International Relations Current Affairs for UPSC

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Iran war: Agrochemicals stress and inflation worry, Pg19

Iran war threatens India's agrochemical supply, potentially raising fertilizer and pesticide costs, impacting crop yields and food prices.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

1 Apr, 2026

Iran war: Agrochemicals stress and inflation worry, Pg19

Iran war threatens India's agrochemical supply, potentially raising fertilizer and pesticide costs, impacting crop yields and food prices.

1 Apr, 2026

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

‘Prepare for prolonged disruption to energy markets’, Pg17

EU energy chief warns of prolonged energy market disruption due to Iran war, urging preparedness for jet fuel shortages.

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

1 Apr, 2026

‘Prepare for prolonged disruption to energy markets’, Pg17

EU energy chief warns of prolonged energy market disruption due to Iran war, urging preparedness for jet fuel shortages.

1 Apr, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

US trade chief sees only limited role for WTO after failed meeting, Pg17

US trade chief diminishes WTO's role after failed meeting; seeks alternative trade arrangements with allies post e-commerce moratorium lapse.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

1 Apr, 2026

US trade chief sees only limited role for WTO after failed meeting, Pg17

US trade chief diminishes WTO's role after failed meeting; seeks alternative trade arrangements with allies post e-commerce moratorium lapse.

1 Apr, 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

RBI extends export realisation timeline amid persistent global disruptions, supply chain risks, Pg17

RBI extends export realization timeline to June 2026 amid West Asia crisis, easing exporter payment pressures and bolstering trade.

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

1 Apr, 2026

RBI extends export realisation timeline amid persistent global disruptions, supply chain risks, Pg17

RBI extends export realization timeline to June 2026 amid West Asia crisis, easing exporter payment pressures and bolstering trade.

1 Apr, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

India has rare opportunity to re-imagine neighbourhood policy. Trade is key, Pg13

India poised to revamp neighbourhood policy focusing trade, connectivity, and mutual benefits amid shifting geopolitical landscape and new leadership in neighboring countries.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

1 Apr, 2026

India has rare opportunity to re-imagine neighbourhood policy. Trade is key, Pg13

India poised to revamp neighbourhood policy focusing trade, connectivity, and mutual benefits amid shifting geopolitical landscape and new leadership in neighboring countries.

1 Apr, 2026

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

Lavrov to visit Delhi mid May for BRICS meet, Pg11

Lavrov to visit Delhi for BRICS meet amid India's energy concerns due to West Asia conflict.

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

1 Apr, 2026

Lavrov to visit Delhi mid May for BRICS meet, Pg11

Lavrov to visit Delhi for BRICS meet amid India's energy concerns due to West Asia conflict.

1 Apr, 2026

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

India may get first Iran crude since 2019 after tanker signals Gujarat port as its destination, Pg3

India set to resume Iranian crude oil imports after 2019, facilitated by US sanctions waiver amid geopolitical tensions.

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

1 Apr, 2026

India may get first Iran crude since 2019 after tanker signals Gujarat port as its destination, Pg3

India set to resume Iranian crude oil imports after 2019, facilitated by US sanctions waiver amid geopolitical tensions.

1 Apr, 2026

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Coming days decisive: US; will hit American firms from today: Iran, Pg3

Iran threatens US firms amidst escalating conflict; US warns of decisive days ahead as European allies resist military operations.

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

1 Apr, 2026

Coming days decisive: US; will hit American firms from today: Iran, Pg3

Iran threatens US firms amidst escalating conflict; US warns of decisive days ahead as European allies resist military operations.

1 Apr, 2026

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

India, Russia hold consultations amid crisis in West Asia, Pg12

India and Russia discuss bilateral ties and West Asia crisis amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, focusing on BRICS complications.

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

31 Mar, 2026

India, Russia hold consultations amid crisis in West Asia, Pg12

India and Russia discuss bilateral ties and West Asia crisis amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, focusing on BRICS complications.

