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Recently, the Kerala HC has published a set of guidelines for AI use by district judiciary. As the first policy in the country directly addressing AI use in judicial processes & setting out strict safeguards, it is timely. AI tools, from document translation to defect identification in filings, are expected to improve the speed &… Continue reading AI in Judiciary – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

The UN’s recently released The State of Food Security & Nutrition in the World 2025 reports that 8.2% of the world’s population was undernourished in 2024 i.e. 673 million people. This was down from 688 million people in 2023, however, it has still not reached to the pre-pandemic levels (7.3% in 2018). India has played… Continue reading Ending Global Hunger & India’s Role – Explained Pointwise

The government has recently introduced Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill in the ongoing Monsoon Session. The Bill was introduced by the Union Home Minister in the Lok Sabha. It was passed by a voice vote & has been sent to the Joint Parliamentary Committee for further scrutiny. It faced strong protests from the opposition, which has… Continue reading Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill – Provisions & Criticisms- Explained Pointwise

Recently, the Assam Police has issued a summon to the editor of a popular new agency under Section 152 of Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS). Section 152 of BNS is aimed at protecting India’s sovereignty, unity, and integrity by criminalizing acts or communications that promote or encourage secessionist, rebellious, or subversive activities against the State. However,… Continue reading New Sedition Law (Section 152) – Issues & Way Forward – Explained Pointwise

Several devastating flash floods events have recently been occurred in India. First, on August 5, Dharali village in Uttarkashi was struck by flash floods in three consecutive waves that led to the killing of 60 people. Now, in Jammu, at least 65 people were killed in Chasoti in Kishtwar district due to flash flood triggered… Continue reading Flash Floods – Causes, Consequences & Mitigation Measures – Explained Pointwise

The recent acquittal of the accused in Malegaon blast case & Mumbai train blast case raises serious questions on investigating & prosecuting agencies of our countries as well as underlined a glaring failure of our criminal justice system. Table of Content What is Criminal Justice System? What are the issues with Criminal Justice System in… Continue reading Criminal Justice System – Challenges & Way Forward – Explained Pointwise

The CBSE has decided to introduce open book assessment in class 9 from 2026-27 after a pilot study showed strong teacher support for the idea. CBSE conducted a pilot comprehensive study to assess the viability of implementing Open Book Exam (OBE) for students from classes 9 to 12 in November-December 2023 for subjects like English,… Continue reading Open Book Exam – Significance and Challenges – Explained Pointwise

The rapidly increasing levels of plastic pollution represent a serious global environmental issue that negatively impacts the environmental, social, economic and health dimensions of sustainable development. To address the issue, a Global Plastic Treaty has been proposed by the UN, however, halfway into the talks, the consensus remains elusive because of the rift between two… Continue reading Plastic Pollution Treaty – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

Recently, several questions have been raised by various members of the civil society about the functioning of Election Commission of India – especially with regards to the commencement of Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar – which lacks transparency. The Leader of Opposition has also raised questions about the conduct of ECI in… Continue reading Electoral Transparency in India – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise