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India possesses an extensive network of inland waterways in the form of rivers, canals, backwaters, and creeks. These routes offer a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable way to move freight, as they use fuel efficiently and produce fewer emissions. They require minimal land, safely carry bulk/over-dimensional cargo, and maintain high safety standards across operations. Recognising this potential,… Continue reading Inland Waterways in India – Explained Pointwise

Women make up roughly half the world’s population but are severely underrepresented in legislatures globally. As of recent data, women hold only about 26% of parliamentary seats worldwide. Similarly, in India, women Members of Parliament constituted only about 13.63% of the Lok Sabha following the 2024 General Election. Although women’s representation in the Lok Sabha… Continue reading Political Reservation for Women – Arguments in Favour & Against – Explained Pointwise

The Indian Railways (IR), often called the lifeline of India, is central to the country’s socio-economic development. Since its establishment in 1853, it has grown into one of the world’s largest and busiest railway networks. Covering over 68,000 km of track, it serves more than 23 million passengers daily and ranks as the fourth-largest railway… Continue reading Railway Sector in India – Significance & Issues – Explained Pointwise

Agriculture occupies a foundational place in the vision of a Viksit Bharat. Over the past decade, the sector has grown at 4.45%, the highest in comparison to previous decades. This growth tells a deeper story. A story of diversification and value enhancement. At the centre of this transformation lies horticulture, which has emerged as the nucleus… Continue reading Diversification Towards High Value Crops – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

The South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is on a state visit to India with an aim to transform the ‘trusted partnership’ between two nations into a ‘futuristic partnership’. The India-South Korea relations have advanced particularly due to united interests, mutual goodwill, and high-level exchanges. South Korea is currently the fifth largest source of investment… Continue reading India-South Korea Relationship – Explained Pointwise

India’s Low Female Labour Force Participation rate is a big threat to India’s Demographic Dividend. India still has not cracked the code of getting women to work in time. Any further delay in improving the female labour force participation in productive sector, will be detrimental to India’s dream of becoming a developed nation by 2047.… Continue reading Female Labour Force Participation – Explained Pointwise

Nutrition is closely linked to the development of human capital in the country, as improved nutrition contributes to better health, learning outcomes and productivity. As POSHAN Abhiyaan completes eight years, the mission reflects the growing emphasis on convergence, technology-enabled governance and community participation in addressing nutrition challenges. The transition to Mission Poshan 2.0 underscores a… Continue reading Nutritional Security in India – Significance and Challenges – Explained Pointwise

The government has circulated a set of 3 Bills related to delimitation & women’s reservation in the Lok Sabha. These Bills, if passed, could significantly affect the working of the Parliament in future. So, it is important to understand the changes that will be introduced by these Bills & what would be their implications. Table… Continue reading Implications of Increasing Lok Sabha Size – Explained Pointwise

Heatwaves in India are becoming more severe and frequent, posing serious health risks. The last 2 years recorded unprecedented temperatures, with over 57% of Indian districts now classified as heat-prone. IMD predicts a rise in maximum temperatures and more heatwaves in eastern and southern India in the coming days. India must stay prepared to handle… Continue reading Heatwaves in India- Explained Pointwise