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India faces frequent extreme weather events, with over 75% of districts vulnerable to multiple hazards. To address gaps in forecasting, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has developed the Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System (MHEW-DSS) under Mission Mausam, enabling proactive, impact-based early warnings. This article examines the objectives of MHEW-DSS, its key features, sectoral impact,… Continue reading India’s Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System (MHEW-DSS)- Explained Pointwise

Forest fires in India in the first two months of 2026 have increased by more than 80% compared with trends over the past decade since 2014. When compared with 2024, the warmest year on record, fire activity in forested regions was over 50% higher in early 2026. The concern is not limited to the number… Continue reading Forest Fires in India- Explained Pointwise

The Supreme Court recently directed 19 appellate tribunals – headed by former Chief Justices and High Court judges to adjudicate pleas related to voter inclusion and exclusion during West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with over 60 lakh objections filed. This highlights the critical role tribunals play in upholding democratic processes and… Continue reading Tribunals in India- Explained Pointwise

India’s rural housing mission has completed a decade of transformation, with Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana- Gramin (PMAY-G) growing into one of the most ambitious social welfare programmes in the country’s history. With a cumulative target of 4.95 crore houses by 2029, rural housing has become a cornerstone of India’s Viksit Bharat vision. This article examines… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G): Impact and Challenges- Explained Pointwise

India is approaching a major electoral milestone. Census 2026 is around the corner. Once Census results are declared, the long-pending delimitation exercise will begin. The freeze on Lok Sabha seats that has been in place since 1976 will finally end. For the first time in nearly five decades, seats will be reallocated among states. This… Continue reading Delimitation in India: Ensuring Federalism Within Representation – Explained Pointwise

As world grapples with extreme weather events & rising sea levels, blue carbon ecosystems such as mangroves are critical to climate & economic resilience. However, historically, mangroves have been on the margins of planning & policy priorities in spite of their vital role in anchoring coastal economies & protecting millions from climate extremes. Table of… Continue reading Mangrove Ecosystem – Importance & Threats – Explained Pointwise

India’s agriculture sector has recently come into sharp focus. The country recorded an unprecedented foodgrain output of 357.73 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) in 2024-25, surpassing all previous records. At the same time, India is engaged at the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé (March 26–29, 2026), where food security and agricultural subsidies are key… Continue reading India’s Agricultural Transformation – From Fields to Market: Explained Pointwise

The World Trade Organization’s (WTO) 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) is being held from March 26–29, 2026 in Yaoundé, Cameroon – marking the first time it has been hosted in Sub-Saharan Africa. WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said global trade is facing its worst disruption in 80 years, with with US reciprocal tariffs drawing comparisons to the… Continue reading World Trade Organization (WTO) -Relevance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise