Author: Gaurav Yadav

According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the 2026 El Niño could be unprecedented in intensity, potentially making it one of the strongest events since records began in 1950. As El Niño conditions are expected to peak towards the end of the year, the WMO has warned that their effects could persist into 2027. El… Continue reading El Nino: Concept & Impacts – Explained Pointwise

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s recent visit to India has provided fresh momentum to India-Poland relations. The visit reflects the growing importance of India-Poland ties in strengthening India’s engagement with Europe. Table of Content How has India-Poland relations evolved over the years? What is the significance of India-Poland Relations? What are the Challenges in the… Continue reading India-Poland Relations – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

Childhood obesity is on the rise globally as a result of a shift towards the intake of foods that are high in fat & sugars and less energy-intensive recreational activities & transportation. According to the World Obesity Atlas, more than 40mn children in India are either overweight or obese. Hence, India now ranks second globally… Continue reading Obesity in India – Reasons & Impacts – Explained Pointwise

A newly established international climate fund, aimed at providing financial assistance to countries affected by climate-related disasters, recently decided to allocate US$20 million to Nepal to support its recovery from the devastating flash floods in August, making it the first country to receive international funding for Loss and Damage. Extreme weather events are becoming more… Continue reading Climate Reparation: Loss and Damage – Explained Pointwise

Reforming the United Nations (UN) is one of the most critical and complex challenges in global governance today. While the UN remains indispensable, its structure, particularly its most powerful bodies, often fails to reflect the realities of the 21st century.   Table of Content  Introduction What are the key issues necessitating reforms in the United… Continue reading UN Reforms – Need & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

The Supreme Court’s recent judgment recognising the right to access and use the internet as a fundamental right marks a significant step in the evolution of digital rights in India. It highlights the growing importance of internet access in ensuring freedom of expression, access to education and the effective exercise of other fundamental rights. Table… Continue reading Internet Access as Fundamental Right – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

At least 19 people were killed & more were injured after a crowd surge at a Durga Pandal in Kolkata recently. This calls for a detailed look into the issue of Stampede Disaster and the measures needed to be taken to manage it. Table of Content What is stampede? What are the infamous stampede cases… Continue reading Stampede Disaster & its Management in India – Explained Pointwise

Indian military is actively developing an integrated logistics structure to support its planned theatre commands as part of its effort to transform the service-specific logistics architecture into an integrated defence framework. The creation of Theatre Commands (Theaterization) has been hailed as a major military reform for better responses during conflict. The plan is to have… Continue reading Integrated Theatre Command – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has recently approved the strategic disinvestment of IDBI Bank. The strategic buyer, Fairfax Financial Holdings, will acquire a 60.72% stake in the bank. Upon completion of the transaction, LIC and the Government of India will retain a combined 34% stake in the bank. Table of Content What is Disinvestment?… Continue reading Disinvestment in India: Trends and Challenges – Explained Pointwise

Women’s livelihood is a key driver of economic empowerment, gender equality and inclusive growth. The reported lapse of the Centre’s flagship urban livelihood scheme, DAY-NULM, without a successor raises concerns about the continuity of institutional support for women’s economic and social empowerment, highlighting the need for a comprehensive approach to women’s livelihoods in India. Table… Continue reading Women Livelihood – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise