International Relations Current Affairs for UPSC

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Why was Elon Musk’s X platform fined $140 million by the EU?, Pg9

EU fines Elon Musk's X $140M for DSA breaches, triggering Musk's call to abolish EU amid regulatory clash.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

15 Dec, 2025

Why was Elon Musk’s X platform fined $140 million by the EU?, Pg9

EU fines Elon Musk's X $140M for DSA breaches, triggering Musk's call to abolish EU amid regulatory clash.

15 Dec, 2025

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Education Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora

The right moment to boost India-Ethiopia ties, Pg6

India and Ethiopia poised to strengthen ties across education, investment, and defence sectors amid evolving geopolitical landscape.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Education Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora

15 Dec, 2025

The right moment to boost India-Ethiopia ties, Pg6

India and Ethiopia poised to strengthen ties across education, investment, and defence sectors amid evolving geopolitical landscape.

15 Dec, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora

PM’s 3-nation tour of Jordan, Ethiopia, Oman begins today, Pg9

PM Modi's three-nation tour aims to bolster trade with Oman, strengthen ties with Jordan and prepare for India-Africa summit with Ethiopia.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora

15 Dec, 2025

PM’s 3-nation tour of Jordan, Ethiopia, Oman begins today, Pg9

PM Modi's three-nation tour aims to bolster trade with Oman, strengthen ties with Jordan and prepare for India-Africa summit with Ethiopia.

15 Dec, 2025

Architecture India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Navy's stitched ship to set sail, retrace ancient sea route to Oman, Pg4

INSV Kaundinya, a stitched ship replicating ancient vessel, to retrace historic India-Oman sea route, reviving maritime heritage.

Architecture India and its Neighbourhood Relations

15 Dec, 2025

Navy's stitched ship to set sail, retrace ancient sea route to Oman, Pg4

INSV Kaundinya, a stitched ship replicating ancient vessel, to retrace historic India-Oman sea route, reviving maritime heritage.

15 Dec, 2025

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

Beyond big sales: Divergences in the US-Saudi defence ties, Pg16

US-Saudi defense ties evolve transactionally amid Saudi's diversification towards China and Pakistan, driven by Vision 2030 and unmet security needs.

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

15 Dec, 2025

Beyond big sales: Divergences in the US-Saudi defence ties, Pg16

US-Saudi defense ties evolve transactionally amid Saudi's diversification towards China and Pakistan, driven by Vision 2030 and unmet security needs.

15 Dec, 2025

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

Govt identifies 300 items to bridge Russia trade gap, Pg15

India identifies 300 products to boost exports to Russia, aiming for $100 billion bilateral trade by 2030.

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

15 Dec, 2025

Govt identifies 300 items to bridge Russia trade gap, Pg15

India identifies 300 products to boost exports to Russia, aiming for $100 billion bilateral trade by 2030.

15 Dec, 2025

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

Why is India pursuing FTAs? It's not just economics, Pg12

India's FTA strategy shifts: Geopolitics outweighs economics as agreements become political safety nets amid global uncertainty and evolving alliances.

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

15 Dec, 2025

Why is India pursuing FTAs? It's not just economics, Pg12

India's FTA strategy shifts: Geopolitics outweighs economics as agreements become political safety nets amid global uncertainty and evolving alliances.

15 Dec, 2025

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Why are Nvidia chips being sold to China again?, Pg14

US allows Nvidia to sell H200 chips to China with surcharge, balancing economic interests and technological dominance.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

14 Dec, 2025

Why are Nvidia chips being sold to China again?, Pg14

US allows Nvidia to sell H200 chips to China with surcharge, balancing economic interests and technological dominance.

14 Dec, 2025

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

‘India engaged with Mexico over tariff hike’, Pg13

India-Mexico engage over tariff hike; India seeks mutually beneficial solutions, reserves right to safeguard exporter interests amid FTA negotiations.

