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
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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
India–Russia Logistics Agreement, with Eye on Arctic and Indo-Pacific
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –International Relation Introduction India and Russia have moved to institutionalise their long-standing defence cooperation through the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Support (RELOS) agreement. Signed into Russian federal law days after President Vladimir Putin’s December 4–5 visit to New Delhi, the agreement establishes a formal framework for mutual logistical support.… Continue reading India–Russia Logistics Agreement, with Eye on Arctic and Indo-Pacific
The Trump National Security Strategy, Europe’s Existential Crisis
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 -International Relation Introduction The Trump Administration’s second-term National Security Strategy signals a sharp break from past U.S. thinking on Europe. It treats Europe less as a partner and more as a problem shaped by cultural decline, political choices, and dependence on American power. This shift forces Europe to confront… Continue reading The Trump National Security Strategy, Europe’s Existential Crisis
India–Jordan Ties
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – International relation. Introduction India and Jordan share a long-standing and stable partnership based on trust, respect, and regular dialogue. Diplomatic relations, established in 1950, have grown into a mature relationship with strong political engagement, expanding economic links, and growing cooperation in defence, technology, education, and culture. Prime Minister… Continue reading India–Jordan Ties
India-Oman Ties
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 -international relation Introduction India and Oman share one of the oldest and most stable partnerships in the Gulf region. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Oman in December 2025 comes at a time of regional uncertainty, global trade tensions, and energy transition. The visit marks 70 years of diplomatic… Continue reading India-Oman Ties
Delhi–Moscow ties have a logic of their own
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –International Relation. Introduction India and Russia have held a long and steady partnership that continues to evolve despite global tensions. The recent summit showed how both sides see value in each other at a time of shifting power balances, sanctions, and uncertainty. Their cooperation now covers defence, energy, trade,… Continue reading Delhi–Moscow ties have a logic of their own
