International Relations Current Affairs for UPSC

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Poverty and Hunger Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Amount sought by UN food agencies to shield people from El Nino, Pg12

FAO, WFP appeal for $202 million to shield 8.8 million across 22 nations from El Niño-induced drought, flood, and storm threats.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Poverty and Hunger Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

19 Jun, 2026

Amount sought by UN food agencies to shield people from El Nino, Pg12

FAO, WFP appeal for $202 million to shield 8.8 million across 22 nations from El Niño-induced drought, flood, and storm threats.

19 Jun, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

The real barriers to trade are no longer tariffs, Pg10

Non-tariff barriers, not tariffs, now dominate global trade, impacting 90% of commerce and hindering India's FTA utilization, demanding new strategic approaches.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

19 Jun, 2026

The real barriers to trade are no longer tariffs, Pg10

Non-tariff barriers, not tariffs, now dominate global trade, impacting 90% of commerce and hindering India's FTA utilization, demanding new strategic approaches.

19 Jun, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

NSAs, Pg2

BRICS NSAs convene to tackle global security challenges, setting stage for September summit with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin confirmed.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

19 Jun, 2026

NSAs, Pg2

BRICS NSAs convene to tackle global security challenges, setting stage for September summit with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin confirmed.

19 Jun, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora

Social security pact with UK to benefit Indians, Pg17

India-UK social security pact to benefit 95% Indian professionals, cutting firm costs and boosting competitiveness in the British market.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora

19 Jun, 2026

Social security pact with UK to benefit Indians, Pg17

India-UK social security pact to benefit 95% Indian professionals, cutting firm costs and boosting competitiveness in the British market.

19 Jun, 2026

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

Conciliatory signs from Trump, but unpredictability frames challenge, Pg15

Modi and Trump find common ground at G7 amidst trade wars, H1-B visa disputes, and geopolitical unpredictability, charting a complex path for India-US ties.

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

19 Jun, 2026

Conciliatory signs from Trump, but unpredictability frames challenge, Pg15

Modi and Trump find common ground at G7 amidst trade wars, H1-B visa disputes, and geopolitical unpredictability, charting a complex path for India-US ties.

19 Jun, 2026

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

Washington-Tehran MoU is a relief, but flashpoints remain, Pg12

Washington and Tehran sign landmark MoU, easing tensions and lifting sanctions, but critical flashpoints persist over nuclear program and regional stability.

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

19 Jun, 2026

Washington-Tehran MoU is a relief, but flashpoints remain, Pg12

Washington and Tehran sign landmark MoU, easing tensions and lifting sanctions, but critical flashpoints persist over nuclear program and regional stability.

19 Jun, 2026

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

U.S.-Iran deal could remove restrictions on tankers; unlock banking, insurance access, Pg14

Landmark U.S.-Iran MoU set to lift oil sanctions, unlock banking access, and restore Strait of Hormuz traffic, reshaping global energy and maritime trade.

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

18 Jun, 2026

U.S.-Iran deal could remove restrictions on tankers; unlock banking, insurance access, Pg14

Landmark U.S.-Iran MoU set to lift oil sanctions, unlock banking access, and restore Strait of Hormuz traffic, reshaping global energy and maritime trade.

18 Jun, 2026

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

Iran-U.S. framework deal outlines nuclear pledge, financial relief, Pg1

U.S. and Iran forge framework deal: Tehran pledges nuclear restraint for $300 billion asset release and sanctions lift.

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

18 Jun, 2026

Iran-U.S. framework deal outlines nuclear pledge, financial relief, Pg1

U.S. and Iran forge framework deal: Tehran pledges nuclear restraint for $300 billion asset release and sanctions lift.

18 Jun, 2026

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

Putin hosts ASEAN leaders as West mounts pressure on Ukraine war, Pg14

Putin hosts ASEAN leaders in Kazan, defying Western pressure over Ukraine war, as Russia pivots economy towards Asia.

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

18 Jun, 2026

Putin hosts ASEAN leaders as West mounts pressure on Ukraine war, Pg14

Putin hosts ASEAN leaders in Kazan, defying Western pressure over Ukraine war, as Russia pivots economy towards Asia.

18 Jun, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna India and its Neighbourhood Relations Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Dhaka’s new Padma barrage will reshape water power in the region, Pg2

Dhaka's new Padma barrage, costing Rs 39,170 crore, aims to combat water scarcity for 6.5 crore people, intensifying India-Bangladesh water disputes and raising environmental concerns.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna India and its Neighbourhood Relations Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

18 Jun, 2026

Dhaka’s new Padma barrage will reshape water power in the region, Pg2

Dhaka's new Padma barrage, costing Rs 39,170 crore, aims to combat water scarcity for 6.5 crore people, intensifying India-Bangladesh water disputes and raising environmental concerns.

18 Jun, 2026

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

Number of countries in Kenya to adopt the Mombasa declaration, Pg8

Fifteen nations adopt Mombasa Declaration in Kenya to combat illegal fishing, urging transparency in vessel data.

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

18 Jun, 2026

Number of countries in Kenya to adopt the Mombasa declaration, Pg8

Fifteen nations adopt Mombasa Declaration in Kenya to combat illegal fishing, urging transparency in vessel data.

18 Jun, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

What does the India-Russia logistics agreement allow?, Pg8

India-Russia RELOS operationalized for reciprocal logistics support, enabling joint exercises and Arctic access, debunking claims of permanent troop stationing.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

18 Jun, 2026

What does the India-Russia logistics agreement allow?, Pg8

India-Russia RELOS operationalized for reciprocal logistics support, enabling joint exercises and Arctic access, debunking claims of permanent troop stationing.

18 Jun, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Oil pollution, Pg7

Global maritime body urges nations to establish 50-150 mile coastal no-discharge zones, mandating ships to prevent oil pollution near foreign shores.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

18 Jun, 2026

Oil pollution, Pg7

Global maritime body urges nations to establish 50-150 mile coastal no-discharge zones, mandating ships to prevent oil pollution near foreign shores.

18 Jun, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

EU to sign Free Trade Agreement with India by end of 2026, says Ursula at G7, Pg9

EU and India commit to signing Free Trade Agreement by end of 2026, boosting strategic partnership and connectivity via IMEC.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

18 Jun, 2026

EU to sign Free Trade Agreement with India by end of 2026, says Ursula at G7, Pg9

EU and India commit to signing Free Trade Agreement by end of 2026, boosting strategic partnership and connectivity via IMEC.

18 Jun, 2026

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

Amid West Asia conflict, bitumen woes hit India's road infrastructure push, Pg13

West Asia conflict disrupts India's bitumen supply, hiking prices and jeopardizing 10,000 km road target, impacting PMGSY and national highway projects.

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

18 Jun, 2026

Amid West Asia conflict, bitumen woes hit India's road infrastructure push, Pg13

West Asia conflict disrupts India's bitumen supply, hiking prices and jeopardizing 10,000 km road target, impacting PMGSY and national highway projects.

18 Jun, 2026

Indian Diaspora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

RBI lifts interest rate ceiling on NRE & FCNR(B) deposits, Pg13

RBI temporarily lifts interest rate ceilings on NRE and FCNR(B) deposits, aiming to attract $30-50 billion in capital inflows and stabilize the rupee.

Indian Diaspora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

18 Jun, 2026

RBI lifts interest rate ceiling on NRE & FCNR(B) deposits, Pg13

RBI temporarily lifts interest rate ceilings on NRE and FCNR(B) deposits, aiming to attract $30-50 billion in capital inflows and stabilize the rupee.

18 Jun, 2026

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

Special regulatory relaxations unlikely for small N-reactors, Pg13

India's atomic energy regulator mandates rigorous safety and licensing for Small Modular Reactors, ensuring strict oversight despite private sector push for decarbonization.

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

18 Jun, 2026

Special regulatory relaxations unlikely for small N-reactors, Pg13

India's atomic energy regulator mandates rigorous safety and licensing for Small Modular Reactors, ensuring strict oversight despite private sector push for decarbonization.

18 Jun, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

G7 leaders, top tech bosses discuss AI security and mythos, Pg12

G7 leaders push for broader access to advanced US AI models like Anthropic's Mythos, balancing security risks with tech sovereignty.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

18 Jun, 2026

G7 leaders, top tech bosses discuss AI security and mythos, Pg12

G7 leaders push for broader access to advanced US AI models like Anthropic's Mythos, balancing security risks with tech sovereignty.

18 Jun, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

UK-INDIA Trade Pact to come into force on July 15, Pg1

India-UK trade pact launches July 15, resolving steel curbs with carve-outs, promising significant boost for Indian farmers, workers, and MSMEs.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

18 Jun, 2026

UK-INDIA Trade Pact to come into force on July 15, Pg1

India-UK trade pact launches July 15, resolving steel curbs with carve-outs, promising significant boost for Indian farmers, workers, and MSMEs.

18 Jun, 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

Global South shouldn't be left to bear war burden, needs financial backing: PM to G7, Pg1

PM Modi urges G7 to shield Global South from war's economic burden, advocating financial support for disrupted supply chains.

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

18 Jun, 2026

Global South shouldn't be left to bear war burden, needs financial backing: PM to G7, Pg1

PM Modi urges G7 to shield Global South from war's economic burden, advocating financial support for disrupted supply chains.

18 Jun, 2026

International Relations

Amount sought by UN food agencies to shield people from El Nino, Pg12

Amount sought by UN food agencies to shield people from El Nino, Pg12

The real barriers to trade are no longer tariffs, Pg10

The real barriers to trade are no longer tariffs, Pg10

NSAs, Pg2

NSAs, Pg2

Social security pact with UK to benefit Indians, Pg17

Social security pact with UK to benefit Indians, Pg17

Conciliatory signs from Trump, but unpredictability frames challenge, Pg15

Conciliatory signs from Trump, but unpredictability frames challenge, Pg15

Washington-Tehran MoU is a relief, but flashpoints remain, Pg12

Washington-Tehran MoU is a relief, but flashpoints remain, Pg12

U.S.-Iran deal could remove restrictions on tankers; unlock banking, insurance access, Pg14

U.S.-Iran deal could remove restrictions on tankers; unlock banking, insurance access, Pg14

Iran-U.S. framework deal outlines nuclear pledge, financial relief, Pg1

Iran-U.S. framework deal outlines nuclear pledge, financial relief, Pg1

Putin hosts ASEAN leaders as West mounts pressure on Ukraine war, Pg14

Putin hosts ASEAN leaders as West mounts pressure on Ukraine war, Pg14

Dhaka’s new Padma barrage will reshape water power in the region, Pg2

Dhaka’s new Padma barrage will reshape water power in the region, Pg2

Number of countries in Kenya to adopt the Mombasa declaration, Pg8

Number of countries in Kenya to adopt the Mombasa declaration, Pg8

What does the India-Russia logistics agreement allow?, Pg8

What does the India-Russia logistics agreement allow?, Pg8

Oil pollution, Pg7

Oil pollution, Pg7

EU to sign Free Trade Agreement with India by end of 2026, says Ursula at G7, Pg9

EU to sign Free Trade Agreement with India by end of 2026, says Ursula at G7, Pg9

Amid West Asia conflict, bitumen woes hit India's road infrastructure push, Pg13

Amid West Asia conflict, bitumen woes hit India's road infrastructure push, Pg13

RBI lifts interest rate ceiling on NRE & FCNR(B) deposits, Pg13

RBI lifts interest rate ceiling on NRE & FCNR(B) deposits, Pg13

Special regulatory relaxations unlikely for small N-reactors, Pg13

Special regulatory relaxations unlikely for small N-reactors, Pg13

G7 leaders, top tech bosses discuss AI security and mythos, Pg12

G7 leaders, top tech bosses discuss AI security and mythos, Pg12

UK-INDIA Trade Pact to come into force on July 15, Pg1

UK-INDIA Trade Pact to come into force on July 15, Pg1

Global South shouldn't be left to bear war burden, needs financial backing: PM to G7, Pg1

Global South shouldn't be left to bear war burden, needs financial backing: PM to G7, Pg1

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