India is experiencing one of the most severe water crises in its history. With only 4% of the world’s freshwater resources but home to nearly 18% of the global population, the country faces acute stress in meeting the water demands of its people, agriculture, and industry. By 2030, India’s water demand is projected to be… Continue reading Water Crisis in India – Explained Pointwise
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Persons with Disabilities in India- Explained Pointwise
Persons with disabilities (PwD) face challenges on multiple fronts – one of them is related to lack of job opportunities. The private sector does not hire them because of their disabilities & Public Service Commissions are not only unfair towards them but also refuse to acknowledge the existence of certain disabilities. In this article we… Continue reading Persons with Disabilities in India- Explained Pointwise
Aviation Safety – Explained Pointwise
India’s aviation sector is one of the fastest-growing sector in the world. However, the recent crash of Air India Airline in Ahmedabad into a residential area that led to the killing of more than 240 people & is considered as one of the worst airline disaster. It led us to discuss the importance, challenges, government… Continue reading Aviation Safety – Explained Pointwise
Judicial Accountability in India – Explained, pointwise
Judiciary forms one of the three pillars of a democracy & derives its authority from the Constitution. However, incidences like a large amount of cash found at the official residence of Justice Yashwant Verma of Delhi High Court after a fire incidence has sparked concern about judicial accountability & independence. In another incidence, Supreme… Continue reading Judicial Accountability in India – Explained, pointwise
Child labour in India- Explained Pointwise
Child labour is prevalent all over the world, robbing many children of their basic rights to live with dignity, enjoy their childhood & attain their full development potential. Every year, June 12 is observed as World Day Against Child Labour under the auspices of ILO. Its aim is to draw the attention of the world… Continue reading Child labour in India- Explained Pointwise
Wind Energy Sector in India – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
India has a target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil based electric installed capacity by 2030, including 100 GW from wind. However, the true challenge goes beyond just scaling up & includes securing our installed energy infrastructure & manufacturing its components domestically to prevent cybersecurity threats. In this article, we will look at the status… Continue reading Wind Energy Sector in India – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
Empowering Women in Green Businesses: A Pathway to India’s Sustainable Future
As India charts its path toward a $30 trillion economy and carbon neutrality by 2070, the intersection of gender empowerment and climate action is emerging as a game-changer. According to the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), green sectors in states like Odisha alone have a market potential of $23 billion. However, in 2024,… Continue reading Empowering Women in Green Businesses: A Pathway to India’s Sustainable Future
India’s Energy Strategy: Vision, Transformation, and Sustainable Growth
India stands at a crucial juncture in its energy evolution. As the third-largest producer and consumer of electricity, with an installed power capacity of 442.85 GW as of April 30, 2024, the country is undertaking a monumental energy transition. Power consumption grew by 9.5% in FY23, reaching ~1,500 Billion Units (BU), indicating robust demand fueled… Continue reading India’s Energy Strategy: Vision, Transformation, and Sustainable Growth
Changing Geometries of the Battlefield: The Rise of Autonomous Weapons Systems (AWS)
Modern warfare is undergoing a seismic transformation. Among the most prominent drivers of this surge is the exponential growth of autonomous weapons systems (AWS), including drones, missiles, and robotics. Ukraine’s recent “Operation Spider Web,” which involved launching inexpensive quadcopters from within Russia, marks a watershed moment in the evolution of military strategy, highlighting the obsolescence… Continue reading Changing Geometries of the Battlefield: The Rise of Autonomous Weapons Systems (AWS)
Regulating India’s Virtual Digital Asset (VDA) Revolution: Bridging Policy with Reality
India is undergoing a silent financial revolution — the rapid adoption and integration of Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs). India’s VDA market is currently navigating a maze of partial regulations, prohibitive tax regimes, and judicial interventions — underscoring a significant dissonance between innovation and oversight. With the Economic Survey 2022–23 acknowledging blockchain’s transformative potential, the urgency… Continue reading Regulating India’s Virtual Digital Asset (VDA) Revolution: Bridging Policy with Reality
