International Relations Current Affairs for UPSC

Union State Relations and Federal Structure India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India, Bangladesh must not just renew Ganga Treaty. They should reimagine it, Pg11

India and Bangladesh urged to reimagine the expiring 1996 Ganga Water Treaty, integrating climate change, federal politics, and broader regional cooperation for enduring ties.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

28 Jul, 2026

India, Bangladesh must not just renew Ganga Treaty. They should reimagine it, Pg11

India and Bangladesh urged to reimagine the expiring 1996 Ganga Water Treaty, integrating climate change, federal politics, and broader regional cooperation for enduring ties.

28 Jul, 2026

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

Syria to seek joint security agreement with Israel: al-Sharaa, Pg16

New Syrian President al-Sharaa proposes security pact with Israel, asserting Golan Heights claim, as UN chief Guterres urges respect for Syria's sovereignty.

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

28 Jul, 2026

Syria to seek joint security agreement with Israel: al-Sharaa, Pg16

New Syrian President al-Sharaa proposes security pact with Israel, asserting Golan Heights claim, as UN chief Guterres urges respect for Syria's sovereignty.

28 Jul, 2026

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

US pauses attacks for 2nd straight day, Iran does too, Pg16

US, Iran pause hostilities for second day amid Omani-led diplomacy, seeking de-escalation over critical Strait of Hormuz shipping routes.

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

27 Jul, 2026

US pauses attacks for 2nd straight day, Iran does too, Pg16

US, Iran pause hostilities for second day amid Omani-led diplomacy, seeking de-escalation over critical Strait of Hormuz shipping routes.

27 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment IT and Computers

CBDT issues crypto asset reporting note aligned with OECD framework, Pg15

CBDT unveils 198-page crypto-asset reporting guidance, aligning with OECD framework to boost global tax transparency and combat evasion from 2025.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment IT and Computers

27 Jul, 2026

CBDT issues crypto asset reporting note aligned with OECD framework, Pg15

CBDT unveils 198-page crypto-asset reporting guidance, aligning with OECD framework to boost global tax transparency and combat evasion from 2025.

27 Jul, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Trump's tariff threat on generics: Why it matters for Indian pharma firms, Pg15

Trump threatens 200% tariffs on generic drugs, forcing Indian pharma giants to boost US investments and secure market access.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

27 Jul, 2026

Trump's tariff threat on generics: Why it matters for Indian pharma firms, Pg15

Trump threatens 200% tariffs on generic drugs, forcing Indian pharma giants to boost US investments and secure market access.

27 Jul, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Public Distribution System

To understand closing of the Strait, follow the cook, Pg13

Global conflict in Strait of Hormuz sparks LPG crisis, revealing stark class divide and precarity of India's urban migrant workforce.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Public Distribution System

27 Jul, 2026

To understand closing of the Strait, follow the cook, Pg13

Global conflict in Strait of Hormuz sparks LPG crisis, revealing stark class divide and precarity of India's urban migrant workforce.

27 Jul, 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 Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Rising rupee, new Trump tariffs — track the headwinds, Pg12

Surging crude oil, weakening rupee, US tariffs, and inflation mount severe economic headwinds for India.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

27 Jul, 2026

Rising rupee, new Trump tariffs — track the headwinds, Pg12

Surging crude oil, weakening rupee, US tariffs, and inflation mount severe economic headwinds for India.

27 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 Indian Diaspora

Another ship with 4 Indians targeted at Ukraine port, MEA issues advisory, Pg3

Another Indian-crewed ship attacked at Ukraine's Odesa port, two missing; MEA issues urgent advisory for Black Sea conflict zone.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Diaspora

27 Jul, 2026

Another ship with 4 Indians targeted at Ukraine port, MEA issues advisory, Pg3

Another Indian-crewed ship attacked at Ukraine's Odesa port, two missing; MEA issues urgent advisory for Black Sea conflict zone.

27 Jul, 2026

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

Iran says it is halting ‘retaliatory strikes’ on U.S., Pg1

Iran halts retaliatory strikes on US, but escalating Strait of Hormuz tensions persist with mine claims and joint administration talks with Oman.

