Category: POINT IAS

Need for a National Space Law in India

The Indian Space Program (ISP) has traversed a galactic distance from its humble beginnings in the 1960s. The ISP is one of the most successful space programs of the world and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is one of the most promising actors in this space. Today, ISRO employs 17,222 people and has a … Continue reading Need for a National Space Law in India

Khadi Reform and Development Programme (KRDP) for Revival and Increase in the Production of Khadi

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), through Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), has been implementing Khadi Reform and Development Programme (KRDP) scheme for revival and increase the production of Khadi throughout the country. In order to revitalize and reform the activities of Khadi and Village Industries (KVI) Sector, in terms of … Continue reading Khadi Reform and Development Programme (KRDP) for Revival and Increase in the Production of Khadi

Desertification, Land Degradation and Drought

Extra 593 million hectares of agricultural land, an area nearly twice the size of India, will be required by 2050 over 2010 levels. Avijit Ghosh / UNCCDD Photo Contest 2018 Important Points: Nearly three quarters of the Earth’s ice-free land has been transformed, mainly to meet the demand for food, raw materials and human settlement.Land … Continue reading Desertification, Land Degradation and Drought

Reset India – Circular Economy: Concept & Challenges

With a growing population, rapid urbanisation, climate change and environmental pollution, India must move towards a circular economy. An economic approach aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources, circular economy offers a new paradigm that emphasizes on the need to take a comprehensive view of products and processes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0aJKy1FCpg

The Importance of Recent US Strategic Policy for India

A week to go before its end, the Trump administration had declassified a sensitive document on the U.S. Strategic Framework for the Indo-Pacific from 2018. The 10-page document, declassified in part by US National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien, outlined objectives and strategies with regard to China, North Korea, India and other countries in the Indo-Pacific … Continue reading The Importance of Recent US Strategic Policy for India

Need for Reforms in Functioning of the United Nations

https://youtu.be/ZaP3mWPPp2A Addressing the UN Security Council open debate on Enhancing cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organisations in enhancing confidence-building and dialogue in conflict prevention and resolution, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that a rational evaluation of cooperation between the UN and the regional and sub-regional organisations during the last 75 … Continue reading Need for Reforms in Functioning of the United Nations

Importance of the Indian Himalayan Region

The Indian Himalaya region (IHR) is vast, diverse and the youngest mountain system on the Earth. It constitutes a unique geographical and geological entity comprising a diverse social, cultural and environmental set-up. Spread over more than 2,500 km in length and 80 to 300 km in width and rising from low-lying plains to over 8,000 … Continue reading Importance of the Indian Himalayan Region

Transformation of Aspirational Districts Programme

The Transformation of Aspirational Districts Program aims to expeditiously transform 117 districts that were identified from across 28 states, in a transparent manner. It aims to quickly and effectively transform some of the most underdeveloped districts of the country. The broad contours of the programme are Convergence (of Central & State Schemes), Collaboration (of Central, State … Continue reading Transformation of Aspirational Districts Programme

Textiles sector in India – A brief on how it can be improved.

The textiles sector in India is the biggest employer as well as the biggest exporter. The textiles sector in India is the biggest employer as well as the biggest exporter. The sector can play a very important role in fulfilling the vision of doubling farmer’s income and creating job opportunities for youth. The following is … Continue reading Textiles sector in India – A brief on how it can be improved.