International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Context: According to a recent IRENA report, renewable energy projects commissioned in 2025 helped save around $480 billion in global fossil fuel costs. About IRENA Nature: An intergovernmental organisation dedicated to promoting renewable energy worldwide. Established: 2009. Objective: To assist countries in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable and clean energy future. Role: Functions as the leading global platform for cooperation on renewable energy and provides expertise on policy, technology, finance, and resource development. Membership: Comprises 170 members (169 countries and the European Union). India is a founding member. Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Governance Assembly: It is IRENA’s ultimate decision-making authority, made up of one representative from each Member. Council: It is composed of 21 Member States elected for a two-year term and is accountable to the Assembly. Indus Waters Treaty Context: India stated today-in response to threats from Pakistan-that there would be no change in its decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) until neighboring Pakistan stops supporting cross-border terrorism. India announced the suspension of the agreement's implementation following the Pahalgam attack on April 22, 2025. About Indus Waters Treaty The Indus Waters Treaty is a water-sharing agreement between India and Pakistan. The treaty was signed with the mediation of the World Bank. Indus River – Key Information Origin: Tibet Length of flow in India: 780 km Length of flow in Pakistan: 2,170 km Total rivers in the Indus river system: 6 The 6 rivers: Eastern Rivers (India):Ravi River, Beas River, Sutlej River Western Rivers (Pakistan): Indus River, Jhelum River, Chenab River Under this treaty, it was agreed that India would utilize the waters of the eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) and Pakistan would utilize the waters of the western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab). Current Facts National Commission…
