DPN Topics
NUCLEAR FUSION TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- Scientists have been making efforts to build a fusion nuclear reactor for several decades. Concept- Nuclear fusion is a reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei are combined to form one or more different atomic nuclei and subatomic particles (neutrons or protons). The Sun is […]
IPO TOPIC: Economy Context- The mega initial public offering (IPO) of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) is coming when markets are volatile and foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) are pulling out from Indian stocks in the wake of the US Fed tightening rates. Concept- Who can apply? A portion of shares, not exceeding 5 percent […]
INDIA’S FIRST SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATON UNIT BY 2024 TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is likely to target 2024 for the formal opening of the country’s first semiconductor fabrication unit. As a part of the plan, the Centre has lined up incentive support for companies engaged in […]
EOS-04 TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its earth observation satellite EOS-4 and two co-passenger technology demonstrator and scientific satellites on Monday from the first launch pad at the country’s only spaceport in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh The spacecraft will also carry the INS-2DT technology demonstrator satellite, […]
CAPITAL GAINS TAX (CGT) TOPIC: Economy Context- In an almost 10-fold increase in tax collections from stock markets, the government is expecting to collect Rs 60,000-80,000 crore this financial year as a tax on capital gains in the stock markets as against Rs 6,000-8,000 crore in the previous fiscal. Concept- Capital Gains Tax: […]
FRENCH SETTLEMENTS IN INDIA TOPIC: Indian History Context- The Registry Building, a two storey structure at Chandernagore built in 1875 and a symbol of French settlement of the colonial town, has been awaiting restoration for a long time. Concept- French Settlements in India: The French settlement in India began in 1673. By the […]
INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF) TOPIC: IR Context- Sri Lankan government is divided on seeking support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to address its economic crisis due to its stringent conditions which may further erode social welfare schemes that are crucial to prevent starvation at such a critical time. Concept- IMF Lending: The […]
SRI LANKA DEBT CRISIS TOPIC: IR Context- A group of senior parliamentarians in Sri Lanka, including some aligned to the government, have called for an “orderly negotiated postponement” of outstanding foreign debt, and corrective policy measures including a “strong social welfare scheme”, to combat the island nation’s economic crisis. Concept- Sri Lanka Economic […]
ILO CONVENTIONS TOPIC: Polity Context- Recently, the CRUSHED Report 2021 released by Safe in India (SII) portrays a dismal picture concerning occupational safety and health in the auto sector. However, occupational safety and health (OSH) has not received due attention from law- makers and even trade unions in India. OSH is an existential […]
EMISSIONS FROM PADDY CULTIVATION TOPIC: Agriculture Context- The Budget has announced chemical-free natural farming within a 5-km-wide corridor along the Ganga, support for millets, increased domestic production of oilseeds, kisan drones, etc. Concept- Agriculture contributes 73% of country’s total methane emissions. India is not reporting nitrous oxide emissions in its national GHG inventories. […]