Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Current Affairs for UPSC

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Centre likely to remove 11% duty on cotton as prices soar amid war, Pg13

Centre considers removing 11% cotton duty until October amidst rising prices and West Asia crisis to aid textile manufacturers.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

26 May, 2026

Centre likely to remove 11% duty on cotton as prices soar amid war, Pg13

Centre considers removing 11% cotton duty until October amidst rising prices and West Asia crisis to aid textile manufacturers.

26 May, 2026

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

Quad grouping is ‘vital’, says Japan’s Foreign Minister, Pg1

Japanese Foreign Minister reaffirms Quad's vitality amid concerns, highlighting critical minerals cooperation and Indo-Pacific stability at upcoming Delhi meeting.

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

25 May, 2026

Quad grouping is ‘vital’, says Japan’s Foreign Minister, Pg1

Japanese Foreign Minister reaffirms Quad's vitality amid concerns, highlighting critical minerals cooperation and Indo-Pacific stability at upcoming Delhi meeting.

25 May, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Rubio, Jaishankar stress need for ‘unimpeded’ maritime trade, Pg1

Jaishankar and Rubio emphasize maritime trade amidst US-Iran tensions, discuss energy security and strategic partnership during Rubio's India visit.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

25 May, 2026

Rubio, Jaishankar stress need for ‘unimpeded’ maritime trade, Pg1

Jaishankar and Rubio emphasize maritime trade amidst US-Iran tensions, discuss energy security and strategic partnership during Rubio's India visit.

25 May, 2026

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

Strategic alliance, Pg2

India-US reaffirm strategic alliance amidst trade negotiations, defence cooperation, and visa concerns, emphasizing mutual benefits and global influence.

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

25 May, 2026

Strategic alliance, Pg2

India-US reaffirm strategic alliance amidst trade negotiations, defence cooperation, and visa concerns, emphasizing mutual benefits and global influence.

25 May, 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

US-India strategic alliance, global influence: Rubio (SOME BUMPS AS U.S. MODERNISING MIGRATION SYSTEM, TRADE AGREEMENT TO BE SIGNED SOON, SAYS RUBIO), Pg1

US and India aim to resolve trade and visa hurdles, seeking a mutually beneficial trade agreement amid evolving global dynamics.

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

25 May, 2026

US-India strategic alliance, global influence: Rubio (SOME BUMPS AS U.S. MODERNISING MIGRATION SYSTEM, TRADE AGREEMENT TO BE SIGNED SOON, SAYS RUBIO), Pg1

US and India aim to resolve trade and visa hurdles, seeking a mutually beneficial trade agreement amid evolving global dynamics.

25 May, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Delhi plays a key role in Indo-Pacific policy of the U.S., says Rubio, Pg1

Rubio emphasizes India's pivotal role in U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy, invites PM Modi to Washington amidst Quad engagement and Iran conflict discussions.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

24 May, 2026

Delhi plays a key role in Indo-Pacific policy of the U.S., says Rubio, Pg1

Rubio emphasizes India's pivotal role in U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy, invites PM Modi to Washington amidst Quad engagement and Iran conflict discussions.

24 May, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models

Goyal to visit Canada, FTA talks in focus, Pg9

Piyush Goyal's Canada visit aims to boost FTA talks, attract investments from 'Maple 8' pension funds.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models

24 May, 2026

Goyal to visit Canada, FTA talks in focus, Pg9

Piyush Goyal's Canada visit aims to boost FTA talks, attract investments from 'Maple 8' pension funds.

24 May, 2026

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

Why Vagdevi idol faces a long road home, Pg8

Madhya Pradesh HC orders Centre to seek Vagdevi idol's return from British Museum amid growing calls for colonial artefact repatriation.

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

24 May, 2026

Why Vagdevi idol faces a long road home, Pg8

Madhya Pradesh HC orders Centre to seek Vagdevi idol's return from British Museum amid growing calls for colonial artefact repatriation.

24 May, 2026

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

India, Cyprus elevate bilateral ties to strategic partnership; ink pact for defence cooperation, Pg9

India and Cyprus elevate ties to strategic partnership, boosting defence cooperation and IMEEC amid geopolitical shifts in the Eastern Mediterranean.

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

23 May, 2026

India, Cyprus elevate bilateral ties to strategic partnership; ink pact for defence cooperation, Pg9

India and Cyprus elevate ties to strategic partnership, boosting defence cooperation and IMEEC amid geopolitical shifts in the Eastern Mediterranean.

23 May, 2026

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

Jaishankar to host Quad Ministers’ meet on May 26; discuss ‘free Indo-Pacific’, Pg9

Jaishankar to host Quad meet focusing on Indo-Pacific, Iran tensions, and critical mineral initiatives amidst evolving geopolitical landscape.

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

23 May, 2026

Jaishankar to host Quad Ministers’ meet on May 26; discuss ‘free Indo-Pacific’, Pg9

Jaishankar to host Quad meet focusing on Indo-Pacific, Iran tensions, and critical mineral initiatives amidst evolving geopolitical landscape.

23 May, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Home and abroad, Pg6

Modi's Europe and UAE tour strengthens ties amid global concerns, focusing on trade, energy, and strategic partnerships.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

23 May, 2026

Home and abroad, Pg6

Modi's Europe and UAE tour strengthens ties amid global concerns, focusing on trade, energy, and strategic partnerships.

23 May, 2026

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

India, Cyprus upgrade bilateral ties to Strategic Partnership, Pg9

India and Cyprus elevate ties to Strategic Partnership, sign six pacts focusing on defence, counter-terrorism, and economic cooperation.

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

23 May, 2026

India, Cyprus upgrade bilateral ties to Strategic Partnership, Pg9

India and Cyprus elevate ties to Strategic Partnership, sign six pacts focusing on defence, counter-terrorism, and economic cooperation.

23 May, 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.

Rubio meets PM today, will also attend Quad huddle on May 26, Pg3

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's India visit focuses on Quad meet, energy security, trade, and defense cooperation.

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.

23 May, 2026

Rubio meets PM today, will also attend Quad huddle on May 26, Pg3

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's India visit focuses on Quad meet, energy security, trade, and defense cooperation.

23 May, 2026

Health Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Ebola crisis: India-Africa summit postponed, Pg12

India-Africa summit postponed due to Ebola outbreak; health advisory issued for travelers from affected countries.

Health Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

22 May, 2026

Ebola crisis: India-Africa summit postponed, Pg12

India-Africa summit postponed due to Ebola outbreak; health advisory issued for travelers from affected countries.

22 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

'Countries need energy that are not exposed to fuel-price shocks or geopolitical disruption', Pg9

US delegation explores nuclear energy collaboration with India post-SHANTI Bill, aiming to boost energy security amid geopolitical tensions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

22 May, 2026

'Countries need energy that are not exposed to fuel-price shocks or geopolitical disruption', Pg9

US delegation explores nuclear energy collaboration with India post-SHANTI Bill, aiming to boost energy security amid geopolitical tensions.

22 May, 2026

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

What Russia-China ties mean for India's security, Pg15

Putin-Xi summit strengthens strategic ties amid global shifts, impacting India's security and diplomatic options amidst evolving geopolitical dynamics.

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

22 May, 2026

What Russia-China ties mean for India's security, Pg15

Putin-Xi summit strengthens strategic ties amid global shifts, impacting India's security and diplomatic options amidst evolving geopolitical dynamics.

22 May, 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

India, Italy seal defence pact, boost ties to ‘special strategic partnership’, Pg1

India and Italy elevate relations to 'Special Strategic Partnership' focusing on defence, trade, and Indo-Pacific cooperation amidst global conflicts.

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

21 May, 2026

India, Italy seal defence pact, boost ties to ‘special strategic partnership’, Pg1

India and Italy elevate relations to 'Special Strategic Partnership' focusing on defence, trade, and Indo-Pacific cooperation amidst global conflicts.

21 May, 2026

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

Marco Rubio to begin India visit on May 23; discuss trade, energy, Pg13

U.S. Secretary Rubio's India visit focuses on bolstering trade, energy security, and defense cooperation amid evolving geopolitical dynamics.

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

21 May, 2026

Marco Rubio to begin India visit on May 23; discuss trade, energy, Pg13

U.S. Secretary Rubio's India visit focuses on bolstering trade, energy security, and defense cooperation amid evolving geopolitical dynamics.

