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The Indian Information Technology (IT) sector is a cornerstone of the country’s economy, renowned for its strong export-oriented services and a rapidly evolving domestic market. The industry has shown remarkable resilience and adaptability, transitioning from a focus on traditional services to a hub for high-value, digital-first solutions. Table of Content  Introduction Evolution of Indian IT… Continue reading IT Sector in India – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

The tourism sector is a broad and dynamic industry encompassing all the businesses and services that facilitate travel, leisure, and recreation. It’s one of the world’s largest economic sectors, connecting people to new places, cultures, and experiences. Table of Content What is the current status of the Tourism Sector in India? What are the driving… Continue reading Tourism Sector – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

Industrial Revolution 4.0 refers to the fourth industrial revolution related to manufacturing and chain production. It is driven by breakthroughs in digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence, robotics, 3D printing, the IoT, Big Data etc. It’s not just about a single technology, but the fusion of digital, physical, and biological worlds, blurring the lines between… Continue reading Industrial Revolution 4.0 – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

The Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector is a crucial pillar of the Indian economy, contributing significantly to industrial output, employment generation, and exports. In 2023-24, MSME-related products accounted for 45.73% of India’s total exports. Often termed the backbone of the economy, MSMEs are instrumental in realizing the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India).… Continue reading MSME – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

India–Nepal relations, rooted in deep historical, cultural, and strategic ties, face a critical juncture following the violent Gen Z-led protests in Nepal. These protests toppled the elected government, dissolved Parliament, and installed former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim Prime Minister until the March 2026 elections. While India supported the constitutional order, the unrest raises… Continue reading India–Nepal Relations: Navigating the 2025 Political Crisis

One of the major global headwinds casting a shadow on the international trade is the ‘reciprocal tariffs’ which have been imposed by the US President Donald Trump to punish the countries, including some of the closest trading partners of America. These tariffs, also known as the ‘Trump Tariffs’, have been compared to the Smoot-Hawley Tariffs of… Continue reading World Trade Organization – Relevance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

Table of Content Introduction Functions of the Finance Commission Composition of Finance Commission Implementation & monitoring of finance commission’s recommendations Recommendations of 15th Finance Commission Achievements of the Finance Commission Challenges/Limitations of Finance Commission Way Forward Introduction: Finance Commission is a constitutional body established under Art 280 of the Indian constitution. It is a non-permanent… Continue reading Finance Commission – Functions, Achievements & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

Table of Content  Introduction FRBM Act: Provisions N.K. Singh Committee Recommendations Significance of FRBM Act Issues with FRBM Act Way Forward Introduction: FRBM Act stands for Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act enacted in 2003, aims to promote fiscal discipline, transparency, and accountability in the management of India’s finances. The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management… Continue reading FRBM Act – Provisions, Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

Table of Content  Introduction Key Features of IBC Objectives of IBC Why was IBC needed? Achievements of IBC Challenges/Limitations of IBC Way Forward Introduction: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), enacted in 2016, is a landmark reform that consolidated and modernized India’s insolvency framework. Its main aim is to provide a unified, time-bound process for… Continue reading Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code – Features, Achievements & Limitations – Explained Pointwise