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Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has recently commented that the Indian startup ecosystem is less focused on advanced technologies vis-à-vis China, has led to raising of a question about whether this gap can be closed or not?  In this article we delve about deep tech startups, its significance , the challenges they are facing in India,… Continue reading Deep Tech Startups-Significance & Challenges-Explained Pointwise

The Parliament has recently passed the Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025 to address recurring disputes involving repossession of leased aircraft—exemplified by high-profile cases like Kingfisher, SpiceJet, and Go First. The Bill was introduced to address long-standing challenges in India’s aviation sector, particularly the legal uncertainties faced by international lessors & creditors. It… Continue reading Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025-Significance & Challenges- Explained Pointwise

On 8 April 2025, India marks 10 years of the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY). PM Mudra Yojana, the Flagship Programme of the Prime Minister aimed at Funding the Unfunded micro enterprises and small businesses. By removing the burden of collateral and simplifying access, MUDRA laid the foundation for a new era of grassroots entrepreneurship.… Continue reading PM Mudra Yojana- Significance & Challenges- Explained Pointwise

India’s ambition to become a $10 trillion economy by 2047 hinges on its ability to build a future-ready workforce. The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Future of Jobs Report 2025 and the QS World Future Skills Index highlight critical gaps and opportunities in India’s workforce preparedness, presenting a strategic roadmap for transforming education, skilling, and employment.… Continue reading Future Ready Workforce- Significance & Challenges- Explained Pointwise

India’s economic aspirations of becoming a $5 trillion economy are threatened by a “silent epidemic” of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), which account for 66% of all deaths (WHO 2023). With 5-6 million annual NCD deaths and 22% of India. These chronic illnesses, often preventable, are fast becoming the leading cause of mortality and morbidity, placing massive… Continue reading Preventive Healthcare in India- Explained Pointwise

The Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, also known as the Anti-Defection Law, was inserted by the 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985, to curb the growing menace of political defections which destabilized governments in the post-1967 era. However, in recent years, the issue has once again taken center stage due to partisan actions by Legislative… Continue reading Role of the Speaker and Anti-Defection Law in India- Explained Pointwise

Satellite internet’s expansion offers high-speed connectivity to remote areas, crucial for India’s digital inclusion. SpaceX’s Starlink partnerships with Airtel and Jio signal a major connectivity shift. The global LEO satellite market is projected to reach $40 billion by 2030. However, this raises concerns about monopolization and digital dependence. Given India’s projected $1 trillion digital economy… Continue reading Satellite-Based Internet for India- Significance & Challenges- Explained Pointwise

One of the most alarming threats is the use of AI to generate, possess, and disseminate child sexual abuse material (CSAM).The International AI Safety Report 2025, released by the British government’s Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology in collaboration with the AI Security Institute, highlights the risks posed by AI-generated CSAM. Table of Content What… Continue reading Digital Child Abuse: The Rising Threat of AI Exploitation- Explained Pointwise

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 was tabled in the Lok Sabha recently by the Union Minister of Minority Affairs. The Bill, proposes major changes to the Waqf Act 1995, by introducing sweeping changes in the governance and regulation of Waqfs in India. However, the Bill has been met with strong criticism from the opposition parties,… Continue reading The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025- Key changes, Reasons and Concerns- Explained Pointwise

The recent spat between the Centre and Tamil Nadu over delimitation has again opened up one of the most crucial debates of democracy- the question of representation. The last delimitation happened in 1975, after which Indira Gandhi put a freeze until 2000. A year later, Parliament again froze the number of members of the Lok… Continue reading Delimitation Exercise in India- Explained Pointwise