DPN Topics
States leading in micro irrigation reaps benefit from new scheme Subject: Government schemes Context: Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have reaped maximum benefits from the centrally sponsored Scheme of Per Drop More Crop component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY-PDMC) Out of 53.73 lakh hectares covered under the micro-irrigation under this scheme, Karnataka […]
National Dolphin Research Centre (NDRC) Subject: Environment Context: The much-awaited National Dolphin Research Centre (NDRC), a big step for the conservation of the endangered Gangetic river dolphin, will soon be a reality as the process to set it up has finally begun. Concept: The Bihar forest, environment and climate change department had sought […]
Common Service Centers (CSCs) Subject: Polity Context: The Common Service Centres (CSCs) a special purpose vehicle of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has carved out a niche for itself in facilitating ease of access to government services in nearly all the gram panchayats across the country. Concept:. CSC e-Governance Services India […]
Ministry of Cooperation Subject: Polity Context: On Monday, the government announced the formation of a separate Union Ministry of Cooperation, a subject that till date was looked after by the Ministry of Agriculture. Concept: A Co-operative based economic development model is very relevant where each member works with a spirit of responsibility. Cooperative […]
Zika virus Subject: Science and Tech Context: Kerala is on alert after detecting at least 15 cases of the Zika virus. All district administrations have been told to keep a close eye on cases of mosquito bites, and conduct fumigation drives. Concept: Zika is a viral infection, It spread by Aedes aegypti mosquito, which also spreads dengue […]
Silambam Martial Art Subject : Culture Context : Recently, a migrant worker who choreographed and performed a sequence of Silambam had won the top prize at a talent competition. Concept : About Silambam Martial Art It is considered as the best form of self-defense technique and is often practiced as a sport. It […]
SPARSH (System for Pension Administration Raksha) Subject : Governance Context : Recently, the Ministry of Defence has implemented SPARSH (System for Pension Administration Raksha). Concept : SPARSH (System for Pension Administration Raksha) It is an integrated system for automation of sanction and disbursement of defence pension. It is a web-based system which processes […]
Appointment of Chief Minister Subject : Polity Context : Recently, Pushkar Singh Dhami has been appointed as Chief Minister of Uttarakhand. Concept : Constitutional Provisions for Appointment of a Chief Minister The Constitution does not contain any specific procedure for the selection and appointment of the Chief Minister. Article 164 only says that […]
Cabinet extends Agri Infra Fund loans to APMCs Subject : Governance Context : The Centre has decided to allow state-run market yards to access financing facilities through its Agricultural Infrastructure Fund to calm the fears of protesting farmers that such market yards are being weakened. Concept : It is a central sector scheme […]
Methane-producing Processes on Enceladus Subject : Science & tech Context : Recently, NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has detected an unusually high concentration of methane, along with carbon dioxide and dihydrogen, in the moons of Saturn by flying through their plumes. Concept : The giant water plumes erupting from Enceladus have inspired research and speculation […]