International Relations Current Affairs for UPSC

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

At COP30, China’s tea-infused fabric and India’s austerity, Pg9

COP30 witnesses China's strategic pavilion showcasing sustainable products, contrasting with India's austerity amidst global climate negotiations and geopolitical dynamics.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

12 Dec, 2025

At COP30, China’s tea-infused fabric and India’s austerity, Pg9

COP30 witnesses China's strategic pavilion showcasing sustainable products, contrasting with India's austerity amidst global climate negotiations and geopolitical dynamics.

12 Dec, 2025

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

Notional security, Pg8

U.S. National Security Strategy prioritizes economic security, criticizes European allies, and raises concerns about NATO's strength and global stability.

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

12 Dec, 2025

Notional security, Pg8

U.S. National Security Strategy prioritizes economic security, criticizes European allies, and raises concerns about NATO's strength and global stability.

12 Dec, 2025

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

Mexico imposes 50% tariffs on Indian, other Asian imports, Pg17

Mexico imposes 50% tariffs on Indian auto exports amid US pressure and USMCA review, impacting $5.3 billion trade.

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

12 Dec, 2025

Mexico imposes 50% tariffs on Indian, other Asian imports, Pg17

Mexico imposes 50% tariffs on Indian auto exports amid US pressure and USMCA review, impacting $5.3 billion trade.

12 Dec, 2025

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

US approves sale of tech support for F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, Pg16

US approves $686M F-16 tech support sale to Pakistan, aiming to boost counterterrorism efforts and interoperability through 2040.

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

12 Dec, 2025

US approves sale of tech support for F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, Pg16

US approves $686M F-16 tech support sale to Pakistan, aiming to boost counterterrorism efforts and interoperability through 2040.

12 Dec, 2025

Industrial Revolution Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Behind China's $1-tn trade surplus, Pg15

China's record $1 trillion trade surplus raises global concerns over manufacturing dominance and potential trade wars amid weak domestic demand.

Industrial Revolution Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

12 Dec, 2025

Behind China's $1-tn trade surplus, Pg15

China's record $1 trillion trade surplus raises global concerns over manufacturing dominance and potential trade wars amid weak domestic demand.

12 Dec, 2025

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India at Kenya meet: UNEA outcomes must remain practical, implementable for all, Pg14

India advocates for practical, implementable UNEA outcomes emphasizing finance, technology transfer, and CBDR-RC for developing nations at the Kenya meet.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

12 Dec, 2025

India at Kenya meet: UNEA outcomes must remain practical, implementable for all, Pg14

India advocates for practical, implementable UNEA outcomes emphasizing finance, technology transfer, and CBDR-RC for developing nations at the Kenya meet.

12 Dec, 2025

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

Amid trade talks, PM speaks to Trump, says will work together, Pg1

Modi and Trump discuss trade enhancements amid ongoing talks, addressing tariffs, market access, and strategic Indo-Pacific cooperation.

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

12 Dec, 2025

Amid trade talks, PM speaks to Trump, says will work together, Pg1

Modi and Trump discuss trade enhancements amid ongoing talks, addressing tariffs, market access, and strategic Indo-Pacific cooperation.

12 Dec, 2025

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

EU scientists say 2025 set to be second or third warmest year, PgII

EU scientists confirm 2025 as potentially second or third warmest year, surpassing pre-industrial levels by 1.5°C.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

11 Dec, 2025

EU scientists say 2025 set to be second or third warmest year, PgII

EU scientists confirm 2025 as potentially second or third warmest year, surpassing pre-industrial levels by 1.5°C.

11 Dec, 2025

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Space Technology

Satellites, science, and the new fight for spectrum in space, Pg9

Global race intensifies for satellite spectrum and orbital slots amid megaconstellation boom, raising concerns over equity and sustainability.

