Topic — International Relations

💡 The 13th AITIGA JC meeting in New Delhi focused on expediting outstanding chapters, with trade reaching $128B in 2025-26.

💡 Remember: Modi's 2026 Indonesia visit strengthened the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, boosting defence, maritime cooperation, and placing an ILO at IFC-IOR Gurugram.

💡 For the exam: Remember the visit's broad scope: space, health, defense, steel, and electoral cooperation.

💡 Remember: The 1st India-Costa Rica JETCO in 2026 reviewed $391M trade, focusing on tech and pharma.

💡 India's 2026 BRICS Chairmanship includes hosting the Guwahati meeting for anti-drug cooperation and a Joint Declaration.

💡 Remember: India-Israel BIA signed 2025, effective 2026, for economic ties.

💡 Remember: 16th Summit, 2026, focuses on economic security, AI R&D, and 75th anniversary in 2027.

💡 The 16th India-Japan Summit in July 2026 focused on security, economic resilience, and energy cooperation, including the UNICORN project and CBG Initiative.

💡 For the exam: Remember the India-Japan AI Strategic Dialogue and key collaborations like the IIT Bombay-NII/ROIS LLM MOU for AI advancements.

💡 India-Japan (July 2, 2026) energy pact: strategic stockpiles, consumer voice, transport, institutional ties through existing working group.

💡 India's ICAR partnered with Seychelles for a five-year agriculture plan (2026–2031) focusing on climate-smart agriculture.

💡 Remember key areas: defence/aid, digital payments (UPI), health (Janaushadhi, hospital), space, and extradition strengthen India-Seychelles ties.

💡 India's PM visited Seychelles (June 27-29, 2026), marking 50 years of ties, signing MoUs including a ₹1250 Cr LoC, and announcing Seychelles joining CDRI.

💡 For the exam: Remember the 50th anniversary, UPI, USD 175M package, Jan Aushadhi, and the Professional & Technical Centre as key India-Seychelles collaborations.

💡 Remember: India 2026 Chairship = Gurugram meeting + Digital Centre + Smart Grid Principles.

💡 Remember India-UK CETA and DCC implementation date: 15 July 2026.

💡 Remember: Greer's 22–24 June 2026 visit with Goyal advanced the India-U.S. BTA talks, following the Feb 7, 2026 joint statement.

💡 Remember NHRC India joined the First Consultative Meeting of SCO human rights bodies in Kyrgyzstan on June 23, 2026, sharing its 32 years of experience.

💡 India is hosting the 11th BRICS Energy Ministers' Meeting in Gurugram on 25-26 June 2026 with 'Energy for All' as its theme, under its 2026 Chairship.

💡 For the exam: Remember Vivek Aggarwal and India's first Vice-Presidency at FATF for 2026-2027.

💡 India's human-centric MANAV AI vision, presented at the G7 Summit, prioritizes safety, global cooperation, and inclusivity, especially for the Global South.

💡 Remember Agra, June 19, 2026, for the First BRICS MSME Forum hosted by India.

💡 Remember, the India-UK CETA (Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement) commences 15 July 2026 to boost bilateral trade.

💡 For the exam: Remember India-UK CETA and Social Security Agreement activate on July 15, 2026, offering 99% zero-duty access for exports and 5-year social security exemption.

💡 Remember IMEC (existing corridor) and the two proposed partnerships, IMPACT (connectivity) and Global Skills Partnership, from India's G7 address.

💡 The first India-Slovakia PM visit elevated ties to a Comprehensive Partnership, with agreements on defense, tech, and counter-terrorism.

💡 For the exam: Remember the India-France Innovation Roadmap 2030 covers trusted AI, student mobility (30,000 by 2030), and research ties through CEFIPRA and IFIN.

💡 Remember: India-France cooperation now spans Innovation Roadmap 2030, UPI, trade doubling, and security dialogues.

💡 For the exam: Remember the ATL Bridge connects India and France for school-level innovation during the India-France Year of Innovation 2026.

💡 For the exam: Remember Indore Declaration (2026), four new networks (agro-ecology, digital agriculture), and India's Modipuram Institute.

💡 Remember: The 16th BRICS Agri Ministers' meeting in Indore saw India coordinate new networks and a forum for agroecology, digital agriculture, and farmers' rights.

💡 For the exam: Remember UPI-NPI for India-Nepal cross-border remittances launched on June 6, 2026.

💡 Remember: PM visits France (bilaterals, G7, tech summits) and Slovakia (first PM visit since 1993).

💡 Remember: INSA convened the first BRICS Science Academies Forum 2026 under India's Presidency to foster AI for global South development, with a second meeting at IIT Hyderabad in July 2026.

💡 India's energy diversification strategy involves Venezuela's large crude oil reserves, with significant import and investment growth in 2026.

💡 Remember: The USTR team visited India in June 2026 to advance the BTA following a Feb 2026 framework.

💡 The India-UK Critical Minerals Observatory, launched June 04, 2026, by Mines Minister and UK Foreign Secretary, involves IIT (ISM) and Cambridge to secure vital mineral supply chains.

💡 For the exam: Remember the India-Oman CEPA (effective June 1, 2026) grants immediate duty-free access for textiles, apparel, and handicrafts, with a digital CoO and GI recognition.

💡 For the exam: India-Oman CEPA operationalized on June 1, 2026, offering 99.38% duty-free access for Indian exports and bolstering trade to USD 11.18 billion.

💡 For the exam: Remember the 12th India-Korea CEPA round in 2026 focused on upgrades, including digital trade and addressing the trade deficit.

💡 Remember: The 16th Defence Policy Dialogue on May 28, 2026, strengthened India-Singapore strategic ties in defence, tech, and Indo-Pacific security.

💡 Remember: India-US BTA discussions include an 'Interim Agreement' framework, with a US visit from 1-4th June 2026.

💡 Remember: India-Canada set USD 50 Bn trade by 2030 and CEPA by year-end.

💡 Remember: India-Canada CEPA target date is end of 2026, aiming for USD 50 billion trade by 2030.

💡 Remember: WHO declared Ebola a PHEIC in May 2026, leading India to issue a travel advisory for DRC, Uganda, South Sudan due to the Bundibugyo strain.

💡 India's signing of the Ethiopia WTO protocol signifies support for developing nations' trade integration.

💡 India-Cyprus Strategic Partnership in 2026 includes defence roadmap, counter-terrorism, and Indo-Pacific cooperation.

💡 Remember BRICS countries (including new members) met in Gandhinagar in May 2026 to boost ADR.

💡 For the exam: Remember India-Italy upgraded to 'Special Strategic Partnership', aiming for €20B trade by 2029, and IMEC cooperation.

💡 For the exam: India-Vietnam enhance strategic partnership with new AI/Quantum tech MoU and joint labs in Vietnam.

💡 For the exam: Remember the 5 agreements involve CSIR with multiple Norwegian partners across research, offshore wind, green shift, and geosciences.

💡 For the exam: Remember the India-Netherlands Strategic Partnership Roadmap (2026-2030), covering economy, water, and tech collaboration.

💡 India and the Netherlands elevated ties to a 'Strategic Partnership' in May 2026, boosting cooperation across sectors and trade, with the Netherlands joining IPOI.

💡 Remember: The 2026-2030 India-Netherlands Strategic Partnership Roadmap covers migration, semiconductors, and critical minerals.

💡 India-UAE agreements cover energy reserves, defence, maritime, AI, and significant investments.

💡 Remember: India hosted and chaired the KP Intersessional 2026 in Mumbai, focusing on 3Cs against conflict diamonds.

💡 For the exam: Remember the 2032 trade target and key MoUs for energy, defence, and maritime infrastructure.

💡 India's aquaculture exports to the EU, valued at US$ 1.593 billion in 2025-26, will continue beyond September 2026 after compliance with antimicrobial regulations.

💡 Remember: Second round of India-Canada CEPA talks concluded in New Delhi, next in Ottawa, 2026.

💡 For the exam: Remember TEPA covers 99.6% of India's exports to EFTA and India's first with a European economic bloc.

💡 For the exam: Remember India's 2026 BRICS Chairship drives MSME finance cooperation through working groups.

💡 For the exam: India-Vietnam 'Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership' aims for $25B trade by 2030, marking 10th anniversary.

💡 For the exam: Remember "E"nhanced Strategic Partnership, "25B" trade by "2030", and Vietnam joining "IPOI".

💡 India-EU's €15.2M TTC initiative for EV battery recycling focuses on circular economy and critical raw material recovery by 15 September 2026.

💡 Remember: The India–Tanzania JTC aims for enhanced trade (over $9B) and sectoral cooperation (e.g., health, digital, education).

💡 For the exam: Remember the India-New Zealand FTA signed on April 27, 2026, with $20 billion investment focusing on agriculture and manufacturing.

💡 Remember IN-NZ FTA: 100% duty-free for Indian exports, $20 billion investment from New Zealand, and enhanced student/professional mobility.

💡 For the exam: Remember the India-New Zealand FTA offers 100% duty elimination on Indian exports, protects India's sensitive sectors, and facilitates skilled migration and services.

💡 Remember: The India-New Zealand FTA from April 2026 gives zero-duty access to Indian textiles, apparel, and made-ups.

💡 Remember: The India-New Zealand FTA (launched March 2025) is a comprehensive deal, reducing tariffs to zero for key sectors like leather and notably including AYUSH for the first time.

💡 Remember: India-US BTA discussions in Washington D.C., led to an Interim Agreement.

💡 India's MSME sector partnered with Republic of Korea on April 20, 2026 for economic cooperation.

💡 For the exam: Remember the 2026-2030 Vision, ROK's role in 'Act East,' IPOI membership, and the new Economic Security Dialogue.

💡 India and ROK are boosting energy trade, shipbuilding, and LNG collaboration under their Special Strategic Partnership.

💡 India & ROK collaborate on climate (Paris Article 6.2), renewable energy (ISA, GGGI), oceans, and Arctic research.

💡 Remember VOYAGES (Yard Asssisted Growth with Efficiency and Scale) for India-ROK maritime partnership across shipbuilding, ports, and logistics with skill development.

💡 Remember: ROK joined IPOI & ISA, India joined GGGI, and 2028-29 is the India-ROK Friendship Year.

💡 The WTO ruling on Indonesia's subsidies clarified what constitutes a 'financial contribution' under the SCM Agreement.

💡 For the exam: Remember the Ind-Aus ECTA's four-year milestone, $24.1 billion trade, 100% Australian tariff access by 2026, and Organic MRA.

💡 For the exam: MC-14 in Cameroon saw India's stance on IFD, e-commerce moratorium, agriculture (PSH, SSM, Cotton), and TRIPS NVSC.

💡 Remember: India-EU, WTO MC-14, Yaounde, FTA, Reforms are key terms.

💡 India & Canada deepened ties and CEPA talks at WTO MC-14, eyeing nuclear energy and high-tech sectors.

💡 Remember, India and the UK have both approved the CETA signed in July 2025, nearing its implementation.

💡 Remember: India-New Zealand FTA and PM Modi's visit were key topics at the WTO MC-14 bilateral meeting on March 29, 2026.

💡 For the exam: Remember India's core principles at WTO MC14 for fisheries subsidies: equity, S&DT, 25-year transition, and small-scale fisher carve-out.

💡 For the exam: India at MC-14 pushed for consensus, addressing Uruguay Round asymmetries, prioritizing food security, and effective dispute settlement, while opposing plurilaterals.

💡 Remember: The first IGoM meeting, chaired by the Raksha Mantri on March 28, 2026, focused on West Asia's impact and coordinated responses.

💡 For the exam: The CCS met on March 22, 2026, to address the West Asia Conflict's impact on India's economy, supply chains, and essential needs like fertilizers.

💡 Remember: India-EFTA TEPA = $100B investment & 1M jobs, with safeguards for sensitive sectors.

💡 Remember: From 2025-26, India's FTAs include UK, Oman, New Zealand, EU, and EFTA, with an interim US agreement.

💡 For the exam: Remember India-Finland Strategic Partnership focuses on Digitalization and Sustainability, aiming to double trade by 2030.

💡 Remember, India-Canada CEPA talks started March 2, 2026, aiming for US$50 billion trade by 2030.

💡 Phase II of India-Japan SDGs project targets Aspirational Districts/Blocks across six themes.

💡 For the exam: Remember 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' guiding the renewed India-Canada partnership, with a focus on a CAD $2.6 billion uranium deal and Canada's LNG export goals.

💡 For the exam: Remember CEPA, Critical Minerals, and Canada joining ISA/GBA as key outcomes.