DPN Topics
Inert waste Subject: Environment Context: Members of the Ridge Management Board (RMB) Friday decided to form an expert panel to study a proposal made by the South MCD for dumping “inert material” in Bhatti mines at Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary. Concept: Generally, there are three categories of landfills (place where waste): landfills for […]
T1C2 tiger Subject: Environment Context: T1C2 was released into wild in Pench Tiger Reserve Concept: T1C2 is a 3-year-old tigress whose mother “Avni”, a maneatertigeress was killed 2 years ago. It was released into wild after National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) cleared its release into wild. It was after radio collaring of the […]
High level national Committee to commemorate 75 years of independence Subject: Polity Context: A 259-member committee has been formed to recommend and guide celebration of 75 years of Indian independence. Concept: The committee will be headed by PM. It will see representation from different walks of life like former president (PratibhaPatil), governors, CMs, […]
Combined Commanders Conference (CCC) Subject: Security Context: A three-day military commander level conference is going on in Kevadia (Gujrat). Concept: It is a premier brain-storming event of the Military Commanders from the three Services. Top leadership is reviewing the security situation and defence preparedness of the Armed Forces, and deliberating pertinent organisational issues […]
Heat Wave Subject: Geography Context: In spite of rise of above 3-5 degree Celsius the IMD ruled out heat wave conditions over North-West India due to calming influence of a cooler western disturbance. Concept: Afresh western disturbance as a trough lay over South Afghanistan and adjoining South-west Pakistan on Thursday evening accompanied by […]
SC Bench proposes fast-track courts to address pendency of cases due to dishonoured cheques Subject: Polity Context: The Constitution bench of the SC has proposed setting up of fast-track courts for a limited time to clear dishonoured cheque cases. Concept: Such cases account for almost 30% (35 lakh cheque bounce cases)of the backlogs […]
OPEC+ Subject: International organizations Context: Crude oil saw a rise of about 5% on Thursday as sources said OPEC and its allies have agreed to keep production unchanged into April. Concept: OPEC+ is the alliance of crude producers undertaking corrections in supply in the oil markets since 2017. OPEC plus countries include Azerbaijan, […]
Loan to Value (LTV) ratio Subject: Economy Context: Home loan rates are at 15-year low. Concept: The home loan rates are linked to the borrower’ credit score and Loan to Value ratio. About LTV ratio An LTV ratio is calculated by dividing the amount borrowed by the appraised value of the property, expressed […]
International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) Subject: International Affairs Context: India has proposed inclusion of Chabahar port in the International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) route at Chabahar Day’ at the Maritime India Summit. Concept: India’s interest in Chabahar reflects importance it attaches to regional connectivity and strategic, economic significance it offers. About […]
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train Subject: Infrastructure Context: The National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd (NHSRCL) is discussing with its Japanese partner the possibility of operating the high-speed trains in Gujarat in the first phase and later extending it to Maharashtra. Concept: 95 per cent land has been acquired in Gujarat and Rs 32,500 crore […]