Recently, the Central Government launched the Jalvahak scheme to boost long-haul cargo movement via inland waterways. The scheme incentivizes cargo transport on National Waterways 1 (Ganga), National Waterways 2 (Brahmaputra), and National Water Waterways 16 (Barak) and provides an opportunity for the trade interests to explore movement of cargo via waterways with positive economic value… Continue reading Inland Waterways in India- Explained Pointwise
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Space sector in India- Explained Pointwise
India’s space sector has achieved remarkable progress, exemplified by the recent success of Chandrayaan-3, which highlights its advancing technological capabilities. Over the next two decades, the Government of India has set ambitious goals, including the development of powerful, reusable rockets like ISRO’s upcoming Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV). These advancements are critical for achieving self-reliance… Continue reading Space sector in India- Explained Pointwise
Syrian Crisis- Explained Pointwise
After nearly 15 years of civil war, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was ousted in a rapid two-week offensive. On December 8, rebel forces captured Damascus, and Assad has reportedly flown to an undisclosed location. The ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has sparked celebrations in Damascus. However, the development raises critical questions about Syria’s future… Continue reading Syrian Crisis- Explained Pointwise
UPSC CSE Mains 2024 Results | Download PDF
Union Public Service Commission has just announced the UPSC CSE Mains 2024 result. Candidates, who have appeared in the exam, can check their results in the following PDF. Our heartiest congratulations to all the candidates who have cleared this stage of the exam. Download UPSC CSE Mains 2024 Result Roll Number Wise PDF Download UPSC… Continue reading UPSC CSE Mains 2024 Results | Download PDF
PRAGATI Portal- Explained Pointwise
As nations tackle the dual challenges of rising costs and complex regulatory hurdles in implementing infrastructure agendas, India has has revolutionized infrastructure management through a transformative digital platform- PRAGATI Portal. A recent Oxford study has praised India’s PRAGATI platform for its outstanding role in digital governance, particularly in infrastructure and social development. Table of Content… Continue reading PRAGATI Portal- Explained Pointwise
Integrated Theatre Command- Explained Pointwise
India boasts one of the world’s largest and most disciplined militaries, with approximately 1.4 million personnel across the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Despite its military prowess, India lacks a cohesive apex-level management structure to unify military power during conflicts and strengthen civil-military relations in peacetime. The creation of Theatre Commands (Theaterization) has been hailed… Continue reading Integrated Theatre Command- Explained Pointwise
Issue of fertility rate in India- Explained Pointwise
The falling fertility rate in India is dominating the demographic shifts debate in India. According to a Lancet study, the fertility rate in India may dip to 1.29 by 2050, which will be far lower than the replacement rate of 2.1. In Southern states in India, like Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the Total Fertility Rate… Continue reading Issue of fertility rate in India- Explained Pointwise
Child marriages in India- Explained Pointwise
The Supreme Court of India has asked the Parliament to consider banning child betrothals (marriages fixed in the minority of a child) by amending the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA) of 2006. The Supreme Court has held that marriages fixed in the minority of a child violate their ‘free choice‘ and ‘childhood‘, and infringe… Continue reading Child marriages in India- Explained Pointwise
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
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