31 Mar, 2026

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

U.S.-Israel-Iran war puts India’s EV gap in focus, Pg7

US-Iran conflict exposes India's EV adoption gap versus China, highlighting energy vulnerability amid rising oil prices and supply risks.

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

31 Mar, 2026

U.S.-Israel-Iran war puts India’s EV gap in focus, Pg7

US-Iran conflict exposes India's EV adoption gap versus China, highlighting energy vulnerability amid rising oil prices and supply risks.

31 Mar, 2026

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

Going downhill, Pg6

Trump's Iran policy unravels as conflict escalates, negotiations stall, and ground invasion looms amid rising crude prices.

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

31 Mar, 2026

Going downhill, Pg6

Trump's Iran policy unravels as conflict escalates, negotiations stall, and ground invasion looms amid rising crude prices.

31 Mar, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Cameroon WTO meet inconclusive, discussions to continue in Geneva, Pg21

WTO's MC14 in Cameroon ends without consensus as US demand for 5-year e-commerce tax moratorium stalls negotiations.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

31 Mar, 2026

Cameroon WTO meet inconclusive, discussions to continue in Geneva, Pg21

WTO's MC14 in Cameroon ends without consensus as US demand for 5-year e-commerce tax moratorium stalls negotiations.

31 Mar, 2026

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

Rough weather, Pg3

War-induced input price hikes and freight costs threaten India's fertilizer imports, with natural gas supply fluctuating amid West Asia tensions.

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

31 Mar, 2026

Rough weather, Pg3

War-induced input price hikes and freight costs threaten India's fertilizer imports, with natural gas supply fluctuating amid West Asia tensions.

31 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

RBI's new foreign exchange cap to stem rupee slide, Pg21

RBI caps banks' forex exposure at $100 million amid rupee's fall due to West Asia conflict.

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

31 Mar, 2026

RBI's new foreign exchange cap to stem rupee slide, Pg21

RBI caps banks' forex exposure at $100 million amid rupee's fall due to West Asia conflict.

31 Mar, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

10 foreign tankers carrying oil, gas to India stranded in Persian Gulf ('Of the India-bound foreign-flagged energy tankers currently in the Persian Gulf, 3 are carrying LPG, 4 are crude oil tankers, and 3 are LNG tankers'), Pg21

Strait of Hormuz closure strands 10 foreign tankers bound for India, impacting LPG, crude oil, and LNG supplies.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

31 Mar, 2026

10 foreign tankers carrying oil, gas to India stranded in Persian Gulf ('Of the India-bound foreign-flagged energy tankers currently in the Persian Gulf, 3 are carrying LPG, 4 are crude oil tankers, and 3 are LNG tankers'), Pg21

Strait of Hormuz closure strands 10 foreign tankers bound for India, impacting LPG, crude oil, and LNG supplies.

31 Mar, 2026

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

Iran warns against ground invasion amid talks in Pak., Pg1

Iran warns U.S. against ground invasion as Pakistan plans talks amid escalating regional tensions and retaliatory strikes.

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

30 Mar, 2026

Iran warns against ground invasion amid talks in Pak., Pg1

Iran warns U.S. against ground invasion as Pakistan plans talks amid escalating regional tensions and retaliatory strikes.

30 Mar, 2026

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

How to secure India’s supply chains, Pg7

India aims to bolster supply chain resilience through diversification, domestic capacity enhancement, and tech transition amid geopolitical volatilities and import dependencies.

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

30 Mar, 2026

How to secure India’s supply chains, Pg7

India aims to bolster supply chain resilience through diversification, domestic capacity enhancement, and tech transition amid geopolitical volatilities and import dependencies.

30 Mar, 2026

Indian Society and Diversity of India India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Neighbours first, Pg6

India-Nepal relations enter new phase as PM Modi and Nepal's new PM Shah pledge closer ties amidst evolving geopolitical dynamics.

Indian Society and Diversity of India India and its Neighbourhood Relations

30 Mar, 2026

Neighbours first, Pg6

India-Nepal relations enter new phase as PM Modi and Nepal's new PM Shah pledge closer ties amidst evolving geopolitical dynamics.

30 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.

Crisis must spur efficient use of resources, Pg8

Geopolitical crisis necessitates efficient resource use, reduced import dependence, and policy reforms for sustainable growth in India.

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.

30 Mar, 2026

Crisis must spur efficient use of resources, Pg8

Geopolitical crisis necessitates efficient resource use, reduced import dependence, and policy reforms for sustainable growth in India.

30 Mar, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Space Technology

Artemis II: NASA's Moon missions could lay ground for deeper space exploration, Pg13

NASA unveils ambitious Artemis II lunar mission roadmap, aiming for sustained lunar presence and deeper space exploration by 2028.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Space Technology

30 Mar, 2026

Artemis II: NASA's Moon missions could lay ground for deeper space exploration, Pg13

NASA unveils ambitious Artemis II lunar mission roadmap, aiming for sustained lunar presence and deeper space exploration by 2028.

30 Mar, 2026

International Relations

Iran war: Agrochemicals stress and inflation worry, Pg19

Iran war: Agrochemicals stress and inflation worry, Pg19

‘Prepare for prolonged disruption to energy markets’, Pg17

‘Prepare for prolonged disruption to energy markets’, Pg17

US trade chief sees only limited role for WTO after failed meeting, Pg17

US trade chief sees only limited role for WTO after failed meeting, Pg17

RBI extends export realisation timeline amid persistent global disruptions, supply chain risks, Pg17

RBI extends export realisation timeline amid persistent global disruptions, supply chain risks, Pg17

India has rare opportunity to re-imagine neighbourhood policy. Trade is key, Pg13

India has rare opportunity to re-imagine neighbourhood policy. Trade is key, Pg13

Lavrov to visit Delhi mid May for BRICS meet, Pg11

Lavrov to visit Delhi mid May for BRICS meet, Pg11

India may get first Iran crude since 2019 after tanker signals Gujarat port as its destination, Pg3

India may get first Iran crude since 2019 after tanker signals Gujarat port as its destination, Pg3

Coming days decisive: US; will hit American firms from today: Iran, Pg3

Coming days decisive: US; will hit American firms from today: Iran, Pg3

India, Russia hold consultations amid crisis in West Asia, Pg12

India, Russia hold consultations amid crisis in West Asia, Pg12

U.S.-Israel-Iran war puts India’s EV gap in focus, Pg7

U.S.-Israel-Iran war puts India’s EV gap in focus, Pg7

Going downhill, Pg6

Going downhill, Pg6

Cameroon WTO meet inconclusive, discussions to continue in Geneva, Pg21

Cameroon WTO meet inconclusive, discussions to continue in Geneva, Pg21

Rough weather, Pg3

Rough weather, Pg3

RBI's new foreign exchange cap to stem rupee slide, Pg21

RBI's new foreign exchange cap to stem rupee slide, Pg21

10 foreign tankers carrying oil, gas to India stranded in Persian Gulf ('Of the India-bound foreign-flagged energy tankers currently in the Persian Gulf, 3 are carrying LPG, 4 are crude oil tankers, and 3 are LNG tankers'), Pg21

10 foreign tankers carrying oil, gas to India stranded in Persian Gulf ('Of the India-bound foreign-flagged energy tankers currently in the Persian Gulf, 3 are carrying LPG, 4 are crude oil tankers, and 3 are LNG tankers'), Pg21

Iran warns against ground invasion amid talks in Pak., Pg1

Iran warns against ground invasion amid talks in Pak., Pg1

How to secure India’s supply chains, Pg7

How to secure India’s supply chains, Pg7

​Neighbours first, Pg6

​Neighbours first, Pg6

Crisis must spur efficient use of resources, Pg8

Crisis must spur efficient use of resources, Pg8

Artemis II: NASA's Moon missions could lay ground for deeper space exploration, Pg13

Artemis II: NASA's Moon missions could lay ground for deeper space exploration, Pg13

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