Recently, a plea was lodged before the Delhi High Court, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by allegedly soliciting votes on the basis of religion during his address in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh. The petitioner is seeking a severe penalty, urging for a six-year ban on Prime Minister Modi’s participation… Continue reading Model Code of Conduct- Explained Pointwise
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Iran-Israel Conflict and India’s stake- Explained Pointwise
The recent escalation of the Iran-Israel conflict has put India’s stake in the West Asian region in danger. Iran launched hundreds of drones and cruise missiles towards Israel in response to the strike in Iranian diplomatic building in Syrian capital of Damascus on April 1, which killed a senior member of the Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary… Continue reading Iran-Israel Conflict and India’s stake- Explained Pointwise
Importance of Andaman and Nicobar Islands- Explained Pointwise
The strategic and economic importance of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is increasing in the power corridors of New Delhi. The enhanced focus of New Delhi on the strategic importance of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is reflected by the renewed emphasis on the creation of major military infrastructure (revamping of airfields, jetties, habitat for troops) in… Continue reading Importance of Andaman and Nicobar Islands- Explained Pointwise
75 years of NATO- Explained Pointwise
April 4, 2024 marked the completion of 75 years of NATO. At the event celebrating the 75 years of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, its Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that NATO is bigger, stronger, and more united than ever. NATO has certainly been expanding as an organisation, with the member countries reaching 32 from the… Continue reading 75 years of NATO- Explained Pointwise
SC Ruling on right against Climate Change- Explained Pointwise
Supreme Court (SC) in its latest judgement has recognised the right against the adverse effects of climate change as a distinct fundamental right in the Constitution. SC held that the right against adverse impact of climate change is intertwined with the right to life (Art 21) and right to equality (Art 14) that are embedded… Continue reading SC Ruling on right against Climate Change- Explained Pointwise
Inflation In India- Reasons and Solutions- Explained Pointwise
Recently, the Reserve Bank of India Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has released the projection of retail Inflation in India for FY 25. RBI’s MPC projects Inflation in India to be 4.9% in Q1, 3.8% in Q2, 4.6% in Q3 and 4.5% in Q4 of FY25. Inflation in India is now showing decreasing trend, after its… Continue reading Inflation In India- Reasons and Solutions- Explained Pointwise
Committee Report on Digital Competition Law- Explained Pointwise
The Committee Report on Digital Competition Law, has recommended an ex-ante (intervention before an event occurs) regulation for digital markets in India. Presently, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), takes ex-post measures (intervention after an event occurs) for anticompetitive practices in the digital sector. In its report, the Committee also published a draft Digital Competition… Continue reading Committee Report on Digital Competition Law- Explained Pointwise
Fiscal Consolidation of state governments in India- Explained Pointwise
The fiscal consolidation of state governments in India has become a matter of vigorous debate between the Union and the State Governments. Recently, Government of Kerala has approached the Supreme Court for increasing the borrowing limits of the state to bridge their deficit. The Union government contends that the borrowing limit of the states must… Continue reading Fiscal Consolidation of state governments in India- Explained Pointwise
Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)- Explained Pointwise
The Supreme Court has recently endorsed the sweeping powers of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Recently, a SC bench headed by Justice Bela M. Trivedi, castigated four Tamil Nadu District Collectors for failing to appear in person in response to a summons issued to them under PMLA, by… Continue reading Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)- Explained Pointwise
Katchatheevu Island controversy- Explained Pointwise
The Katchatheevu Island controversy has resurfaced in the run-up to the Lok Sabha Polls 2024. The controversy has often been used by political parties for attacking their adversaries. The present NDA government has accused the past Congress government of ‘callously‘ giving away the disputed territory to Sri Lanka, as part of the Maritime Boundary Agreement in… Continue reading Katchatheevu Island controversy- Explained Pointwise
