On May 19, 2024, the fatal crash of a Bell 212 helicopter, flying the President of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, and Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, has drawn our attention towards helicopter crashes. The fatal crash of the Iranian president’s helicopter is the latest in a series of helicopter crashes involving politicians and other high-ranking officials, over… Continue reading VIP Helicopter Crashes- Reasons and Guidelines- Explained Pointwise
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The Issue of Illegal Hoardings in India-Explained Pointwise
The recent collapse of giant outdoor hoarding which left 16 people dead and over 70 people injured, has led to serious questions about the illegal hoardings in India. The billboard was installed without authorisation from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The deaths caused by illegal hoardings are not new in India. In May 2023, hoarding… Continue reading The Issue of Illegal Hoardings in India-Explained Pointwise
Significance of due process of law- Explained Pointwise
Recently, SC delivered their verdict in Newsclick founder-editor Prabir Purkayastha’s case. SC has invalidated the arrest, citing that “grounds of arrest” were not provided to Prabir Purkayastha as required by the Constitution’s Article 22 before his production before the Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ). The SC judgement has highlighted the importance of due process of law.… Continue reading Significance of due process of law- Explained Pointwise
Chabahar Port Agreement – Explained Pointwise
After years of negotiations and setbacks, India and Iran signed the Chabahar port agreement. This agreement will allow India to operate and manage the strategically important Chabahar Port. Union Minister for Shipping, Ports and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal witnessed the signing of the contract between India Ports Global Ltd (IPGL) and Ports & Maritime Organisation of… Continue reading Chabahar Port Agreement – Explained Pointwise
Affordable Housing In India- Explained Pointwise
The issue of affordable housing remains a major challenge in India. According to 2011 Census, India has around 1.7 million homeless people who are in dire need of affordable housing. The quality of build, congestion and inadequate infrastructure remains a major concern for even those people with houses. Table of Content What is affordable Housing?… Continue reading Affordable Housing In India- Explained Pointwise
Coral Bleaching- Explained Pointwise
Researchers at the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute have found that marine heatwaves since October 2023 have resulted in widespread bleaching of coral reefs in the Lakshadweep Sea. Further, according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the fourth global mass coral bleaching event has been triggered by extraordinary ocean temperatures. The mass… Continue reading Coral Bleaching- Explained Pointwise
India Nepal Border Issues- Explained Pointwise
The recent decision of Nepal cabinet to put a map on its Rs 100 currency note showing certain areas administered by India in Uttarakhand as part of its territory, has drawn strong reactions from India. EAM S Jaishankar has strongly remarked that such “unilateral measures” by Kathmandu would not change the reality on the ground. India… Continue reading India Nepal Border Issues- Explained Pointwise
Darfur Region (Sudan)
Source- This post on Darfur Region (Sudan) is based on the article “People eating ‘grass and peanut shells’ in Darfur” published in CNN on “3rd May 2024” Why in News UN has warned of starvation related deaths in the Darfur Region of Sudan as people are being forced to eat ‘grass and peanut shells’ due to… Continue reading Darfur Region (Sudan)
Vietnam pushing US for Changing the Non-Economy Market Status
Source- This post on Vietnam pushing US for Changing the Non-Economy Market Status is based on the article “Why Vietnam wants US to change its ‘non-market economy’ status” published in ” The Indian Express” on “9th May 2024”. Why in News Vietnam has been pushing the US government to change Vietnam’s ‘non-market economy‘ classification to ‘market… Continue reading Vietnam pushing US for Changing the Non-Economy Market Status
India Becomes Third Largest Producer of Solar Power
Source- This article on India Becomes Third Largest Producer of Solar Power is based on the article “India is now third largest producer of solar power” published in the “The Hindu” on “9th May 2024”. Why in News According to a report by international energy analytics agency Ember, India has overtaken Japan to become the… Continue reading India Becomes Third Largest Producer of Solar Power
