International Relations Current Affairs for UPSC

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

India's assertion, Pakistan's cession: How China took Shaksgam Valley, Pg21

China defends claim over Shaksgam Valley; India asserts its territorial integrity and objects to CPEC through PoK.

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

14 Jan, 2026

India's assertion, Pakistan's cession: How China took Shaksgam Valley, Pg21

China defends claim over Shaksgam Valley; India asserts its territorial integrity and objects to CPEC through PoK.

14 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

World Bank retains India's FY27 GDP growth forecast at 6.5%, Pg19

World Bank projects India's FY27 GDP growth at 6.5% amid US tariff impact and domestic demand shifts.

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

14 Jan, 2026

World Bank retains India's FY27 GDP growth forecast at 6.5%, Pg19

World Bank projects India's FY27 GDP growth at 6.5% amid US tariff impact and domestic demand shifts.

14 Jan, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources 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

Greenlanders are not chess pieces on a board, Pg14

US strategic interest in Greenland intensifies amidst Arctic geopolitical shifts, resource competition, and China's growing influence.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources 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

14 Jan, 2026

Greenlanders are not chess pieces on a board, Pg14

US strategic interest in Greenland intensifies amidst Arctic geopolitical shifts, resource competition, and China's growing influence.

14 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

Delhi and Berlin seek common ground, Pg13

India and Germany strengthen strategic partnership amidst geopolitical shifts, focusing on trade, defense, and skilled labor mobility.

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

14 Jan, 2026

Delhi and Berlin seek common ground, Pg13

India and Germany strengthen strategic partnership amidst geopolitical shifts, focusing on trade, defense, and skilled labor mobility.

14 Jan, 2026

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

In a volatile world, Germany and India move towards a stable Indo-Europe, Pg13

Germany and India forge 'Indo-Europe' axis amid global volatility, focusing on trade, defence, and strategic autonomy against US-China dominance.

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

14 Jan, 2026

In a volatile world, Germany and India move towards a stable Indo-Europe, Pg13

Germany and India forge 'Indo-Europe' axis amid global volatility, focusing on trade, defence, and strategic autonomy against US-China dominance.

14 Jan, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

THE 28TH CONFERENCE of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth begins in New Delhi. Sessions will be held on topics including the use of Al in Parliament., Pg1

New Delhi hosts 28th Commonwealth Speakers' Conference focusing on AI's integration within parliamentary procedures and governance across member nations.

Parliament and State Legislatures Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

14 Jan, 2026

THE 28TH CONFERENCE of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth begins in New Delhi. Sessions will be held on topics including the use of Al in Parliament., Pg1

New Delhi hosts 28th Commonwealth Speakers' Conference focusing on AI's integration within parliamentary procedures and governance across member nations.

14 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.

Jaishankar, Rubio talk: Trade to rare minerals, nuclear to defence, Pg1

Jaishankar, Rubio discuss trade, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation amid US tariff threats; India prepares for BRICS 2026 presidency.

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.

14 Jan, 2026

Jaishankar, Rubio talk: Trade to rare minerals, nuclear to defence, Pg1

Jaishankar, Rubio discuss trade, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation amid US tariff threats; India prepares for BRICS 2026 presidency.

14 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

India, Germany agree to shore up defence cooperation, Pg1

India and Germany deepen defence cooperation, eyeing co-production and Indo-Pacific collaboration amid global instability concerns and rising protectionism.

Health Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

13 Jan, 2026

India, Germany agree to shore up defence cooperation, Pg1

India and Germany deepen defence cooperation, eyeing co-production and Indo-Pacific collaboration amid global instability concerns and rising protectionism.

13 Jan, 2026

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

India to be invited to join U.S-led initiative Pax Silica, says envoy, Pg10

U.S. invites India to join Pax Silica for semiconductor, minerals, AI cooperation amid trade negotiation hopes.

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

13 Jan, 2026

India to be invited to join U.S-led initiative Pax Silica, says envoy, Pg10

U.S. invites India to join Pax Silica for semiconductor, minerals, AI cooperation amid trade negotiation hopes.

13 Jan, 2026

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

Why Article 6 is a powerful tool for India, Pg7

India leverages Article 6 of Paris Agreement, signs Joint Crediting Mechanism to boost climate finance and tech transfer.

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

13 Jan, 2026

Why Article 6 is a powerful tool for India, Pg7

India leverages Article 6 of Paris Agreement, signs Joint Crediting Mechanism to boost climate finance and tech transfer.

13 Jan, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures E Governance Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

From next year, AI translations of House proceedings, paperwork in 22 languages, Pg8

Lok Sabha to use AI for real-time translation of proceedings into 22 languages, enhancing accessibility and transparency.

Parliament and State Legislatures E Governance Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

13 Jan, 2026

From next year, AI translations of House proceedings, paperwork in 22 languages, Pg8

Lok Sabha to use AI for real-time translation of proceedings into 22 languages, enhancing accessibility and transparency.

13 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

China, EU agree on steps to resolve EV imports dispute, Pg21

China and EU agree on steps to resolve EV import dispute after EU imposed tariffs up to 35.3%.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

13 Jan, 2026

China, EU agree on steps to resolve EV imports dispute, Pg21

China and EU agree on steps to resolve EV import dispute after EU imposed tariffs up to 35.3%.

13 Jan, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

UN top court opens landmark case on Rohingya genocide, Pg20

ICJ commences hearings on Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar, filed by Gambia, addressing 2017 'clearance operation' and seeking accountability.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

13 Jan, 2026

UN top court opens landmark case on Rohingya genocide, Pg20

ICJ commences hearings on Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar, filed by Gambia, addressing 2017 'clearance operation' and seeking accountability.

13 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Space Technology

New envoy breaks ice: Trade talks today, India in US-led AI, supply chain alliance, Pg1

US invites India to Pax Silica amid trade talks, signaling stronger tech and supply chain alliance against China.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Space Technology

13 Jan, 2026

New envoy breaks ice: Trade talks today, India in US-led AI, supply chain alliance, Pg1

US invites India to Pax Silica amid trade talks, signaling stronger tech and supply chain alliance against China.

13 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.

From defence to visa-free transit, India & Germany push forward, Pg1

India and Germany strengthen ties with 19 agreements, visa-free transit, and defense cooperation roadmap amid geopolitical shifts.

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.

13 Jan, 2026

From defence to visa-free transit, India & Germany push forward, Pg1

India and Germany strengthen ties with 19 agreements, visa-free transit, and defense cooperation roadmap amid geopolitical shifts.

13 Jan, 2026

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

The year gone by, the Quad’s year of interregnum, Pg6

Trump's return stalls Quad summit in 2025, raising concerns about the group's future amidst Indo-Pacific tensions.

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

12 Jan, 2026

The year gone by, the Quad’s year of interregnum, Pg6

Trump's return stalls Quad summit in 2025, raising concerns about the group's future amidst Indo-Pacific tensions.

12 Jan, 2026

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Inward turn, Pg6

Trump's isolationist policies threaten global cooperation, withdrawing from UN climate initiatives and WHO, potentially ceding influence to China and Russia.

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

12 Jan, 2026

Inward turn, Pg6

Trump's isolationist policies threaten global cooperation, withdrawing from UN climate initiatives and WHO, potentially ceding influence to China and Russia.

12 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