Role of External State and Non State Actors Current Affairs for UPSC

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

Drone Strike At Egypt’s Damietta Port Raises Threat Near Suez Canal, Pg20

Drone strike on gas vessels at Egypt's Damietta port signals new U.S.-Iran conflict front, threatening Suez Canal navigation and global oil routes.

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

31 Jul, 2026

Drone Strike At Egypt’s Damietta Port Raises Threat Near Suez Canal, Pg20

Drone strike on gas vessels at Egypt's Damietta port signals new U.S.-Iran conflict front, threatening Suez Canal navigation and global oil routes.

31 Jul, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Role of External State and Non State Actors

US, Saudi hit Iran's allies in Iraq; Trump vows to punish Tehran, Pg11

West Asia conflict escalates as US-Saudi forces strike Iran-backed militias in Iraq, prompting Trump's vow to punish Tehran amidst regional instability.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Role of External State and Non State Actors

30 Jul, 2026

US, Saudi hit Iran's allies in Iraq; Trump vows to punish Tehran, Pg11

West Asia conflict escalates as US-Saudi forces strike Iran-backed militias in Iraq, prompting Trump's vow to punish Tehran amidst regional instability.

30 Jul, 2026

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

Houthis, under IRGC guidance, planning to impose fees for Red Sea transit: Yemen, Pg14

Yemen accuses Houthi rebels, guided by Iran's IRGC, of planning to impose fees on Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab transit, escalating regional tensions.

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

30 Jul, 2026

Houthis, under IRGC guidance, planning to impose fees for Red Sea transit: Yemen, Pg14

Yemen accuses Houthi rebels, guided by Iran's IRGC, of planning to impose fees on Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab transit, escalating regional tensions.

30 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Cross-Border Narcotics Trafficking and Border Security

Cross-border drug trafficking, especially synthetic drugs from the Death Triangle via porous North-Eastern borders, poses a significant challenge. Government implements multi-pronged strategy.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

30 Jul, 2026

Cross-Border Narcotics Trafficking and Border Security

Cross-border drug trafficking, especially synthetic drugs from the Death Triangle via porous North-Eastern borders, poses a significant challenge. Government implements multi-pronged strategy.

30 Jul, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Dialogue with Pak. will only be on PoK: Rajnath, Pg10

Rajnath Singh declares dialogue with Pakistan solely on PoK, contrasting India's innovation with Pakistan's terror promotion, while boosting 65% defence indigenization.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

27 Jul, 2026

Dialogue with Pak. will only be on PoK: Rajnath, Pg10

Rajnath Singh declares dialogue with Pakistan solely on PoK, contrasting India's innovation with Pakistan's terror promotion, while boosting 65% defence indigenization.

27 Jul, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Op Sindoor is proof of India’s capability to respond decisively to Pakistan’s every misadventure: Raksha Mantri in Dras on 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan on Kargil Vijay Diwas, citing 'Op Sindoor' as proof of India's decisive response to terror and boosting defence indigenization.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

27 Jul, 2026

Op Sindoor is proof of India’s capability to respond decisively to Pakistan’s every misadventure: Raksha Mantri in Dras on 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan on Kargil Vijay Diwas, citing 'Op Sindoor' as proof of India's decisive response to terror and boosting defence indigenization.

27 Jul, 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 Role of External State and Non State Actors

Jaishankar: There must be zero tolerance for terrorism, Pg6

EAM Jaishankar asserts 'zero tolerance' for terrorism, warns of consequences; flags China's assertive Indo-Pacific behavior and urges UNCLOS-compliant South China Sea Code.

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 Role of External State and Non State Actors

24 Jul, 2026

Jaishankar: There must be zero tolerance for terrorism, Pg6

EAM Jaishankar asserts 'zero tolerance' for terrorism, warns of consequences; flags China's assertive Indo-Pacific behavior and urges UNCLOS-compliant South China Sea Code.

24 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Role of External State and Non State Actors

FCRA: Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act

India's FCRA ensures transparent foreign funding for NGOs, safeguarding national sovereignty; recent 2026 amendments strengthen accountability amidst global regulatory consensus.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Role of External State and Non State Actors

23 Jul, 2026

FCRA: Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act

India's FCRA ensures transparent foreign funding for NGOs, safeguarding national sovereignty; recent 2026 amendments strengthen accountability amidst global regulatory consensus.

