DPN Topics
Why Green Deposits Failed to Take Off in India Sub : Eco Sec: Monetary Policy Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a framework, which came into effect from June 1, 2023 for banks and NBFCs to offer green deposits, aimed at promoting eco-friendly climate projects and tackling greenwashing (misleading claims […]
Why is the Indian Rupee Falling Against the US Dollar? Sub :Eco Sec: External sector The exchange rate between the Indian rupee (INR) and the US dollar (USD) is influenced by the demand and supply dynamics of the two currencies in the global market. What is the Exchange Rate? Exchange Rate: The value […]
Madan Lokur is UN Internal Justice Council chief Sub : IR Sec: Int org Context: Former Supreme Court Judge Justice Madan B. Lokur has been appointed as the Chairperson of the United Nations Internal Justice Council. Lokur has been appointed for a 4-year-tenure ending on November 12, 2028. United Nations Internal Justice Council: […]
Railways laying a heritage track that links old and new Sub : History Sec: Art and culture Context: The Indian Railways is undertaking an ambitious under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme to revamp 1,337 railway stations, including 30 heritage structures. These heritage stations, which are part of a larger pool of 79 stations […]
Temple managements not implementing reservation rosters, says NCST member Sub : Polity Sew: National Bodies Context: Jatothu Hussain Nayak, a member of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), has highlighted issues related to the management of temples in southern India, particularly in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Odisha. He criticized temple managements for […]
OpenAI Unveils O3 Model Sub : Sci Sec: Awareness in IT and computer Why in News OpenAI recently introduced its latest AI model, O3, and its smaller counterpart, O3 Mini. These models aim to solve complex problems, offering advanced reasoning capabilities. OpenAI O3 Model: Capable of step-by-step, logical responses, surpassing the O1 model. […]
Nutritional Concerns in Packaged Foods Sub : ECO Sec: MSC Why in News Recent research on packaged convenience foods has raised concerns about their nutritional composition, particularly high carbohydrate and fat content. The study highlights issues in food labelling practices and their impact on public health in India. Issues in Food Labelling: Non-Compliance […]
New Models Provide Better Understanding of End Stages of Stars Like Our Sun Sub : Sci Sec: Space sector Why in News Astronomers have made advancements in understanding the final stages of stars like our Sun through improved models for dust behaviour in planetary nebulae. The study, based on observations from the Vainu […]
Radical Transformations in Jatra Sub : History Sec: Art and culture Why in News The traditional folk theatre of Jatra, particularly in Odisha’s Ganjam district, has come under scrutiny due to extreme and controversial practices during performances. A recent incident involving the use of live animals on stage has sparked outrage among audiences, […]
Enhancing India’s Digital Connectivity Through New Undersea Cables Sub : Sci Sec: Awareness in it and computer Why in News India is set to boost its digital connectivity with two new submarine cable systems, India Asia Xpress (IAX) and India Europe Xpress (IEX), enhancing Internet links to Asia and Europe. These developments highlight […]