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

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Rethink on quality control orders is timely, Pg12

Government rethinks Quality Control Orders (QCOs) after NITI Aayog report reveals negative impact on exports and competitiveness.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

17 Nov, 2025

Rethink on quality control orders is timely, Pg12

Government rethinks Quality Control Orders (QCOs) after NITI Aayog report reveals negative impact on exports and competitiveness.

17 Nov, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

India open to leading WTO reforms, seeks consensus on agenda: Goyal, Pg 15

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal stated that India is willing to take a leadership role in driving WTO reforms, while ensuring the reform agenda reflects the priorities of developing and least-developed countries.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

16 Nov, 2025

India open to leading WTO reforms, seeks consensus on agenda: Goyal, Pg 15

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal stated that India is willing to take a leadership role in driving WTO reforms, while ensuring the reform agenda reflects the priorities of developing and least-developed countries.

16 Nov, 2025

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

Iran looks to BRICS countries to use cryptos to help it bypass sanctions, Pg 13

Iran is exploring the use of cryptocurrencies for trade with BRICS nations—including India—as a means to bypass U.S. and UN sanctions that restrict its access to global financial systems like SWIFT.

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

16 Nov, 2025

Iran looks to BRICS countries to use cryptos to help it bypass sanctions, Pg 13

Iran is exploring the use of cryptocurrencies for trade with BRICS nations—including India—as a means to bypass U.S. and UN sanctions that restrict its access to global financial systems like SWIFT.

16 Nov, 2025

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

Delhi Metro International to work on projects in UK, Australia, Pg 3

Delhi Metro's subsidiary, DMIL, eyes international projects in UK and Australia, expanding its global footprint in Southeast Asia and Middle East.

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

16 Nov, 2025

Delhi Metro International to work on projects in UK, Australia, Pg 3

Delhi Metro's subsidiary, DMIL, eyes international projects in UK and Australia, expanding its global footprint in Southeast Asia and Middle East.

16 Nov, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Jet, Set, Go, Pg 2

Indian and French Air Forces commence 'Garuda-25' bilateral air exercise in Mont-de-Marsan, France, strengthening defense cooperation and interoperability.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

16 Nov, 2025

Jet, Set, Go, Pg 2

Indian and French Air Forces commence 'Garuda-25' bilateral air exercise in Mont-de-Marsan, France, strengthening defense cooperation and interoperability.

16 Nov, 2025

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India, Canada cement ties on trade, critical minerals, investment, Pg 14

India and Canada issued a joint statement reaffirming cooperation in critical minerals, clean energy, and new investment opportunities following a ministerial visit to New Delhi.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

15 Nov, 2025

India, Canada cement ties on trade, critical minerals, investment, Pg 14

India and Canada issued a joint statement reaffirming cooperation in critical minerals, clean energy, and new investment opportunities following a ministerial visit to New Delhi.

15 Nov, 2025

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

NSA Ajit Doval set to host Bangladeshi counterpart, Pg13

NSA Ajit Doval to host Bangladesh's NSA Khalilur Rahman for Colombo Security Conclave amid ongoing bilateral tensions.

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

15 Nov, 2025

NSA Ajit Doval set to host Bangladeshi counterpart, Pg13

NSA Ajit Doval to host Bangladesh's NSA Khalilur Rahman for Colombo Security Conclave amid ongoing bilateral tensions.

15 Nov, 2025

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

India, Nepal ink pact to step up trade ties, Pg12

India and Nepal enhance trade relations by amending transit treaty, easing rail freight movement between Jogbani (India) and Biratnagar (Nepal).

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

14 Nov, 2025

India, Nepal ink pact to step up trade ties, Pg12

India and Nepal enhance trade relations by amending transit treaty, easing rail freight movement between Jogbani (India) and Biratnagar (Nepal).

