This booklet is especially prepared for UPSC Mains, which covers current topics on International Relations. Hence it is useful for International Relations, an important component of GS 2.

Moreover, it is a valuable reference for students of Political Science. Some of the important topics covered in this booklet are: Review of India’s Foreign Policy, Bi-lateral relations with all the South Asian countries and other important powers of the world. It has covered the exchange of visits by Heads of the States, its fallout and implications for India’s national interest. Moreover, it has presented a detailed account of summits and conferences of major international organizations such as NAM, EU, ASEAN, SAARC etc. The issues like global terrorism, nuclear policy and UN reforms etc have also been covered in detail. Last but not the least, the flaring current issues such as Arab uprising, Jasmine revolution have also been dealt with. It not only presents detailed information but analyzes and provides a perspective on the same.