21 May, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

13-nation military exercise commences in Meghalaya, Pg14

India hosts 13-nation military exercise 'PRAGATI 2026' in Meghalaya, fostering military cooperation and interoperability among participating nations.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

21 May, 2026

13-nation military exercise commences in Meghalaya, Pg14

India hosts 13-nation military exercise 'PRAGATI 2026' in Meghalaya, fostering military cooperation and interoperability among participating nations.

21 May, 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.

‘No double standard, we condemn all nations that violate international law’, Pg13

Norway seeks stronger ties with India amid global shifts, advocating diversified partnerships and condemning violations of international law by all nations.

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.

21 May, 2026

‘No double standard, we condemn all nations that violate international law’, Pg13

Norway seeks stronger ties with India amid global shifts, advocating diversified partnerships and condemning violations of international law by all nations.

21 May, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Centre likely to remove 11% duty on cotton as prices soar amid war, Pg13

Centre likely to remove 11% duty on cotton as prices soar amid war, Pg13

Quad grouping is ‘vital’, says Japan’s Foreign Minister, Pg1

Quad grouping is ‘vital’, says Japan’s Foreign Minister, Pg1

Rubio, Jaishankar stress need for ‘unimpeded’ maritime trade, Pg1

Rubio, Jaishankar stress need for ‘unimpeded’ maritime trade, Pg1

Strategic alliance, Pg2

Strategic alliance, Pg2

US-India strategic alliance, global influence: Rubio (SOME BUMPS AS U.S. MODERNISING MIGRATION SYSTEM, TRADE AGREEMENT TO BE SIGNED SOON, SAYS RUBIO), Pg1

US-India strategic alliance, global influence: Rubio (SOME BUMPS AS U.S. MODERNISING MIGRATION SYSTEM, TRADE AGREEMENT TO BE SIGNED SOON, SAYS RUBIO), Pg1

Delhi plays a key role in Indo-Pacific policy of the U.S., says Rubio, Pg1

Delhi plays a key role in Indo-Pacific policy of the U.S., says Rubio, Pg1

Goyal to visit Canada, FTA talks in focus, Pg9

Goyal to visit Canada, FTA talks in focus, Pg9

Why Vagdevi idol faces a long road home, Pg8

Why Vagdevi idol faces a long road home, Pg8

India, Cyprus elevate bilateral ties to strategic partnership; ink pact for defence cooperation, Pg9

India, Cyprus elevate bilateral ties to strategic partnership; ink pact for defence cooperation, Pg9

Jaishankar to host Quad Ministers’ meet on May 26; discuss ‘free Indo-Pacific’, Pg9

Jaishankar to host Quad Ministers’ meet on May 26; discuss ‘free Indo-Pacific’, Pg9

​Home and abroad, Pg6

​Home and abroad, Pg6

India, Cyprus upgrade bilateral ties to Strategic Partnership, Pg9

India, Cyprus upgrade bilateral ties to Strategic Partnership, Pg9

Rubio meets PM today, will also attend Quad huddle on May 26, Pg3

Rubio meets PM today, will also attend Quad huddle on May 26, Pg3

Ebola crisis: India-Africa summit postponed, Pg12

Ebola crisis: India-Africa summit postponed, Pg12

'Countries need energy that are not exposed to fuel-price shocks or geopolitical disruption', Pg9

'Countries need energy that are not exposed to fuel-price shocks or geopolitical disruption', Pg9

What Russia-China ties mean for India's security, Pg15

What Russia-China ties mean for India's security, Pg15

India, Italy seal defence pact, boost ties to ‘special strategic partnership’, Pg1

India, Italy seal defence pact, boost ties to ‘special strategic partnership’, Pg1

Marco Rubio to begin India visit on May 23; discuss trade, energy, Pg13

Marco Rubio to begin India visit on May 23; discuss trade, energy, Pg13

13-nation military exercise commences in Meghalaya, Pg14

13-nation military exercise commences in Meghalaya, Pg14

‘No double standard, we condemn all nations that violate international law’, Pg13

‘No double standard, we condemn all nations that violate international law’, Pg13

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