India’s expulsion of six Canadian diplomats and withdrawal of its High Commissioner marks a significant rise of tensions in India-Canada relations. This diplomatic fallout raises concerns over potential economic impacts, including the $75 billion Canadian pension fund investments in India, the stalled trade agreement negotiations, and remittance flows from Canada. One of the prominent reasons… Continue reading India-Canada Relations and the Khalistan Issue- Concerns and Way Forward- Explained Pointwise
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Gig Workers in India – Challenges and Way Forward – Explained Pointwise
The Union Ministry of Labour and Employment is drafting a national law to incorporate gig workers into social security schemes. This move aims to provide benefits such as health insurance and retirement savings to gig workers, a growing segment in the Indian economy. The government plans to require aggregator companies to contribute 1-2% of their… Continue reading Gig Workers in India – Challenges and Way Forward – 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
India-Maldives Relations- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
The recent visit of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu to India from October 6 to 8, 2024, marks a significant diplomatic engagement, aimed at mending and enhancing India-Maldives relations. In the recent past, India-Maldives relations had become a major challenge for India’s foreign policy establishment. In the recently concluded Maldivian Presidential elections, the electoral issue had… Continue reading India-Maldives Relations- 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
University Ranking Framework-Pros and Cons- Explained Pointwise
In recent times, a lot of importance is being accorded to the University Ranking Frameworks. Global ranking frameworks have gained prominence in recent times, for the rankings of Universities worldwide. India has also instituted its own university ranking framework, National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), for the rankings of Indian Universities. Table of Content What are… Continue reading University Ranking Framework-Pros and Cons- Explained Pointwise
Sixth Schedule for Ladakh- Rationale and Concerns- Explained Pointwise
Recently, climate activist, Sonam Wangchuk, was detained at the Delhi border while leading a protest for Ladakh’s inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. The demand for sixth schedule status is aimed for greater autonomy to the region. While the demands for a separate public service commission and two parliamentary seats were met, the… Continue reading Sixth Schedule for Ladakh- Rationale and Concerns- Explained Pointwise
