Author: Gaurav Yadav

The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill has recently been passed by the Parliament. The enactment of the Bill has signaled a decisive move from a regime of excessive criminalisation to one rooted in trust-based governance, ease of doing business, and proportional regulation. Table of Content What is the Jan Vishwas Bill? What are the… Continue reading Jan Vishwas Bill – Explained Pointwise

The Artemis-2 Mission sent a crew of 4 astronauts beyond low-earth orbit for the first time since 1972. It aims to prove the whole system works as designed & accelerate plans to land U.S. astronauts on the moon amid increasing competition from China. Table of Content What is the Artemis Program? What are the objectives… Continue reading ARTEMIS PROGRAM – Objective & Significance – Explained Poinwtise

India with its agricultural tradition and diverse climate, holds immense potential for the food processing sector. This industry is not only a cornerstone for the country’s economic growth but is also pivotal for ensuring food security, reducing wastage, enhancing farmers’ incomes and providing employment opportunities. In order to achieve a developed nation status in the… Continue reading Food Processing Sector-Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise

6 Police personnel across police stations in Tamil Nadu have been suspended in connection with the custodial death of a 26-year old person named Akash Delison. In a dying declaration recorded by him at hospital a day before his death, he described the severe police torture that he went through. Table of Content What is… Continue reading Custodial Violence in India – Explained Pointwise

Today Indian women have moved beyond mere symbolic roles to become powerful influences in shaping electoral results. This has been possible with the support of women-centered policies like Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, and Jan Dhan Yojana empowering them as decision-makers and changemakers. While the turnout of women voters has increased over the… Continue reading Political Empowerment of Women- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise

The Supreme Court of India has recently permitted the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment for a 32-year old Harish Rana, who has been in a vegetative state since 2013. This is the first ever Indian court order approving passive euthanasia. Table of Content What is Euthanasia? What is the Status of Euthanasia in India? What is… Continue reading The Debate on Euthanasia – Explained Pointwise

India is currently facing a significant energy crisis primarily triggered by the escalating conflict in West Asia, which has severely disrupted energy supplies through a critical maritime chokepoint (Strait of Hormuz). This external shock has laid bare the country’s underlying structural vulnerabilities, including a heavy dependence on imports and limited strategic reserves. Table of Content… Continue reading Energy Crisis in India – Explained Pointwise

The Maharashtra government has announced a Rs 35,000cr waiver scheme last week – which is against the caution & advisories by RBI against farm loan waivers & that could potentially impact credit culture & state finances. Table of Content What is the need for farm loan waiver? What are the arguments in favour of farm… Continue reading Farm Loan Waiver – Explained Pointwise

The World Obesity Atlas, released last week, estimates that more than 40mn children in India are either overweight or obese. Hence, India now ranks second globally in the number of overweight & obese children. This trend is driven by sedentary lifestyles, urbanisation, and greater access to processed foods. Also, unlike the developed countries where the… Continue reading Obesity in India – Explained Pointwise

Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh are set to ban social media for children to prevent the adverse effects of increasing mobile phone use. While the Karnataka proposes to ban the social media for children under-16 years of age, Andhra Pradesh would impose the restriction on children below 13 years. At the global level, Indonesia has also… Continue reading Social Media Ban for Children – Explained Pointwise