UPSC Mains GS Paper 2 2026 was assessed as moderate, with Indian Polity dominating the paper and questions repeatedly connecting constitutional provisions, governance, social justice and international relations with contemporary issues.
टैग: International Relations
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Mutual Defence Pact
MECCA, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca on August 7, 2026, committing to treat an armed attack on any one of the three countries as an attack on all. The pact comes as escalating conflict across the Middle East has increased security concerns for Gulf states and raised questions over the reliability of existing regional security arrangements.
Taiwan Calls China’s Taiwan Strait Traffic Order ‘Ridiculous’
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan has criticised China’s attempt to impose traffic-control measures on ships entering the Taiwan Strait during Typhoon Dolphin, calling the move “ridiculous” and saying Beijing has no authority to restrict access to international waters.
US Says Strait of Hormuz Southern Route Remains Open Despite Iranian Aggression, Over 1,000 Commercial Vessels Assisted
The United States has said that the southern route through the Strait of Hormuz remains open and accessible to commercial shipping despite what it described as continued Iranian aggression in the region. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), American forces have helped more than 1,000 commercial vessels safely transit the strategic waterway during the past three months, underscoring Washington’s commitment to maintaining freedom of navigation in one of the world’s most critical maritime corridors.