Context: A report from the Global Energy Monitor indicates that BRICS nations are expected to see their fossil fuel capacity drop below 50% of their total installed power capacity by the end of 2024. Key Findings: Decline in Fossil Fuel Share: The share of coal, oil, and gas in the …

Context: Recent studies suggest that spraying diamond dust into the Earth’s upper atmosphere could help reduce global temperatures by up to 1.6°C over the next 50 years. Key Features: Reflective Properties: Diamond dust reflects sunlight and heat back into space, helping to cool the planet. Its small, fine particles would …

Context: India and Pakistan have renewed the Kartarpur Corridor agreement, extending it until 2029. The initial agreement was set for five years. Key Details of the Kartarpur Corridor Agreement First Agreement (October 2019): The initial agreement was signed to allow visa-free travel for Indian pilgrims through the corridor. Open to …

Context: AFSPA has recently been extended in four districts of Assam, following disturbances related to the situation in Bangladesh. History of AFSPA British Ordinance of 1942: This ordinance was first introduced by the British during World War II to suppress the Indian independence movement. Initial Implementation (1958): It was first …