December 12 is recognized as International Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day. UHC is firmly grounded in the 1948 WHO Constitution, which declares health a fundamental human right and commits to achieving the highest attainable standard of health for all. In India, achieving UHC is both a challenge and an opportunity, given its population size, economic… Continue reading Universal Health Coverage (UHC)- Explained Pointwise
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Impeachment of Judges- Explained Pointwise
The judiciary is the cornerstone of a democracy, entrusted with safeguarding constitutional values, ensuring justice, and upholding the rule of law. However, when a judge’s conduct or capacity to function in their esteemed position comes into question, the Constitution of India provides a detailed and rigorous process for their removal through impeachment. Recently, this issue… Continue reading Impeachment of Judges- Explained Pointwise
Space sector in India- Explained Pointwise
India’s space sector has achieved remarkable progress, exemplified by the recent success of Chandrayaan-3, which highlights its advancing technological capabilities. Over the next two decades, the Government of India has set ambitious goals, including the development of powerful, reusable rockets like ISRO’s upcoming Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV). These advancements are critical for achieving self-reliance… Continue reading Space sector in India- Explained Pointwise
[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – December, 2024 – 1st week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of December 2024 – First week. Click on the following link to download Download About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2025. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10 MCQs, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – December, 2024 – 1st week
Issues related to fertiliser sector in India- Explained Pointwise
Soil health is a crucial determinant of agricultural productivity, environmental sustainability, and food security. On December 5, 2024, the world observed the 10th World Soil Day under the theme “Caring for Soils – Measure, Monitor, and Manage“. It emphasizes the importance of soil conservation and proper management to ensure long-term agricultural productivity. In India, where… Continue reading Issues related to fertiliser sector in India- Explained Pointwise
Syrian Crisis- Explained Pointwise
After nearly 15 years of civil war, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was ousted in a rapid two-week offensive. On December 8, rebel forces captured Damascus, and Assad has reportedly flown to an undisclosed location. The ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has sparked celebrations in Damascus. However, the development raises critical questions about Syria’s future… Continue reading Syrian Crisis- Explained Pointwise
PRAGATI Portal- Explained Pointwise
As nations tackle the dual challenges of rising costs and complex regulatory hurdles in implementing infrastructure agendas, India has has revolutionized infrastructure management through a transformative digital platform- PRAGATI Portal. A recent Oxford study has praised India’s PRAGATI platform for its outstanding role in digital governance, particularly in infrastructure and social development. Table of Content… Continue reading PRAGATI Portal- Explained Pointwise
Integrated Theatre Command- Explained Pointwise
India boasts one of the world’s largest and most disciplined militaries, with approximately 1.4 million personnel across the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Despite its military prowess, India lacks a cohesive apex-level management structure to unify military power during conflicts and strengthen civil-military relations in peacetime. The creation of Theatre Commands (Theaterization) has been hailed… Continue reading Integrated Theatre Command- Explained Pointwise
Issue of fertility rate in India- Explained Pointwise
The falling fertility rate in India is dominating the demographic shifts debate in India. According to a Lancet study, the fertility rate in India may dip to 1.29 by 2050, which will be far lower than the replacement rate of 2.1. In Southern states in India, like Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the Total Fertility Rate… Continue reading Issue of fertility rate in India- Explained Pointwise
Child marriages in India- Explained Pointwise
The Supreme Court of India has asked the Parliament to consider banning child betrothals (marriages fixed in the minority of a child) by amending the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA) of 2006. The Supreme Court has held that marriages fixed in the minority of a child violate their ‘free choice‘ and ‘childhood‘, and infringe… Continue reading Child marriages in India- Explained Pointwise
