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

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

Jaishankar leads India's energy outreach to Gulf countries, Puri in Qatar, Pg3

India intensifies diplomatic efforts with Gulf nations amid Strait of Hormuz tensions, securing energy supplies and regional stability post-conflict.

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

10 Apr, 2026

Jaishankar leads India's energy outreach to Gulf countries, Puri in Qatar, Pg3

India intensifies diplomatic efforts with Gulf nations amid Strait of Hormuz tensions, securing energy supplies and regional stability post-conflict.

10 Apr, 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

A closer look at Asim Munir’s West Asia diplomacy, Pg8

Asim Munir's West Asia diplomacy: Pakistan's strategic moves, mediation attempts between Iran and US, and regional ambitions examined.

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

8 Apr, 2026

A closer look at Asim Munir’s West Asia diplomacy, Pg8

Asim Munir's West Asia diplomacy: Pakistan's strategic moves, mediation attempts between Iran and US, and regional ambitions examined.

8 Apr, 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

How the Iran war has left Gulf nations divided in their response, Pg15

Gulf nations display divided responses to Iran war, with Saudi-UAE urging US action, while Oman-Qatar seek diplomatic solutions.

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

8 Apr, 2026

How the Iran war has left Gulf nations divided in their response, Pg15

Gulf nations display divided responses to Iran war, with Saudi-UAE urging US action, while Oman-Qatar seek diplomatic solutions.

8 Apr, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

For China, trade risks spur larger diplomatic role, Pg17

China and Pakistan propose joint peace initiative amidst West Asia conflict, signaling a more active diplomatic role for Beijing.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

7 Apr, 2026

For China, trade risks spur larger diplomatic role, Pg17

China and Pakistan propose joint peace initiative amidst West Asia conflict, signaling a more active diplomatic role for Beijing.

7 Apr, 2026

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

An Indo-Pacific strategy minus West Asia is incomplete, Pg12

West Asia instability exposes Indo-Pacific vulnerabilities, impacting energy, shipping, and geopolitics, demanding strategy rethink for regional security.

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

7 Apr, 2026

An Indo-Pacific strategy minus West Asia is incomplete, Pg12

West Asia instability exposes Indo-Pacific vulnerabilities, impacting energy, shipping, and geopolitics, demanding strategy rethink for regional security.

7 Apr, 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

The World Trade Organization is flailing, Pg6

WTO's MC14 fails to reach consensus, raising concerns about trade multilateralism and the future of global trade rules.

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

6 Apr, 2026

The World Trade Organization is flailing, Pg6

WTO's MC14 fails to reach consensus, raising concerns about trade multilateralism and the future of global trade rules.

6 Apr, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

OPEC+ to boost oil output when Hormuz reopens, Pg13

OPEC+ agrees to modest oil output increase amid Hormuz Strait closure, failing to ease soaring crude prices and global supply concerns.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

6 Apr, 2026

OPEC+ to boost oil output when Hormuz reopens, Pg13

OPEC+ agrees to modest oil output increase amid Hormuz Strait closure, failing to ease soaring crude prices and global supply concerns.

6 Apr, 2026

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

Why does Trump want to pull out of NATO?, Pg13

Trump threatens NATO exit amidst Iran war fallout, citing burden-sharing disputes and lack of support from European allies.

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

5 Apr, 2026

Why does Trump want to pull out of NATO?, Pg13

Trump threatens NATO exit amidst Iran war fallout, citing burden-sharing disputes and lack of support from European allies.

5 Apr, 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.

Russia assures steady oil and LNG supply to India, Pg1

Russia assures India of steady oil, LNG, and fertilizer supplies amidst global energy insecurity and geopolitical tensions, strengthening bilateral ties.

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.

4 Apr, 2026

Russia assures steady oil and LNG supply to India, Pg1

Russia assures India of steady oil, LNG, and fertilizer supplies amidst global energy insecurity and geopolitical tensions, strengthening bilateral ties.

4 Apr, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Space Technology

A new space age, next frontiers and challenges, Pg10

Artemis mission signifies new space age amid Sino-US competition, aiming for lunar exploration and resource utilization by international collaboration.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Space Technology

4 Apr, 2026

A new space age, next frontiers and challenges, Pg10

Artemis mission signifies new space age amid Sino-US competition, aiming for lunar exploration and resource utilization by international collaboration.

4 Apr, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

A year after tensions over Operation Sindoor, India and Azerbaijan to reset ties, Pg10

India and Azerbaijan reset diplomatic ties after Operation Sindoor tensions, focusing on trade, energy, and counter-terrorism cooperation.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

4 Apr, 2026

A year after tensions over Operation Sindoor, India and Azerbaijan to reset ties, Pg10

India and Azerbaijan reset diplomatic ties after Operation Sindoor tensions, focusing on trade, energy, and counter-terrorism cooperation.

4 Apr, 2026

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

A betrayal foretold, Pg8

Trump's potential NATO withdrawal threatens transatlantic security, prompting Europe to rethink defense strategies amid shifting global power dynamics.

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

3 Apr, 2026

A betrayal foretold, Pg8

Trump's potential NATO withdrawal threatens transatlantic security, prompting Europe to rethink defense strategies amid shifting global power dynamics.

3 Apr, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Met Chinese counterpart, held talks on trade: Goyal, Pg3

India and China discuss trade expansion and easing tensions amidst WTO Investment Facilitation for Development disagreement.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

3 Apr, 2026

Met Chinese counterpart, held talks on trade: Goyal, Pg3

India and China discuss trade expansion and easing tensions amidst WTO Investment Facilitation for Development disagreement.

3 Apr, 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.

India joins 60 nations at UK meeting calling for opening of Strait of Hormuz, Pg3

India joins global call for Strait of Hormuz reopening amid shipping disruption impacting energy supplies and seeks preferential market access in US trade deal.

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.

3 Apr, 2026

India joins 60 nations at UK meeting calling for opening of Strait of Hormuz, Pg3

India joins global call for Strait of Hormuz reopening amid shipping disruption impacting energy supplies and seeks preferential market access in US trade deal.

3 Apr, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Putin likely to participate in BRICS summit in Delhi, says Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Pg14

Putin likely to attend BRICS summit in Delhi amid geopolitical tensions and Russia's commitment to honor oil contracts.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

2 Apr, 2026

Putin likely to participate in BRICS summit in Delhi, says Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Pg14

Putin likely to attend BRICS summit in Delhi amid geopolitical tensions and Russia's commitment to honor oil contracts.

2 Apr, 2026

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

India to renew push for faster FTA implementation during PM’s EU visit, Pg10

India intensifies FTA push with EU, Nordic nations amid West Asia tensions, aiming for enhanced trade and technology partnerships.

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

2 Apr, 2026

India to renew push for faster FTA implementation during PM’s EU visit, Pg10

India intensifies FTA push with EU, Nordic nations amid West Asia tensions, aiming for enhanced trade and technology partnerships.

2 Apr, 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

A West Asia security rethink amid America’s role, Pg6

West Asian nations re-evaluate security strategies amidst US-Iran tensions, exploring regional cooperation and questioning America's role after recent conflicts.

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 Apr, 2026

A West Asia security rethink amid America’s role, Pg6

West Asian nations re-evaluate security strategies amidst US-Iran tensions, exploring regional cooperation and questioning America's role after recent conflicts.

2 Apr, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development