Author: Gaurav Yadav

According to a new research, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), which regulates the climate across much of the globe, may slow by up to 59% by 2100, with potentially devastating consequences for weather systems as far away as the Indian subcontinent. Table of Content What is AMOC? What is the mechanism of AMOC? What… Continue reading Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) – Explained Pointwise

The Vietnamese President is on an official visit to India, during which the two sides elevated their bilateral relations to the level of an “Elevated Comprehensive Partnership” and signed 13 agreements, including one on critical minerals. Both countries also decided to set a new bilateral trade target of $25 billion by 2030 and enhance defence… Continue reading India-Vietnam Relations – Explained Pointwise

The conflict in West Asia has demonstrated the speed with which geopolitical shocks have been transmitted to India’s domestic economy. India is projected to see its economy growth slowdown from 7.4% in FY26 to 6.5% in FY27 with a projected increase in inflation from 2.3% to 4.4% due to disruptions observed in the energy supply… Continue reading India’s Energy Security – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accused of violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) when his address was broadcast live on national television. In his speech, he named opposition parties and urged women voters to punish them for defeating the 131st Constitution Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha. The broadcast raises important questions under… Continue reading Model Code of Conduct – Explained Pointwise

India is emerging as a leading hub for Medical Value Travel (MVT) by integrating advanced medical infrastructure with traditional wellness systems such as AYUSH. Strong policy support, digital facilitation, and initiatives like AYUSH Visa and Regional Medical Hubs are strengthening the ecosystem. Rising global healthcare costs and demand for holistic care are driving international patients… Continue reading Medical & Wellness Tourism in India – Explained Pointwise

In a move to secure the rights of the growing platform-based labour force, the Karnataka government has officially operationalized a specialized grievance redressal mechanism for platform-based gig-workers. Th e mechanism, a first-of-its-kind in India, has been developed by the Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers’ Board in collaboration with the Department of e-Governance. Table of Content Who… Continue reading Gig Workers in India – Benefits & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

Public Interest Litigation (PIL) emerged in the 1970s as a transformative judicial innovation aimed at expanding access to justice for the poor and marginalized. This was facilitated by relaxing the strict rules of locus standi to allow representative actions, and by broadening judicial powers to take suo motu cognizance of public issues and convert them… Continue reading Public Interest Litigation (PIL) – Significance & Criticisms – Explained Pointwise

According to the latest NSS data of the 80th round on “Household Social Consumption: Health”, while the health insurance coverage has increased considerably compared to the 2017-18 (75th round), this has not translated into a significant rise in the utilisation of the hospital care. A greater proportion of people are going to the private hospital… Continue reading Health Insurance – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

India is at a pivotal demographic moment. With one of the youngest workforces in the world, the country has significant potential for higher productivity and growing consumer demand. Focusing on the potential of young population and realising the importance of skilling ecosystem, the Union Budget 2026–27 positions skill development as a cross-sectoral priority. Over the last… Continue reading Skill Development in India – Challenges & Initiatives – Explained Pointwise

India ranks as the world’s second-largest fish-producing nation, accounting for approximately 8% of global output. The fisheries sector constitutes a vital component of national food security, employment generation, and income enhancement, particularly across coastal and rural economies. Reflecting its growing structural significance, fisheries account for nearly 7.43% of Agricultural Gross Value Added (GVA), the highest share among… Continue reading India’s Fisheries Sector – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise