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
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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
VIP Helicopter Crashes- Reasons and Guidelines- Explained Pointwise
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
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
