Author: Gaurav Yadav

The recent appointment of Justice V. Mohana as a Supreme Court judge has renewed attention on the issue of women’s representation in India’s higher judiciary. As only the 12th woman judge in the Supreme Court’s 76-year history, her elevation marks progress toward gender diversity, yet women remain significantly underrepresented in judicial leadership positions. The “glass… Continue reading Women Representation in Judiciary – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

India’s Anti-Defection Law, enshrined in the Tenth Schedule, aims to deter political opportunism and ensure government stability. However, its effectiveness faces constant scrutiny during leadership crises. Recent intra-party splits in Maharashtra-based factions and large-scale desertions within West Bengal’s Trinamool Congress highlight how rebels frequently exploit structural loopholes to bypass disqualification. In this context, it becomes… Continue reading Anti-Defection Law – Explained Pointwise

Despite an unprecedented expansion of higher education, India faces a severe employability crisis, with nearly one in three graduates remaining unemployed. This stark mismatch between academic credentials and industry readiness highlights an urgent need to reform curricula, integrate vocational training, and align education with evolving market demands. Table of Content What is the employability crisis… Continue reading Employability Crisis in India – Explained Pointwise

Unpaid domestic work, such as childcare, eldercare, cooking, and household management, forms the invisible foundation of economies and societies, yet remains largely excluded from conventional economic measurements. The recent judgement of the Supreme Court of India has renewed attention to recognizing the economic and social value of such work. Understanding the concept and developing methods… Continue reading Unpaid Domestic Work – Explained Pointwise

The 52nd G7 Summit, hosted by France in Évian-les-Bains from June 15 to 17, 2026, brought together global leaders to address critical challenges including the Ukraine war, West Asia diplomacy, global economic imbalances, and artificial intelligence governance. India is not a member of the G7 but has become a regular and influential invitee to its… Continue reading G7 and India – Significance and Challenges – Explained Pointwise

India is experiencing one of the most severe water crises in its history. With only 4% of the world’s freshwater resources but home to nearly 18% of the global population, the country faces acute stress in meeting the water demands of its people, agriculture, and industry. By 2030, India’s water demand is projected to be… Continue reading Water Crisis in India – Causes & Consequences – Explained Pointwise

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016 is India’s landmark insolvency law that provides a time-bound framework for resolving corporate distress, maximizing asset value, and improving creditor recovery. To address delays and procedural bottlenecks, the government recently enacted the IBC (Amendment) Act, 2026, introducing stricter timelines, a creditor-initiated insolvency process, enhanced creditor rights, and measures… Continue reading Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code – Features, Achievements & Limitations – Explained Pointwise

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit France to participate in the G7 Summit. This is PM’s 7th official visit to France since 2014. India and France share a longstanding strategic partnership rooted in mutual trust, encompassing defence, space, nuclear energy, maritime security, and climate cooperation. The relationship is significant for advancing India’s strategic… Continue reading India-France Relations – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court quashed the Enforcement Directorate’s case against a media outlet and its founder, holding that the allegations failed to disclose any cognisable offence and that continuing the proceedings amounted to a gross abuse of law. The ED is India’s premier agency for investigating money laundering and foreign exchange… Continue reading Enforcement Directorate: Role & Criticisms – Explained Pointwise

India has experienced numerous industrial disasters over the decades, ranging from chemical leaks and mining accidents to factory fires and structural collapses. Recently, a blast occurred at a steel plant in Vizag that killed 9 workers. Last year also, a lethal accident happened in the pharma unit of Sigachi Industries in Hyderabad that led to the death… Continue reading Industrial Disasters – Causes & Way Forward – Explained Pointwise