Author: Gaurav Yadav

The India-Iran bilateral relationship is a deeply historical, civilizational, and strategically complex partnership. It is characterized by India’s enduring need for energy security and regional connectivity balanced against the immense pressure of US sanctions and the need to maintain strong ties with Israel and the Gulf states. Table of Content  Significance of India-Iran Bilateral Relations… Continue reading India-Iran Relations – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

India-Israel relations are characterized by a strong, multi-dimensional strategic partnership that prioritizes defense, security, technology, agriculture, and innovation while showing remarkable political alignment on key global and regional issues. Table of Content  Historical development Significance of India-Israel Bilateral Relations Challenges in India-Israel Bilateral Relations Areas of cooperation between India & Israel Way Forward Historical development:… Continue reading India-Israel Relations – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

The India-Myanmar relationship is one of India’s most strategically important but geopolitically complex partnerships. The relationship is currently dominated by India’s competing needs for border security and its commitment to the Act East Policy, all while navigating the unstable political environment created by the 2021 military coup. Table of Content Historical Background Significance of Myanmar… Continue reading India-Myanmar Relations – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

The recent visit of the Afghan Taliban government’s Foreign Minister in India has been described as unprecedented & groundbreaking by several geopolitics experts. It is the Taliban’s highest-level visit to India since seizing power in 2021. In this regard, let us understand the significance & challenges in the India-Afghanistan relationship.  Table of Content Introduction What… Continue reading India-Afghanistan Relationship – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

India’s “Neighbourhood First Policy” is a central pillar of its foreign policy, aimed at strengthening ties and advancing peace, connectivity, and prosperity in South Asia and the Indian Ocean Region. The NFP accords primacy to nations in periphery with focus on encouraging trade, connectivity and people-to-people contact. Table of Content Introduction Salient features of India’s… Continue reading Neighborhood First Policy – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

Universal Health Care (UHC), envisioned by the Bhore Committee (1946), remains distant for India even after eight decades. While PMJAY and SHIPs have expanded formal coverage to over 80% of the population, they raise questions about sustainability, equity, and the future of India’s public health system. Table of Content Status of Health Insurance Coverage in… Continue reading Health Insurance – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

The women’s representation in India’s judiciary shows significant underrepresentation at higher levels, with better but still insufficient numbers in the lower judiciary. The “glass ceiling” remains strong for women judges, especially in promotions to higher courts. Minority and marginalized women face even greater barriers to advancement. Table of Content What is the Status of Representation… Continue reading Women Representation in Judiciary – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

India’s journey towards food security reached a significant milestone with the enactment of the National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013, transforming the “right to food” into a legal entitlement and marking a shift from a welfare to a rights-based approach. Table of Content Introduction Important Provisions Significance of the Act Challenges/Limitations of the Act Way… Continue reading National Food Security Act – Provisions, Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

The buffer stock is a core component of India’s food management policy, acting as an economic safety net for both farmers and consumers. It represents the strategic reserve of food grains held by the government to manage shortages, stabilize market prices, and ensure adequate food supply, particularly for vulnerable populations. Table of Content  Introduction Buffer… Continue reading Buffer Stock – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

Contract farming is a significant and evolving topic in Indian agriculture, representing a formal, forward-looking link between farmers and commercial buyers. It aims to reduce market risk for farmers and ensure a consistent supply chain for companies.  Table of Content  Introduction How does Contract Farming work? Objectives of Contract Farming Advantages of Contract Farming Challenges/Limitations… Continue reading Contract Farming – Significance & Challenges – Way Forward