International Relations Current Affairs for UPSC

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 Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India-Japan relations should not target third party: China, Pg10

China warns India-Japan against 'targeting third parties' after critical minerals pact, raising geopolitical tensions over East, South China Sea.

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

4 Jul, 2026

India-Japan relations should not target third party: China, Pg10

China warns India-Japan against 'targeting third parties' after critical minerals pact, raising geopolitical tensions over East, South China Sea.

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

Architecture Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora

PM on six-day tour of Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand from July 6, Pg9

PM Modi begins six-day Asia-Pacific tour, strengthening trade, defence, and critical minerals ties with Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand, including a historic NZ visit.

Architecture Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora

4 Jul, 2026

PM on six-day tour of Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand from July 6, Pg9

PM Modi begins six-day Asia-Pacific tour, strengthening trade, defence, and critical minerals ties with Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand, including a historic NZ visit.

4 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Backed by World Bank, Delhi draws up 7-year plan to tackle air pollution, Pg8

Delhi launches ambitious Rs 8,300 crore, 7-year 'Swachh Hawa, Swasth Delhi' plan, backed by World Bank, to drastically cut air pollution.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

4 Jul, 2026

Backed by World Bank, Delhi draws up 7-year plan to tackle air pollution, Pg8

Delhi launches ambitious Rs 8,300 crore, 7-year 'Swachh Hawa, Swasth Delhi' plan, backed by World Bank, to drastically cut air pollution.

4 Jul, 2026

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

India and France to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, Pg21

India and France bolster strategic ties, agreeing to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, economic security, and high-speed rail at EFD.

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

4 Jul, 2026

India and France to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, Pg21

India and France bolster strategic ties, agreeing to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, economic security, and high-speed rail at EFD.

4 Jul, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

NATO leaders to gather in Ankara, aim to ease tensions with Trump, Pg2

NATO leaders convene in Ankara to mend US-Europe rifts, boost defense spending, and pledge continued support for Ukraine against Russian aggression.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

4 Jul, 2026

NATO leaders to gather in Ankara, aim to ease tensions with Trump, Pg2

NATO leaders convene in Ankara to mend US-Europe rifts, boost defense spending, and pledge continued support for Ukraine against Russian aggression.

4 Jul, 2026

Industrial Revolution Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life

At 250, the US can still reinvent itself — and the world, Pg12

America's 250-year capitalist journey culminates in AI-driven techno-capitalism, poised to radically reshape global economy, power, and societal structures.

Industrial Revolution Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life

4 Jul, 2026

At 250, the US can still reinvent itself — and the world, Pg12

America's 250-year capitalist journey culminates in AI-driven techno-capitalism, poised to radically reshape global economy, power, and societal structures.

4 Jul, 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.

Free Indo-Pacific a priority for India and Japan: Modi, Pg1

Modi and Takaichi affirm free Indo-Pacific as priority, sealing defence co-development and $1 trillion Japanese investment for regional stability.

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 Jul, 2026

Free Indo-Pacific a priority for India and Japan: Modi, Pg1

Modi and Takaichi affirm free Indo-Pacific as priority, sealing defence co-development and $1 trillion Japanese investment for regional stability.

3 Jul, 2026

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

Iran tells tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz, Pg18

Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in the Strait of Hormuz or face a “forceful response,” escalating tensions over the crucial waterway.

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

3 Jul, 2026

Iran tells tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz, Pg18

Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in the Strait of Hormuz or face a “forceful response,” escalating tensions over the crucial waterway.

3 Jul, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Navy foils piracy attempt in Gulf of Aden; three vessels still in captivity, IMO warns, Pg14

Indian Navy's INS Trikand thwarts Gulf of Aden piracy on MV Golden Arsenal; IMO warns of critical humanitarian crisis for Indian seafarers on captive ships.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

3 Jul, 2026

Navy foils piracy attempt in Gulf of Aden; three vessels still in captivity, IMO warns, Pg14

Indian Navy's INS Trikand thwarts Gulf of Aden piracy on MV Golden Arsenal; IMO warns of critical humanitarian crisis for Indian seafarers on captive ships.

3 Jul, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

A hold on AI, Pg10

UN report exposes AI's rapid, unregulated growth, deepening Global South-North divide, and warns of catastrophic societal harms, urging governments to hold tech firms accountable.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

3 Jul, 2026

A hold on AI, Pg10

UN report exposes AI's rapid, unregulated growth, deepening Global South-North divide, and warns of catastrophic societal harms, urging governments to hold tech firms accountable.

3 Jul, 2026

Architecture Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

UN asks Pakistan to reverse 'reconstructions' at Taxila sites, Pg14

UNESCO warns Pakistan to reverse 'reconstructions' at Taxila's Mohra Moradu and Sirkap sites, threatening delisting from World Heritage status.

Architecture Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

3 Jul, 2026

UN asks Pakistan to reverse 'reconstructions' at Taxila sites, Pg14

UNESCO warns Pakistan to reverse 'reconstructions' at Taxila's Mohra Moradu and Sirkap sites, threatening delisting from World Heritage status.

3 Jul, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Tehran warns US and Israel as it gets ready for Khamenei funeral, Pg14

Iran threatens 'decisive, rapid' response to US interference in Strait of Hormuz, warns Israel against attacks amidst Supreme Leader Khamenei's funeral.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

3 Jul, 2026

Tehran warns US and Israel as it gets ready for Khamenei funeral, Pg14

Iran threatens 'decisive, rapid' response to US interference in Strait of Hormuz, warns Israel against attacks amidst Supreme Leader Khamenei's funeral.

3 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Don't bet on an AI trickle-down, Pg11

US weaponizes AI access, creating a strategic gap; India must accelerate domestic chip fabrication and secure compute guarantees to avoid technological dependence.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

3 Jul, 2026

Don't bet on an AI trickle-down, Pg11

US weaponizes AI access, creating a strategic gap; India must accelerate domestic chip fabrication and secure compute guarantees to avoid technological dependence.

3 Jul, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

US gatekeeping will only lead to diffusion, Pg11

US AI gatekeeping, exemplified by Claude Fable 5 access ban, risks accelerating China's tech rise and fostering global sovereign AI development.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

3 Jul, 2026

US gatekeeping will only lead to diffusion, Pg11

US AI gatekeeping, exemplified by Claude Fable 5 access ban, risks accelerating China's tech rise and fostering global sovereign AI development.

3 Jul, 2026

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

Delhi-Tokyo ties face the future, Pg10

Delhi-Tokyo strengthen strategic partnership amid US Indo-Pacific uncertainty and China's assertiveness, focusing on tech and military cooperation for regional stability.

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

3 Jul, 2026

Delhi-Tokyo ties face the future, Pg10

Delhi-Tokyo strengthen strategic partnership amid US Indo-Pacific uncertainty and China's assertiveness, focusing on tech and military cooperation for regional stability.

3 Jul, 2026

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

From strategic stockpiling to AI ecosystem, roadmap is rolled out, Pg1

India and Japan forge strategic alliance on energy resilience, AI ecosystem development, and economic growth with 10 trillion yen investment target.

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

3 Jul, 2026

From strategic stockpiling to AI ecosystem, roadmap is rolled out, Pg1

India and Japan forge strategic alliance on energy resilience, AI ecosystem development, and economic growth with 10 trillion yen investment target.

3 Jul, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

U.S. administration stand dents World Bank’s climate finance targets, Pg1

U.S. pressure forces World Bank to abandon ambitious 45% climate finance targets, threatening critical projects in developing nations like India, sparking global concern.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Jul, 2026

U.S. administration stand dents World Bank’s climate finance targets, Pg1

U.S. pressure forces World Bank to abandon ambitious 45% climate finance targets, threatening critical projects in developing nations like India, sparking global concern.

2 Jul, 2026

International Relations

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

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

India-Japan relations should not target third party: China, Pg10

India-Japan relations should not target third party: China, Pg10

‘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

PM on six-day tour of Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand from July 6, Pg9

PM on six-day tour of Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand from July 6, Pg9

Backed by World Bank, Delhi draws up 7-year plan to tackle air pollution, Pg8

Backed by World Bank, Delhi draws up 7-year plan to tackle air pollution, Pg8

India and France to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, Pg21

India and France to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, Pg21

NATO leaders to gather in Ankara, aim to ease tensions with Trump, Pg2

NATO leaders to gather in Ankara, aim to ease tensions with Trump, Pg2

At 250, the US can still reinvent itself — and the world, Pg12

At 250, the US can still reinvent itself — and the world, Pg12

Free Indo-Pacific a priority for India and Japan: Modi, Pg1

Free Indo-Pacific a priority for India and Japan: Modi, Pg1

Iran tells tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz, Pg18

Iran tells tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz, Pg18

Navy foils piracy attempt in Gulf of Aden; three vessels still in captivity, IMO warns, Pg14

Navy foils piracy attempt in Gulf of Aden; three vessels still in captivity, IMO warns, Pg14

A hold on AI, Pg10

A hold on AI, Pg10

UN asks Pakistan to reverse 'reconstructions' at Taxila sites, Pg14

UN asks Pakistan to reverse 'reconstructions' at Taxila sites, Pg14

Tehran warns US and Israel as it gets ready for Khamenei funeral, Pg14

Tehran warns US and Israel as it gets ready for Khamenei funeral, Pg14

Don't bet on an AI trickle-down, Pg11

Don't bet on an AI trickle-down, Pg11

US gatekeeping will only lead to diffusion, Pg11

US gatekeeping will only lead to diffusion, Pg11

Delhi-Tokyo ties face the future, Pg10

Delhi-Tokyo ties face the future, Pg10

From strategic stockpiling to AI ecosystem, roadmap is rolled out, Pg1

From strategic stockpiling to AI ecosystem, roadmap is rolled out, Pg1

U.S. administration stand dents World Bank’s climate finance targets, Pg1

U.S. administration stand dents World Bank’s climate finance targets, Pg1

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