Author: Gaurav Yadav

The Centre has proposed the insertion of a new Article 371K in the Constitution to provide special constitutional safeguards for Ladakh. The proposal follows an “in-principle understanding” between the Ministry of Home Affairs and representatives of the Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance to establish a directly elected UT-level body with legislative, executive, financial… Continue reading Article 371 & Special Constitutional Safeguards for Ladakh – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

India’s top nuclear scientist Anil Kakodkar has advocated the early introduction of thorium-based fuel into the indigenous pressurized heavy water reactor (PHWR) fleet, while continuing in parallel with 3-stage nuclear programme, to speed up the utilisation of the country’s abundant thorium reserves. Earlier this year, on April 6, 2026, India achieved a major milestone in… Continue reading India’s Nuclear Energy Programme – Advantages & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, 2026, recently signed into law by the United States, seeks to intensify economic pressure on Russia by targeting its energy revenues, defence sector and sanctions-evasion networks. The Act is significant for India given its dependence on Russian crude and the possibility of higher U.S. tariffs on… Continue reading Graham Act – Rationale & Implications – Explained Pointwise

Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the fifth edition of SEMICON India 2026. The event reflects India’s transition from policy formulation towards actual semiconductor production and a broader domestic ecosystem. India is emerging as a semiconductor hub, developing indigenous chips like VIKRAM 3201,  DHRUV64 to boost self-reliance. The market is growing from $38 billion in 2023… Continue reading Semiconductor Industry in India – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

India ranks as the world’s 2nd 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… Continue reading India’s Fisheries Sector – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

The government has recently introduced a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on specified UPI payments to merchants above ₹2,000, while keeping person-to-person transactions and most small-value merchant payments free. The move seeks to strengthen the long-term sustainability of the UPI ecosystem, but also raises concerns regarding digital-payment adoption and financial inclusion. Table of Content What… Continue reading UPI Merchant Charges – Rationale & Impact – Explained Pointwise

Recently, Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed a BRICS open-source AI community to promote technological cooperation and wider access to artificial intelligence. While the initiative offers benefits such as shared innovation and reduced technological dependence, it also presents challenges for India, particularly concerning strategic autonomy, cybersecurity and technological dependence. Table of Content What is the proposed… Continue reading BRICS Open-Source AI Community – Benefits & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

  Recently, Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) would be implemented in all NDA-ruled States before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. The announcement has renewed the debate on balancing equality and gender justice with religious freedom and cultural diversity, necessitating an examination of the arguments for and against UCC.… Continue reading Uniform Civil Code (UCC) – Arguments in favour & Against – Explained Pointwise

Calls for regulation of Artificial Intelligence has emerged stronger than ever with the recent rise in the cases of misuse of AI like proliferation of deepfakes. With the rapid advancement of AI and its potential impact on society, there is a growing consensus among experts that regulation is necessary to ensure responsible and ethical use… Continue reading Regulation of AI – Need & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

The 18th BRICS Summit, being hosted by India in New Delhi, brings together the expanded BRICS membership amid growing geopolitical and economic uncertainties. Under India’s theme of “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability,” the summit seeks to strengthen Global South cooperation and promote a more inclusive global order. India sees BRICS as a vital… Continue reading BRICS – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise