The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016 is India’s landmark insolvency law that provides a time-bound framework for resolving corporate distress, maximizing asset value, and improving creditor recovery. To address delays and procedural bottlenecks, the government recently enacted the IBC (Amendment) Act, 2026, introducing stricter timelines, a creditor-initiated insolvency process, enhanced creditor rights, and measures… Continue reading Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code – Features, Achievements & Limitations – Explained Pointwise
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India-France Relations – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit France to participate in the G7 Summit. This is PM’s 7th official visit to France since 2014. India and France share a longstanding strategic partnership rooted in mutual trust, encompassing defence, space, nuclear energy, maritime security, and climate cooperation. The relationship is significant for advancing India’s strategic… Continue reading India-France Relations – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
Enforcement Directorate: Role & Criticisms – Explained Pointwise
In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court quashed the Enforcement Directorate’s case against a media outlet and its founder, holding that the allegations failed to disclose any cognisable offence and that continuing the proceedings amounted to a gross abuse of law. The ED is India’s premier agency for investigating money laundering and foreign exchange… Continue reading Enforcement Directorate: Role & Criticisms – Explained Pointwise
Industrial Disasters – Causes & Way Forward – Explained Pointwise
India has experienced numerous industrial disasters over the decades, ranging from chemical leaks and mining accidents to factory fires and structural collapses. Recently, a blast occurred at a steel plant in Vizag that killed 9 workers. Last year also, a lethal accident happened in the pharma unit of Sigachi Industries in Hyderabad that led to the death… Continue reading Industrial Disasters – Causes & Way Forward – Explained Pointwise
India-Nepal Relationship – Explained Pointwise
India and Nepal share deep civilizational, cultural, and people-to-people ties, underpinned by an open border and close economic cooperation. However, periodic disagreements over boundary issues, including recent remarks by Nepal’s Prime Minister on the border dispute, highlight persistent sensitivities. Nepal’s PM indicated that the the boundary dispute is not one-sided & should be resolved through… Continue reading India-Nepal Relationship – Explained Pointwise
India’s Foreign Trade Agreements (FTAs): Approach and Challenges – Explained Pointwise
India has recently accelerated its pursuit of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) as part of its strategy to deepen global economic integration, diversify export markets, and strengthen supply-chain resilience. Moving beyond its earlier cautious approach, India has concluded FTAs with countries such as United Arab Emirates and Australia, while actively negotiating agreements with the European Union,… Continue reading India’s Foreign Trade Agreements (FTAs): Approach and Challenges – Explained Pointwise
India-Indonesia Relations – Explained Pointwise
India and Indonesia recently held high-level diplomatic talks as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono in New Delhi during the 8th India-Indonesia Joint Commission Meeting. The discussions focused on strengthening the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with emphasis on defence cooperation, maritime security, trade, investment, connectivity, food security, and regional issues. The… Continue reading India-Indonesia Relations – Explained Pointwise
El Nino: Concept & Impacts – Explained Pointwise
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) ENSO Diagnostic Discussion Report (2026) states that El Niño is likely to emerge soon, with an 82% chance during May-July 2026 & a 96% chance of continuing through the winter of 2026-27. El Niño is a climate pattern that emerges sporadically along the equatorial Pacific and is… Continue reading El Nino: Concept & Impacts – Explained Pointwise
Startups in India – Explained Pointwise
Startups have emerged as a vital pillar of India’s economic transformation, driving innovation, job creation, and inclusive development. Over the past decade, India has rapidly evolved into one of the world’s largest startup ecosystems, with more than 2 lakh startups as of December 2025 . Major hubs like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi-NCR have been at the forefront of this transformation.… Continue reading Startups in India – Explained Pointwise
Adoption of EVs: Challenges and Solutions – Explained Pointwise
The Government is pushing hard for transition to Green Economy. One vital aspect of this transition is transition to Green Mobility. Enhancing the share of Electric Vehicles in transportation is necessary to ensure green mobility. As India strives to achieve its net-zero emissions target by 2070 and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels, EVs are… Continue reading Adoption of EVs: Challenges and Solutions – Explained Pointwise
