DPN Topics
What is breach of privilege? Subject : Polity Section: Parliament A breach of privilege is a violation of any of the privileges of MPs/Parliament. Among other things, any action ‘casting reflections’ on MPs, parliament or its committees; could be considered breach of privilege. This may include publishing of news items, editorials or statements […]
LS privileges panel calls for revoking suspension of 3 MPs Subject: Polity Section: Parliament Context: The Privileges Committee of the Lok Sabha have accepted the “regrets” expressed by MPs for their alleged disrespect to the Chair during the Winter Session of Parliament. What is Parliamentary Privilege? Parliamentary privilege refers to rights and immunities enjoyed by Parliament as an institution and MPs in their individual capacity, without which they cannot discharge their […]
SC refuses to stay law on selection of CEC and EC Subject : Polity Section: National Body Context: The Supreme Court declined to stay a new law which brushed aside a top court judgment to include the Chief Justice of India as a member of the high powered selection committee to appoint the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs). “The CEC and Other Election Commissioners(Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023 has diluted the Supreme Court judgment by replacing the Chief Justice of India with a Union Cabinet Minister. Key Provisions of the “The CEC and Other Election Commissioners(Appointment, […]
USIDFC and NIIF to set up $1 -billion fund to finance renewable energy projects Subject: Economy Section: National Economy Context: The United States International Development Finance Corporation (USIDFC) and India’s National Infrastructure Investment Fund (NIIF) are “working on the possibility of creating a fund” that would invest in renewable energy and green projects in […]
Small herbivores are true victims Subject: Environment Section: Species in news India’s natural areas are facing extensive threats, with land-use changes leading to fragmented, depleted, and invaded ecosystems. Two-thirds of these spaces are now grappling with the invasion of alien plants, posing a significant risk to biodiversity. Herbivores, both wild and domestic, are […]
To protect endangered sharks and rays, scientists are mapping these species’ most important locations Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Important Shark and Ray Areas Project: The Earth’s saltwater bodies collectively form a vast ocean with diverse ecosystems. Specific locations, like the Fuvahmulah Atoll in the Maldives, are highlighted for their rich marine […]
Israeli logistics start-up plans to connect Dubai and Haifa ports via land to bypass Red Sea Subject : IR Section: Places in news Context: Amidst the Houthi Red Sea Crisis, Israeli logistics start-up Trucknet has found a new way- to move cargo by road between Dubai and the Adani-run Haifa port in Israel. […]
Supreme Court questions Centre on GM mustard Subject: Science and Tech Section: Biotechnology Context: The Supreme Court questioned the government on whether the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) had considered the reports of the court-appointed Technical Experts Committee (TEC) on the biosafety of transgenic mustard hybrid DMH-11 before approving it for environmental release. […]
Entrepreneurship: turning the tide against antimicrobial resistance Subject: Science and Tech Section: Health Context: In fight against the rising challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the search for new antibiotics is critical. Zosurabalpin stands out as a promising new candidate, offering a potential new way to tackle drug resistant Acinetobacter infections. Its early promise […]
West Bengal demands to list Bengali as ‘classical language’ Subject: History Section: Art and Culture Context: The Chief Minister said that based on scientific research, it has been established by her State team that Bengali had its origins 2,500 years ago. She said that her government has sent four volumes of documents to the Ministry. About Classical language Currently there are six languages that […]