International Relations Current Affairs for UPSC

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

Russian oil flows surge 82% in March to near-peak levels (With the Strait of Hormuz shut, the US has given a 30-day waiver for refiners to purchase Russian oil), Pg15

India's Russian oil imports surge 82% in March amidst Strait of Hormuz disruption, cushioned by US waiver, nearing historic peaks.

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

27 Mar, 2026

Russian oil flows surge 82% in March to near-peak levels (With the Strait of Hormuz shut, the US has given a 30-day waiver for refiners to purchase Russian oil), Pg15

India's Russian oil imports surge 82% in March amidst Strait of Hormuz disruption, cushioned by US waiver, nearing historic peaks.

27 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Energy Security, Pg12

India aims for energy independence amidst West Asia turmoil, targeting 1500 GW renewables, electric vehicle transition, and nuclear expansion by 2047.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

27 Mar, 2026

Energy Security, Pg12

India aims for energy independence amidst West Asia turmoil, targeting 1500 GW renewables, electric vehicle transition, and nuclear expansion by 2047.

27 Mar, 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

We are working jointly for security of Strait of Hormuz: India, France, Pg5

India and France collaborate to secure Strait of Hormuz amidst West Asia tensions, addressing global energy and security concerns.

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

27 Mar, 2026

We are working jointly for security of Strait of Hormuz: India, France, Pg5

India and France collaborate to secure Strait of Hormuz amidst West Asia tensions, addressing global energy and security concerns.

27 Mar, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

How gulf crisis is impacting Automobile Paint shops in India, Pg11

West Asia crisis disrupts auto industry: Natural gas shortages halt paint shops, urea scarcity threatens commercial vehicle production, impacting exports.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

27 Mar, 2026

How gulf crisis is impacting Automobile Paint shops in India, Pg11

West Asia crisis disrupts auto industry: Natural gas shortages halt paint shops, urea scarcity threatens commercial vehicle production, impacting exports.

27 Mar, 2026

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

India raises clean-energy ambition with 60% non-fossil fuel power goal by 2035, Pg1

India enhances climate commitment, targeting 60% non-fossil electricity capacity by 2035 and increased carbon sink to 4 billion tonnes.

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

26 Mar, 2026

India raises clean-energy ambition with 60% non-fossil fuel power goal by 2035, Pg1

India enhances climate commitment, targeting 60% non-fossil electricity capacity by 2035 and increased carbon sink to 4 billion tonnes.

26 Mar, 2026

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

WTO’s MC14, Pg8

WTO's MC14 faces challenges amid US-China rivalry; India urged to champion multilateralism and revisit entrenched positions for developing world.

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

26 Mar, 2026

WTO’s MC14, Pg8

WTO's MC14 faces challenges amid US-China rivalry; India urged to champion multilateralism and revisit entrenched positions for developing world.

26 Mar, 2026

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

Cuban sorrow, Pg6

US blockade strangles Cuba's fuel supply, causing grid collapses and economic devastation, violating international law and norms.

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

26 Mar, 2026

Cuban sorrow, Pg6

US blockade strangles Cuba's fuel supply, causing grid collapses and economic devastation, violating international law and norms.

26 Mar, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Significant rise in China border patrols after Galwan clash: MHA, Pg1

India increases China border patrols significantly post-Galwan clash, with ITBP conducting 4,503 patrols in nine months.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

26 Mar, 2026

Significant rise in China border patrols after Galwan clash: MHA, Pg1

India increases China border patrols significantly post-Galwan clash, with ITBP conducting 4,503 patrols in nine months.

26 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

LPG to PNG, Pg21

Government mandates PNG switch for LPG users in connected areas to ease import burden amid West Asia crisis.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

26 Mar, 2026

LPG to PNG, Pg21

Government mandates PNG switch for LPG users in connected areas to ease import burden amid West Asia crisis.

26 Mar, 2026

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

15-point plan of USA for Iran, Pg1

US proposes 15-point plan to Iran via Pakistan for ceasefire, sanctions relief, and nuclear rollback amid escalating Middle East tensions.

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

26 Mar, 2026

15-point plan of USA for Iran, Pg1

US proposes 15-point plan to Iran via Pakistan for ceasefire, sanctions relief, and nuclear rollback amid escalating Middle East tensions.

26 Mar, 2026

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

Trump discusses Strait of Hormuz in call with Modi, Pg1

Trump and Modi discuss West Asia conflict, Strait of Hormuz security amid rising energy concerns and global economic instability.

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

25 Mar, 2026

Trump discusses Strait of Hormuz in call with Modi, Pg1

Trump and Modi discuss West Asia conflict, Strait of Hormuz security amid rising energy concerns and global economic instability.

25 Mar, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

China maps the ocean floor as it prepares for submarine warfare with U.S., Pg14

China's extensive undersea mapping in strategic oceans raises concerns over potential submarine warfare capabilities against the U.S. and allies.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

25 Mar, 2026

China maps the ocean floor as it prepares for submarine warfare with U.S., Pg14

China's extensive undersea mapping in strategic oceans raises concerns over potential submarine warfare capabilities against the U.S. and allies.

25 Mar, 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

West Asia war: March private sector growth weakest in 3.5 yrs, Pg17

West Asia war impacts India's private sector growth; March PMI hits 3.5-year low due to weak domestic demand.

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

25 Mar, 2026

West Asia war: March private sector growth weakest in 3.5 yrs, Pg17

West Asia war impacts India's private sector growth; March PMI hits 3.5-year low due to weak domestic demand.

25 Mar, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

‘Regime change needs air power with ground troops’, Pg16

Ex-Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa analyzes US-Iran conflict, emphasizing air power's limitations without ground troops for regime change.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

25 Mar, 2026

‘Regime change needs air power with ground troops’, Pg16

Ex-Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa analyzes US-Iran conflict, emphasizing air power's limitations without ground troops for regime change.