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Space Technology

11 Dec, 2025

Satellites, science, and the new fight for spectrum in space, Pg9

Global race intensifies for satellite spectrum and orbital slots amid megaconstellation boom, raising concerns over equity and sustainability.

11 Dec, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

India gives tepid response to Russian push for Su-57, long-range drones and submarines, Pg10

India declines Russian offer of Su-57 fighters, drones, submarines amidst push for indigenous defence production, signalling shifting priorities.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

11 Dec, 2025

India gives tepid response to Russian push for Su-57, long-range drones and submarines, Pg10

India declines Russian offer of Su-57 fighters, drones, submarines amidst push for indigenous defence production, signalling shifting priorities.

11 Dec, 2025

Architecture Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Truce in tatters, Pg6

Thai-Cambodia border dispute escalates after truce collapses, raising concerns over regional stability and ASEAN's role in de-escalation.

Architecture Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

11 Dec, 2025

Truce in tatters, Pg6

Thai-Cambodia border dispute escalates after truce collapses, raising concerns over regional stability and ASEAN's role in de-escalation.

11 Dec, 2025

Art Forms Indian Diaspora Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Deepavali now on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, Pg13

UNESCO adds Deepavali to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, boosting India's cultural presence globally and recognizing the festival's universal appeal.

Art Forms Indian Diaspora Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

11 Dec, 2025

Deepavali now on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, Pg13

UNESCO adds Deepavali to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, boosting India's cultural presence globally and recognizing the festival's universal appeal.

11 Dec, 2025

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Role of External State and Non State Actors

Imran's fall, Munir's rise and the dangers of a dysfunctional Pakistan, Pg10

Pakistan's internal instability poses regional security risks; India navigates complex dynamics amid fragile equilibrium and evolving foreign policy challenges.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Role of External State and Non State Actors

11 Dec, 2025

Imran's fall, Munir's rise and the dangers of a dysfunctional Pakistan, Pg10

Pakistan's internal instability poses regional security risks; India navigates complex dynamics amid fragile equilibrium and evolving foreign policy challenges.

11 Dec, 2025

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Delhi's offers best ever, but India hard nut to crack: US trade chief, Pg1

US-India trade talks face hurdles as US pushes agricultural exports, while India prioritizes protecting its farmers' interests amid tariff threats.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

11 Dec, 2025

Delhi's offers best ever, but India hard nut to crack: US trade chief, Pg1

US-India trade talks face hurdles as US pushes agricultural exports, while India prioritizes protecting its farmers' interests amid tariff threats.

11 Dec, 2025

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations E Governance Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

‘Rise in global use of Aadhaar-like ID systems dangerous’, Pg14

Civil society raises alarm over global expansion of Aadhaar-like ID systems, citing privacy and exclusion risks.

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations E Governance Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

10 Dec, 2025

‘Rise in global use of Aadhaar-like ID systems dangerous’, Pg14

Civil society raises alarm over global expansion of Aadhaar-like ID systems, citing privacy and exclusion risks.

10 Dec, 2025

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

Trump mulls tariffs on Indian rice; move may hit U.S. more, Pg1

Trump threatens tariffs on Indian rice exports amidst trade negotiations, potentially harming U.S. interests due to import reliance.

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

10 Dec, 2025

Trump mulls tariffs on Indian rice; move may hit U.S. more, Pg1

Trump threatens tariffs on Indian rice exports amidst trade negotiations, potentially harming U.S. interests due to import reliance.

10 Dec, 2025

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Blue-Corner Notice against Goa club owners, Pg17

Interpol issues Blue Corner Notice against Goa club owners suspected of fleeing to Thailand after tragic fire incident.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

10 Dec, 2025

Blue-Corner Notice against Goa club owners, Pg17

Interpol issues Blue Corner Notice against Goa club owners suspected of fleeing to Thailand after tragic fire incident.

10 Dec, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

US trade talks begin today, India has reason to expect breakthrough, Pg17

US-India trade talks resume amidst shrinking trade surplus and tariff pressures, aiming for breakthrough on long-pending deal.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

10 Dec, 2025

US trade talks begin today, India has reason to expect breakthrough, Pg17

US-India trade talks resume amidst shrinking trade surplus and tariff pressures, aiming for breakthrough on long-pending deal.

10 Dec, 2025

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Basics of Cyber Security Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

How countries like Myanmar and Cambodia turned into hubs of cyber slavery, Pg17

Transnational cyber slavery syndicate busted in Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos; Indian authorities rescue 1,500 victims lured by fake jobs.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Basics of Cyber Security Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

10 Dec, 2025

How countries like Myanmar and Cambodia turned into hubs of cyber slavery, Pg17

Transnational cyber slavery syndicate busted in Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos; Indian authorities rescue 1,500 victims lured by fake jobs.

10 Dec, 2025

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

India, EU discuss core chapter of trade deal, Pg15

India and EU accelerate trade deal talks focusing on market access and trade barriers, aiming for completion by year-end.

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

10 Dec, 2025

India, EU discuss core chapter of trade deal, Pg15

India and EU accelerate trade deal talks focusing on market access and trade barriers, aiming for completion by year-end.

10 Dec, 2025

International Relations

At COP30, China’s tea-infused fabric and India’s austerity, Pg9

At COP30, China’s tea-infused fabric and India’s austerity, Pg9

​Notional security, Pg8

​Notional security, Pg8

Mexico imposes 50% tariffs on Indian, other Asian imports, Pg17

Mexico imposes 50% tariffs on Indian, other Asian imports, Pg17

US approves sale of tech support for F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, Pg16

US approves sale of tech support for F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, Pg16

Behind China's $1-tn trade surplus, Pg15

Behind China's $1-tn trade surplus, Pg15

India at Kenya meet: UNEA outcomes must remain practical, implementable for all, Pg14

India at Kenya meet: UNEA outcomes must remain practical, implementable for all, Pg14

Amid trade talks, PM speaks to Trump, says will work together, Pg1

Amid trade talks, PM speaks to Trump, says will work together, Pg1

EU scientists say 2025 set to be second or third warmest year, PgII

EU scientists say 2025 set to be second or third warmest year, PgII

Satellites, science, and the new fight for spectrum in space, Pg9

Satellites, science, and the new fight for spectrum in space, Pg9

India gives tepid response to Russian push for Su-57, long-range drones and submarines, Pg10

India gives tepid response to Russian push for Su-57, long-range drones and submarines, Pg10

​Truce in tatters, Pg6

​Truce in tatters, Pg6

Deepavali now on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, Pg13

Deepavali now on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, Pg13

Imran's fall, Munir's rise and the dangers of a dysfunctional Pakistan, Pg10

Imran's fall, Munir's rise and the dangers of a dysfunctional Pakistan, Pg10

Delhi's offers best ever, but India hard nut to crack: US trade chief, Pg1

Delhi's offers best ever, but India hard nut to crack: US trade chief, Pg1

‘Rise in global use of Aadhaar-like ID systems dangerous’, Pg14

‘Rise in global use of Aadhaar-like ID systems dangerous’, Pg14

Trump mulls tariffs on Indian rice; move may hit U.S. more, Pg1

Trump mulls tariffs on Indian rice; move may hit U.S. more, Pg1

Blue-Corner Notice against Goa club owners, Pg17

Blue-Corner Notice against Goa club owners, Pg17

US trade talks begin today, India has reason to expect breakthrough, Pg17

US trade talks begin today, India has reason to expect breakthrough, Pg17

How countries like Myanmar and Cambodia turned into hubs of cyber slavery, Pg17

How countries like Myanmar and Cambodia turned into hubs of cyber slavery, Pg17

India, EU discuss core chapter of trade deal, Pg15

India, EU discuss core chapter of trade deal, Pg15

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