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

14 Dec, 2025

‘India engaged with Mexico over tariff hike’, Pg13

India-Mexico engage over tariff hike; India seeks mutually beneficial solutions, reserves right to safeguard exporter interests amid FTA negotiations.

14 Dec, 2025

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

Cabinet nod to key amendment sets stage to open up n-power, Pg13

Cabinet approves Atomic Energy Bill 2025, paving way for private sector participation and foreign investment in India's nuclear power sector.

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

14 Dec, 2025

Cabinet nod to key amendment sets stage to open up n-power, Pg13

Cabinet approves Atomic Energy Bill 2025, paving way for private sector participation and foreign investment in India's nuclear power sector.

14 Dec, 2025

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

EU set to lock up Russia’s frozen assets despite Hungary’s protest, Pg14

EU to freeze €210 billion in Russian assets for Ukraine war compensation amid Hungary's legal challenge and Slovakian opposition.

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

13 Dec, 2025

EU set to lock up Russia’s frozen assets despite Hungary’s protest, Pg14

EU to freeze €210 billion in Russian assets for Ukraine war compensation amid Hungary's legal challenge and Slovakian opposition.

13 Dec, 2025

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

FTAs for a start, Pg8

India rethinks FTA strategy amidst trade deficits, focusing on balanced agreements with US and EU, and domestic support.

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

13 Dec, 2025

FTAs for a start, Pg8

India rethinks FTA strategy amidst trade deficits, focusing on balanced agreements with US and EU, and domestic support.

13 Dec, 2025

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

The Indian Ocean as cradle of a new blue economy, Pg8

India champions sustainable blue economy in Indian Ocean, advocating cooperation, resilience, and inclusive growth, leveraging global financial commitments.

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

13 Dec, 2025

The Indian Ocean as cradle of a new blue economy, Pg8

India champions sustainable blue economy in Indian Ocean, advocating cooperation, resilience, and inclusive growth, leveraging global financial commitments.

13 Dec, 2025

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

IMF's 11 new conditions for cash-strapped Pakistan to avail loans, Pg20

IMF imposes 11 new structural benchmarks on Pakistan for loan access, focusing on tax reforms and governance by December.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

13 Dec, 2025

IMF's 11 new conditions for cash-strapped Pakistan to avail loans, Pg20

IMF imposes 11 new structural benchmarks on Pakistan for loan access, focusing on tax reforms and governance by December.

13 Dec, 2025

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

EU set to lock up Russia's frozen assets until war stops in Ukraine, Pg16

EU to freeze €210 billion in Russian assets until Ukraine war ends, potentially using funds for loans despite Hungarian opposition.

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

13 Dec, 2025

EU set to lock up Russia's frozen assets until war stops in Ukraine, Pg16

EU to freeze €210 billion in Russian assets until Ukraine war ends, potentially using funds for loans despite Hungarian opposition.

13 Dec, 2025

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

India, Oman FTA gets Cabinet nod; may be signed soon, Pg15

India-Oman FTA receives cabinet approval, poised for signing during PM Modi's upcoming visit, boosting bilateral trade and economic ties.

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

13 Dec, 2025

India, Oman FTA gets Cabinet nod; may be signed soon, Pg15

India-Oman FTA receives cabinet approval, poised for signing during PM Modi's upcoming visit, boosting bilateral trade and economic ties.

13 Dec, 2025

Art Forms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

‘Told Sotheby’s that Buddha’s relics cannot be treated as objects for sale’, Pg10

India halts Sotheby's auction of Buddha's relics, asserting cultural heritage rights and diplomatic pressure, leading to postponement and repatriation efforts.

Art Forms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

13 Dec, 2025

‘Told Sotheby’s that Buddha’s relics cannot be treated as objects for sale’, Pg10

India halts Sotheby's auction of Buddha's relics, asserting cultural heritage rights and diplomatic pressure, leading to postponement and repatriation efforts.

13 Dec, 2025

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