International Relations Current Affairs for UPSC

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

PM: India gearing up to host 2036 Olympics, Pg6

India bids for 2036 Olympics amidst sports reforms, infrastructure push, and athlete support schemes like TOPS and Khelo India.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

5 Jan, 2026

PM: India gearing up to host 2036 Olympics, Pg6

India bids for 2036 Olympics amidst sports reforms, infrastructure push, and athlete support schemes like TOPS and Khelo India.

5 Jan, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

OPEC+ keeps oil output steady amid turmoil among members, Pg13

OPEC+ maintains oil output amidst geopolitical tensions and internal conflicts, prioritizing market stability over member-state disputes, impacting global oil prices.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

5 Jan, 2026

OPEC+ keeps oil output steady amid turmoil among members, Pg13

OPEC+ maintains oil output amidst geopolitical tensions and internal conflicts, prioritizing market stability over member-state disputes, impacting global oil prices.

5 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India-EU trade pact: Goyal to visit Brussels this week, Pg13

Piyush Goyal's Brussels visit aims to finalize India-EU trade pact amidst Liechtenstein talks for enhanced trade and investment.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

5 Jan, 2026

India-EU trade pact: Goyal to visit Brussels this week, Pg13

Piyush Goyal's Brussels visit aims to finalize India-EU trade pact amidst Liechtenstein talks for enhanced trade and investment.

5 Jan, 2026

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

CBAM isn't the end, it could be start of a green story, Pg11

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) impacts Indian steel exports; India urged to align with global green standards.

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

5 Jan, 2026

CBAM isn't the end, it could be start of a green story, Pg11

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) impacts Indian steel exports; India urged to align with global green standards.

5 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

MSF says it may have to cease operations in Gaza Strip in March, Pg14

MSF warns of Gaza operations halt by March as Israel bans 37 aid groups over security concerns and staff lists.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

4 Jan, 2026

MSF says it may have to cease operations in Gaza Strip in March, Pg14

MSF warns of Gaza operations halt by March as Israel bans 37 aid groups over security concerns and staff lists.

4 Jan, 2026

Architecture India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

INSV Kaundinya begins journey to Oman, Pg2

Ancient stitched ship 'Kaundinya' retraces historic maritime routes from Porbandar to Muscat, facing challenges with traditional design and rough seas.

Architecture India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

4 Jan, 2026

INSV Kaundinya begins journey to Oman, Pg2

Ancient stitched ship 'Kaundinya' retraces historic maritime routes from Porbandar to Muscat, facing challenges with traditional design and rough seas.

4 Jan, 2026

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

Looking beyond US-China, Japanese companies invest $9 billion in India in 2025, Pg11

Japanese firms invest record $9 billion in India in 2025, driven by economic challenges and geopolitical shifts.

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

4 Jan, 2026

Looking beyond US-China, Japanese companies invest $9 billion in India in 2025, Pg11

Japanese firms invest record $9 billion in India in 2025, driven by economic challenges and geopolitical shifts.

4 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

In 2026, two opportunities for India to prove critics wrong, Pg11

India to chair International IDEA and BRICS in 2026 amid global scrutiny of its democratic credentials and BRICS' anti-western stance.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

3 Jan, 2026

In 2026, two opportunities for India to prove critics wrong, Pg11

India to chair International IDEA and BRICS in 2026 amid global scrutiny of its democratic credentials and BRICS' anti-western stance.

3 Jan, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Inattention to high tech, minerals is showing, Pg11

India's exclusion from US-led Pax Silica highlights R&D and mineral exploration deficits impacting geopolitical relevance amid China's dominance.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

3 Jan, 2026

Inattention to high tech, minerals is showing, Pg11

India's exclusion from US-led Pax Silica highlights R&D and mineral exploration deficits impacting geopolitical relevance amid China's dominance.

3 Jan, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations

India, Pakistan share list of nuclear installations, Pg4

India and Pakistan exchange lists of nuclear sites and prisoners despite strained relations, continuing 35-year-old no-attack agreement.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations

2 Jan, 2026

India, Pakistan share list of nuclear installations, Pg4

India and Pakistan exchange lists of nuclear sites and prisoners despite strained relations, continuing 35-year-old no-attack agreement.

2 Jan, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

UN chief condemns Israeli law blocking electricity, water for UNRWA facilities, Pg2

UN Chief denounces Israel's ban on essential services to UNRWA facilities, citing violation of UN privileges and impeding aid to refugees.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

2 Jan, 2026

UN chief condemns Israeli law blocking electricity, water for UNRWA facilities, Pg2

UN Chief denounces Israel's ban on essential services to UNRWA facilities, citing violation of UN privileges and impeding aid to refugees.

2 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

How Japanese scallops became a pawn in diplomatic tensions with China, Pg2

Japanese scallops become pawns in diplomatic tensions with China after seafood import ban impacting Hokkaido's economy and international relations.

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

2 Jan, 2026

How Japanese scallops became a pawn in diplomatic tensions with China, Pg2

Japanese scallops become pawns in diplomatic tensions with China after seafood import ban impacting Hokkaido's economy and international relations.

2 Jan, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations

India, Bangladesh begin joint water measurements as Ganges Treaty enters final year, Pg2

India and Bangladesh collaborate on Ganges water measurements as 30-year water-sharing treaty nears expiration, fostering cooperation.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations

2 Jan, 2026

India, Bangladesh begin joint water measurements as Ganges Treaty enters final year, Pg2

India and Bangladesh collaborate on Ganges water measurements as 30-year water-sharing treaty nears expiration, fostering cooperation.

