International Relations Current Affairs for UPSC

India, Pakistan share list of nuclear installations, Pg4

India and Pakistan exchange lists of nuclear sites and prisoners despite strained relations, continuing 35-year-old no-attack agreement.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations

2 Jan, 2026

India, Pakistan share list of nuclear installations, Pg4

India and Pakistan exchange lists of nuclear sites and prisoners despite strained relations, continuing 35-year-old no-attack agreement.

2 Jan, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

UN chief condemns Israeli law blocking electricity, water for UNRWA facilities, Pg2

UN Chief denounces Israel's ban on essential services to UNRWA facilities, citing violation of UN privileges and impeding aid to refugees.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

2 Jan, 2026

UN chief condemns Israeli law blocking electricity, water for UNRWA facilities, Pg2

UN Chief denounces Israel's ban on essential services to UNRWA facilities, citing violation of UN privileges and impeding aid to refugees.

2 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 Japanese scallops became a pawn in diplomatic tensions with China, Pg2

Japanese scallops become pawns in diplomatic tensions with China after seafood import ban impacting Hokkaido's economy and international relations.

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

2 Jan, 2026

How Japanese scallops became a pawn in diplomatic tensions with China, Pg2

Japanese scallops become pawns in diplomatic tensions with China after seafood import ban impacting Hokkaido's economy and international relations.

2 Jan, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations

India, Bangladesh begin joint water measurements as Ganges Treaty enters final year, Pg2

India and Bangladesh collaborate on Ganges water measurements as 30-year water-sharing treaty nears expiration, fostering cooperation.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations

2 Jan, 2026

India, Bangladesh begin joint water measurements as Ganges Treaty enters final year, Pg2

India and Bangladesh collaborate on Ganges water measurements as 30-year water-sharing treaty nears expiration, fostering cooperation.

2 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A shift in the climate narrative as Paris pact comes under scrutiny, Pg13

Paris Agreement faces scrutiny as developing nations demand resources and policy flexibility, challenging mitigation-centric approach and emission standards.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Jan, 2026

A shift in the climate narrative as Paris pact comes under scrutiny, Pg13

Paris Agreement faces scrutiny as developing nations demand resources and policy flexibility, challenging mitigation-centric approach and emission standards.

2 Jan, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

As EU carbon tax kicks in, India’s metal exports face price threat, Pg13

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism threatens Indian metal exports with potential price cuts of 15-22% due to carbon tax.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Jan, 2026

As EU carbon tax kicks in, India’s metal exports face price threat, Pg13

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism threatens Indian metal exports with potential price cuts of 15-22% due to carbon tax.

2 Jan, 2026

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

Navigating a world without norms, Pg11

Israel's recognition of Somaliland signals the decline of the 'rules-based international order,' posing challenges to territorial integrity and sovereignty.

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

2 Jan, 2026

Navigating a world without norms, Pg11

Israel's recognition of Somaliland signals the decline of the 'rules-based international order,' posing challenges to territorial integrity and sovereignty.

2 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 Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Between India and EU, a carbon gap and an FTA bridge, Pg10

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism threatens Indian steel and aluminium exports, potentially wiping out 16-22% of prices received from January 1.

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 Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Jan, 2026

Between India and EU, a carbon gap and an FTA bridge, Pg10

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism threatens Indian steel and aluminium exports, potentially wiping out 16-22% of prices received from January 1.

2 Jan, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Decade after GMR’s ouster, AAI to study Maldives request to run airport, Pg14

Maldives seeks Indian assistance to manage Hanimaadhoo Airport, a decade after GMR's controversial ouster from Male airport project.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

1 Jan, 2026

Decade after GMR’s ouster, AAI to study Maldives request to run airport, Pg14

Maldives seeks Indian assistance to manage Hanimaadhoo Airport, a decade after GMR's controversial ouster from Male airport project.

1 Jan, 2026

Health Sector 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

The U.S. tariff shock, India’s pharma future, Pg10

US tariffs threaten India's pharma exports; India seeks diversification, domestic reforms, and eastern alliances to maintain global pharmacy status.

Health Sector 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

1 Jan, 2026

The U.S. tariff shock, India’s pharma future, Pg10

US tariffs threaten India's pharma exports; India seeks diversification, domestic reforms, and eastern alliances to maintain global pharmacy status.

1 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Space Technology

India’s space programme, a people’s space journey, Pg10

India's space program propels forward with ambitious goals: lunar missions, space station, and global collaborations, fostering national pride and technological advancement.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Space Technology

1 Jan, 2026

India’s space programme, a people’s space journey, Pg10

India's space program propels forward with ambitious goals: lunar missions, space station, and global collaborations, fostering national pride and technological advancement.

1 Jan, 2026

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Hold the centre, Pg10

Bangladesh faces political uncertainty after Khaleda Zia's death and Sheikh Hasina's exile, amid rising instability and controversial elections.

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization India and its Neighbourhood Relations

1 Jan, 2026

Hold the centre, Pg10

Bangladesh faces political uncertainty after Khaleda Zia's death and Sheikh Hasina's exile, amid rising instability and controversial elections.

1 Jan, 2026

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

Tariffs are gone. Now, let's build on India-Australia pact, Pg10

Australia eliminates all tariffs on Indian goods, boosting bilateral trade to Rs 3 lakh crore under ECTA agreement.

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

1 Jan, 2026

Tariffs are gone. Now, let's build on India-Australia pact, Pg10

Australia eliminates all tariffs on Indian goods, boosting bilateral trade to Rs 3 lakh crore under ECTA agreement.

1 Jan, 2026

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

Despite Trump, no turning back on climate, Pg10

Despite US skepticism, global climate diplomacy advances with increased renewable energy use and adaptation finance commitments by developed nations.

