International Relations Current Affairs for UPSC

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

India, EU close in on FTA as negotiations conclude, Pg1

India and EU conclude FTA negotiations after two decades, aiming to boost $136 billion bilateral trade and strengthen strategic partnership.

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

27 Jan, 2026

India, EU close in on FTA as negotiations conclude, Pg1

India and EU conclude FTA negotiations after two decades, aiming to boost $136 billion bilateral trade and strengthen strategic partnership.

27 Jan, 2026

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

Canadian PM likely to visit New Delhi in March: Indian envoy, Pg10

Canadian PM likely to visit India in March to reset relations and sign deals on uranium, energy, and AI.

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

27 Jan, 2026

Canadian PM likely to visit New Delhi in March: Indian envoy, Pg10

Canadian PM likely to visit India in March to reset relations and sign deals on uranium, energy, and AI.

27 Jan, 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.

How will U.S. exit affect solar alliance?, Pg8

U.S. withdrawal from International Solar Alliance poses challenges for global climate cooperation, impacting emerging markets' access to finance.

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.

27 Jan, 2026

How will U.S. exit affect solar alliance?, Pg8

U.S. withdrawal from International Solar Alliance poses challenges for global climate cooperation, impacting emerging markets' access to finance.

27 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Basics of Cyber Security

Cybercrime and a global governance crisis, Pg7

UN Cybercrime Convention exposes global governance crisis as India, US, others abstain amid concerns over data control and human rights.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Basics of Cyber Security

27 Jan, 2026

Cybercrime and a global governance crisis, Pg7

UN Cybercrime Convention exposes global governance crisis as India, US, others abstain amid concerns over data control and human rights.

27 Jan, 2026

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

How is China framing its Antarctic ambitions?, Pg8

China proposes Antarctic law, signalling ambition to strengthen presence and shape rules within the Antarctic Treaty System amidst growing geopolitical interest.

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

27 Jan, 2026

How is China framing its Antarctic ambitions?, Pg8

China proposes Antarctic law, signalling ambition to strengthen presence and shape rules within the Antarctic Treaty System amidst growing geopolitical interest.

27 Jan, 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.

Venezuela’s oil collapse is plunging Cuba into crisis, Pg7

U.S. sanctions on Venezuela cripple Cuba's oil supply, triggering economic crisis amid long-standing U.S. embargo since 1962.

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.

27 Jan, 2026

Venezuela’s oil collapse is plunging Cuba into crisis, Pg7

U.S. sanctions on Venezuela cripple Cuba's oil supply, triggering economic crisis amid long-standing U.S. embargo since 1962.

27 Jan, 2026

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

As rules-based order crumbles, only reforms can shield the economy, Pg8

Reforms crucial for sustained economic growth amidst global uncertainty; India needs to focus on labour-intensive sectors and trade agreements.

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

27 Jan, 2026

As rules-based order crumbles, only reforms can shield the economy, Pg8

Reforms crucial for sustained economic growth amidst global uncertainty; India needs to focus on labour-intensive sectors and trade agreements.

27 Jan, 2026

Architecture Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Military might, with a dash of Sindoor, Pg5

India's 77th Republic Day showcases military might, 'Operation Sindoor' display, and EU contingent participation for the first time.

Architecture Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

27 Jan, 2026

Military might, with a dash of Sindoor, Pg5

India's 77th Republic Day showcases military might, 'Operation Sindoor' display, and EU contingent participation for the first time.

27 Jan, 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

Trump's policies, sanctions turn central banks to gold, drive de-dollarisation, Pg11

Central banks globally increase gold reserves amid Trump's policies, trade sanctions, and de-dollarization trends, impacting global financial markets.

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

27 Jan, 2026

Trump's policies, sanctions turn central banks to gold, drive de-dollarisation, Pg11

Central banks globally increase gold reserves amid Trump's policies, trade sanctions, and de-dollarization trends, impacting global financial markets.

27 Jan, 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

Conclusion of talks on FTA set to be announced today; pact later this year, Pg1

India and EU set to announce conclusion of FTA negotiations, aiming for formal signing later this year.

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

27 Jan, 2026

Conclusion of talks on FTA set to be announced today; pact later this year, Pg1

India and EU set to announce conclusion of FTA negotiations, aiming for formal signing later this year.

27 Jan, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Top China general removed for ‘leaking’ n-plan to US: Report, Pg1

Top Chinese General Zhang Youxia faces probe for allegedly leaking nuclear secrets to US amid military purge.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

27 Jan, 2026

Top China general removed for ‘leaking’ n-plan to US: Report, Pg1

Top Chinese General Zhang Youxia faces probe for allegedly leaking nuclear secrets to US amid military purge.

27 Jan, 2026

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

Europe & India to work together to shape a new global order: EU chief, Pg1

EU and India deepen ties with strategic agenda, FTA, defence partnership, and mobility framework, aiming for a new global order.

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

27 Jan, 2026

Europe & India to work together to shape a new global order: EU chief, Pg1

EU and India deepen ties with strategic agenda, FTA, defence partnership, and mobility framework, aiming for a new global order.

27 Jan, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Indian Navy squadron boosts maritime ties with Indonesia, Pg16

Indian Navy's First Training Squadron enhances maritime cooperation with Indonesian Navy through port call, professional exchanges, and joint training exercises.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

26 Jan, 2026

Indian Navy squadron boosts maritime ties with Indonesia, Pg16

Indian Navy's First Training Squadron enhances maritime cooperation with Indonesian Navy through port call, professional exchanges, and joint training exercises.

26 Jan, 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

India, EU showing a fractured world another way to engage: von der Leyen, Pg14

India and EU strengthen ties amidst global fractures, FTA negotiations near conclusion, signaling strategic partnership and commitment to rules-based order.

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

26 Jan, 2026

India, EU showing a fractured world another way to engage: von der Leyen, Pg14

India and EU strengthen ties amidst global fractures, FTA negotiations near conclusion, signaling strategic partnership and commitment to rules-based order.

26 Jan, 2026

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

India-UAE ties — stability, substance, strategic union, Pg10

India and UAE strengthen ties with strategic defence partnership, infrastructure investments, and ambitious trade targets by 2032.

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

26 Jan, 2026

India-UAE ties — stability, substance, strategic union, Pg10

India and UAE strengthen ties with strategic defence partnership, infrastructure investments, and ambitious trade targets by 2032.

26 Jan, 2026

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

The Donroe Doctrine, Venezuela’s fragile pragmatism, Pg10

US intervention in Venezuela exposes 'Donroe Doctrine': transactional imperialism prioritizing resource extraction over ideological regime change, impacting global south.

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

26 Jan, 2026

The Donroe Doctrine, Venezuela’s fragile pragmatism, Pg10

US intervention in Venezuela exposes 'Donroe Doctrine': transactional imperialism prioritizing resource extraction over ideological regime change, impacting global south.

26 Jan, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources 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

Neo-colonial shadows, Pg10

Trump's Greenland pursuit sparks neo-colonialism debate amid Arctic melt, resource nationalism, and shifting global alliances, intensifying great-power climate wars.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources 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

26 Jan, 2026

Neo-colonial shadows, Pg10

Trump's Greenland pursuit sparks neo-colonialism debate amid Arctic melt, resource nationalism, and shifting global alliances, intensifying great-power climate wars.

26 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy