Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping industries, governance, and daily life. However, its rapid advancement has raised critical questions about regulation, ethical use, and geopolitical implications. Striking a balance between fostering innovation and ensuring responsible AI governance has become a global priority. In this context, world leaders are set to convene… Continue reading Social and Political Impacts of AI- Explained Pointwise
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Shipping Industry in India- Explained Pointwise
The Indian shipping industry is a cornerstone of the nation’s economy. With a coastline spanning 7,517 km, India stands as the 16th largest maritime nation globally. However, despite substantial economic growth and investments in port infrastructure, the shipping and shipbuilding industry has struggled to achieve its full potential. The Union Budget 2025-26 aims to address… Continue reading Shipping Industry in India- Explained Pointwise
DeepSeek’s AI Disruption and Lessons for India- Explained Pointwise
The rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have reshaped the technological landscape globally, with significant geopolitical and economic implications. The recent emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has generated widespread discussion due to its breakthrough models, DeepSeek-R1 and DeepSeek-V3. These models have demonstrated capabilities nearly matching top-tier AI systems from the U.S. but at… Continue reading DeepSeek’s AI Disruption and Lessons for India- Explained Pointwise
Union Budget 2025-2026 Highlights- Explained Pointwise
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025-26 in the Parliament. This was her 8th consecutive budget. The Budget proposes development measures focusing on poor (Garib), Youth, farmer (Annadata) and women (Nari). Union Budget highlights that Agriculture, MSME, Investment, and Exports are engines of development in the journey to Viksit Bharat using reforms as… Continue reading Union Budget 2025-2026 Highlights- Explained Pointwise
Key Facts about Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
News– The M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have taken control of Goma, a key city in North Kivu Province of the DRC and are moving south toward Bukavu. About Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Location & Size: Located in Central Africa, DRC is the 2nd largest country in Africa and 11th… Continue reading Key Facts about Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
China’s ‘Artificial sun’ EAST
News- Recently China’s ‘artificial sun’, the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) reactor, sustained plasma for 1,000 seconds, breaking its 2023 record of 403 seconds. About Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) reactor It is a fusion research device located at the Institute of Plasma Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (ASIPP) in Hefei, China. It… Continue reading China’s ‘Artificial sun’ EAST
Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs
News– The Union government recently approved the introduction of a new credit guarantee scheme for the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that was announced in the FY25 Budget. About Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs Aim- To provide 60% guarantee coverage through the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC) to Member Lending Institutions… Continue reading Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs
Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2024- Explained Pointwise
The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2024 has been released by the NGO Pratham Foundation. It provides a comprehensive analysis of learning outcomes among school students in rural India. The ASER 2024 report highlights improvements in preschool enrolment, foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN), digital literacy, and the impact of government initiatives such as the… Continue reading Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2024- Explained Pointwise
Organophosphate
News- Recently, doctors treating patients from J&K’s Baddal village said that organophosphate could be behind the 17 deaths that had spread panic in the village. About Organophosphate Organophosphates are chemical compounds formed through the esterification process involving phosphoric acid and alcohol. Esterification is a chemical reaction where two reactants like alcohol and acid combine to… Continue reading Organophosphate
Key Facts about Lao PDR (People’s Democratic Republic)
News- The Indian Embassy in Lao PDR has successfully rescued 67 Indian nationals who were trafficked and coerced into working in cyber scam centers within the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (GTSEZ). About Lao PDR (People’s Democratic Republic) Capital: Vientiane Location: A landlocked country in Southeast Asia, part of the Golden Triangle (a major opium-producing… Continue reading Key Facts about Lao PDR (People’s Democratic Republic)
