High-performance buildings (HPBs) have come into focus with the acceleration of urbanization and worsening of climate change. High-performance buildings (HPBs) are essential for sustainable living, addressing critical challenges like energy efficiency, climate resilience, and resource conservation. HPBs are designed to minimize energy consumption, conserve resources, and endure extreme weather. In this article we will focus… Continue reading High Performance Buildings- Explained Pointwise
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India-Nigeria Relations- Explained Pointwise
Recently, PM Narendra Modi visited Nigeria for the first leg of his three-nation tour. The discussion between PM Modi and Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu focused on further strengthening of the India-Nigeria strategic partnership in sectors like defence, technology, health, and education. India has extended 20 tons of humanitarian aid for Nigerian flood victims. President… Continue reading India-Nigeria Relations- Explained Pointwise
Urban Local Bodies In India- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Recently, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has flagged a concerning gap of 42% between the resources and expenditure of urban local bodies (ULBs) across 18 states. The CAG report has also highlighted that the Urban bodies generate only 32% of their revenue independently, with the rest coming from state and Union government… Continue reading Urban Local Bodies In India- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
SC Verdict to prevent ‘Bulldozer Justice’- Explained Pointwise
Recently, the SC bench headed by Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan, issued comprehensive guidelines to ensure due process in property demolitions, particularly in cases where demolitions are linked to property owners alleged to be involved in criminal activities. The Supreme Court through the verdict aims to address the concerns with the misuse… Continue reading SC Verdict to prevent ‘Bulldozer Justice’- Explained Pointwise
India Middle East Europe Corridor (IMEC)-Significance, Challenges and Progress- Explained Pointwise
The India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC) was unveiled at the G20 summit in New Delhi in September 2023. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Governments of India, the US, Saudi Arabia, the European Union (EU), the UAE, France, Germany and Italy to establish this economic Corridor. India Middle East Europe. The corridor aims to… Continue reading India Middle East Europe Corridor (IMEC)-Significance, Challenges and Progress- Explained Pointwise
Political Empowerment of Women- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
There is a growing focus on political empowerment of women across the world. The candidacy of Kamala Harris as Democratic nominee in the U.S. presidential race, was seen as a reflection of the maturity and inclusivity of American democracy. The focus on political empowerment of women highlights the necessity of a truly vibrant democracy to… Continue reading Political Empowerment of Women- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Status of Wind Energy in India- Explained pointwise
Recently, the wind energy generators opposed the Tamil Nadu Government’s Wind power policy- “Tamil Nadu Repowering, Refurbishment and Life Extension Policy for Wind Power Projects – 2024.” The wind energy operators seek a framework that better promotes wind energy generation. In this article, we will look at the status of wind energy sector in India,… Continue reading Status of Wind Energy in India- Explained pointwise
Minority Institutions in India- Determination Criteria, Benefits and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
A seven-judge bench of the Supreme Court, in a 4-3 majority ruling, established a “holistic and realistic” test to assess the “minority character” of educational institutions in India. The decision by the SC could pave the way for Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) to be recognized as a minority institution. Table of Content What is the… Continue reading Minority Institutions in India- Determination Criteria, Benefits and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
SC Judgement on Private Property- Explained Pointwise
In a landmark decision with significant implications for private property rights, a nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court ruled that not all private property qualifies as “material resources of the community” under Article 39(b) of the Constitution. The SC held that the government cannot acquire and redistribute all privately owned property by simply deeming them… Continue reading SC Judgement on Private Property- Explained Pointwise
COP-16 of Convention on Biological Diversity- Explained Pointwise
The COP-16 of Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) which was organized in Cali, Colombia. The convention which was initially scheduled to conclude on November 1, extended past its deadline of conclusion, as around 190 countries worked to reach a conclusive agreement on biodiversity targets and financing. COP-16 aims to build on the momentum gained after… Continue reading COP-16 of Convention on Biological Diversity- Explained Pointwise
