The Union Budget 2025 announced a revision of India’s Model Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) to make it more “investor-friendly”, marking a decade since the last model was adopted in 2015. This revision offers India an opportunity to align its investment treaty policy with “current global economic realities”, as well as address emerging concerns around investor… Continue reading Model Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)- Explained Pointwise
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RARE EARTH MINERALS – Significance & Challenges – Explained pointwise
Recently, China has suspended exports of certain rare earth minerals & magnets that are crucial for the world’s car, semiconductor & aerospace industries. The Chinese government ordered restrictions on the export of six heavy rare earth metals, which are refined entirely in China, as well as rare earth magnets, 90 percent of which are produced… Continue reading RARE EARTH MINERALS – Significance & Challenges – Explained pointwise
RTI Amendment via DPDP Act, 2023- Explained Pointwise
The Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, hailed as a revolutionary step towards transparency and accountability in governance, is now facing a significant dilution through Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023. This amendment alters Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act, effectively removing the public interest override and restricting access to… Continue reading RTI Amendment via DPDP Act, 2023- Explained Pointwise
Role of Governor
Recently, the SC passed a judgment regarding the reservation of Bills by the Governor – laying down a specific timeframe within which the Governor & the President have to act. The issue becomes important particularly in the wake of the ongoing tussle between the Governor of the State of TN & the State Government. Table… Continue reading Role of Governor
Second 1991 Moment – Significance & Challenges – Explained pointwise
‘1991’ marks an important year in Indian economic history because this is the year when the Indian policymakers adopted the LPG reforms which opened up the Indian economy. However, even though these reforms laid the foundation for the tremendous growth of the economy in the following decades, but still the experts on Indian economy asked… Continue reading Second 1991 Moment – Significance & Challenges – Explained pointwise
Deep Tech Startups-Significance & Challenges-Explained Pointwise
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has recently commented that the Indian startup ecosystem is less focused on advanced technologies vis-à-vis China, has led to raising of a question about whether this gap can be closed or not? In this article we delve about deep tech startups, its significance , the challenges they are facing in India,… Continue reading Deep Tech Startups-Significance & Challenges-Explained Pointwise
Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025-Significance & Challenges- Explained Pointwise
The Parliament has recently passed the Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025 to address recurring disputes involving repossession of leased aircraft—exemplified by high-profile cases like Kingfisher, SpiceJet, and Go First. The Bill was introduced to address long-standing challenges in India’s aviation sector, particularly the legal uncertainties faced by international lessors & creditors. It… Continue reading Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025-Significance & Challenges- Explained Pointwise
PM Mudra Yojana- Significance & Challenges- Explained Pointwise
On 8 April 2025, India marks 10 years of the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY). PM Mudra Yojana, the Flagship Programme of the Prime Minister aimed at Funding the Unfunded micro enterprises and small businesses. By removing the burden of collateral and simplifying access, MUDRA laid the foundation for a new era of grassroots entrepreneurship.… Continue reading PM Mudra Yojana- Significance & Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Future Ready Workforce- Significance & Challenges- Explained Pointwise
India’s ambition to become a $10 trillion economy by 2047 hinges on its ability to build a future-ready workforce. The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Future of Jobs Report 2025 and the QS World Future Skills Index highlight critical gaps and opportunities in India’s workforce preparedness, presenting a strategic roadmap for transforming education, skilling, and employment.… Continue reading Future Ready Workforce- Significance & Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Preventive Healthcare in India- Explained Pointwise
India’s economic aspirations of becoming a $5 trillion economy are threatened by a “silent epidemic” of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), which account for 66% of all deaths (WHO 2023). With 5-6 million annual NCD deaths and 22% of India. These chronic illnesses, often preventable, are fast becoming the leading cause of mortality and morbidity, placing massive… Continue reading Preventive Healthcare in India- Explained Pointwise
