Recently the Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s visited India as part of his first international trip since assuming office. The visit, which took place from December 15 to 17, 2024, focused on various key areas including economic cooperation, energy security, and regional stability. The visit has yielded significant outcomes, which aims at strengthening bilateral… Continue reading India Sri-Lanka Relations- Explained Pointwise
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Inland Waterways in India- Explained Pointwise
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
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
Persons with Disabilities in India- Explained Pointwise
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
