Current Affairs

Current Affairs — 5 November 2026

5 November 2026
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Defence & SecurityGovernance & Polity

Union Cabinet Approves Two-Year Extension and Regularization Pathway for Agniveers

The Union Cabinet has approved an additional two-year engagement period for a section of Agniveers, creating a structured pathway for all cadets under the Agnipath scheme to join the armed forces as regular soldiers. Previously, only up to 25 percent of each batch was eligible for retention in the regular cadre after completing their initial four-year tenure. This crucial policy revision addresses significant concerns regarding high attrition rates, ensures a steady flow of experienced military personnel, enhances long-term operational capabilities, and aims to boost overall morale within the defense forces.

  • The Union Cabinet approved a two-year engagement extension for a section of Agniveers.
  • The reform introduces a pathway for cadets under the Agnipath scheme to transition into regular soldiers.
  • Previously, only up to 25 percent of each batch was eligible for retention in the regular cadre after four years.
Exam Points
  • The Agnipath scheme was originally introduced in the year 2022.
  • Under the original framework, up to 25 percent of each batch of Agniveers was eligible for retention.
  • The announcement is categorized under GS III - Defence Technology and Security.
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International RelationsEnvironment & Ecology

Decoding the BRICS Carbon Market Partnership and India's Role in Climate Action

The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi reaffirmed the commitment of member states to implement the Memorandum of Understanding on the BRICS Carbon Markets Partnership. While the current framework primarily focuses on capacity-building and experience-sharing without binding targets or a dedicated trading infrastructure, it marks a significant step towards coordinated climate action among major emerging economies. India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, which targets emission intensity across multiple sectors, serves as a vital model. However, realizing the partnership's full potential will require overcoming the current absence of binding targets and translating political intent into concrete market mechanisms.

  • The New Delhi Declaration confirmed BRICS members' commitment to implementing the MoU on the BRICS Carbon Markets Partnership.
  • The current framework focuses heavily on capacity-building and experience-sharing rather than binding trading rules.
  • India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme sets emission-intensity targets across 490 entities in nine distinct sectors.
Exam Points
  • The 18th BRICS Summit took place in New Delhi on September 12.
  • India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme has notified emission-intensity targets for 490 entities across nine sectors.
  • BRICS member countries include Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
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