Reducing Independence of the Election Commission of India – Explained, Pointwise

Contents1 Introduction2 About Election Commission3 What was the case?4 What are the criticisms facing EC at present?5 Reasons behind reducing independence:6 Importance of ensuring independence:7 Steps taken to improve credibility and independence of Election Commission:7.1 Other Suggestions:8 Conclusion: Introduction The Election Commission (EC’s) independence and credibility has come into question in the recent phase of… Continue reading Reducing Independence of the Election Commission of India – Explained, Pointwise

Significance of Universal Social Welfare – Explained, Pointwise

Contents1 Introduction2 About Universal Social Welfare/Social Security3 Schemes and Initiatives for Social Welfare in India4 Need of Universal Social Welfare5 Challenges in adopting Universal Social Welfare6 Suggestions to implement Universal Social Welfare7 Conclusion Introduction The Covid-19 pandemic struck India in 2020. It brutally impacted the lives of the Indian masses especially the marginalized community. Despite… Continue reading Significance of Universal Social Welfare – Explained, Pointwise

Why North-East is More Vulnerable to Earthquakes? – Explained, Pointwise

Contents1 Introduction2 How does an earthquake occur?3 Current Scenario4 About Kopili Fault Zone5 History of Earthquakes in the Northeast Region6 Vulnerability of Northeast Region to Earthquake7 Earthquake Zonation in India8 General reasons behind the occurrence of earthquakes9 Impact of Earthquake10 Suggestions11 Conclusion Introduction An Earthquake of 6.4 magnitude hit Assam on April 28th, 2021. It… Continue reading Why North-East is More Vulnerable to Earthquakes? – Explained, Pointwise

Intellectual Property Rights(IPR) and Universal Vaccination – Explained, Pointwise

Contents1 Introduction2 Protection of Intellectual Property Rights under the TRIPS3 Intellectual Property Rights exemptions under WTO and TRIPS:4 Status of vaccine manufacturing4.1 In India:4.2 Situation in Europe:5 About removing Intellectual Property Rights for Covid-19 vaccines6 Arguments for Intellectual Property Rights laws7 Arguments against Intellectual Property Rights laws8 Suggestions to improve vaccination Introduction The Covid-19 cases… Continue reading Intellectual Property Rights(IPR) and Universal Vaccination – Explained, Pointwise

New Umbrella Entity for Payment System – Explained, Pointwise

Contents1 Introduction2 What is New Umbrella Entity?3 Functions of New Umbrella Entities4 RBI framework related to the New Umbrella Entities5 Need for the New regulator/NPCI to regulate New Umbrella Entities6 Challenges with vesting the regulatory control of NUE to NPCI or a new regulatory body7 Solutions to regulate New Umbrella Entities:8 Conclusion Introduction The RBI… Continue reading New Umbrella Entity for Payment System – Explained, Pointwise

Universal vaccination in India : Challenges and way forward – Explained, Pointwise

Contents1 Introduction2 India’s vaccination policy so far3 Salient features of India’s new vaccination policy4 Other steps taken towards universal vaccination in India5 Need for achieving universal vaccination in India6 Challenges to universal vaccination in the Covid-196.1 Challenges related to affordability:6.2 The issue of vaccine hesitancy: 7 Suggestions to improve universal vaccination in India8 Conclusion Introduction The daily… Continue reading Universal vaccination in India : Challenges and way forward – Explained, Pointwise

Changing dynamics of India-US Relations – Explained, Pointwise

Contents1 Introduction2 What was the issue?3 Recent positive developments in India-US relations4 Some recent concerns in India-US relations5 Reason behind US Foreign Policy shifts on India6 Suggestions to improve India-US relations Introduction The dynamics of India-US relations are changing. Since the formation of the Biden government, there have been many ups and downs in the… Continue reading Changing dynamics of India-US Relations – Explained, Pointwise

Introducing National Digital Currency in India – Explained, Pointwise

Contents1 Introduction2 What is the CBDC or National Digital currency?3 National Digital Currency in India4 Challenges with non-state digital currency5 Advantages of a CBDC6 Challenges/issues with CBDC7 What is the way forward? Introduction There is uncertainty over the legal status of digital currencies in India. An unofficial estimate mentions that Indian investors holding around $1.5… Continue reading Introducing National Digital Currency in India – Explained, Pointwise

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