There are emerging concerns in South India regarding the fall in fertility rates and its ageing population. Recently, the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced that his government is working on a law to incentivize families to have more children. There are concerns amongst the Southern states that smaller populations might reduce their… Continue reading Ageing Population in South India- Concerns and Way Forward- Explained Pointwise
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Phasing out coal in India – Rationale and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
According to a study by environment and climate change research think-tank iForest (International Forum for Environment, Sustainability, and Technology), India would require over $1 trillion or Rs. 84 lakh crores over the next 30 years, for phasing out coal in India. According to the report, coal will remain central to India’s energy mix for at… Continue reading Phasing out coal in India – Rationale and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
[Download] 7 PM Weekly Compilation – October 2024 – 1st and 2nd week
Hello everyone. We are posting the weekly Compilation of 7 PM Daily Current Affairs Analysis for the month of October 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 – October 2024 – 1st and 2nd week
SC ruling on Section 6A of citizenship act- Explained Pointwise
The Supreme Court (SC) of India has upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act in a 4-1 verdict. SC has upheld the process for granting citizenship to migrants who entered Assam before March 24, 1971. This verdict resolves a long-standing debate on the status of foreigners in Assam. The issue has… Continue reading SC ruling on Section 6A of citizenship act- Explained Pointwise
Global Hunger Index and India-Explained Pointwise
Recently, Global Hunger Index 2024 was released by Concern Worldwide (Irish NGO) and Welt Hunger Hilfe (German NGO). India has been placed at 105th position out of 127 countries. In the Global Hunger Index(GHI) 2023, India was placed at 111th position out of 125 countries. The report highlights the failure of the Indian state to… Continue reading Global Hunger Index and India-Explained Pointwise
Classical Languages of India – Explained, Pointwise
In 2004, the Indian government began recognizing certain languages as “classical languages” of India to highlight their historical importance. Tamil was the first language to receive this status in 2004. Over time, other languages such as Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Odia were also recognized. In October 2024, the government conferred the classical language status… Continue reading Classical Languages of India – Explained, Pointwise
India-ASEAN Relations- Cooperation and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
The PM of India attended the 21st East Asia summit and ASEAN-India Summit in Laos, which will provide a boost to India-ASEAN relations. PM Modi announced a 10 point plan to strengthen India-ASEAN relations. India is making concerted attempts to reboot one of India’s most valuable partnerships in Asia and the world. Earlier this year,… Continue reading India-ASEAN Relations- Cooperation and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Rice Fortification in India- Needs and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Recently, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the continuation of the universal supply of fortified rice under all Union government schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY), from July 2024 to December 2028. The primary goal of the scheme is to enhance the nutritional security for all citizens.… Continue reading Rice Fortification in India- Needs and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Artificial Neural Networks- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton for their groundbreaking work on artificial neural networks (ANNs) and machine learning. Their discoveries have played a crucial role in the development of modern artificial intelligence (AI), which draws from various branches of science such as statistical physics,… Continue reading Artificial Neural Networks- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
State Control of Temples- Arguments for and against- Explained Pointwise
The recent controversy over Tirupati Laddu Prasadam, has once again stirred the debate over the State control of temples in India. The State control over temples in post independence India started with the state of Tamil Nadu (then Madras), which brought a law for state control over temples. Currently, other states in India also have… Continue reading State Control of Temples- Arguments for and against- Explained Pointwise
