DPN Topics

    STAR CAMPAIGNERS IN ELECTIONS TOPIC: Polity Context- The Election Commission of India (ECI) in­structed States to provide “adequate security cover” to star cam­paigners of political parties after Lok Sabha member and AIMIM pre­sident Asaduddin Owaisi was attacked on his way back to Delhi from cam­paigning in western Uttar Pradesh Concept- Who is a […]

    FARMER PRODUCER OGANIZATIONS (FPOs) TOPIC: Agriculture Context- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stated that the Un­ion government is resolved to mobilise small farmers in­ to farmer producer organisa­tions (FPOs) and make them influential market forces in the years to come to improve their incomes by developing agriculture value chain. Concept- What is an […]

    SARISKA TIGER RESERVE TOPIC: Environment Context- The tiger population in Sariska Tiger Reserve has gone up to 25, while the re­sources are being provided to create water holes and de­velop grasslands for ungu­lates as a prey base. Concept- Sariska Tiger Reserve Sariska Tiger Reserve is located in Aravali hills and forms a part […]

    J&K DELIMITATION DRAFT TOPIC: Polity  Context- The J&K Delimitation Commission has come out with a fresh interim report proposing the redrawing of many Assembly and the lone Lok Sabha constituencies in Kashmir, besides the allocation of one more seat to the division and six more to Jammu. Concept- The commission has proposed the […]

    CRYPTOCURRENCIES TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- In her Budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced a 30% tax on income earned from transfer of virtual digital assets. Concept- The Government is yet to recognise cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. What would be the tax component for income from virtual digital assets? The Budget […]

    HAVANA SYNDROME TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- A recent U.S. intelligence report says that ‘Havana Syndrome’ —a collection of symptoms and related brain injuries, reported by U.S. officials, particularly diplomats in embassies. Concept- What is Havana Syndrome? ‘Havana Syndrome’ is a colloquial name given to a set of symptoms such as dizziness, hearing […]

    ANTARCTIC MICROBES MAY HELP IN PLASTIC CLEAN UP TOPIC: Environment Context- A team of Argentine scientists is using microorganisms native to Antarctica to explore the idea of cleaning up pollution from fuels and, potentially, plastics in the pristine expanses of the white continent. Concept- The tiny microbes munch through the waste, creating a […]

    Plastics Topic: Environment In news: After years of largely neglecting the build-up of plastic waste in Earth’s environment, the U.N. Environment Assembly will meet in February and March in the hopes of drafting the first international treaty controlling global plastics pollution. About: The plastic crisis: “Plastics are the largest, most harmful and most […]

    ICRISAT In news: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will kick off the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) on February 5. About: The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is an international organization which conducts agricultural research for rural development, headquartered in Patancheru (Hyderabad, […]

    UNIFORM CIVIL CODE (UCC) TOPIC: Polity Context-The new Law Commission could take up the issue of Uniform Civil Code. Concept- Uniform Civil Code: UCC is one that would provide for one law for the entire country, applicable to all religious communities in their personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption etc. Article […]