Ahead of the two upcoming meetings between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, India’s External Affairs Minister met President Putin to discuss key areas of bilateral cooperation, including energy, fertilisers, nuclear power, and high technology. The visit highlights the strategic importance of India-Russia relations and India’s commitment to further strengthening the partnership.… Continue reading India-Russia Relations – Significance and Challenges – Explained Pointwise
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Female Labour Force Participation – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
India’s Low Female Labour Force Participation rate is a big threat to India’s Demographic Dividend. India still has not cracked the code of getting women to work in time. Any further delay in improving the female labour force participation in productive sector, will be detrimental to India’s dream of becoming a developed nation by… Continue reading Female Labour Force Participation – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
Noise Pollution – Causes, Effects & Remedies – Explained Pointwise
Noise pollution, an often-neglected environmental and public health concern, has gained renewed attention following the recent Patna High Court verdict directing strict regulation of DJs, loudspeakers and pressure horns. The ruling highlights the urgent need to balance social celebrations and individual freedoms with citizens’ right to a peaceful and healthy environment. Table of Content What… Continue reading Noise Pollution – Causes, Effects & Remedies – Explained Pointwise
Manual Scavenging – Reasons & Solutions – Explained Pointwise
The Ministry of Social Justice has recently proposed expanding the scope of the NAMASTE Scheme from towns and cities to rural areas as well. Under the proposal, the scheme would also cover drain cleaners and workers engaged in sewage treatment plants (STPs) and faecal sludge treatment plants (FSTPs). Throughout history, the society has undergone profound… Continue reading Manual Scavenging – Reasons & Solutions – Explained Pointwise
Surrogate Advertising – Explained Pointwise
Regulatory authorities recently issued show-cause notices to prominent celebrities for endorsing surrogate products like flavored cardamom that indirectly promote banned pan masala. This crackdown highlights intensifying legal scrutiny on celebrity accountability, misleading advertisements, and public health compliance in India. Table of Content What is surrogate advertising? Why is it used by certain companies? What are… Continue reading Surrogate Advertising – Explained Pointwise
Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 – Provisions, Significance & Concerns – Explained Pointwise
The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, recently passed by Parliament, seeks to reform India’s mineral governance by restricting unregulated State-level levies on mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands and creating a more predictable fiscal regime. However, its curbs on State levies raise concerns over fiscal federalism, State autonomy and revenue loss. Table… Continue reading Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 – Provisions, Significance & Concerns – Explained Pointwise
Ken-Betwa Link Project: Benefits and Challenges – Explained Pointwise
The Ken-Betwa Link Project is a ‘flagship’ project of the Government and ‘it is critical for the water security and socio-economic development of Bundelkhand region’. The project was approved in December 2021 by the Union Government. The Ken-Betwa Link project is expected to cost INR 44,605 crore. While the project is expected to benefit the… Continue reading Ken-Betwa Link Project: Benefits and Challenges – Explained Pointwise
[Download] 7 PM Weekly Compilation – August 2026 – 1st and 2nd week
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Coastal Erosion in India – Causes & Consequences – Explained Pointwise
Recently, in response to a question raised in the Rajya Sabha, the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways stated that about 28% of Odisha’s 564-km coastline is experiencing erosion, based on a study by the National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR). The NCCR monitors long-term shoreline changes along India’s coastline. Table of Content What… Continue reading Coastal Erosion in India – Causes & Consequences – Explained Pointwise
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) – Progress, Impact & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
Launched on August 28, 2014, the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) marked a major step towards bringing unbanked sections of society into the formal financial system. Completing 12 years this year, the scheme has played a crucial role in advancing financial inclusion and enhancing the dignity and economic empowerment of millions, particularly women, youth… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) – Progress, Impact & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
