DPN Topics
What is the Z-Morh project in Kashmir, where 7 were killed by militants? Sub: Geo Sec: Mapping Z-Morh Tunnel: Key Details and Importance: The Z-Morh tunnel is a critical infrastructure project in Jammu and Kashmir, recently in the spotlight due to a militant attack on October 20, 2024. What is the Z-Morh Tunnel? […]
How policies shape high-performance building standards and climate goals Sub: Env Sec: Climate High-performance buildings (HPBs): High-performance buildings (HPBs) are emerging as vital solutions in addressing both urban and climate-related challenges within the construction sector. These buildings are designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, minimize energy and water consumption, and cut operational costs […]
World lags on 2030 nature goals headed into UN COP16 talks Sub: Env Sec: Int Conventions Context: In 2022, the world reached its most ambitious agreement to halt the destruction of nature by 2030. Two years later, many countries are falling behind on their commitments. As nearly 200 nations gather for the COP16 […]
Emerging Economies Face Liquidity Crisis Amid Debt Challenges Sub: Eco Sec: External sector Background: Many emerging economies are grappling with a liquidity shortfall, with concerns rising that this could significantly impact development, climate change mitigation, and overall stability. Key Issues: Post-COVID Sovereign Defaults: Countries like Ghana, Sri Lanka, and Zambia have faced significant […]
Spectrum allocation Sub: Eco Sec: External sector Context: GOI has clarified that spectrum for satellite communication (satcom) would be allocated “administratively”, rather than through an auction of airwaves, which was proposed by Reliance Jio earlier this month. Auction vs allocation It is important to understand the key difference between spectrum for terrestrial networks […]
Galathea Bay: A Strategic Game-Changer in Maritime Trade Sub : Eco Sec: Infrastructure Why in News Galathea Bay, located on the Great Nicobar Island, has been notified as India’s 13th major port. The International Container Transshipment Port (ICTP) proposed here could potentially transform maritime trade in the region. Strategic Importance of Galathea Bay […]
Impact of Atlantic Ocean Hurricane Forecasts on India: Climate Stressors and Cyclone Predictions Sub : Geo Sec :Climatology Why in News Countries surrounding the Indian Ocean are increasingly vulnerable to climate change, both in terms of chronic stressors like warming oceans and acute stressors such as cyclones and extreme weather events. The Atlantic […]
Climate Finance for Developing Nations: Challenges and Requirements Sub : Env Sec Int conventions Why in News The upcoming 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), scheduled to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan from November 11 to 22, 2024, is set to focus heavily […]
16th Century Copper plates discovered in Tiruvallur Sub: History Sec: Ancient History Context: A set of copper-plate inscriptions dating back to the 16th Century CE have been discovered at the Sri Singeeswarar temple at Mappedu village in Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu recently. The two leaves of the copper plates were strung together […]
PM opens 3 airports in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh under UDAN scheme Sub: Schemes Sec: Eco Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated three airports across the country in Chhattisgarh’s Surguja, Madhya Pradesh’s Rewa and Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur. The Maa Mahamaya Airport at Ambikapur in Surguja district of Chhattisgarh is the first […]