Recently, Conference of Parties 28 (COP 28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was concluded in Dubai, UAE. The COP 28 climate meeting delivered some important outcomes. However, like all previous COPs, it still remained an underachiever, particularly in galvanising more ambitious climate action in the immediate term. Table of Contents… Continue reading COP 28 Outcomes and Shortcomings- Explained Pointwise+ Infographics
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SC Verdict on Article 370- Explained Pointwise+ Infographic
The Supreme Court in a 5-0 unanimous ruling upheld the Centre’s abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution. Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud presided over the Bench, which also comprised the four other most senior judges of the court- Justices S K Kaul, Sanjeev Khanna, B R Gavai, and Surya Kant. Table… Continue reading SC Verdict on Article 370- Explained Pointwise+ Infographic
75 Years of Universal Declaration of Human Rights- Explained Pointwise+ Infographics
Seventy-five years ago, on 10th December 1948, the UN General Assembly approved the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at a meeting in Paris. This laid one of the foundation stones of the international order that emerged following the horrors of World War II. The declaration was proclaimed as “a common standard of achievement for all… Continue reading 75 Years of Universal Declaration of Human Rights- Explained Pointwise+ Infographics
Cyclone disaster management in India- Explained Pointwise + Infographics
Cyclone Michaung has barrelled through India’s southern coast and has left Chennai city flooded and struggling to return to normal. India witnesses several cyclones throughout the year, which necessitates adequate disaster management measures to minimise the damage. 8% of the geographical area in 13 Coastal States and Union Territories (UTs) of India are affected by… Continue reading Cyclone disaster management in India- Explained Pointwise + Infographics
Urban Planning and Development- Explained Pointwise+Infographic
The India Infrastructure Report 2023 on Urban Planning and Development was recently released. The report covers various complex issues related to urban planning and development in India. India is experiencing rapid economic growth. Economic development is often accompanied by urbanisation. According to the 2011 Census, the urbanisation rate in India was 31.2%, which is expected… Continue reading Urban Planning and Development- Explained Pointwise+Infographic
The UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution – Explained Pointwise+ Infographic
The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) has been formed under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to develop an internationally legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution worldwide. Under the UN Environment Assembly Resolution 5/14, the INC is responsible for delivering a global plastics treaty by 2025. The INC met in Nairobi from November 13 to… Continue reading The UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution – Explained Pointwise+ Infographic
[November 2023 Kurukshetra Summary] Sustainability of Rural Enterprises- Explained Pointwise+ Inforgraphic
Sustainability of rural enterprises is a crucial aspect of India’s economic growth and development. Rural enterprises are business entities that promote revenue generation and act as agents of social change at the grassroots level. According to official data released on April 30, 2022, India has more than 63 million MSMEs, out of which about 94%… Continue reading [November 2023 Kurukshetra Summary] Sustainability of Rural Enterprises- Explained Pointwise+ Inforgraphic
Bletchley Declaration
Source: This post is based on the article “Bletchley Declaration” published in “Business standard” on Thursday November 2 2023. Why in news ? Twenty-nine countries such as the US, the UK, China, Australia, Brazil and India, along with the European union have agreed to work together to prevent “catastrophic harm, either deliberate or unintentional” which… Continue reading Bletchley Declaration
Rafah Crossing
Source: This post is based on the article “Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt partially opens”:what is the crossing and why it is significant”published in the “Indian express” on 2nd November 2023. Why in news? The Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt has opened for the first time since the Israel-Hamas… Continue reading Rafah Crossing
Carbon nanoflorets
Source– This post is based on the article “Tiny carbon ‘flowers’ turn light to heat at unrivalled efficiency, IIT team finds” published in “The Hindu” on 30 october 2023 Why in news ? Recently, researchers at IIT Bombay have created carbon nanoflorets capable of converting sunlight into heat with unmatched efficiency.This innovation holds the potential… Continue reading Carbon nanoflorets
