International Relations Current Affairs for UPSC

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Government Budgeting Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Duty cuts to push local mfg, not to be seen only from revenue lens, Pg17

CBIC Chairman unveils strategic duty cuts to boost local manufacturing competitiveness amid FTAs and global trade dynamics.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Government Budgeting Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

6 Feb, 2026

Duty cuts to push local mfg, not to be seen only from revenue lens, Pg17

CBIC Chairman unveils strategic duty cuts to boost local manufacturing competitiveness amid FTAs and global trade dynamics.

6 Feb, 2026

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

India, GCC ink terms of reference to formally launch trade talks, Pg17

India and GCC nations sign terms to launch FTA negotiations, aiming to boost $179 billion bilateral trade and investments.

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

6 Feb, 2026

India, GCC ink terms of reference to formally launch trade talks, Pg17

India and GCC nations sign terms to launch FTA negotiations, aiming to boost $179 billion bilateral trade and investments.

6 Feb, 2026

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

Still ready to talk to US on limiting nukes, says Russia, Pg16

Russia signals readiness for nuclear arms talks with US amidst New START treaty expiry and Ukraine conflict negotiations.

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

6 Feb, 2026

Still ready to talk to US on limiting nukes, says Russia, Pg16

Russia signals readiness for nuclear arms talks with US amidst New START treaty expiry and Ukraine conflict negotiations.

6 Feb, 2026

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

India's Russia challenge — balance old ties, new reality (Trump's claim that India 'agreed to stop buying Russian oil' has put New Delhi in a diplomatically tricky position with a longtime ally), Pg15

Trump's claim of India halting Russian oil imports strains Delhi-Moscow ties amid evolving geopolitical dynamics and economic pressures.

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

6 Feb, 2026

India's Russia challenge — balance old ties, new reality (Trump's claim that India 'agreed to stop buying Russian oil' has put New Delhi in a diplomatically tricky position with a longtime ally), Pg15

Trump's claim of India halting Russian oil imports strains Delhi-Moscow ties amid evolving geopolitical dynamics and economic pressures.

6 Feb, 2026

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

India-US joint statement in days, tariff cuts in a week, says Goyal, Pg1

India and US to sign trade agreement by mid-March, with US tariff cuts expected following joint statement release in days.

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

6 Feb, 2026

India-US joint statement in days, tariff cuts in a week, says Goyal, Pg1

India and US to sign trade agreement by mid-March, with US tariff cuts expected following joint statement release in days.

6 Feb, 2026

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

U.S., Iran confirm talks amid flare-up over drone downing, Pg14

U.S. and Iran confirm upcoming talks amidst rising tensions over drone incident near USS Abraham Lincoln in Arabian sea.

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

5 Feb, 2026

U.S., Iran confirm talks amid flare-up over drone downing, Pg14

U.S. and Iran confirm upcoming talks amidst rising tensions over drone incident near USS Abraham Lincoln in Arabian sea.

5 Feb, 2026

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

Jaishankar, Rubio welcome trade deal, discuss critical minerals, Quad cooperation, Pg11

Jaishankar and Rubio formalize critical mineral cooperation, discuss trade deal, Quad, and Indo-Pacific partnership amidst US-India ties reset.

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

5 Feb, 2026

Jaishankar, Rubio welcome trade deal, discuss critical minerals, Quad cooperation, Pg11

Jaishankar and Rubio formalize critical mineral cooperation, discuss trade deal, Quad, and Indo-Pacific partnership amidst US-India ties reset.

5 Feb, 2026

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

Nicolas Maduro’s ouster, Trump’s oil blockade push Cuba to the brink, Pg14

US sanctions push Cuba to brink of collapse amid oil crisis after Maduro's ouster and Trump's blockade.

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

5 Feb, 2026

Nicolas Maduro’s ouster, Trump’s oil blockade push Cuba to the brink, Pg14

US sanctions push Cuba to brink of collapse amid oil crisis after Maduro's ouster and Trump's blockade.

5 Feb, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Decline in Russian oil imports in Jan./Dec. amid trade talks, Pg8

India reduces Russian oil imports by 9% amid US trade deal to cut tariffs to 18%.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

5 Feb, 2026

Decline in Russian oil imports in Jan./Dec. amid trade talks, Pg8

India reduces Russian oil imports by 9% amid US trade deal to cut tariffs to 18%.

5 Feb, 2026

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

A turning point for nuclear deterrence, Pg7

Trump's actions erode NATO trust, prompting Europe to reshape security architecture amidst nuclear deterrence concerns and evolving geopolitical landscape.

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

5 Feb, 2026

A turning point for nuclear deterrence, Pg7

Trump's actions erode NATO trust, prompting Europe to reshape security architecture amidst nuclear deterrence concerns and evolving geopolitical landscape.

5 Feb, 2026

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

The U.S. trade deal — gains from economic diplomacy, Pg6

India and U.S. strike crucial trade deal, slashing tariffs to 18%, boosting Indian exports and strengthening strategic ties.

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

5 Feb, 2026

The U.S. trade deal — gains from economic diplomacy, Pg6

India and U.S. strike crucial trade deal, slashing tariffs to 18%, boosting Indian exports and strengthening strategic ties.

5 Feb, 2026

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

House of Dynamite? Last US-Russia nuclear pact to expire, Pg16

US-Russia nuclear pact expiring, raising fears of unconstrained arms race and global instability amid China's growing arsenal.

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

5 Feb, 2026

House of Dynamite? Last US-Russia nuclear pact to expire, Pg16

US-Russia nuclear pact expiring, raising fears of unconstrained arms race and global instability amid China's growing arsenal.

5 Feb, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Energy and critical minerals in focus as Jaishankar holds talks in Washington, Pg1

Jaishankar, US officials discuss energy security, critical minerals, and trade, amidst shifting geopolitical dynamics and supply chain concerns.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

5 Feb, 2026

Energy and critical minerals in focus as Jaishankar holds talks in Washington, Pg1

Jaishankar, US officials discuss energy security, critical minerals, and trade, amidst shifting geopolitical dynamics and supply chain concerns.

5 Feb, 2026

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

Tech stocks see sharp fall as US start-up's new AI tool triggers fears, Pg1

Indian IT stocks crash as new US AI tool sparks job automation fears; India-US trade deal offers investment hope.

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

5 Feb, 2026

Tech stocks see sharp fall as US start-up's new AI tool triggers fears, Pg1

Indian IT stocks crash as new US AI tool sparks job automation fears; India-US trade deal offers investment hope.

5 Feb, 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

Trade deal: unanswered questions remain, Pg13

U.S. eases tariffs on India amid trade deal uncertainties, raising questions on commitments regarding Russian oil and market access.

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

4 Feb, 2026

Trade deal: unanswered questions remain, Pg13

U.S. eases tariffs on India amid trade deal uncertainties, raising questions on commitments regarding Russian oil and market access.

4 Feb, 2026

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Russia sounds alarm as New START treaty is set to expire, Pg16

Kremlin warns of heightened global danger as New START treaty expiration looms amid US-Russia tensions and escalating Ukraine conflict.

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

4 Feb, 2026

Russia sounds alarm as New START treaty is set to expire, Pg16

Kremlin warns of heightened global danger as New START treaty expiration looms amid US-Russia tensions and escalating Ukraine conflict.

4 Feb, 2026

Health Sector Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

‘Global aid cuts could lead to 22.6 million additional deaths’, Pg14

Global aid reduction threatens 22.6 million lives by 2030, disproportionately impacting children and Sub-Saharan Africa, reversing decades of progress.

Health Sector Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

4 Feb, 2026

‘Global aid cuts could lead to 22.6 million additional deaths’, Pg14

Global aid reduction threatens 22.6 million lives by 2030, disproportionately impacting children and Sub-Saharan Africa, reversing decades of progress.

4 Feb, 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

End in sight, Pg8

India-U.S. trade deal brings relief amid unanswered questions on tariff cuts, Russian oil, and commitments.

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

4 Feb, 2026

End in sight, Pg8

India-U.S. trade deal brings relief amid unanswered questions on tariff cuts, Russian oil, and commitments.

