India’s increasing Imports from China – Reasons and way forward- Explained Pointwise

India and other countries of the world, including the US, have imposed fresh wave of anti-subsidy measures, against the import of goods from China. The US has imposed significant tariff hikes on imports from China, including a 100% duty on electric vehicles, 50% on solar cells, and 25% on steel, aluminium, EV batteries, and certain… Continue reading India’s increasing Imports from China – Reasons and way forward- Explained Pointwise

Indian Pension System- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise

Indian pension system has evolved through three key phases- from the the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), to the New Pension Scheme (NPS), and to the proposed Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). Each pension scheme marks a shift in policy and impacts retirees differently. The OPS was considered more secure, while the NPS tied retirement funds to… Continue reading Indian Pension System- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise

The Issue of Overwork in India – Explained, Pointwise

The issue of overwork in India has gained significant attention recently, particularly following the tragic death of Anna Sebastian Perayil, a 26-year-old employee at Ernst & Young (EY). Her parents allege that the overwhelming work stress she experienced contributed to her untimely demise. This incident highlights a growing concern regarding employee welfare and the unsustainable… Continue reading The Issue of Overwork in India – Explained, Pointwise

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White Revolution 2.0- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise

Recently, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah announced plans for ‘White Revolution 2.0‘, which aims to further revolutionize the dairy industry. Also, the Ministry of Cooperation unveiled standard operating procedure (SOPs) for White Revolution 2.0. It will on the line of Operation Flood, which was launched in 1970 catalysed the White Revolution, and transformed… Continue reading White Revolution 2.0- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise

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HC verdict on Fact-Check Unit- Explained Pointwise

The Bombay High Court struck down a provision in the 2021 IT Rules allowing the government to identify ‘fake news’ on social media through a Fact Check Unit (FCU). The ruling, with a 2-1 majority, deemed the amended provision of the IT Act which provided for the establishment of Fact Check Unit, as unconstitutional.  Earlier… Continue reading HC verdict on Fact-Check Unit- Explained Pointwise

[Download] 7 PM Weekly Compilation – September 2024 – 1st and 2nd week

Hello everyone. We are posting the weekly Compilation of 7 PM Daily Current Affairs Analysis for the month of September 2024 – 1st and 2nd 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 2024 – 1st and 2nd week

Food vs Cars Dilemma- Concerns and Solutions- Explained Pointwise

After the long-standing ‘food versus fuel‘ debate, a similar dilemma has now emerged in the form of ‘food vs cars‘. The food versus fuel dilemma highlighted the conflict between using crops like sugarcane, rice, maize, palm, and soybeans for ethanol and biodiesel production. The ‘food vs cars‘ dilemma reflects the increasing diversion of phosphoric acid… Continue reading Food vs Cars Dilemma- Concerns and Solutions- Explained Pointwise

[Yojana September 2024 Summary] Union Budget 2024-25- Explained Pointwise

The Union Budget 2024-25 lays out a comprehensive roadmap for the growth and development of the agriculture, manufacturing and services sectors, by recognising their pivotal role in driving economic growth and employment. The budget is focused on four major groups: Garib (poor), Mahilayein (women), Yuva (youth) and Annadata (farmers). The Union Budget 2024–25 charts a… Continue reading [Yojana September 2024 Summary] Union Budget 2024-25- Explained Pointwise

Health cover for Senior Citizens-Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise

Recently, the Central Government has extended the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to provide health cover for senior citizens above the age of 70. It is a significant step towards universalising healthcare in the country. The Rs 5 lakh annual health coverage will benefit about six crore people, which translates to roughly… Continue reading Health cover for Senior Citizens-Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise

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