Judicial appointments in India has always been a contentious issue in India. It is further highlighted by the recently released report of the Department of Justice, while 60 lakh cases remained pending at various High Courts, 30% of the HC judge seats remain vacant. There has been a long drawn confrontational battle between the Government… Continue reading Judicial Appointments in India- Current Procedure, Concerns and Way Forward- Explained Pointwise
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INS Arighat and India’s Nuclear triad- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Recently, INS Arighat, Indian Navy’s second Nuclear Submarine, was commissioned into the Indian Navy. The induction of INS Arighaat aims to further strengthen India’s nuclear triad, enhance nuclear deterrence, help in establishing strategic balance and peace in the region, and play a decisive role in the security of the country. In this article, we will… Continue reading INS Arighat and India’s Nuclear triad- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
India’s role in Russia-Ukraine Crisis-Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
During the recent historic visit of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Ukraine, India reiterated the need for sincere and practical engagement between all stakeholders, to develop innovative solutions that will have broad acceptability and contribute towards early restoration of peace. The reiteration of India’s willingness to contribute in all possible ways to facilitate an… Continue reading India’s role in Russia-Ukraine Crisis-Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
10 years of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)- Progress, Impact and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
The launch of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana on August 28, 2014 was a significant step by the government in its concerted attempt to bring the unbanked sections of the population into the ambit of the formal financial system. As the scheme completed 10 years recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the ‘momentous‘ achievement… Continue reading 10 years of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)- Progress, Impact and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Weather Forecasting in India- Achievements and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
There has been a significant increase of trust in India’s weather forecasting among the general public, due to considerable improvements in the accuracy of forecasts. This has led to an increase in demands for more accurate and specific weather forecasting in India, particularly in light of the increasing instances of extreme weather events, and climate… Continue reading Weather Forecasting in India- Achievements and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Unified Pension Scheme (UPS)- Significance and Concerns- Explained Pointwise
The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) was approved recently by the Union cabinet. The scheme, which will be effective from April 1, 2025, aims to provide the government employees with an assured pension after retirement. In recent times, there were growing concerns within the government employee circles regarding the National Pension Scheme (NPS), popularly known as… Continue reading Unified Pension Scheme (UPS)- Significance and Concerns- Explained Pointwise
Space Sector in India- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
The celebration of the first ever National Space Day, on August 23, 2024, has put the spotlight on the Space Sector in India. National Space Day in India commemorates the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon. The Government of India has launched a month-long campaign to showcase the achievements of the space Sector in… Continue reading Space Sector in India- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Study of Solar Magnetic Fields
Source- This post on Study of Solar Magnetic Fields has been created based on the article “IIA finds a novel way to explore the sun’s secrets by studying solar magnetic fields” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd August 2024. Why in News? Astronomers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have found a new way… Continue reading Study of Solar Magnetic Fields
First findings from ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 APXS Payload
Source- This post on First findings from ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 APXS Payload has been created based on the article “What the first findings from ISRO’s Chandrayaan 3 mission tell us about the Moon” published in “The Indian Express” on 23rd August. Why in News? Recently, scientists in India have released the findings of studies carried out… Continue reading First findings from ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 APXS Payload
India-Ukraine Relations- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
India-Ukraine Relations has garnered significant attention, in the wake of Indian Prime Minister’s historic visit to the war torn country. PM Narendra Modi is the first Indian prime minister to visit Ukraine after diplomatic relations were established between the two countries in 1992. The visit, which aims at deepening of India-Ukraine Relations, also sets to… Continue reading India-Ukraine Relations- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
