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India’s economic aspirations of becoming a $5 trillion economy are threatened by a “silent epidemic” of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), which account for 66% of all deaths (WHO 2023). With 5-6 million annual NCD deaths and 22% of India. These chronic illnesses, often preventable, are fast becoming the leading cause of mortality and morbidity, placing massive… Continue reading Preventive Healthcare in India- Explained Pointwise

Satellite internet’s expansion offers high-speed connectivity to remote areas, crucial for India’s digital inclusion. SpaceX’s Starlink partnerships with Airtel and Jio signal a major connectivity shift. The global LEO satellite market is projected to reach $40 billion by 2030. However, this raises concerns about monopolization and digital dependence. Given India’s projected $1 trillion digital economy… Continue reading Satellite-Based Internet for India- Significance & Challenges- Explained Pointwise

One of the most alarming threats is the use of AI to generate, possess, and disseminate child sexual abuse material (CSAM).The International AI Safety Report 2025, released by the British government’s Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology in collaboration with the AI Security Institute, highlights the risks posed by AI-generated CSAM. Table of Content What… Continue reading Digital Child Abuse: The Rising Threat of AI Exploitation- Explained Pointwise

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 was tabled in the Lok Sabha recently by the Union Minister of Minority Affairs. The Bill, proposes major changes to the Waqf Act 1995, by introducing sweeping changes in the governance and regulation of Waqfs in India. However, the Bill has been met with strong criticism from the opposition parties,… Continue reading The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025- Key changes, Reasons and Concerns- Explained Pointwise

Education is not merely a service—it is a public good, a constitutional right (Article 21A), and the bedrock of India’s demographic dividend. However, the Indian education system is today haunted by three intertwined threats ‘3Cs’ —Centralization, Commercialization, and Communalization—collectively undermining the idea of “Education for All”. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has been hailed as… Continue reading ‘3Cs’ Crisis in Indian Education- Explained Pointwise

In a rapidly digitizing India, educational reforms must not only enhance access but also ensure seamless academic mobility, transparency, and accountability. The Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR ID) — part of the “One Nation, One Student ID” initiative — aims to revolutionize the way student data is stored, accessed, and utilized across the learner’s… Continue reading APAAR ID- Explained Pointwise

India, with a coastline of over 7,517 km and an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of 2.2 million sq. km, holds immense potential beneath its oceanic expanse. Recognizing the untapped potential, the Government of India launched the Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) in June 2021, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), with a total outlay of… Continue reading India’s Deep Ocean Mission (DOM)- Explained Pointwise

India’s judiciary, often described as the guardian of the Constitution, plays a crucial role in upholding the rule of law, ensuring justice, and acting as a check on the executive and legislature. There are ~12,000 courts – 1 Supreme Court, 21 High Courts, 3,150 District Level Courts, 4,816 Munsif / Magistrate Courts, and 1,964 Magistrate… Continue reading National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC)- Explained Pointwise