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

1 Jan, 2026

Despite Trump, no turning back on climate, Pg10

Despite US skepticism, global climate diplomacy advances with increased renewable energy use and adaptation finance commitments by developed nations.

1 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

US firm & NTPC to team up, fuel India's thorium ambitions, Pg5

US firm Clean Core and NTPC collaborate to fuel India's thorium ambitions, enhancing energy security and reducing nuclear waste.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

1 Jan, 2026

US firm & NTPC to team up, fuel India's thorium ambitions, Pg5

US firm Clean Core and NTPC collaborate to fuel India's thorium ambitions, enhancing energy security and reducing nuclear waste.

1 Jan, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

China fires missiles on second day of live-fire military drills around Taiwan, Pg16

China intensifies military drills around Taiwan simulating blockade, triggering condemnation and raising regional tensions amidst US arms sales and security concerns.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

31 Dec, 2025

China fires missiles on second day of live-fire military drills around Taiwan, Pg16

China intensifies military drills around Taiwan simulating blockade, triggering condemnation and raising regional tensions amidst US arms sales and security concerns.

31 Dec, 2025

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

A multipolar world with bipolar characteristics, Pg8

Analysis: US foreign policy shifts towards containing China and Russia, reshaping global power dynamics into a multipolar system.

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

31 Dec, 2025

A multipolar world with bipolar characteristics, Pg8

Analysis: US foreign policy shifts towards containing China and Russia, reshaping global power dynamics into a multipolar system.

31 Dec, 2025

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

US sanctions on Rosneft, Lukoil: New entrants step in to supply crude to India, Pg15

US sanctions trigger shift in Russian oil supply to India; new intermediaries emerge amidst fluctuating import volumes and rerouting strategies.

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

31 Dec, 2025

US sanctions on Rosneft, Lukoil: New entrants step in to supply crude to India, Pg15

US sanctions trigger shift in Russian oil supply to India; new intermediaries emerge amidst fluctuating import volumes and rerouting strategies.

31 Dec, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

History doesn't end today, our old compass has run its course. Here's a new one for India, Pg13

Navigating a fragmented world: India seeks strategic autonomy amidst geopolitical shifts, economic tensions, and multilateral institution dilemmas in 2026.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

31 Dec, 2025

History doesn't end today, our old compass has run its course. Here's a new one for India, Pg13

Navigating a fragmented world: India seeks strategic autonomy amidst geopolitical shifts, economic tensions, and multilateral institution dilemmas in 2026.

31 Dec, 2025

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first woman PM, dies; Jaishankar at funeral today, Pg1

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's Former Prime Minister, dies at 80; India sends Jaishankar to funeral amid political transition and upcoming elections.

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization India and its Neighbourhood Relations

31 Dec, 2025

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first woman PM, dies; Jaishankar at funeral today, Pg1

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's Former Prime Minister, dies at 80; India sends Jaishankar to funeral amid political transition and upcoming elections.

31 Dec, 2025

International Relations

India, Pakistan share list of nuclear installations, Pg4

India, Pakistan share list of nuclear installations, Pg4

UN chief condemns Israeli law blocking electricity, water for UNRWA facilities, Pg2

UN chief condemns Israeli law blocking electricity, water for UNRWA facilities, Pg2

How Japanese scallops became a pawn in diplomatic tensions with China, Pg2

How Japanese scallops became a pawn in diplomatic tensions with China, Pg2

India, Bangladesh begin joint water measurements as Ganges Treaty enters final year, Pg2

India, Bangladesh begin joint water measurements as Ganges Treaty enters final year, Pg2

A shift in the climate narrative as Paris pact comes under scrutiny, Pg13

A shift in the climate narrative as Paris pact comes under scrutiny, Pg13

As EU carbon tax kicks in, India’s metal exports face price threat, Pg13

As EU carbon tax kicks in, India’s metal exports face price threat, Pg13

Navigating a world without norms, Pg11

Navigating a world without norms, Pg11

Between India and EU, a carbon gap and an FTA bridge, Pg10

Between India and EU, a carbon gap and an FTA bridge, Pg10

Decade after GMR’s ouster, AAI to study Maldives request to run airport, Pg14

Decade after GMR’s ouster, AAI to study Maldives request to run airport, Pg14

The U.S. tariff shock, India’s pharma future, Pg10

The U.S. tariff shock, India’s pharma future, Pg10

India’s space programme, a people’s space journey, Pg10

India’s space programme, a people’s space journey, Pg10

Hold the centre, Pg10

Hold the centre, Pg10

Tariffs are gone. Now, let's build on India-Australia pact, Pg10

Tariffs are gone. Now, let's build on India-Australia pact, Pg10

Despite Trump, no turning back on climate, Pg10

Despite Trump, no turning back on climate, Pg10

US firm & NTPC to team up, fuel India's thorium ambitions, Pg5

US firm & NTPC to team up, fuel India's thorium ambitions, Pg5

China fires missiles on second day of live-fire military drills around Taiwan, Pg16

China fires missiles on second day of live-fire military drills around Taiwan, Pg16

A multipolar world with bipolar characteristics, Pg8

A multipolar world with bipolar characteristics, Pg8

US sanctions on Rosneft, Lukoil: New entrants step in to supply crude to India, Pg15

US sanctions on Rosneft, Lukoil: New entrants step in to supply crude to India, Pg15

History doesn't end today, our old compass has run its course. Here's a new one for India, Pg13

History doesn't end today, our old compass has run its course. Here's a new one for India, Pg13

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first woman PM, dies; Jaishankar at funeral today, Pg1

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first woman PM, dies; Jaishankar at funeral today, Pg1

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