Author: Gaurav Yadav

  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

The devastating flash floods in Nepal, triggered by an ice-rock avalanche likely from a glacier collapse, highlight the urgent need for action. Over 160 lives were lost, with more than 800 missing, and transboundary rivers like the Trishuli (Gandak) threaten downstream regions in India. The disaster underscores the need for cross-border early warning networks, nature-based… Continue reading Flash Floods – Causes, Consequences & Mitigation Measures – Explained Pointwise

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Central Asia this week for a bilateral visit to Uzbekistan and to attend the SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan. As global geopolitics undergoes significant shifts, Central Asia is gaining strategic importance for India. The region is balancing ties with Russia, China and the US, while India seeks to… Continue reading India-Central Asia Relations – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

Ahead of the two upcoming meetings between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, India’s External Affairs Minister met President Putin to discuss key areas of bilateral cooperation, including energy, fertilisers, nuclear power, and high technology. The visit highlights the strategic importance of India-Russia relations and India’s commitment to further strengthening the partnership.… Continue reading India-Russia Relations – Significance and Challenges – Explained Pointwise