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Indus Water Treaty (IWT), which has survived 4 wars, decades of cross-border terrorism against India by Pakistan, and a long history of antagonism between the two countries, was suspended for the 1st time by India following the terrorist attack on the tourists in Pahalgam on 22/4. Among the slew of diplomatic actions against Pakistan announced… Continue reading Indus Water Treaty- Concerns and Way Forward- Explained Pointwise

The melting of the Arctic region, though is an impending climatic catastrophe, however, it also presents an opportunity for great geopolitical leverage as sea levels continue to rise which leads to emergence of new trade routes. This emerging commercial opportunity becomes even more important because of the potential headwinds from the tariffs imposed by the… Continue reading India’s potential in Arctic region – Explained pointwise

India’s logistics sector is at an inflection point, catalyzed by technological disruption, infrastructure expansion, sustainability imperatives, and policy thrust. With “logistics cost in India estimated between 14–18% of GDP” (Economic Survey 2022–23), against a global benchmark of 8%, inefficiencies are a major drag on competitiveness. However, recent developments—from PM Gati Shakti to private equity inflows… Continue reading India’s Logistics Sector: Challenges and Opportunities- Explained Pointwise

Heatwaves have become a recurring and intensifying climate phenomenon, both globally and in India. As per the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), 2024 was the warmest year on record, with global temperatures about 1.55°C above pre-industrial levels. India is witnessing an increasing frequency, duration, and intensity of heatwaves, which is a critical public health, economic, and… Continue reading Heatwaves in India and Europe-Explained Pointwise

The COVID-19 pandemic revealed glaring weaknesses in global preparedness, coordination, and equity in responding to health emergencies. In response, WHO Member States began negotiations in December 2021, culminating in a finalized draft of the WHO Pandemic Treaty (also called Pandemic Agreement) in April 2025, which will be presented at the 78th World Health Assembly on… Continue reading WHO Pandemic Treaty- Explained Pointwise

The Union Budget 2025 announced a revision of India’s Model Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) to make it more “investor-friendly”, marking a decade since the last model was adopted in 2015. This revision offers India an opportunity to align its investment treaty policy with “current global economic realities”, as well as address emerging concerns around investor… Continue reading Model Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)- Explained Pointwise

Recently, China has suspended exports of certain rare earth minerals & magnets that are crucial for the world’s car, semiconductor & aerospace industries. The Chinese government ordered restrictions on the export of six heavy rare earth metals, which are refined entirely in China, as well as rare earth magnets, 90 percent of which are produced… Continue reading RARE EARTH MINERALS – Significance & Challenges – Explained pointwise

The Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, hailed as a revolutionary step towards transparency and accountability in governance, is now facing a significant dilution through Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023. This amendment alters Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act, effectively removing the public interest override and restricting access to… Continue reading RTI Amendment via DPDP Act, 2023- Explained Pointwise