India and Switzerland have recently signed agreements on mobility aimed at facilitating longer-duration visas and promoting the exchange of young professionals. The two countries have also agreed to strengthen cooperation in the defence and nuclear energy sectors. Table of Content What is the significance of Switzerland for India & India for Switzerland? What are the… Continue reading India-Switzerland Relationship – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
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India’s Rising Supercomputing Ecosystem – Explained Pointwise
India started building its own supercomputers with PARAM 8000 in the early 1990s. Since 2015, the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) has turned this into a national network. As of September 2026, India has 40 supercomputers with a combined speed of 68 petaflops (PF). The topic is in the news because the Council of Scientific &… Continue reading India’s Rising Supercomputing Ecosystem – Explained Pointwise
India’s Higher Education: Regulation and Reform – Explained Pointwise
India’s higher education system has expanded rapidly, but access to affordable, quality seats remains limited. The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (VBSA) Bill, 2025 proposes to replace the UGC, AICTE and NCTE with a single regulator. It is under review by a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC). The debate is whether another overarching regulator will improve quality… Continue reading India’s Higher Education: Regulation and Reform – Explained Pointwise
Cybersecurity – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
The recent ransomware leak exposing blueprints and supplier data for the Kudankulam Nuclear Plant underscores the growing threat of cyber espionage. While the core reactor networks remained safe and isolated, breaches targeting third-party contractors expose operational vulnerabilities. It highlights that robust cybersecurity is paramount to safeguard critical infrastructure, national security, and public trust. Table of… Continue reading Cybersecurity – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
India-EFTA Trade & Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) – Explained Pointwise
The India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) is a comprehensive trade agreement between India and Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It was signed on 10 March 2024 and entered into force exactly one year ago, on 1 October 2025. PM Narendra Modi had termed the signing of the trade pact as a ‘watershed moment‘… Continue reading India-EFTA Trade & Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) – Explained Pointwise
[Download] Monthly Compilation of 7 PM Editorials September, 2026
Hello everyone. We are posting The Monthly Compilation of 7 pm Editorial for the month of September 2026 Click on the following link to download Download About 7 PM:- The idea behind 7 PM Daily Editorial is to give aspirants in-depth analysis of news articles from different newspapers bearing relevance to Civil Services GS Preparation. To… Continue reading [Download] Monthly Compilation of 7 PM Editorials September, 2026
[Download] 7 PM Weekly Compilation – September 2026 – 3rd and 4th week
Hello everyone. We are posting the weekly Compilation of 7 PM Daily Current Affairs Analysis for the month of September 2026 – 3rd and 4th week Click on the following link to download Download About 7 PM:- The idea behind 7 PM Daily Editorial is to give aspirants in-depth analysis of news articles from different newspapers… Continue reading [Download] 7 PM Weekly Compilation – September 2026 – 3rd and 4th week
AFSPA – Significance & Concerns – Explained Pointwise
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has recently extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958, for another six months from 1 October 2026 in specified areas of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, following a review of the security situation. Table of Content What is the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA)? What are… Continue reading AFSPA – Significance & Concerns – Explained Pointwise
Food Loss & Waste – Causes & Consequences – Explained Pointwise
Observed annually on 29 September, the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste highlights the need to reduce food lost along supply chains and food wasted at retail, food-service and household levels. Food loss & waste remain one of the world’s most persistent challenges, with severe consequences for climate, food security, economic cost,… Continue reading Food Loss & Waste – Causes & Consequences – Explained Pointwise
Right to Vote as Fundamental Right – Arguments in Favour & Against – Explained Pointwise
A recent newspaper investigation found that 97 eligible voters in Goa were excluded from electoral rolls after centralised ECINet software prevented Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) from reversing the decisions. The incident highlights concerns over electoral inclusion and has renewed the debate on whether the right to vote should be elevated to a Fundamental Right. Table… Continue reading Right to Vote as Fundamental Right – Arguments in Favour & Against – Explained Pointwise
