December 3, observed as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, advocates for the rights of people with disabilities, raising awareness about their needs and inclusion. Persons with disabilities remain one of the most marginalized and underrepresented communities globally. In this article we will look at the status of persons with disabilities in India. We… Continue reading Persons with Disabilities in India- Explained Pointwise
Author: prashant shekhar
Places of Worship Act 1991- Explained Pointwise
The recent Sambhal and Ajmer Sharif shrine disputes, has brought the Places of Worship Act 1991, back into national focus. The Act was enacted to freeze the status of religious places of worship as they existed on 15th August, 1947. It prohibits conversion of any place of worship and provides for the maintenance of the… Continue reading Places of Worship Act 1991- Explained Pointwise
India-Bangladesh Relations-Explained pointwise
The arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Vaishnavite leader and one-time member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Bangladesh, by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police has prompted protests demanding his release in Dhaka’s Shahbag neighbourhood and Chittagong. The arrest has added to the further slump in India-Bangladesh relations following the attack on minorities… Continue reading India-Bangladesh Relations-Explained pointwise
Natural Farming in India- Explained Pointwise
The Union Cabinet has launched the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF). NMNF is a standalone Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, to promote chemical-free natural farming across India. The NMNF aims to revolutionize Indian agriculture by fostering chemical-free, eco-friendly farming practices, reducing input costs, improving soil health, and contributing… Continue reading Natural Farming in India- Explained Pointwise
Yojana [November 2024 Summary] Constitutional Amendments in India- Explained Pointwise
The Constitution of India is the supreme law governing the Indian state. It reflects the nation’s dynamic socio-political, cultural, and economic landscape. Several constitutional amendments have ensured its adaptability, enabling it to address the evolving needs of society while preserving its core principles. Table of Content What has been the history of evolution of Indian… Continue reading Yojana [November 2024 Summary] Constitutional Amendments in India- Explained Pointwise
Evolution of Preamble in India- Explained Pointwise
The Supreme Court of India (SC) dismissed the petitions which challenged the addition of the terms ‘Socialist’, ‘Secular’, and ‘Integrity’ to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976. The petitioners challenged that these terms were undemocratically introduced during the Emergency. The original Preamble, which was adopted on November 26, 1949, declared India as a… Continue reading Evolution of Preamble in India- Explained Pointwise
Constitution@75- Explained Pointwise
The Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949 finalized the India Constitution. It is the world’s largest constitution, which has endured 75 years today. The endurance of the Indian constitution for 75 years outlasts the global average lifespan of constitutions, which has been around 17 years. The testament of the Indian constitution also lies in the… Continue reading Constitution@75- Explained Pointwise
COP 29 Outcomes- Explained Pointwise
COP 29 which was held in Baku, Azerbaijan was billed as the ‘finance COP‘. The main goal of COP 29 was to finalize a new goal on finance- often termed as New Cumulative Quantitative Goal on Climate Finance (NCQG). The Paris Agreement 2015 (COP 21) had called for the finalization of NCQG before 2025. However,… Continue reading COP 29 Outcomes- Explained Pointwise
India China Relations – Development and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Recently, the Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced that India and China had reached an agreement on patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). India-China LAC agreement aims to resolve the border issues that arose from Chinese transgressions in 2020. However, clouds of concerns remain over long-standing “legacy disputes” in eastern Ladakh at… Continue reading India China Relations – Development and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Immunisation in India- Explained Pointwise
Immunisation has been one of the greatest triumphs in public health in India. Immunisation has helped in the eradication of diseases like smallpox and polio in India, by drastically reducing their devastating impact. Despite these successes in immunisation, the persistence of gaps in vaccination coverage poses future health and economic challenges. Table of Content What… Continue reading Immunisation in India- Explained Pointwise
