Creation of New Districts in India: Pros and Cons – Explained, Pointwise

Introduction Historically the district, in some form or the other, has been the most important unit of administration in the Indian sub-continent. According to “Know India”, a website run by the Government of India, there are 718 Districts in India at present. This is more than double the number of districts in India in the… Continue reading Creation of New Districts in India: Pros and Cons – Explained, Pointwise

Brain drain in the health sector – Explained, Pointwise

Introduction India is facing a health emergency due to Covid-19 Pandemic. At present, India is registering a little less than 3 lakh cases and more than 4,000 deaths in a day. Now, India is also undertaking one of the largest vaccination programs in the world. Management of this huge task would not have been possible… Continue reading Brain drain in the health sector – Explained, Pointwise

India’s policy on Israel and Palestine – Explained, Pointwise

Introduction India’s policy on Israel and Palestine faces hindrances due to the Israel-Palestine dispute. This dispute is one of the world’s longest-running and most controversial conflicts. It is a conflict between two self-determination movements — the Jewish nationalist project and the Palestinian nationalist project, in the same territory. This Israel-Palestine dispute has far-reaching impacts on… Continue reading India’s policy on Israel and Palestine – Explained, Pointwise

[Downloads] 7PM Compilation -May 2021 – 1st and 2nd week

Good afternoon everyone. We are posting the weekly Compilation of 7PM Daily Current Affairs Analysis for the month  of May 2021 – 1st and 2nd week Click on the following link to download 7pm Compilation [1st to 15th May 2021] About 7 PM:- The idea behind 7 PM Daily Editorial is to give aspirants in-depth… Continue reading [Downloads] 7PM Compilation -May 2021 – 1st and 2nd week

Why Arabian Sea is transforming into a New Cyclonic Hotbed? – Explained, Pointwise

Introduction The Arabian Sea used to be cyclone shy! But it is changing now, and changing fast! Cyclones are among the most devastating extreme weather events that India faces every year. The strong winds and heavy rains that accompany cyclones cause immense loss of life and property along the coastline of India.  Approximately 1.4 lakh… Continue reading Why Arabian Sea is transforming into a New Cyclonic Hotbed? – Explained, Pointwise

Judicial Governance during Pandemic – Explained, Pointwise

Introduction The judiciary is referred to as the custodian of the constitution and protector of fundamental rights. It is the supreme authority responsible to punish the violators of fundamental rights and civil liberties. In this regard, it also has the power to review the decisions of the executive as mandated by Article 13. Further, under… Continue reading Judicial Governance during Pandemic – Explained, Pointwise

Enforced disappearances around the world – Explained, Pointwise

Introduction Enforced disappearances are not new. Military dictators once used it to suppress their opponents. But in recent time the disappearances occur in every region of the world. According to the United Nations, several lakhs of people have vanished during conflicts or post-conflict phase in at least 85 countries around the world. The prime targets… Continue reading Enforced disappearances around the world – Explained, Pointwise

[Yojana Summary] Skill Development – Initiatives, challenges and solutions

Introduction According to the World Economic Forum’s report The Future of Jobs 2018, more than half of Indian workers will require skill development by 2022. This is to meet the talent demands of the future. Further, the proportion of the working-age population (15-59 years) is expected to be over 64 percent of the population by… Continue reading [Yojana Summary] Skill Development – Initiatives, challenges and solutions

[Yojana Summary] One Nation One Election

During the Drafting Committee debates on Elections and Election Commission, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar pointed out two alternatives on the Election Commission. He suggested either it can be a permanent body or a temporary body that will set up before elections and wound upon completion of the elections. The major reason for this suggestion were; Elections… Continue reading [Yojana Summary] One Nation One Election

Impact of New FCRA Rules on Relief Work of NGOs – Explained, Pointwise

Introduction The second wave of Pandemic has struck the country very hard. There has been an enormous rise in Covid-19 cases reaching around 4 lakh/day. This necessitates active participation from all the stakeholders including NGOs. However, NGOs are not able to contribute much due to the stringent conditions imposed on them by the Foreign Contribution… Continue reading Impact of New FCRA Rules on Relief Work of NGOs – Explained, Pointwise

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