Author: prashant shekhar

India’s Online Gaming Sector has received renewed attention, with the Prime Minister’s recent engagement with seven of the top gamers in the country. The Prime Minister has the vision of establishing India as a prominent global gaming hub. The recent interaction also focussed on the nuanced distinction between skill gaming and gambling (game of chance).… Continue reading India’s Online Gaming Sector- Explained Pointwise

Recently, the Global pharmaceutical manufacturer, AstraZeneca has admitted that its Covid-19 vaccine, can cause a rare side effect of blood clotting and low platelet count after immunisation. 175 crore doses of the same vaccine have been administered in India under the brand name of Covishield, which has been manufactured by the Pune-based Serum Institute. This… Continue reading Vaccine Regulations In India- Explained Pointwise

According to the Economic think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) report, the recent ongoing controversy regarding MDH and Everest spice companies could threaten over half of India’s spice exports. The report has further added that in order to preserve the reputation of India’s spice exports, India needs to address the quality issue of spices… Continue reading India’s Spice Exports – Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise

The debate surrounding the redistribution of wealth has gained prominence during the ongoing election campaign, with the ruling government and the Opposition engaged in heated exchange. Furthermore, the Supreme Court (SC) has also constituted a nine-judge Bench to interpret the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) with respect to ownership and control of material resources. Table… Continue reading Redistribution of wealth- Explained Pointwise

The care for elderly population in India is an emerging challenge with the rapid growth in the number of elderly population in India. With all the focus on demographic dividend, India is also witnessing a silent rise in the elderly population in India. The need of the hour is to provide adequate care for the… Continue reading Care for elderly population in India- Explained Pointwise

Recently, a Supreme Court (SC) bench headed by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud has delivered its verdict on a case of childcare leaves. The court was hearing a plea by an assistant professor in the Government College, Nalagarh, who was denied childcare leave (CCL) to attend to her child suffering from a genetic… Continue reading SC verdict on childcare leave- Explained Pointwise

Recently, during the Lok Sabha elections campaigning, the issue of introduction of Inheritance Tax in India has led to the eruption of a major political row. Inheritance Tax is perceived by many as a taxation tool for equitable wealth distribution. However, there remains concerns about its use as a symbolic tool and its marketing as… Continue reading Inheritance Tax in India- Explained Pointwise