DPN Topics
Subject : Security Context : The next step in defence reforms after the appointment of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) would be the formation of integrated theatre commands says Army Chief . Concept : An integrated theatre command envisages a unified command of the three Services, under a single commander, for geographical theatres that […]
Subject : International Relations Context : The third edition of the two-plus-two dialogue between India and the US is expected to take place on October, during which both sides are likely to carry out a comprehensive review of their strategic cooperation,. Concept : It is a format of dialogue where the defense and foreign ministers […]
Subject : Govt Schemes Context : The production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for manufacturing investments will soon be extended to eight more sectors, Economic Affairs Secretary said. Concept : Earlier this scheme was launched for Large scale electronic manufacturing(Mobile phones and specified electronic components) .Now extended to eight other sectors. Unlike other schemes, this is an […]
Subject : Science and tech Context : NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft briefly touched asteroid Bennu, from where it is meant to collect samples of dust and pebbles and deliver them back to Earth in 2023. Concept : Bennu is a 500-meter wide asteroid in an elliptical orbit around the sun. It is a carbonaceous asteroid composition […]
Subject : Polity Context : Maharashtra government withdrew its consent to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe cases in the state. Concept : CBI is governed by the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 (DSPE Act, 1946) that makes consent of a state government mandatory for conducting investigation in that state. There are […]
Subject: Science and tech Context: Researchers at Duke University have identified a number of silent mutations in the virus’s genetic code that helped it thrive after it crossed over to humans. Concept: Mutations The DNA sequence is specific to each organism. It can sometimes undergo changes in its base-pairs sequence. It is termed as a […]
Subject: Polity Context: The poll spending limit for candidates contesting Lok Sabha and Assembly elections has been enhanced by 10 percent based on the recommendation of the Election Commission. Contestants be allowed to spend more on campaigning keeping in mind difficulties they may face due to COVID-19 curbs. Concept: Current rules on poll spending: At […]
Subject: Economy Context: The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said in a report on that a lower but positive economic growth in India in the post-COVID-19 pandemic period and India’s large market will continue to attract market-seeking investments to the country. Concept: The World Investment Report focuses on trends in Foreign Direct Investment […]
Subject: Economy Context: Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into India in the first five months of 2020-21 have hit a record high, despite a sharp 60% contraction in the first quarter. Concept: Foreign Direct Investment FDI is an investment from a party in one country into a business or corporation in another country with the […]
Subject: Infrastructure Context: The National Green Tribunal has held that environmental clearance to Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project was granted ex post facto, after completion of substantial work, by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change “in violation of law”. Concept: The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme of Telangana is a multi-purpose irrigation project on the […]