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

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India-EU trade talks intensify; Piyush Goyal to visit Brussels, Pg1

India-EU FTA negotiations gain momentum as Piyush Goyal visits Brussels to boost trade relations and address key discussion points.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

27 Oct, 2025

India-EU trade talks intensify; Piyush Goyal to visit Brussels, Pg1

India-EU FTA negotiations gain momentum as Piyush Goyal visits Brussels to boost trade relations and address key discussion points.

27 Oct, 2025

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

ASEAN neutrality eroding as global powers compete, warns Malaysia, Pg 14.

At the ASEAN Joint Foreign and Economic Ministers’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan warned that ASEAN’s long-held neutral stance is increasingly under strain due to intensifying geopolitical competition among major powers — notably the U.S. and China — in the Indo-Pacific region.

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

26 Oct, 2025

ASEAN neutrality eroding as global powers compete, warns Malaysia, Pg 14.

At the ASEAN Joint Foreign and Economic Ministers’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan warned that ASEAN’s long-held neutral stance is increasingly under strain due to intensifying geopolitical competition among major powers — notably the U.S. and China — in the Indo-Pacific region.

26 Oct, 2025

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

Trump’s Asia return, East Timor’s entry to mark ASEAN summit, Pg16

ASEAN summit to welcome East Timor as 11th member; Trump's Asia return highlights regional security, trade, and geopolitical shifts.

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

26 Oct, 2025

Trump’s Asia return, East Timor’s entry to mark ASEAN summit, Pg16

ASEAN summit to welcome East Timor as 11th member; Trump's Asia return highlights regional security, trade, and geopolitical shifts.

26 Oct, 2025

Population and Associated Issues India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Japan’s new PM commits to higher defence spend, ties with India, Quad, Pg14

Japan's new PM pledges increased defence spending, stronger Quad ties, and deeper Indo-Pacific cooperation amid regional security concerns.

Population and Associated Issues India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

25 Oct, 2025

Japan’s new PM commits to higher defence spend, ties with India, Quad, Pg14

Japan's new PM pledges increased defence spending, stronger Quad ties, and deeper Indo-Pacific cooperation amid regional security concerns.

25 Oct, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

IMF urges Asia to reduce trade barriers, Pg15.

IMF advises Asia to ease non-tariff barriers and boost regional trade amid US tariffs and AI investment surge.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

25 Oct, 2025

IMF urges Asia to reduce trade barriers, Pg15.

IMF advises Asia to ease non-tariff barriers and boost regional trade amid US tariffs and AI investment surge.

25 Oct, 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

Unstable world, stable partner, Pg11.

India-ASEAN relations poised for deeper engagement amidst geopolitical shifts; Modi's Act East policy gains importance in unstable world.

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

25 Oct, 2025

Unstable world, stable partner, Pg11.

India-ASEAN relations poised for deeper engagement amidst geopolitical shifts; Modi's Act East policy gains importance in unstable world.

25 Oct, 2025

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

Should India take global leadership on climate change?, Pg11

Experts advocate for India to assume climate leadership, emphasizing finance for adaptation and innovative green projects before COP30.

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

24 Oct, 2025

Should India take global leadership on climate change?, Pg11

Experts advocate for India to assume climate leadership, emphasizing finance for adaptation and innovative green projects before COP30.

24 Oct, 2025

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

No Trump meeting as PM to attend ASEAN summit online, Pg1.

PM Modi to virtually attend ASEAN-India Summit, precluding Trump meeting amid trade tensions and domestic political demands.

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

24 Oct, 2025

No Trump meeting as PM to attend ASEAN summit online, Pg1.

PM Modi to virtually attend ASEAN-India Summit, precluding Trump meeting amid trade tensions and domestic political demands.

24 Oct, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Diaspora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

RBI flags geopolitical risks as key threat to cross-border payments, Pg17.

RBI flags geopolitical tensions impacting cross-border payments, promotes UPI integration and Project Nexus for efficient remittances, with India leading globally.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Diaspora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

24 Oct, 2025

RBI flags geopolitical risks as key threat to cross-border payments, Pg17.

RBI flags geopolitical tensions impacting cross-border payments, promotes UPI integration and Project Nexus for efficient remittances, with India leading globally.

24 Oct, 2025

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 against unilateral sanctions, but likely to limit Russian oil imports, Pg10.

India likely to reduce Russian oil imports amidst US and EU's unilateral and secondary sanctions, balancing economic interests and strategic partnerships.

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.

24 Oct, 2025

India against unilateral sanctions, but likely to limit Russian oil imports, Pg10.

India likely to reduce Russian oil imports amidst US and EU's unilateral and secondary sanctions, balancing economic interests and strategic partnerships.

24 Oct, 2025

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

Tapping the shine, Pg8

India emerges as third-largest solar power producer, surpassing Japan, but faces challenges in matching China's manufacturing costs and export volumes.

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

23 Oct, 2025

Tapping the shine, Pg8

India emerges as third-largest solar power producer, surpassing Japan, but faces challenges in matching China's manufacturing costs and export volumes.

23 Oct, 2025

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

Multilateralism isn’t dead, Pg11.

UN faces legitimacy crisis as multilateralism frays amidst geopolitical divides and declining US commitment, requiring institutional reforms and renewed global cooperation.

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

23 Oct, 2025

Multilateralism isn’t dead, Pg11.

UN faces legitimacy crisis as multilateralism frays amidst geopolitical divides and declining US commitment, requiring institutional reforms and renewed global cooperation.

23 Oct, 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

India’s travails in negotiating a friendless world, Pg6

India's foreign policy faces challenges amidst growing trust deficits, regional shifts, and China's expanding influence, demanding strategic recalibration and vigilance.

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

22 Oct, 2025

India’s travails in negotiating a friendless world, Pg6

India's foreign policy faces challenges amidst growing trust deficits, regional shifts, and China's expanding influence, demanding strategic recalibration and vigilance.

22 Oct, 2025

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Trump, Albanese sign critical minerals deal, Pg12.

US and Australia ink critical minerals deal amidst China concerns, bolstering Indo-Pacific security with submarine agreement, overshadowing envoy criticism.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

22 Oct, 2025

Trump, Albanese sign critical minerals deal, Pg12.

US and Australia ink critical minerals deal amidst China concerns, bolstering Indo-Pacific security with submarine agreement, overshadowing envoy criticism.

22 Oct, 2025

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

Rise of the new peacemakers, Pg9.

Middle Eastern and Asian countries are increasingly mediating conflicts, challenging traditional Western dominance and reshaping global power dynamics.

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

22 Oct, 2025

Rise of the new peacemakers, Pg9.

Middle Eastern and Asian countries are increasingly mediating conflicts, challenging traditional Western dominance and reshaping global power dynamics.

22 Oct, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth