7

U.S. sanctions on Venezuela cripple Cuba's oil supply, triggering economic crisis amid long-standing U.S. embargo since 1962.

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.

27 Jan, 2026

Venezuela’s oil collapse is plunging Cuba into crisis, Pg7

U.S. sanctions on Venezuela cripple Cuba's oil supply, triggering economic crisis amid long-standing U.S. embargo since 1962.

27 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

As rules-based order crumbles, only reforms can shield the economy, Pg8

Reforms crucial for sustained economic growth amidst global uncertainty; India needs to focus on labour-intensive sectors and trade agreements.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

27 Jan, 2026

As rules-based order crumbles, only reforms can shield the economy, Pg8

Reforms crucial for sustained economic growth amidst global uncertainty; India needs to focus on labour-intensive sectors and trade agreements.

27 Jan, 2026

Architecture Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Military might, with a dash of Sindoor, Pg5

India's 77th Republic Day showcases military might, 'Operation Sindoor' display, and EU contingent participation for the first time.

Architecture Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

27 Jan, 2026

Military might, with a dash of Sindoor, Pg5

India's 77th Republic Day showcases military might, 'Operation Sindoor' display, and EU contingent participation for the first time.

27 Jan, 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

Trump's policies, sanctions turn central banks to gold, drive de-dollarisation, Pg11

Central banks globally increase gold reserves amid Trump's policies, trade sanctions, and de-dollarization trends, impacting global financial markets.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

27 Jan, 2026

Trump's policies, sanctions turn central banks to gold, drive de-dollarisation, Pg11

Central banks globally increase gold reserves amid Trump's policies, trade sanctions, and de-dollarization trends, impacting global financial markets.

27 Jan, 2026

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

Conclusion of talks on FTA set to be announced today; pact later this year, Pg1

India and EU set to announce conclusion of FTA negotiations, aiming for formal signing later this year.

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

27 Jan, 2026

Conclusion of talks on FTA set to be announced today; pact later this year, Pg1

India and EU set to announce conclusion of FTA negotiations, aiming for formal signing later this year.

27 Jan, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Top China general removed for ‘leaking’ n-plan to US: Report, Pg1

Top Chinese General Zhang Youxia faces probe for allegedly leaking nuclear secrets to US amid military purge.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

27 Jan, 2026

Top China general removed for ‘leaking’ n-plan to US: Report, Pg1

Top Chinese General Zhang Youxia faces probe for allegedly leaking nuclear secrets to US amid military purge.

27 Jan, 2026

International Relations

Iran's shadow fleet is fuelling Myanmar junta's air assault, Pg2

Iran's shadow fleet is fuelling Myanmar junta's air assault, Pg2

India, EU seal FTA with CBAM breather, Pg17

India, EU seal FTA with CBAM breather, Pg17

US quits Paris deal, but has chosen to remain in some climate bodies, Pg16

US quits Paris deal, but has chosen to remain in some climate bodies, Pg16

How shifting trade winds nudged India-EU talks across finish line, Pg16

How shifting trade winds nudged India-EU talks across finish line, Pg16

For Delhi and Brussels, challenge is to move from breakthroughs to delivery, Pg13

For Delhi and Brussels, challenge is to move from breakthroughs to delivery, Pg13

FTA not an endpoint, marks reform push for the next strategic move, Pg12

FTA not an endpoint, marks reform push for the next strategic move, Pg12

India and EU seal the deal (SECURITY AND DEFENCE PARTNERSHIP, MOBILITY FRAMEWORK AMONG 13 PACTS), Pg3

India and EU seal the deal (SECURITY AND DEFENCE PARTNERSHIP, MOBILITY FRAMEWORK AMONG 13 PACTS), Pg3

Big swap: Automobiles, wine for labour-intensive goods, Pg3

Big swap: Automobiles, wine for labour-intensive goods, Pg3

Mobility pact eases options for Indian students, workers, Pg3

Mobility pact eases options for Indian students, workers, Pg3

India, EU close in on FTA as negotiations conclude, Pg1

India, EU close in on FTA as negotiations conclude, Pg1

Canadian PM likely to visit New Delhi in March: Indian envoy, Pg10

Canadian PM likely to visit New Delhi in March: Indian envoy, Pg10

How will U.S. exit affect solar alliance?, Pg8

How will U.S. exit affect solar alliance?, Pg8

Cybercrime and a global governance crisis, Pg7

Cybercrime and a global governance crisis, Pg7

How is China framing its Antarctic ambitions?, Pg8

How is China framing its Antarctic ambitions?, Pg8

Venezuela’s oil collapse is plunging Cuba into crisis, Pg7

Venezuela’s oil collapse is plunging Cuba into crisis, Pg7

As rules-based order crumbles, only reforms can shield the economy, Pg8

As rules-based order crumbles, only reforms can shield the economy, Pg8

Military might, with a dash of Sindoor, Pg5

Military might, with a dash of Sindoor, Pg5

Trump's policies, sanctions turn central banks to gold, drive de-dollarisation, Pg11

Trump's policies, sanctions turn central banks to gold, drive de-dollarisation, Pg11

Conclusion of talks on FTA set to be announced today; pact later this year, Pg1

Conclusion of talks on FTA set to be announced today; pact later this year, Pg1

Top China general removed for ‘leaking’ n-plan to US: Report, Pg1

Top China general removed for ‘leaking’ n-plan to US: Report, Pg1

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