DPN Topics
AIRSPACE TOPIC: IR Context- The closure of Russian airspace for US-based, Canadian and European airlines has meant flights between some major destinations in these jurisdictions and India have become longer. Concept- Airspace: Airspace is the portion of the atmosphere controlled by a country above its territory, including its territorial waters or, more generally, […]
KAVACH TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- Kavach, the Indian technology that can prevent two trains from colliding. Concept- What is Kavach? It is India’s very own automatic protection system in development since 2012, under the name Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS). The technology uses micro processors, global positioning system and radio communication. It […]
Russia and Ukraine: The nuclear questions TOPIC: Defence & Security Context- Russia has justifies its invasion of Ukraine on grounds of the alleged nuclear threat from its smaller neighbour to the West. With the Russian army now sitting in its territory, Ukrainians are wondering if de-nuclearising was a mistake. Concept- The Russia-Ukraine war […]
GENERAL CONSENT FOR CBI TOPIC: Polity Context- Nine states including Meghalaya have withdrawn general consent to the CBI, which means the agency must seek the permission of the state govt before it can open a fresh case in the state. Concept- What is general consent? The CBI is governed by The Delhi Special […]
SRI AUROBINDO TOPIC: History Context- The government is committed to expanding Auroville into a ‘city’ in line with the existing Master Plan, amidst reaffirmed support to the experimental township during the first Auroville Festival to mark the 150th birth anniversary year of Sri Aurobindo. Concept- About Sri Aurobindo: AurobindoGhose was born in Calcutta […]
WHAT CONSTITUTES A WAR CRIME TOPIC: Defence & Security Context- Since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, its troops have increasingly hit civilian sites with airstrikes and artillery, raising concerns that war crimes are being committed. The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague announced that it would open an investigation into possible […]
WETLANDS TOPIC: ENVIRONMENT Context- The State government of Tamil Nadu on Thursday urged the High Court to grant four weeks for issuing a draft notification to notify 100 wetlands under the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules of 2017. Concept- The State government had also sent proposals to the Centre to declare 13 wetlands […]
MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS TOPIC: Polity Context- R. Priya, a 28-year-old councillor of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is set to become Chennai Mayor on Friday. Concept- About Municipal Corporation: A municipal corporation is a type of local government in India that administers urban areas with a population of more than one million. The 74th Amendment […]
V. O. CHIDAMBARAM PILLAI TOPIC: History Context- There is a controversy regarding KappalotiyaTamilan, a film portraying the life of freedom fighter V.O. Chidambaram Pillai (VOC). Concept- About V. O. Chidambaram Pillai: ValliyappanOlaganathan Chidambaram Pillai was born into a Royal Family of Tuticorin. He is also known as KappalottiyaTamizhan or “the Tamil Helmsman“. He […]
ICANN TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- ICANN rejects Ukraine request to shut Russian websites. Concept- About ICANN: Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. ICANN is a non-profit body that administers domain names and Internet protocol addresses (IPs) globally. It was formed in 1988 by the US Department of Commerce. It has become […]