4 Feb, 2026

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

Shringla: Strategic call to balance buying oil from different nations, Pg8

India strategically diversifies oil imports, reducing reliance on specific regions amidst geopolitical shifts and fluctuating price dynamics.

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

4 Feb, 2026

Shringla: Strategic call to balance buying oil from different nations, Pg8

India strategically diversifies oil imports, reducing reliance on specific regions amidst geopolitical shifts and fluctuating price dynamics.

4 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Rupee, interest rates, to GDP growth: US trade agreement & India's economic outlook, Pg17

India-US trade deal slashes tariffs to 18%, boosting exports, narrowing deficit, and strengthening rupee to 90.27 per dollar.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

4 Feb, 2026

Rupee, interest rates, to GDP growth: US trade agreement & India's economic outlook, Pg17

India-US trade deal slashes tariffs to 18%, boosting exports, narrowing deficit, and strengthening rupee to 90.27 per dollar.

4 Feb, 2026

International Relations

Duty cuts to push local mfg, not to be seen only from revenue lens, Pg17

Duty cuts to push local mfg, not to be seen only from revenue lens, Pg17

India, GCC ink terms of reference to formally launch trade talks, Pg17

India, GCC ink terms of reference to formally launch trade talks, Pg17

Still ready to talk to US on limiting nukes, says Russia, Pg16

Still ready to talk to US on limiting nukes, says Russia, Pg16

India's Russia challenge — balance old ties, new reality (Trump's claim that India 'agreed to stop buying Russian oil' has put New Delhi in a diplomatically tricky position with a longtime ally), Pg15

India's Russia challenge — balance old ties, new reality (Trump's claim that India 'agreed to stop buying Russian oil' has put New Delhi in a diplomatically tricky position with a longtime ally), Pg15

India-US joint statement in days, tariff cuts in a week, says Goyal, Pg1

India-US joint statement in days, tariff cuts in a week, says Goyal, Pg1

U.S., Iran confirm talks amid flare-up over drone downing, Pg14

U.S., Iran confirm talks amid flare-up over drone downing, Pg14

Jaishankar, Rubio welcome trade deal, discuss critical minerals, Quad cooperation, Pg11

Jaishankar, Rubio welcome trade deal, discuss critical minerals, Quad cooperation, Pg11

Nicolas Maduro’s ouster, Trump’s oil blockade push Cuba to the brink, Pg14

Nicolas Maduro’s ouster, Trump’s oil blockade push Cuba to the brink, Pg14

Decline in Russian oil imports in Jan./Dec. amid trade talks, Pg8

Decline in Russian oil imports in Jan./Dec. amid trade talks, Pg8

A turning point for nuclear deterrence, Pg7

A turning point for nuclear deterrence, Pg7

The U.S. trade deal — gains from economic diplomacy, Pg6

The U.S. trade deal — gains from economic diplomacy, Pg6

House of Dynamite? Last US-Russia nuclear pact to expire, Pg16

House of Dynamite? Last US-Russia nuclear pact to expire, Pg16

Energy and critical minerals in focus as Jaishankar holds talks in Washington, Pg1

Energy and critical minerals in focus as Jaishankar holds talks in Washington, Pg1

Tech stocks see sharp fall as US start-up's new AI tool triggers fears, Pg1

Tech stocks see sharp fall as US start-up's new AI tool triggers fears, Pg1

Trade deal: unanswered questions remain, Pg13

Trade deal: unanswered questions remain, Pg13

Russia sounds alarm as New START treaty is set to expire, Pg16

Russia sounds alarm as New START treaty is set to expire, Pg16

‘Global aid cuts could lead to 22.6 million additional deaths’, Pg14

‘Global aid cuts could lead to 22.6 million additional deaths’, Pg14

​End in sight, Pg8

​End in sight, Pg8

Shringla: Strategic call to balance buying oil from different nations, Pg8

Shringla: Strategic call to balance buying oil from different nations, Pg8

Rupee, interest rates, to GDP growth: US trade agreement & India's economic outlook, Pg17

Rupee, interest rates, to GDP growth: US trade agreement & India's economic outlook, Pg17

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