Author: Gaurav Yadav

Summer air pollution has emerged as a growing environmental and public health concern in many Indian cities. Contrary to the common perception that air quality deteriorates only during winter, several urban centres now experience frequent pollution episodes during the summer months due to factors like disproportionate rise in PM10 levels & extreme heat. In March,… Continue reading Summer Air Pollution – Causes & Consequences – Explained Pointwise

Recently, the National Crime Records Bureau released the Prison Statistics India (PSI) 2024 report, providing a comprehensive overview of the country’s prison administration, inmate population, infrastructure, and correctional systems. The report indicates a marginal improvement in prison overcrowding, with the national occupancy rate declining from 120.8% in 2023 to 112.7% in 2024. However, it also… Continue reading Issues Related to Prisons & Prison Reforms – Explained Pointwise

Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing is currently on an official visit to India. It is his first foreign visit after assuming the presidency and reflects Myanmar’s efforts to enhance regional diplomatic engagement. During the visit, discussions are expected to focus on border security, connectivity projects, trade, economic cooperation, and cultural ties. The India-Myanmar relationship… Continue reading India-Myanmar Relations – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

Recently, the Supreme Court completely upheld the legal and constitutional validity of the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise & also upheld the procedure followed by the EC. ECI, using its discretionary powers under Section 21(3) of Representation of People Act, 1950, conducted the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls… Continue reading Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

India is witnessing a steady rise in nighttime temperatures due to climate change, rapid urbanisation, and changing land-use patterns. Unlike daytime heat, rising night temperatures prevent the atmosphere from cooling adequately after sunset, leading to prolonged heat stress for humans, agriculture, and ecosystems. This trend has become more pronounced in recent years, especially in urban… Continue reading Rising Nighttime Temperature – Reasons & Consequences – Explained Pointwise

Critical infrastructure and essential services are often taken for granted. Over the past few decades, these services have expanded significantly due to digital transformation driven by automation, the Internet of Things (IoT), and AI. However, the same connectivity that enhances efficiency has also widened the spectrum of risks and vulnerabilities. Table of Content What is… Continue reading Critical Infrastructure – Significance & Threats – Explained Pointwise

India is undergoing a profound demographic transition. While the country has long celebrated its “demographic dividend” of a young workforce, its population is graying at an unprecedented pace. According to the latest SRS data, India’s birth rate fell from 21 in 2014 to 18.3 in 2024; while death rate marginally went down from 6.7 to… Continue reading The Ageing Population of India & Elderly Care – Explained Pointwise

A January 2026 report by a panel of top experts constituted by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) identified road dust as a major pollution source in Delhi because it acts as both – a primary emission & a persistent source. Table of Content What is meant by road dust? What is Road Dust… Continue reading Contribution of Dust in Delhi’s Air Pollution – Explained Pointwise

Recently, the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved a Rs. 2.86 lakh crore surplus or dividend transfer to the Central Government for the accounting year 2025-26. The dividend payout is approximately 6.7% higher than Rs 2.68 lakh crore transferred by RBI in 2024-25, marking the highest-ever surplus transfer by the central… Continue reading RBI Surplus Transfer to Government – Explained Pointwise

Recently, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) formally adopted a Resolution on Climate Justice, which has been regarded as a historic milestone for climate accountability and climate justice. This resolution functions as the political and institutional mechanism to operationalize the landmark July 2025 Advisory Opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ), shifting the conversation… Continue reading Climate Justice: Meaning, Challenges and Way Forward – Explained Pointwise