23 Jul, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

In China's new ballistic missile test, the worries for Indo-Pacific region, Pg12

China conducts first sea-based ICBM test in international waters, signaling enhanced nuclear capabilities and escalating Indo-Pacific security tensions for India and US.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

16 Jul, 2026

In China's new ballistic missile test, the worries for Indo-Pacific region, Pg12

China conducts first sea-based ICBM test in international waters, signaling enhanced nuclear capabilities and escalating Indo-Pacific security tensions for India and US.

16 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Role of External State and Non State Actors

What is meant by ‘trial in absentia’?, Pg10

India's new BNSS empowers 'trial in absentia' for proclaimed offenders, targeting terror masterminds like Hafiz Saeed in high-stakes cases.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Role of External State and Non State Actors

15 Jul, 2026

What is meant by ‘trial in absentia’?, Pg10

India's new BNSS empowers 'trial in absentia' for proclaimed offenders, targeting terror masterminds like Hafiz Saeed in high-stakes cases.

15 Jul, 2026

Role of External State and Non State Actors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Terrorism’s data retreat hides emerging global threats, Pg8

Global terrorism's statistical retreat masks dangerous reorganization, with threats concentrating in conflict zones and borderlands, demanding recalibrated counter-terrorism strategies.

Role of External State and Non State Actors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

11 Jul, 2026

Terrorism’s data retreat hides emerging global threats, Pg8

Global terrorism's statistical retreat masks dangerous reorganization, with threats concentrating in conflict zones and borderlands, demanding recalibrated counter-terrorism strategies.

11 Jul, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors

Should India restart dialogue with Pakistan?, Pg9

Eminent citizens push for India-Pakistan dialogue after decade-long freeze; experts clash over terror threats, military's role, and diplomatic timing.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors

10 Jul, 2026

Should India restart dialogue with Pakistan?, Pg9

Eminent citizens push for India-Pakistan dialogue after decade-long freeze; experts clash over terror threats, military's role, and diplomatic timing.

10 Jul, 2026

Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

NIA conducts nationwide searches in terror case, Pg10

NIA launches massive nationwide crackdown across 10 states, seizing digital evidence and arresting 11 in online terror radicalisation case linked to ISIS/AQIS.

Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

9 Jul, 2026

NIA conducts nationwide searches in terror case, Pg10

NIA launches massive nationwide crackdown across 10 states, seizing digital evidence and arresting 11 in online terror radicalisation case linked to ISIS/AQIS.

9 Jul, 2026

Role of External State and Non State Actors Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

NIA names Hafiz Saeed as accused in Pahalgam attack chargesheet, Pg7

NIA charges Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed in Pahalgam terror attack, detailing his role in cross-border conspiracy and past atrocities.

Role of External State and Non State Actors Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

7 Jul, 2026

NIA names Hafiz Saeed as accused in Pahalgam attack chargesheet, Pg7

NIA charges Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed in Pahalgam terror attack, detailing his role in cross-border conspiracy and past atrocities.

7 Jul, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Role of External State and Non State Actors

China test fires missile into Pacific from nuclear sub, region alarmed, Pg14

China test-fires missile from nuclear submarine into Pacific, alarming Japan, Australia, and New Zealand over Beijing's expanding military reach.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Role of External State and Non State Actors

7 Jul, 2026

China test fires missile into Pacific from nuclear sub, region alarmed, Pg14

China test-fires missile from nuclear submarine into Pacific, alarming Japan, Australia, and New Zealand over Beijing's expanding military reach.

7 Jul, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Role of External State and Non State Actors

U.S. withdrew forces from Nigeria after mission against IS: AFRICOM, Pg14

US withdraws most forces from Nigeria after May anti-IS operation, now provides intelligence support at Abuja's request.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Role of External State and Non State Actors

4 Jul, 2026

U.S. withdrew forces from Nigeria after mission against IS: AFRICOM, Pg14

US withdraws most forces from Nigeria after May anti-IS operation, now provides intelligence support at Abuja's request.

4 Jul, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors

‘No revival of Indus treaty if Pak. does not end terror’, Pg10

India puts Indus Waters Treaty on hold, demanding Pakistan "credibly and irrevocably" stop cross-border terrorism for its revival.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors

4 Jul, 2026

‘No revival of Indus treaty if Pak. does not end terror’, Pg10

India puts Indus Waters Treaty on hold, demanding Pakistan "credibly and irrevocably" stop cross-border terrorism for its revival.

4 Jul, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Role of External State and Non State Actors

The Iran conundrum and the decline of the West, Pg8

Hypothetical 2026 US-Iran 'Versailles II' deal signals US decline, fracturing Israel ties, and reshaping West Asian geopolitics amid rising hardliners.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Role of External State and Non State Actors

4 Jul, 2026

The Iran conundrum and the decline of the West, Pg8

Hypothetical 2026 US-Iran 'Versailles II' deal signals US decline, fracturing Israel ties, and reshaping West Asian geopolitics amid rising hardliners.

4 Jul, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors

Dozens killed as Pakistan targets Afghan militants, Pg1

Pakistan launches deadly cross-border strikes in Afghanistan, killing dozens of militants and civilians, escalating regional tensions after Karachi attack, drawing strong condemnation.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors

30 Jun, 2026

Dozens killed as Pakistan targets Afghan militants, Pg1

Pakistan launches deadly cross-border strikes in Afghanistan, killing dozens of militants and civilians, escalating regional tensions after Karachi attack, drawing strong condemnation.

30 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Role of External State and Non State Actors

What do the amended FCRA Rules say?, Pg11

Union MHA amends FCRA Rules for tenth time, imposing stricter disclosure, activity restrictions, and higher fees on NGOs, sparking opposition concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Role of External State and Non State Actors

28 Jun, 2026

What do the amended FCRA Rules say?, Pg11

Union MHA amends FCRA Rules for tenth time, imposing stricter disclosure, activity restrictions, and higher fees on NGOs, sparking opposition concerns.

28 Jun, 2026

Role of External State and Non State Actors

Drone Strike At Egypt’s Damietta Port Raises Threat Near Suez Canal, Pg20

Drone Strike At Egypt’s Damietta Port Raises Threat Near Suez Canal, Pg20

US, Saudi hit Iran's allies in Iraq; Trump vows to punish Tehran, Pg11

US, Saudi hit Iran's allies in Iraq; Trump vows to punish Tehran, Pg11

Houthis, under IRGC guidance, planning to impose fees for Red Sea transit: Yemen, Pg14

Houthis, under IRGC guidance, planning to impose fees for Red Sea transit: Yemen, Pg14

Cross-Border Narcotics Trafficking and Border Security

Cross-Border Narcotics Trafficking and Border Security

Dialogue with Pak. will only be on PoK: Rajnath, Pg10

Dialogue with Pak. will only be on PoK: Rajnath, Pg10

Op Sindoor is proof of India’s capability to respond decisively to Pakistan’s every misadventure: Raksha Mantri in Dras on 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas

Op Sindoor is proof of India’s capability to respond decisively to Pakistan’s every misadventure: Raksha Mantri in Dras on 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas

Jaishankar: There must be zero tolerance for terrorism, Pg6

Jaishankar: There must be zero tolerance for terrorism, Pg6

FCRA: Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act

FCRA: Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act

In China's new ballistic missile test, the worries for Indo-Pacific region, Pg12

In China's new ballistic missile test, the worries for Indo-Pacific region, Pg12

What is meant by ‘trial in absentia’?, Pg10

What is meant by ‘trial in absentia’?, Pg10

Terrorism’s data retreat hides emerging global threats, Pg8

Terrorism’s data retreat hides emerging global threats, Pg8

Should India restart dialogue with Pakistan?, Pg9

Should India restart dialogue with Pakistan?, Pg9

NIA conducts nationwide searches in terror case, Pg10

NIA conducts nationwide searches in terror case, Pg10

NIA names Hafiz Saeed as accused in Pahalgam attack chargesheet, Pg7

NIA names Hafiz Saeed as accused in Pahalgam attack chargesheet, Pg7

China test fires missile into Pacific from nuclear sub, region alarmed, Pg14

China test fires missile into Pacific from nuclear sub, region alarmed, Pg14

U.S. withdrew forces from Nigeria after mission against IS: AFRICOM, Pg14

U.S. withdrew forces from Nigeria after mission against IS: AFRICOM, Pg14

‘No revival of Indus treaty if Pak. does not end terror’, Pg10

‘No revival of Indus treaty if Pak. does not end terror’, Pg10

The Iran conundrum and the decline of the West, Pg8

The Iran conundrum and the decline of the West, Pg8

Dozens killed as Pakistan targets Afghan militants, Pg1

Dozens killed as Pakistan targets Afghan militants, Pg1

What do the amended FCRA Rules say?, Pg11

What do the amended FCRA Rules say?, Pg11

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