DPN Topics
Nuclear Reactors in Jaitapur Subject – Science and Tech Context – Govt: ‘In-principle’ nod for 6 nuclear reactors in Jaitapur Concept – The six nuclear power reactors, which will have a capacity of 1,650 MW each, will be set up with technical cooperation from France. It will be the country’s largest nuclear power […]
Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) Subject – Defence and Security Context – Government starts process to identify next CDS, Gen Naravane heads COSC Concept – The Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee is, in principle, the most senior and highest ranking officer of the Indian Armed Forces. The chairman heads the Chiefs […]
Election Commission of India Subject – Polity Context – CEC ‘Interacted’ With PMO after Unusual Govt Note Demanding His Presence at Meeting: Report Concept – The Commission’s interactions with the government on election issues usually remain limited to its administrative ministry; the law ministry or, if security forces need to be arranged for […]
Cold Wave in Northwest India Subject – Geography Context – IMD has predicted a cold wave in Northwest India Concept – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a cold wave in parts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh over the next few days. A western disturbance as a cyclonic […]
Bullock Cart Races Subject – Art and Culture Context – Supreme Court allows bullock cart races in Maharashtra Concept – Bullock Cart Race State Kambala Coastal Karnataka Jallikattu Tamil Nadu Bail GadiShariat / Shankarpat Maharashtra Maramadi Kerala Balda di daud Punjab Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 The legislative intent of the […]
The Ordinance Raj Subject – Polity Context – The frequent promulgation of ordinances is detrimental for a constitutional democracy. Concept – The ordinance-making power in the Constitution is not a necessary feature of the Westminster form of parliamentary democracy that India has adopted. It is a relic of the Government of India Act, […]
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana Subject – Government Schemes Context – Nod to extend irrigation scheme for five years Concept – PMKSY is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (Core Scheme) launched in 2015. Centre- States will be 75:25 per cent. In the case of the north-eastern region and hilly states, it will be 90:10. Its objectives are: Convergence of investments […]
National Voters Service Portal (NVSP) Subject – Polity Context – Flaw on voters’ portal fixed, possible data leak averted Concept – In a bid to provide all possible support services to electors with the help of IT tools, the Election Commission of India (ECI) created the National Voter Service Portal (NVSP). The portal was launched on the occasion of National […]
Adjournment motion Subject – Polity Context – Congress leader Rahul Gandhi set the tone of the Opposition’s aggressive stance as he submitted a notice of an adjournment motion seeking the dismissal of Mr. Mishra Concept – It is introduced in the Parliament to draw attention of the House to a definite matter of urgent […]
Semiconductors Subject – Science and Tech Context – Cabinet approves ₹76,000 crore push for semiconductor makers Concept – Semiconductor, any of a class of crystalline solids intermediate in electrical conductivity between a conductor and an insulator. Common elemental semiconductors are silicon and germanium. Common semiconductor compounds are such as gallium arsenide or indium antimonide. Applications ICs(integrated circuits) and electronic discrete […]