DPN Topics
National dam panel to examine Kaleshwaram project on March 6 Subject: Geography Section: Indian physical geography Context: The National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) has established an expert committee to investigate the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) following concerns over the sinking of piers at the Medigadda barrage. Details: This inspection is scheduled due […]
Amit Shah Inaugurates National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation Limited Subject: Economy Section: Monetary Policy Event: Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation Limited (NUCFDC). Purpose: The umbrella organization aims to enhance self-regulation and boost the development of Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) in India. Importance: […]
Chinese dual-use cargo heading to Pakistan seized Subject: Science and tech Section: Defence Context: Indian security agencies have intercepted a Pakistan-bound ship from China at Mumbai’s Nhava Sheva port, suspected to be carrying a ‘dual-use consignment’ for Islamabad’s nuclear and ballistic missile programme. More on news: During its voyage, the vessel reached Nhava […]
After 30 years, India began to make Penicillin G Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: The common antibiotic penicillin will be manufactured in the country for the first time in 30 years. More on news: Forty greenfield projects under the PLI schemes for manufacturing bulk drugs and medical devices were inaugurated on […]
Over 24,000 birds from 66 species recorded during Tamirabharani Waterbird Count Subject: Environment Section: Protected Areas Context: The Tamirabharani Waterbird Count 2024 organised recently has recorded over 24,000 birds in the irrigation tanks getting water from the perennial river. Details: World Wildlife Day on March 3. ATREE’s Agasthyamalai Community Conservation Centre (ACCC) initiated […]
What will Gaganyaan change for India? Subject: Science and tech Section: Space technology Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicised the final shortlist of candidates to be astronauts on board the maiden human spaceflight mission– Gaganyaan– of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). About Gaganyaan: Gaganyaan is an ISRO mission aiming to send Indian […]
Mating calls indicate endangered Hanguls are on a comeback trail Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: Kashmir’s hangul, a critically endangered species of deer known for its shyness and sensitivity, experienced one of its healthiest mating seasons in the previous autumn, indicating a possible increase in population. Details: The hangul population could […]
Planetary Boundary pioneer Johan Rockstrom wins 2024 Tyler Prize for environmental achievement Subject: Environment Section: Int conventions Why in news? The 2024 Tyler Prize for environmental achievement will be awarded to Johan Rockstrom for his groundbreaking contributions and pioneering work to the development of the Planetary Boundaries framework, the science for defining the […]
Global Resources Outlook 2024 Subject: IR Section: Reports and Indices Context: Global Resources Outlook 2024, released on final day of assembly, reveals shocking statistics What is Global Resources Outlook? It is a flagship report of International Resource Panel What is International Resource Panel (IRP)? The International Resource Panel (IRP) was launched by the United […]
Rajya Sabha member, team meet rebel Arakan Army inside Myanmar, discover poor condition of Kaladan project on Myanmar side Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: An Indian delegation, led by Rajya Sabha member K. Vanlalvena, engaged in talks with the Arakan Army within Myanmar, weeks after the rebel group captured a crucial […]