Forest fires in India in the first two months of 2026 have increased by more than 80% compared with trends over the past decade since 2014. When compared with 2024, the warmest year on record, fire activity in forested regions was over 50% higher in early 2026. The concern is not limited to the number… Continue reading Forest Fires in India- Explained Pointwise
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Tribunals in India- Explained Pointwise
The Supreme Court recently directed 19 appellate tribunals – headed by former Chief Justices and High Court judges to adjudicate pleas related to voter inclusion and exclusion during West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with over 60 lakh objections filed. This highlights the critical role tribunals play in upholding democratic processes and… Continue reading Tribunals in India- Explained Pointwise
Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G): Impact and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
India’s rural housing mission has completed a decade of transformation, with Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana- Gramin (PMAY-G) growing into one of the most ambitious social welfare programmes in the country’s history. With a cumulative target of 4.95 crore houses by 2029, rural housing has become a cornerstone of India’s Viksit Bharat vision. This article examines… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G): Impact and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Delimitation in India: Ensuring Federalism Within Representation – Explained Pointwise
India is approaching a major electoral milestone. Census 2026 is around the corner. Once Census results are declared, the long-pending delimitation exercise will begin. The freeze on Lok Sabha seats that has been in place since 1976 will finally end. For the first time in nearly five decades, seats will be reallocated among states. This… Continue reading Delimitation in India: Ensuring Federalism Within Representation – Explained Pointwise
Mangrove Ecosystem – Importance & Threats – Explained Pointwise
As world grapples with extreme weather events & rising sea levels, blue carbon ecosystems such as mangroves are critical to climate & economic resilience. However, historically, mangroves have been on the margins of planning & policy priorities in spite of their vital role in anchoring coastal economies & protecting millions from climate extremes. Table of… Continue reading Mangrove Ecosystem – Importance & Threats – Explained Pointwise
India’s Agricultural Transformation – From Fields to Market: Explained Pointwise
India’s agriculture sector has recently come into sharp focus. The country recorded an unprecedented foodgrain output of 357.73 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) in 2024-25, surpassing all previous records. At the same time, India is engaged at the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé (March 26–29, 2026), where food security and agricultural subsidies are key… Continue reading India’s Agricultural Transformation – From Fields to Market: Explained Pointwise
World Trade Organization (WTO) -Relevance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
The World Trade Organization’s (WTO) 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) is being held from March 26–29, 2026 in Yaoundé, Cameroon – marking the first time it has been hosted in Sub-Saharan Africa. WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said global trade is facing its worst disruption in 80 years, with with US reciprocal tariffs drawing comparisons to the… Continue reading World Trade Organization (WTO) -Relevance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
Semiconductor Industry in India- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
India is emerging as a semiconductor hub, developing indigenous chips like VIKRAM 3201, DHRUV64 to boost self-reliance. The market is growing from $38 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $100–110 billion by 2030. In a major boost, the Union Budget 2026–27 announced India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 (ISM 2.0) with a provision of Rs.… Continue reading Semiconductor Industry in India- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026- Explained Pointwise
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has introduced a new bill by the name of Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, to update and change the current laws that protect the rights of transgender people under Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. Table of Content What is The Transgender Persons (Protection… Continue reading The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026- Explained Pointwise
Empowering Women Farmers in Agriculture- Explained Pointwise
The United Nations has designated 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF 2026), in recognition of the vital and indispensable role of women in global agriculture. In India, women form a formidable backbone of the Indian agricultural system, with 80% of rural women in India are employed in the agricultural sector. Table… Continue reading Empowering Women Farmers in Agriculture- Explained Pointwise
