International Relations Current Affairs for UPSC

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

‘Toxic workplaces take lives of 8.4 lakh people annually’, Pg12

ILO report reveals toxic workplaces cause 8.4 lakh annual deaths globally due to psychosocial risks, costing 1.37% of global GDP.

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

23 Apr, 2026

‘Toxic workplaces take lives of 8.4 lakh people annually’, Pg12

ILO report reveals toxic workplaces cause 8.4 lakh annual deaths globally due to psychosocial risks, costing 1.37% of global GDP.

23 Apr, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with German counterpart in Berlin, Pg10

India and Germany deepen defence ties with co-production focus, sign cooperation roadmap during Rajnath Singh's Berlin visit.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

23 Apr, 2026

Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with German counterpart in Berlin, Pg10

India and Germany deepen defence ties with co-production focus, sign cooperation roadmap during Rajnath Singh's Berlin visit.

23 Apr, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Economics of Animal Rearing

Extreme heat threatens food systems, warn UN agencies, PgII

UN warns extreme heat threatens global food systems, impacting crop yields, livestock, and fisheries, endangering over a billion livelihoods.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Economics of Animal Rearing

23 Apr, 2026

Extreme heat threatens food systems, warn UN agencies, PgII

UN warns extreme heat threatens global food systems, impacting crop yields, livestock, and fisheries, endangering over a billion livelihoods.

23 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

Beyond trade deals to building a new architecture, Pg6

Article advocates sectoral plurilateralism: India should forge smaller, focused partnerships in space, digital infrastructure, and AI for geopolitical stability.

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

23 Apr, 2026

Beyond trade deals to building a new architecture, Pg6

Article advocates sectoral plurilateralism: India should forge smaller, focused partnerships in space, digital infrastructure, and AI for geopolitical stability.

23 Apr, 2026

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

Common concerns, Pg6

India and South Korea aim for $50 billion trade by 2030, strengthening strategic ties amid global economic uncertainty.

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

23 Apr, 2026

Common concerns, Pg6

India and South Korea aim for $50 billion trade by 2030, strengthening strategic ties amid global economic uncertainty.

23 Apr, 2026

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

India-Africa Summit to focus on development initiatives, Pg12

India to host Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) 2026 focusing on development, trade, and strategic cooperation after a decade.

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

22 Apr, 2026

India-Africa Summit to focus on development initiatives, Pg12

India to host Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) 2026 focusing on development, trade, and strategic cooperation after a decade.

22 Apr, 2026

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

Lunar governance should be multilateral, Pg7

Article scrutinizes U.S. lunar governance, citing human rights concerns and unilateral actions, advocating for multilateral treaty-level rules involving all nations.

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

22 Apr, 2026

Lunar governance should be multilateral, Pg7

Article scrutinizes U.S. lunar governance, citing human rights concerns and unilateral actions, advocating for multilateral treaty-level rules involving all nations.

22 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 must draw a red line on U.S. unilateral sanctions, Pg6

India grapples with U.S. sanctions' impact amidst geopolitical tensions, urged to assert strategic autonomy and defy unilateral restrictions.

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.

22 Apr, 2026

India must draw a red line on U.S. unilateral sanctions, Pg6

India grapples with U.S. sanctions' impact amidst geopolitical tensions, urged to assert strategic autonomy and defy unilateral restrictions.

22 Apr, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Maintaining investor confidence key for credit stability: Moody's, Pg19

Moody's warns prolonged Gulf disruption could hurt remittances, widen trade deficit, and test investor confidence in India's credit stability.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

22 Apr, 2026

Maintaining investor confidence key for credit stability: Moody's, Pg19

Moody's warns prolonged Gulf disruption could hurt remittances, widen trade deficit, and test investor confidence in India's credit stability.

22 Apr, 2026

World Wars Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Was US seizure of Iran ship legal? What maritime framework says, Pg12

US-Iran maritime conflict escalates with ship seizure; legality hinges on ceasefire status and international maritime laws.

World Wars Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

22 Apr, 2026

Was US seizure of Iran ship legal? What maritime framework says, Pg12

US-Iran maritime conflict escalates with ship seizure; legality hinges on ceasefire status and international maritime laws.

22 Apr, 2026

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

China objects as U.S., allies begin drills with Philippines, Pg18

U.S. and Philippines launch massive joint military drills amid China's objections, signaling commitment to Indo-Pacific security and regional stability.

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

21 Apr, 2026

China objects as U.S., allies begin drills with Philippines, Pg18

U.S. and Philippines launch massive joint military drills amid China's objections, signaling commitment to Indo-Pacific security and regional stability.

21 Apr, 2026

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Tamil parties in Sri Lanka seek sustained Indian push to fulfil Indo-Lanka Accord, Pg18

Sri Lankan Tamil parties urge India to push for Indo-Lanka Accord implementation amid concerns over devolution and refugee return.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels India and its Neighbourhood Relations

21 Apr, 2026

Tamil parties in Sri Lanka seek sustained Indian push to fulfil Indo-Lanka Accord, Pg18

Sri Lankan Tamil parties urge India to push for Indo-Lanka Accord implementation amid concerns over devolution and refugee return.

21 Apr, 2026

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

The price of a war far above the ground, Pg10

Geopolitical tensions disrupt global aviation, spiking fuel costs, rerouting flights, and threatening airline profitability, especially for Indian carriers.

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

21 Apr, 2026

The price of a war far above the ground, Pg10

Geopolitical tensions disrupt global aviation, spiking fuel costs, rerouting flights, and threatening airline profitability, especially for Indian carriers.

21 Apr, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

War impact: Core industries' output dropped 0.4% in March, Pg17

West Asia war shrinks core sector output by 0.4% in March, fertilizer production declines 24.6% amid supply disruptions.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

21 Apr, 2026

War impact: Core industries' output dropped 0.4% in March, Pg17

West Asia war shrinks core sector output by 0.4% in March, fertilizer production declines 24.6% amid supply disruptions.

21 Apr, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

Marine Spatial Plan: Odisha's bid to strengthen climate resilience, Pg15

Odisha pioneers Marine Spatial Plan with NCCR collaboration, enhancing coastal resilience and sustainable resource management along its 550km coastline.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

21 Apr, 2026

Marine Spatial Plan: Odisha's bid to strengthen climate resilience, Pg15

Odisha pioneers Marine Spatial Plan with NCCR collaboration, enhancing coastal resilience and sustainable resource management along its 550km coastline.

21 Apr, 2026

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

In bid to bypass Hormuz chokepoint, Gulf countries scramble to ramp up infra, Pg1

Gulf States accelerate infrastructure projects, including pipelines, to bypass the Strait of Hormuz amid rising geopolitical tensions and maritime traffic disruptions.

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

21 Apr, 2026

In bid to bypass Hormuz chokepoint, Gulf countries scramble to ramp up infra, Pg1

Gulf States accelerate infrastructure projects, including pipelines, to bypass the Strait of Hormuz amid rising geopolitical tensions and maritime traffic disruptions.

21 Apr, 2026

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