2 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A shift in the climate narrative as Paris pact comes under scrutiny, Pg13

Paris Agreement faces scrutiny as developing nations demand resources and policy flexibility, challenging mitigation-centric approach and emission standards.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Jan, 2026

A shift in the climate narrative as Paris pact comes under scrutiny, Pg13

Paris Agreement faces scrutiny as developing nations demand resources and policy flexibility, challenging mitigation-centric approach and emission standards.

2 Jan, 2026

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

As EU carbon tax kicks in, India’s metal exports face price threat, Pg13

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism threatens Indian metal exports with potential price cuts of 15-22% due to carbon tax.

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

2 Jan, 2026

As EU carbon tax kicks in, India’s metal exports face price threat, Pg13

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism threatens Indian metal exports with potential price cuts of 15-22% due to carbon tax.

2 Jan, 2026

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

Navigating a world without norms, Pg11

Israel's recognition of Somaliland signals the decline of the 'rules-based international order,' posing challenges to territorial integrity and sovereignty.

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

2 Jan, 2026

Navigating a world without norms, Pg11

Israel's recognition of Somaliland signals the decline of the 'rules-based international order,' posing challenges to territorial integrity and sovereignty.

2 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 Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Between India and EU, a carbon gap and an FTA bridge, Pg10

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism threatens Indian steel and aluminium exports, potentially wiping out 16-22% of prices received from January 1.

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 Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Jan, 2026

Between India and EU, a carbon gap and an FTA bridge, Pg10

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism threatens Indian steel and aluminium exports, potentially wiping out 16-22% of prices received from January 1.

2 Jan, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Decade after GMR’s ouster, AAI to study Maldives request to run airport, Pg14

Maldives seeks Indian assistance to manage Hanimaadhoo Airport, a decade after GMR's controversial ouster from Male airport project.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

1 Jan, 2026

Decade after GMR’s ouster, AAI to study Maldives request to run airport, Pg14

Maldives seeks Indian assistance to manage Hanimaadhoo Airport, a decade after GMR's controversial ouster from Male airport project.

1 Jan, 2026

Health Sector 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

The U.S. tariff shock, India’s pharma future, Pg10

US tariffs threaten India's pharma exports; India seeks diversification, domestic reforms, and eastern alliances to maintain global pharmacy status.

Health Sector 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

1 Jan, 2026

The U.S. tariff shock, India’s pharma future, Pg10

US tariffs threaten India's pharma exports; India seeks diversification, domestic reforms, and eastern alliances to maintain global pharmacy status.

1 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Space Technology

India’s space programme, a people’s space journey, Pg10

India's space program propels forward with ambitious goals: lunar missions, space station, and global collaborations, fostering national pride and technological advancement.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Space Technology

1 Jan, 2026

India’s space programme, a people’s space journey, Pg10

India's space program propels forward with ambitious goals: lunar missions, space station, and global collaborations, fostering national pride and technological advancement.

1 Jan, 2026

International Relations

PM: India gearing up to host 2036 Olympics, Pg6

PM: India gearing up to host 2036 Olympics, Pg6

OPEC+ keeps oil output steady amid turmoil among members, Pg13

OPEC+ keeps oil output steady amid turmoil among members, Pg13

India-EU trade pact: Goyal to visit Brussels this week, Pg13

India-EU trade pact: Goyal to visit Brussels this week, Pg13

CBAM isn't the end, it could be start of a green story, Pg11

CBAM isn't the end, it could be start of a green story, Pg11

MSF says it may have to cease operations in Gaza Strip in March, Pg14

MSF says it may have to cease operations in Gaza Strip in March, Pg14

INSV Kaundinya begins journey to Oman, Pg2

INSV Kaundinya begins journey to Oman, Pg2

Looking beyond US-China, Japanese companies invest $9 billion in India in 2025, Pg11

Looking beyond US-China, Japanese companies invest $9 billion in India in 2025, Pg11

In 2026, two opportunities for India to prove critics wrong, Pg11

In 2026, two opportunities for India to prove critics wrong, Pg11

Inattention to high tech, minerals is showing, Pg11

Inattention to high tech, minerals is showing, Pg11

India, Pakistan share list of nuclear installations, Pg4

India, Pakistan share list of nuclear installations, Pg4

UN chief condemns Israeli law blocking electricity, water for UNRWA facilities, Pg2

UN chief condemns Israeli law blocking electricity, water for UNRWA facilities, Pg2

How Japanese scallops became a pawn in diplomatic tensions with China, Pg2

How Japanese scallops became a pawn in diplomatic tensions with China, Pg2

India, Bangladesh begin joint water measurements as Ganges Treaty enters final year, Pg2

India, Bangladesh begin joint water measurements as Ganges Treaty enters final year, Pg2

A shift in the climate narrative as Paris pact comes under scrutiny, Pg13

A shift in the climate narrative as Paris pact comes under scrutiny, Pg13

As EU carbon tax kicks in, India’s metal exports face price threat, Pg13

As EU carbon tax kicks in, India’s metal exports face price threat, Pg13

Navigating a world without norms, Pg11

Navigating a world without norms, Pg11

Between India and EU, a carbon gap and an FTA bridge, Pg10

Between India and EU, a carbon gap and an FTA bridge, Pg10

Decade after GMR’s ouster, AAI to study Maldives request to run airport, Pg14

Decade after GMR’s ouster, AAI to study Maldives request to run airport, Pg14

The U.S. tariff shock, India’s pharma future, Pg10

The U.S. tariff shock, India’s pharma future, Pg10

India’s space programme, a people’s space journey, Pg10

India’s space programme, a people’s space journey, Pg10

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