Author: Gaurav Yadav

  A recent major study of hospitalised patients across India has found that infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria are more likely to be fatal and more expensive to treat than infections caused by drug-susceptible strains. Conducted by the ICMR’s AMR Surveillance Network across 20 tertiary-care hospitals, the study analysed data from nearly 1.6 lakh patients.… Continue reading Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in India – Explained Pointwise

India has just completed a decade of inflation targeting as a formal policy framework of the RBI. The RBI adopted the Inflation Targeting on the recommendations of the Urjit Patel Committee in 2016. Hence, there is a requirement for an elaborate review to examine the performance of this method. In this article, we will analyze… Continue reading Inflation Targeting in India – Effectiveness & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

  India’s latest GDP data has ignited controversy, with critics alleging that a sharp downward revision of the previous year’s base artificially inflated the growth figures. While the government defends updated methodologies, the opacity surrounding these revisions has intensified demands for greater transparency, reliability, and credibility in India’s national income statistics. Table of Content How… Continue reading India’s GDP Growth – Methodology & Concerns – Explained Pointwise

Rising suicides among students, farmers, and homemakers across India underline a silent yet deepening mental health crisis. Despite progressive legislation and growing awareness, mental healthcare remains underfunded, understaffed, and stigmatized. Table of Content What is Mental Health? What is the current Mental Health Scenario in India? What are the major factors contributing to the Mental… Continue reading Mental Health in India – Status & Initiatives – Explained Pointwise

Recently, Union Home Minister Amit Shah proposed linking major rivers from the Brahmaputra to the Godavari and Cauvery at the Southern Zonal Council meeting. He argued this could prevent water shortages for 100 years, create waterways, and reduce fuel costs . He also urged southern states to resolve water disputes through dialogue. Table of Content What… Continue reading Interlinking of Rivers in India – Advantages & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

The SCO Summit 2026, held recently in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, brought together leaders of its 10 member states to address regional security, terrorism, connectivity and economic cooperation, reaffirming the organisation’s growing geopolitical significance. In this regard, let us understand the significance & challenges of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). Table of Content  What is SCO? BISHKEK… Continue reading SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

India’s real GDP grew 7.8% in Q1 FY2026-27, surpassing the RBI’s 7% forecast, despite the West Asian conflict, oil-price shocks, supply-chain disruptions and global trade uncertainty. However, it also calls for examining the drivers of growth and structural challenges that could affect its sustainability in the coming years. Table of Content What are the major… Continue reading Unprecedented Quarterly Growth of Indian Economy – Reasons & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

In his 80th Independence Day address on 15 August 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced the concept of ‘Sapt Dhara’ (seven streams of strength) as a strategic framework to accelerate India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat by 2047. One of these seven streams is India’s Soft Power, highlighting the importance of culture, heritage, tourism and the… Continue reading Hard Power & Soft Power – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

The recent flash floods in Nepal highlight how Himalayan disasters can rapidly cross borders, affecting downstream communities and infrastructure. Such events underline the need for joint early-warning systems, real-time data sharing, coordinated rescue operations and basin-level disaster management among Himalayan countries. Table of Content Why are Himalayan disasters becoming more frequent and intense? What are… Continue reading Shared Himalayan Disaster Management – Need & Way Forward – Explained Pointwise