UPSC Syllabus- GS paper 2 – international relations-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests and GS Paper-3– Infrastructure. An exploration of India’s minerals diplomacy. Introduction India’s clean energy transition and industrial growth depend increasingly on secure access to critical minerals. However, global supply chains are fragile, highly concentrated, and… Continue reading An exploration of India’s minerals diplomacy
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India-EU FTA
Source: The post “India-EU FTA’’ has been created, based on “Explained | FTA with EU to help boost India’s exports to the 27-nation bloc” published in “DeccanHerald” on 14 January 2026. India-EU FTA. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- International Relations Context: India and the European Union (EU) are in the final stages of negotiating a Free… Continue reading India-EU FTA
Why Trump’s Russia sanctions Bill could effectively end India’s exports to US
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Introduction Why Trump’s Russia sanctions Bill could effectively end India’s exports to US is rooted in the scale of penalties proposed and the legal strategy behind them. The Bill proposes a 500 per cent… Continue reading Why Trump’s Russia sanctions Bill could effectively end India’s exports to US
India-US Parallel tracks which are propelling the Relation Forward
Introduction In 2025, India–U.S. relations face visible political strain, including U.S. trade sanctions on India and closer U.S. engagement with Pakistan. The postponement of the Quad Leaders’ Summit hosted by India highlights diplomatic unease. Despite these challenges, the foundational cooperation between the two countries remains intact and forward-moving. High-level visits by India’s External Affairs Minister… Continue reading India-US Parallel tracks which are propelling the Relation Forward
After Maduro, the Future Way for Delhi
Source: The post “After Maduro, the Future Way for Delhi’’ has been created, based on “C Raja Mohan writes: On Maduro, there’s a reason for Delhi’s restraint — and a window of opportunity in the region” published in “Indian Express” on 6 January 2026. After Maduro, the Future Way for Delhi. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2-… Continue reading After Maduro, the Future Way for Delhi
How India’s oil basket has changed over the years
Source: The post “How India’s oil basket has changed over the years’’ has been created, based on “How India’s oil basket has changed over the years” published in “The Hindu” on 31 December 2025. How India’s oil basket has changed over the years. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- International Relations Context: India, the third-largest oil consumer… Continue reading How India’s oil basket has changed over the years
A multipolar world with bipolar characteristics
Source: The post “A multipolar world with bipolar characteristics’’ has been created, based on “A multipolar world with bipolar characteristics” published in “The Hindu” on 31 December 2025. A multipolar world with bipolar characteristics. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- International Relations Context: The post-Cold War unipolar world, dominated by the United States, is transitioning to a… Continue reading A multipolar world with bipolar characteristics
India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) 2025
Source: The post “India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement’ has been created, based on “What is the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement? | Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 30 December 2025. India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- International Relations- Bilateral and Multilateral Agreements Context: The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement… Continue reading India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) 2025
RCEP Minus China
Context- India is in a position to reap the benefits of RCEP without actually joining it. With the conclusion of negotiations, India-New Zealand FTA, India has FTAs with all other countries in RCEP except China. This strategy of having one-to-one FTA with other member nations of RCEP, has given India market access without surrendering tariff… Continue reading RCEP Minus China
Unlocking the potential of India–Africa economic ties
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – International relation. Introduction India–Africa economic relations have gained renewed momentum due to high-level political engagement and changing global trade conditions. India’s heavy dependence on the U.S. and EU markets, combined with growing uncertainty in these regions, has highlighted the need for market diversification. Africa’s rising economic relevance and… Continue reading Unlocking the potential of India–Africa economic ties
