Author: prashant shekhar

The recent SC verdict on abrogation of Art 370 (Special provision with respect to J&K) has highlighted the nature of asymmetric federalism existing in India. The proponents of Art 370 argued that the provision was a part of the asymmetric federalism envisaged by our constitutional forefathers. Table of Contents What is asymmetric federalism? What are… Continue reading Asymmetric Federalism- Explained Pointwise+ Infographics

India has generally been at the forefront in the Climate Change negotiations like the Conference of Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). India has also taken several initiatives and pledges over the years for ensuring Climate Justice. However, with a long development path ahead, India has adopted a cautious… Continue reading Climate Negotiations and India- 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

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 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

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 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