14 Nov, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India, Botswana announce cheetah translocation pact, Pg14

India and Botswana collaborate on 'Project Cheetah,' translocating eight cheetahs; five to be released into Mokolodi nature reserve.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

13 Nov, 2025

India, Botswana announce cheetah translocation pact, Pg14

India and Botswana collaborate on 'Project Cheetah,' translocating eight cheetahs; five to be released into Mokolodi nature reserve.

13 Nov, 2025

Education Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

The limits of international branch campuses, Pg9

UK universities seek Indian expansion amidst financial woes, raising concerns over quality, regulation, and research contributions in India.

Education Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

13 Nov, 2025

The limits of international branch campuses, Pg9

UK universities seek Indian expansion amidst financial woes, raising concerns over quality, regulation, and research contributions in India.

13 Nov, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Don’t use COP30 to change Paris deal ‘architecture’: India, Pg16

India urges focus on adaptation at COP30, resisting changes to Paris Agreement's CBDR principle amid climate finance concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

12 Nov, 2025

Don’t use COP30 to change Paris deal ‘architecture’: India, Pg16

India urges focus on adaptation at COP30, resisting changes to Paris Agreement's CBDR principle amid climate finance concerns.

12 Nov, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

COP 30 is a moment for action, not aspiration, Pg13.

India urges action at COP 30, highlighting equity, finance, and delivery amidst ambition, implementation and perception gaps.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

12 Nov, 2025

COP 30 is a moment for action, not aspiration, Pg13.

India urges action at COP 30, highlighting equity, finance, and delivery amidst ambition, implementation and perception gaps.

12 Nov, 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

Will bring down tariffs on India, 'pretty close' to trade deal: Trump, Pg1.

The article reports on statements by U.S. President Donald Trump indicating that the U.S. and India are close to finalising a “fair trade deal,” with a likely reduction in tariffs on Indian goods.

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

12 Nov, 2025

Will bring down tariffs on India, 'pretty close' to trade deal: Trump, Pg1.

The article reports on statements by U.S. President Donald Trump indicating that the U.S. and India are close to finalising a “fair trade deal,” with a likely reduction in tariffs on Indian goods.

12 Nov, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India and Vietnam move to strengthen defence ties, Pg12

India and Vietnam deepen defence cooperation with submarine rescue MoA, aiming to bolster strategic partnership amid regional security concerns.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

11 Nov, 2025

India and Vietnam move to strengthen defence ties, Pg12

India and Vietnam deepen defence cooperation with submarine rescue MoA, aiming to bolster strategic partnership amid regional security concerns.

11 Nov, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora IT and Computers

Beijing’s WAICO push will shape new global AI order, Pg11.

China proposes WAICO to shape global AI governance, challenging Western dominance and raising concerns about transparency and control.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora IT and Computers

11 Nov, 2025

Beijing’s WAICO push will shape new global AI order, Pg11.

China proposes WAICO to shape global AI governance, challenging Western dominance and raising concerns about transparency and control.

11 Nov, 2025

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

Energy cooperation foundation of India-Angola trade ties, says President, Pg5.

President Murmu's Angola visit strengthens energy ties, diversifies trade, and marks 40 years of diplomatic relations between India and Angola.

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

10 Nov, 2025

Energy cooperation foundation of India-Angola trade ties, says President, Pg5.

President Murmu's Angola visit strengthens energy ties, diversifies trade, and marks 40 years of diplomatic relations between India and Angola.

10 Nov, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Navy deploys INS Sahyadri for Malabar exercise, Pg5.

Indian Navy's INS Sahyadri joins US, Australia, and Japan in Malabar exercise to boost naval interoperability in Northern Pacific.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

10 Nov, 2025

Navy deploys INS Sahyadri for Malabar exercise, Pg5.

Indian Navy's INS Sahyadri joins US, Australia, and Japan in Malabar exercise to boost naval interoperability in Northern Pacific.

10 Nov, 2025

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Story of India's withdrawal from overseas airbase in Tajikistan, Pg14.

