DPN Topics
International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) Subject – IR Context – Sri Lanka detains 13 more Indian fishermen Concept – A maritime boundary is a conceptual division of the Earth’s water surface areas using physiographic or geopolitical criteria. As such, it usually bounds areas of exclusive national rights over mineral and biological resources, encompassing maritime features, limits and zones. […]
Renewable Power Purchase Agreements Subject – Environment Context – Renewable PPAs in Andhra, Punjab: Power cos write to Centre Concept – Electricity and wind energy contracts are known as “Power Purchase Agreements” or PPAs. PPAs are long-term contracts to buy renewable energy in agreed volumes and at prices that meet the needs of […]
NSE Prime Subject – Economy Context – The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has launched a new corporate governance initiative – ‘NSE Prime’ Concept – The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has launched a new corporate governance initiative – ‘NSE Prime’, a framework that prescribes higher standards of corporate governance for listed companies than those […]
Currency in Circulation (CiC) Subject – Economy Context – CiC to GDP ratio remains high at 14.5% for FY21: Currency-in-circulation growth falls Concept – Cash-to-GDP Ratio or Currency in Circulation (CIC) to GDP Ratio or simply currency-to-GDP ratio shows the value of cash in circulation as a ratio of GDP. Currency in circulation […]
Scrappage Policy for Thermal Plants Subject – Environment Context – NITI Aayog expert group suggests scrappage policy for thermal plants Concept – An expert group set up by NITI Aayog has suggested the creation of a thermal power plant (TPP) scrappage policy in a bid to bring down the dependency of the power […]
James Webb Space Telescope Subject – Science and Tech Context – NASA has announced the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) at 7.20 am EST (5.50 pm India time) on December 24. Concept – Webb, the world’s premier space science observatory, will succeed the Hubble Space Telescope, NASA’s flagship telescope that […]
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Subject – Polity Context – SAD turns 100 Concept – SAD was conceived in December 1920, a year after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. SAD was formed as a volunteer group on December 14, 1920 to free gurdwaras from the control of mahants (priests) appointed by the British government, a […]
MCA 21 Subject – Governance Context – ‘MCA21 portal: third version in the works’ Concept – MCA21 is an e-Governance initiative of Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of India that enables an easy and secure access of the MCA services to the corporate entities, professionals and citizens of India. It has made all company related information […]
Banks to offer OD of ₹5,000 to women SHG members Subject – Economy Context – Banks will offer ₹5,000 overdraft (OD) to verified women Self Help Group (SHG) members having Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accounts. Concept – Banks will offer ₹5,000 overdraft (OD) to verified women Self Help Group (SHG) members […]
Article 167 of the Constitution Subject – Polity Context – WB Governor seeks information on State’s Pegasus probe panel Concept – Article 167 of the Constitution lays down the duties of the chief minister to furnish information to the Governor. Article 167 of the Constitution says it is the Chief Minister’s duty to […]