International Relations Current Affairs for UPSC

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

Bill in U.S. Senate seeks three-year pause on H-1B visas, codify $100K fee, Pg16

US Senator pushes "End H-1B Abuse Act," proposing a three-year visa pause and $100,000 fee, impacting Indian tech workers.

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

26 Jul, 2026

Bill in U.S. Senate seeks three-year pause on H-1B visas, codify $100K fee, Pg16

US Senator pushes "End H-1B Abuse Act," proposing a three-year visa pause and $100,000 fee, impacting Indian tech workers.

26 Jul, 2026

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Venezuela notifies United Nations of pull-out from ICC, alleging ‘bias’, Pg16

Venezuela formally notifies UN of its "irrevocable" withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, alleging "geographical bias" against Global South nations.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

26 Jul, 2026

Venezuela notifies United Nations of pull-out from ICC, alleging ‘bias’, Pg16

Venezuela formally notifies UN of its "irrevocable" withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, alleging "geographical bias" against Global South nations.

26 Jul, 2026

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

U.S.’s new 10% tariffs will not affect 45% of exports: Centre, Pg1

US imposes 10% tariffs on Indian goods over forced labor; Centre confirms 45% of exports remain exempt, pursuing bilateral trade agreement.

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

26 Jul, 2026

U.S.’s new 10% tariffs will not affect 45% of exports: Centre, Pg1

US imposes 10% tariffs on Indian goods over forced labor; Centre confirms 45% of exports remain exempt, pursuing bilateral trade agreement.

26 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.

Houthis fire missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia in response to strikes, Pg16

Houthis launch missile and drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities in Yanbu and Jizan, escalating Red Sea tensions and threatening global shipping routes.

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.

26 Jul, 2026

Houthis fire missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia in response to strikes, Pg16

Houthis launch missile and drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities in Yanbu and Jizan, escalating Red Sea tensions and threatening global shipping routes.

26 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.

What is the Saudi-U.S. nuclear deal about?, Pg14

US-Saudi civil nuclear deal ignites proliferation debate, tied to Abraham Accords, impacting Iran and 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.

26 Jul, 2026

What is the Saudi-U.S. nuclear deal about?, Pg14

US-Saudi civil nuclear deal ignites proliferation debate, tied to Abraham Accords, impacting Iran and regional stability.

26 Jul, 2026

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Sarnath added to UNESCO Heritage List, Pg9

India's ancient Buddhist site Sarnath officially joins UNESCO World Heritage List at 48th Busan session, marking nation's 45th global heritage recognition.

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26 Jul, 2026

Sarnath added to UNESCO Heritage List, Pg9

India's ancient Buddhist site Sarnath officially joins UNESCO World Heritage List at 48th Busan session, marking nation's 45th global heritage recognition.

26 Jul, 2026

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“Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath” Inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List

Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh secures UNESCO World Heritage status, becoming India's 45th property, boosting cultural diplomacy and heritage conservation.

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26 Jul, 2026

“Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath” Inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List

Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh secures UNESCO World Heritage status, becoming India's 45th property, boosting cultural diplomacy and heritage conservation.

26 Jul, 2026

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

Final US Section 301 Measures on Forced Labour: India Placed in Lower Tariff Tier at 10%

US imposes 10% Section 301 tariffs on 55% of Indian exports over forced labor concerns, impacting key sectors.

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

26 Jul, 2026

Final US Section 301 Measures on Forced Labour: India Placed in Lower Tariff Tier at 10%

US imposes 10% Section 301 tariffs on 55% of Indian exports over forced labor concerns, impacting key sectors.

26 Jul, 2026

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

Commercial vessel attacked in Black Sea, Indian killed, Pg9

Indian seafarer killed in Black Sea vessel attack; India condemns targeting commercial shipping, urges upholding international maritime obligations.

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

25 Jul, 2026

Commercial vessel attacked in Black Sea, Indian killed, Pg9

Indian seafarer killed in Black Sea vessel attack; India condemns targeting commercial shipping, urges upholding international maritime obligations.

25 Jul, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

UNESCO adds West Bank site, Lebanese castles to Heritage List, Pg2

UNESCO designates West Bank's Sebastia and Lebanese castles as World Heritage, citing West Asia conflicts, despite Israel's strong objections.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

25 Jul, 2026

UNESCO adds West Bank site, Lebanese castles to Heritage List, Pg2

UNESCO designates West Bank's Sebastia and Lebanese castles as World Heritage, citing West Asia conflicts, despite Israel's strong objections.

25 Jul, 2026

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

China imposes export controls on 14 EU entities over Russia sanctions, Pg2

China imposes export controls on 14 EU entities, including Tatra Trucks, for dual-use items, retaliating against EU sanctions over Russia's war in Ukraine.

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

25 Jul, 2026

China imposes export controls on 14 EU entities over Russia sanctions, Pg2

China imposes export controls on 14 EU entities, including Tatra Trucks, for dual-use items, retaliating against EU sanctions over Russia's war in Ukraine.

25 Jul, 2026

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

Drones target US bases in Iraq as tensions escalates, Pg2

Middle East conflict intensifies as drones strike US bases in Iraq, Iran targets Strait of Hormuz, threatening global oil supplies and economic stability.

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

25 Jul, 2026

Drones target US bases in Iraq as tensions escalates, Pg2

Middle East conflict intensifies as drones strike US bases in Iraq, Iran targets Strait of Hormuz, threatening global oil supplies and economic stability.

25 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.

Renewed war erases Russian oil discounts, Pg16

Renewed West Asia conflict erases Russian oil discounts for Indian refiners, forcing a shift to energy security over price considerations.

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.

25 Jul, 2026

Renewed war erases Russian oil discounts, Pg16

Renewed West Asia conflict erases Russian oil discounts for Indian refiners, forcing a shift to energy security over price considerations.

25 Jul, 2026

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

India paid $15 bn of imports in rupees in March-May, Pg16

India settled nearly $15 billion in imports, mainly Russian oil, using rupees in March-May, significantly easing foreign currency outflow and exchange rate pressure amidst global volatility.

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

25 Jul, 2026

India paid $15 bn of imports in rupees in March-May, Pg16

India settled nearly $15 billion in imports, mainly Russian oil, using rupees in March-May, significantly easing foreign currency outflow and exchange rate pressure amidst global volatility.

25 Jul, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

India well positioned, but textile input sourcing a worry: Exporters, Pg16

US slaps 10% tariffs on India; textile exporters fear competitor TRQs will divert crucial input sourcing, impacting India's export competitiveness.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

25 Jul, 2026

India well positioned, but textile input sourcing a worry: Exporters, Pg16

US slaps 10% tariffs on India; textile exporters fear competitor TRQs will divert crucial input sourcing, impacting India's export competitiveness.

25 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.

Trump's Saudi nuclear gambit marks a shift, Pg13

US-Saudi civil nuclear pact ignites Middle East geopolitical shift, raising proliferation fears and linking to Israel recognition 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.

25 Jul, 2026

Trump's Saudi nuclear gambit marks a shift, Pg13

US-Saudi civil nuclear pact ignites Middle East geopolitical shift, raising proliferation fears and linking to Israel recognition for regional stability.

25 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 Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth