India & major powers
- India-USA
- India-China
- India-Russia
- India-Japan
- India-France
- India-EU
- India-US (deep-dive)
- India-China & the LAC
30+
IR topics
GS-2
Core paper
Bilateral→global
Coverage
Updated
Jun 2026
Neighbourhood
- Neighbourhood First Policy
- India-Pakistan
- India-Bangladesh
- India-Nepal
- India-Sri Lanka
- India-Mauritius
- Indus Waters Treaty
- Shimla Agreement
- Sir Creek
Regions & groupings
- India-ASEAN & Act East
- India & the Gulf/West Asia
- India-Central Asia
- India-Africa
- SAARC
- BIMSTEC & Groupings
- Quad & Indo-Pacific
- India & BRICS
- Diaspora Diplomacy
Global organisations
UPSC angle
IR rewards structured answers — pillars + irritants + way forward per relationship. Cover the major powers, the neighbourhood, regional groupings and global organisations.
Frequently asked questions
What does the IR hub cover?
India’s bilateral relations with major powers and neighbours, regional and global groupings, key organisations and treaties.
How should I write IR answers?
Structure each relationship around the pillars of cooperation, the irritants, and the way forward.
Which IR topics are most important?
India-US, India-China, the neighbourhood, the Quad/Indo-Pacific, and the major global organisations.
Is IR static or current?
Both — durable structures plus heavy current affairs from summits, agreements and developments.