India closes Ayni airbase in Tajikistan amid rising geopolitical pressures from Russia and China after two decades of operation.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

10 Nov, 2025

Story of India's withdrawal from overseas airbase in Tajikistan, Pg14.

India closes Ayni airbase in Tajikistan amid rising geopolitical pressures from Russia and China after two decades of operation.

10 Nov, 2025

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

After Trump-Xi ceasefire in Busan, here's a to-do list for New Delhi, Pg10.

Trump-Xi's Busan ceasefire prompts New Delhi to recalibrate its China strategy amidst shifting geopolitical dynamics and domestic challenges.

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

10 Nov, 2025

After Trump-Xi ceasefire in Busan, here's a to-do list for New Delhi, Pg10.

Trump-Xi's Busan ceasefire prompts New Delhi to recalibrate its China strategy amidst shifting geopolitical dynamics and domestic challenges.

10 Nov, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Ahead of COP, India says it will join forest protection initiative, Pg1

India joins Tropical Forest Forever Facility as observer, committing to forest protection ahead of COP30 in Brazil.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

9 Nov, 2025

Ahead of COP, India says it will join forest protection initiative, Pg1

India joins Tropical Forest Forever Facility as observer, committing to forest protection ahead of COP30 in Brazil.

9 Nov, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Rethink on quality control orders is timely, Pg12

Rethink on quality control orders is timely, Pg12

India open to leading WTO reforms, seeks consensus on agenda: Goyal, Pg 15

India open to leading WTO reforms, seeks consensus on agenda: Goyal, Pg 15

Iran looks to BRICS countries to use cryptos to help it bypass sanctions, Pg 13

Iran looks to BRICS countries to use cryptos to help it bypass sanctions, Pg 13

Delhi Metro International to work on projects in UK, Australia, Pg 3

Delhi Metro International to work on projects in UK, Australia, Pg 3

Jet, Set, Go, Pg 2

Jet, Set, Go, Pg 2

India, Canada cement ties on trade, critical minerals, investment, Pg 14

India, Canada cement ties on trade, critical minerals, investment, Pg 14

NSA Ajit Doval set to host Bangladeshi counterpart, Pg13

NSA Ajit Doval set to host Bangladeshi counterpart, Pg13

India, Nepal ink pact to step up trade ties, Pg12

India, Nepal ink pact to step up trade ties, Pg12

India, Botswana announce cheetah translocation pact, Pg14

India, Botswana announce cheetah translocation pact, Pg14

The limits of international branch campuses, Pg9

The limits of international branch campuses, Pg9

Don’t use COP30 to change Paris deal ‘architecture’: India, Pg16

Don’t use COP30 to change Paris deal ‘architecture’: India, Pg16

COP 30 is a moment for action, not aspiration, Pg13.

COP 30 is a moment for action, not aspiration, Pg13.

Will bring down tariffs on India, 'pretty close' to trade deal: Trump, Pg1.

Will bring down tariffs on India, 'pretty close' to trade deal: Trump, Pg1.

India and Vietnam move to strengthen defence ties, Pg12

India and Vietnam move to strengthen defence ties, Pg12

Beijing’s WAICO push will shape new global AI order, Pg11.

Beijing’s WAICO push will shape new global AI order, Pg11.

Energy cooperation foundation of India-Angola trade ties, says President, Pg5.

Energy cooperation foundation of India-Angola trade ties, says President, Pg5.

Navy deploys INS Sahyadri for Malabar exercise, Pg5.

Navy deploys INS Sahyadri for Malabar exercise, Pg5.

Story of India's withdrawal from overseas airbase in Tajikistan, Pg14.

Story of India's withdrawal from overseas airbase in Tajikistan, Pg14.

After Trump-Xi ceasefire in Busan, here's a to-do list for New Delhi, Pg10.

After Trump-Xi ceasefire in Busan, here's a to-do list for New Delhi, Pg10.

Ahead of COP, India says it will join forest protection initiative, Pg1

Ahead of COP, India says it will join forest protection initiative, Pg1

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