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
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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
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
Undertrial Prisoners in India- Explained Pointwise
Recently, the Union Home Minister Amit Shah has called for the release of undertrial prisoners who have spent more than one-third of the maximum prescribed sentence for the crimes they are accused of committing, before Constitution Day (November 26). Shah emphasized the need for the release of undertrial prisoners to ensure that no such prisoner… Continue reading Undertrial Prisoners in India- Explained Pointwise
High Performance Buildings- Explained Pointwise
High-performance buildings (HPBs) have come into focus with the acceleration of urbanization and worsening of climate change. High-performance buildings (HPBs) are essential for sustainable living, addressing critical challenges like energy efficiency, climate resilience, and resource conservation. HPBs are designed to minimize energy consumption, conserve resources, and endure extreme weather. In this article we will focus… Continue reading High Performance Buildings- Explained Pointwise
India-Nigeria Relations- Explained Pointwise
Recently, PM Narendra Modi visited Nigeria for the first leg of his three-nation tour. The discussion between PM Modi and Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu focused on further strengthening of the India-Nigeria strategic partnership in sectors like defence, technology, health, and education. India has extended 20 tons of humanitarian aid for Nigerian flood victims. President… Continue reading India-Nigeria Relations- Explained Pointwise
Urban Local Bodies In India- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Recently, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has flagged a concerning gap of 42% between the resources and expenditure of urban local bodies (ULBs) across 18 states. The CAG report has also highlighted that the Urban bodies generate only 32% of their revenue independently, with the rest coming from state and Union government… Continue reading Urban Local Bodies In India- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
SC Verdict to prevent ‘Bulldozer Justice’- Explained Pointwise
Recently, the SC bench headed by Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan, issued comprehensive guidelines to ensure due process in property demolitions, particularly in cases where demolitions are linked to property owners alleged to be involved in criminal activities. The Supreme Court through the verdict aims to address the concerns with the misuse… Continue reading SC Verdict to prevent ‘Bulldozer Justice’- Explained Pointwise
India Middle East Europe Corridor (IMEC)-Significance, Challenges and Progress- Explained Pointwise
The India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC) was unveiled at the G20 summit in New Delhi in September 2023. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Governments of India, the US, Saudi Arabia, the European Union (EU), the UAE, France, Germany and Italy to establish this economic Corridor. India Middle East Europe. The corridor aims to… Continue reading India Middle East Europe Corridor (IMEC)-Significance, Challenges and Progress- Explained Pointwise
Political Empowerment of Women- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
There is a growing focus on political empowerment of women across the world. The candidacy of Kamala Harris as Democratic nominee in the U.S. presidential race, was seen as a reflection of the maturity and inclusivity of American democracy. The focus on political empowerment of women highlights the necessity of a truly vibrant democracy to… Continue reading Political Empowerment of Women- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