25 Mar, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

Hope builds for nations to save bird that flies 30,000 km, PgII

Hudsonian godwit population faces 95% decline due to climate change and habitat loss, prompting international conservation efforts under CMS.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

24 Mar, 2026

Hope builds for nations to save bird that flies 30,000 km, PgII

Hudsonian godwit population faces 95% decline due to climate change and habitat loss, prompting international conservation efforts under CMS.

24 Mar, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Path ahead for Nepal’s new leadership, Pg10

Nepal's new PM Balendra Shah navigates delicate balancing act between India, China, and US amidst geopolitical shifts and domestic expectations.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations

24 Mar, 2026

Path ahead for Nepal’s new leadership, Pg10

Nepal's new PM Balendra Shah navigates delicate balancing act between India, China, and US amidst geopolitical shifts and domestic expectations.

24 Mar, 2026

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

Will Indian refiners buy Iranian crude oil after US sanctions waiver?, Pg9

US temporarily eases Iran oil sanctions; Indian refiners weigh techno-commercial feasibility amid tight global supply and geopolitical tensions.

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

24 Mar, 2026

Will Indian refiners buy Iranian crude oil after US sanctions waiver?, Pg9

US temporarily eases Iran oil sanctions; Indian refiners weigh techno-commercial feasibility amid tight global supply and geopolitical tensions.

24 Mar, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

US-Iran pause is a relief for Gulf desalination plants, water supply, Pg14

US-Iran Tensions Subside, Easing Threat to Gulf Desalination Plants Vital for GCC Water Security Amidst Scant Rainfall.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Mar, 2026

US-Iran pause is a relief for Gulf desalination plants, water supply, Pg14

US-Iran Tensions Subside, Easing Threat to Gulf Desalination Plants Vital for GCC Water Security Amidst Scant Rainfall.

24 Mar, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Buffer Stocks and Food Security Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Of India’s 5.33 mn tonne of strategic oil reserve capacity, 36% is empty, Pg13

India's strategic petroleum reserves hold only 63% capacity amid West Asia tensions, raising concerns over energy security and import dependence.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Buffer Stocks and Food Security Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

24 Mar, 2026

Of India’s 5.33 mn tonne of strategic oil reserve capacity, 36% is empty, Pg13

India's strategic petroleum reserves hold only 63% capacity amid West Asia tensions, raising concerns over energy security and import dependence.

24 Mar, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

A war lesson: The road to energy security runs on electricity, Pg10

Geopolitical turmoil highlights India's energy vulnerability; transition to electricity, EVs, and domestic manufacturing vital for energy security.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

24 Mar, 2026

A war lesson: The road to energy security runs on electricity, Pg10

Geopolitical turmoil highlights India's energy vulnerability; transition to electricity, EVs, and domestic manufacturing vital for energy security.

24 Mar, 2026

International Relations

Russian oil flows surge 82% in March to near-peak levels (With the Strait of Hormuz shut, the US has given a 30-day waiver for refiners to purchase Russian oil), Pg15

Russian oil flows surge 82% in March to near-peak levels (With the Strait of Hormuz shut, the US has given a 30-day waiver for refiners to purchase Russian oil), Pg15

Energy Security, Pg12

Energy Security, Pg12

We are working jointly for security of Strait of Hormuz: India, France, Pg5

We are working jointly for security of Strait of Hormuz: India, France, Pg5

How gulf crisis is impacting Automobile Paint shops in India, Pg11

How gulf crisis is impacting Automobile Paint shops in India, Pg11

India raises clean-energy ambition with 60% non-fossil fuel power goal by 2035, Pg1

India raises clean-energy ambition with 60% non-fossil fuel power goal by 2035, Pg1

WTO’s MC14, Pg8

WTO’s MC14, Pg8

Cuban sorrow, Pg6

Cuban sorrow, Pg6

Significant rise in China border patrols after Galwan clash: MHA, Pg1

Significant rise in China border patrols after Galwan clash: MHA, Pg1

LPG to PNG, Pg21

LPG to PNG, Pg21

15-point plan of USA for Iran, Pg1

15-point plan of USA for Iran, Pg1

Trump discusses Strait of Hormuz in call with Modi, Pg1

Trump discusses Strait of Hormuz in call with Modi, Pg1

China maps the ocean floor as it prepares for submarine warfare with U.S., Pg14

China maps the ocean floor as it prepares for submarine warfare with U.S., Pg14

West Asia war: March private sector growth weakest in 3.5 yrs, Pg17

West Asia war: March private sector growth weakest in 3.5 yrs, Pg17

‘Regime change needs air power with ground troops’, Pg16

‘Regime change needs air power with ground troops’, Pg16

Hope builds for nations to save bird that flies 30,000 km, PgII

Hope builds for nations to save bird that flies 30,000 km, PgII

Path ahead for Nepal’s new leadership, Pg10

Path ahead for Nepal’s new leadership, Pg10

Will Indian refiners buy Iranian crude oil after US sanctions waiver?, Pg9

Will Indian refiners buy Iranian crude oil after US sanctions waiver?, Pg9

US-Iran pause is a relief for Gulf desalination plants, water supply, Pg14

US-Iran pause is a relief for Gulf desalination plants, water supply, Pg14

Of India’s 5.33 mn tonne of strategic oil reserve capacity, 36% is empty, Pg13

Of India’s 5.33 mn tonne of strategic oil reserve capacity, 36% is empty, Pg13

A war lesson: The road to energy security runs on electricity, Pg10

A war lesson: The road to energy security runs on electricity, Pg10

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