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

27 Jul, 2026

Iran says it is halting ‘retaliatory strikes’ on U.S., Pg1

Iran halts retaliatory strikes on US, but escalating Strait of Hormuz tensions persist with mine claims and joint administration talks with Oman.

27 Jul, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Diaspora

Centre warns Indian seafarers about jobs in ‘volatile’ Black Sea, Pg1

MEA warns Indian seafarers of escalating Black Sea risks after missile attacks kill five, urges caution amidst Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Diaspora

27 Jul, 2026

Centre warns Indian seafarers about jobs in ‘volatile’ Black Sea, Pg1

MEA warns Indian seafarers of escalating Black Sea risks after missile attacks kill five, urges caution amidst Russia-Ukraine conflict.

27 Jul, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Dialogue with Pak. will only be on PoK: Rajnath, Pg10

Rajnath Singh declares dialogue with Pakistan solely on PoK, contrasting India's innovation with Pakistan's terror promotion, while boosting 65% defence indigenization.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

27 Jul, 2026

Dialogue with Pak. will only be on PoK: Rajnath, Pg10

Rajnath Singh declares dialogue with Pakistan solely on PoK, contrasting India's innovation with Pakistan's terror promotion, while boosting 65% defence indigenization.

27 Jul, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers

Why is China’s AI push gaining ground?, Pg8

China's Kimi K3 and open-source AI models challenge US dominance, leveraging abundant electricity and government support despite GPU curbs, intensifying the global tech race.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers

27 Jul, 2026

Why is China’s AI push gaining ground?, Pg8

China's Kimi K3 and open-source AI models challenge US dominance, leveraging abundant electricity and government support despite GPU curbs, intensifying the global tech race.

27 Jul, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Do not surrender to China, do not depend on the U.S., Pg6

India urged to forge strategic autonomy, resisting economic surrender to hostile China and over-reliance on unpredictable US, post-Galwan.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

27 Jul, 2026

Do not surrender to China, do not depend on the U.S., Pg6

India urged to forge strategic autonomy, resisting economic surrender to hostile China and over-reliance on unpredictable US, post-Galwan.

27 Jul, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Op Sindoor is proof of India’s capability to respond decisively to Pakistan’s every misadventure: Raksha Mantri in Dras on 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan on Kargil Vijay Diwas, citing 'Op Sindoor' as proof of India's decisive response to terror and boosting defence indigenization.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

27 Jul, 2026

Op Sindoor is proof of India’s capability to respond decisively to Pakistan’s every misadventure: Raksha Mantri in Dras on 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan on Kargil Vijay Diwas, citing 'Op Sindoor' as proof of India's decisive response to terror and boosting defence indigenization.

27 Jul, 2026

Architecture Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and Issues Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

28 years on tentative list, Sarnath now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pg2

Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon, achieves UNESCO World Heritage status, becoming India's 45th site after 28-year wait.

Architecture Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and Issues Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

26 Jul, 2026

28 years on tentative list, Sarnath now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pg2

Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon, achieves UNESCO World Heritage status, becoming India's 45th site after 28-year wait.

26 Jul, 2026

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

Govt: 45% of exports to US outside purview of additional 10% tariffs, Pg13

India secures lower 10% US tariffs on 55% of exports by banning forced labor goods, gaining advantage over rivals like China and Vietnam.

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

26 Jul, 2026

Govt: 45% of exports to US outside purview of additional 10% tariffs, Pg13

India secures lower 10% US tariffs on 55% of exports by banning forced labor goods, gaining advantage over rivals like China and Vietnam.

26 Jul, 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

Small US businesses mount 1st challenge to Sec 301 tariffs, Pg13

US small businesses launch first legal challenge against USTR's Section 301 tariffs, impacting 99.4% of imports and India, citing unconstitutional power delegation.

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

26 Jul, 2026

Small US businesses mount 1st challenge to Sec 301 tariffs, Pg13

US small businesses launch first legal challenge against USTR's Section 301 tariffs, impacting 99.4% of imports and India, citing unconstitutional power delegation.

26 Jul, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora