With the formation of the new NDA government at the Centre dependent upon two regional parties of Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, the issue of demand for special category status has again gained prominence. In this article we will look at the benefits associated with special status and the concerns surrounding it. Table of Content What… Continue reading Special Category Status- Explained Pointwise
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[Kurukshetra May 2024 Summary] Use of Green Technologies in Sustainable Water Management- Explained Pointwise
Sustainable water management is a necessity for our present and future generations. The Sustainable water management is a multi-prolonged strategy that rests on four pillars which are environment, economic, social, and energy and resources. Use of green technologies is necessary for sustainable water management. Table of Content What are the Green Technologies being used in… Continue reading [Kurukshetra May 2024 Summary] Use of Green Technologies in Sustainable Water Management- Explained Pointwise
The Tobacco Epidemic in India- Explained Pointwise
On the Occasion of World No Tobacco Day, it is pertinent for us to delve deeper into the case of Tobacco Epidemic in India. Through the World No Tobacco Day, WHO aims to raise awareness about the health risks of tobacco use. It also advocates for stringent measures to protect public health, especially among youth.… Continue reading The Tobacco Epidemic in India- Explained Pointwise
[Kurukshetra May 2024 Summary] Green Technologies- Explained Pointwise
Green technologies are being promoted by various stakeholders to combat the huge impact of green house gas emissions, depletion of natural resources and the continuously increasing global warming levels. All the International conferences and meetings being held for environment sustainability, have placed huge importance and thrust on green technologies. Table of Content What is Green… Continue reading [Kurukshetra May 2024 Summary] Green Technologies- Explained Pointwise
[Yojana May 2024 Summary] Indian Handloom Sector- Opportunities and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
The Indian Handloom sector stands as a testament to the country’s rich heritage and artistic prowess. The Indian handloom sector is the second largest generator of employment in India’s unorganized sector after agriculture. It serves as a vital source of livelihood for over three million artisans across the country. However, the Indian Handloom sector also… Continue reading [Yojana May 2024 Summary] Indian Handloom Sector- Opportunities and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Urban Fire Safety in India- Explained Pointwise
The recent cases of fire outbreak in Rajkot’s Game Zone and the short circuit-induced blast of oxygen cylinders in a paediatric hospital in Vivek Vihar in New Delhi has drawn our attention to the ignored issue of Urban Fire Safety In India. In densely packed urban areas of India, devastating urban fires have emerged as… Continue reading Urban Fire Safety in India- Explained Pointwise
International Criminal Court- Functioning and achievements
Recently, an application was presented to a pre-trial chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to issue arrest warrants against five individuals linked to the conflict in Gaza. The five individuals are- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and three Hamas leaders Yahya Sinwar, Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri (Deif) and Ismail… Continue reading International Criminal Court- Functioning and achievements
RBI Surplus Transfer to Government-Explained Pointwise
Recently, the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved a Rs. 2.11 lakh crore surplus or dividend transfer to the Central Government for the accounting year 2023-24. There has been an increase in surplus transfer to the tune of 141% over the last year’s (2022-23) dividend transfer of Rs 87,416 crore. Additionally,… Continue reading RBI Surplus Transfer to Government-Explained Pointwise
The Issue of Voter Turnout in Indian Elections
The delay on the part of Election Commission of India (ECI) in uploading the final voter turnout data and the issue of low Voter Turnout, has gained prominence during the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections. A 3-Judge Supreme Court (SC) bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud is slated to a petition filed by… Continue reading The Issue of Voter Turnout in Indian Elections
International Year of Millets – Achievements and Shortcomings
The closing ceremony for the International Year of Millets was held by the Food and Agriculture Organisation in Rome on March 29 this year. The ceremony was closed on a positive note of sustaining the momentum built on the back of a successful International year of millet programme. It was in March 2021, at the… Continue reading International Year of Millets – Achievements and Shortcomings
