DPN Topics
FALKLAND ISLANDS TOPIC: Geography Context- UK has objected to China backing Argentina’s claim to the Falkland Islands. Concept- What is this dispute about? Since the 18th century, the Falkland Islands, located off the coast of Argentina in the south Atlantic Ocean, have always been subjected to colonisation and conquests by Britain, France, Spain […]
ISRO’s LAUNCH VEHICLES TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- On February 14, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched its first space mission of the year. An earth observation satellite named EOS-04 along with two other smaller satellites were launched into space using a PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) rocket. This was the 54th […]
OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- Obstructive Sleep Apnea, the medical condition which has been in the spotlight since BappiLahiri’s death. Concept- What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea or OSA? OSA is a disorder in which a person’s breathing stops and starts repeatedly in their sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when muscles […]
MINSK II CEASEFIRE AGREEMENT TOPIC: IR Context- At a meeting at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) called by Russia to discuss the Ukraine crisis, on the seventh anniversary of the Minsk II ceasefire agreement, India called for a diplomatic solution to the tensions. Concept- Minsk II Ceasefire Agreement: Ukraine and the Russian-backed […]
INDIAN NEUTRINO OBSERVATORY TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- The Tamil Nadu government filed an affidavit in the apex court stating the INO project at Bodi West Hills in Theni would cause irreparable damage to the Western Ghats Concept- The project, if implemented, will affect the flora and fauna of the Periyar Tiger Reserve […]
REPO & REVERSE REPO RATES TOPIC: Economy Context- Banks interest rates are based on repo & reverse repo rates. Concept- Repo Rate: The interest rate that the RBI charges when commercial banks borrow money from it is called the repo rate. Reverse Repo: The interest rate that the RBI pays commercial banks when […]
BUILDINGS SAFETY STANDARDS TOPIC: Economy Context- Two people were killed and several others injured on February 10 when a portion of a flat collapsed at Chintels Paradiso housing complex in Gurgaon’s Sector 109. The incident has raised apprehensions regarding safety standards of multi-story residential buildings. Concept- How to know if a house is […]
RENEWABLE PURCHASE OBLIGATIONS (RPOs) TOPIC: Environment Context- Row between Centre and Telangana govt over renewable energy procurement. Telangana has been particularly vocal about the “increasing burden” forced upon states by the Centre on account of the clean energy cess imposed on coal and the RPOs (Renewable Purchase Obligation). Concept- Renewable Purchase Obligation: Under […]
ORGANIZATION FOR ISLAMIC COOPERATION (OIC) TOPIC: IR Context- India lashed out at the Organisation of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for being “communal minded” after the grouping called on the UN Human Rights Council to take “necessary measures” on the issue of Muslim girl students being told not to wear the hijab in Karnataka […]
INTEGRATED JUDICIARY TOPIC: Polity Context- Need to strengthen the federal nature of our judiciary by empowering High Courts. Concept- Integrated Judiciary: Indian Constitution has established an independent and integrated judiciary to protect the supremacy of the Constitution. B.R. Ambedkar stated in the Constituent Assembly: “The Indian Federation though a dual polity has no […]