DPN Topics
Power sector at glance Subject : Economy Context: Central Electricity Authority (CEA) expects peak power demand to rise by 9 per cent to 230-235 GW by April 2023 from the current 215 GW. Details: India had faced one of the worst power crises in several parts of the country during last year and […]
State finance commission Subject : Polity Context: A two-day national conclave of State Finance Commissions (SFC) was organized by the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR). Concept: State Finance Commission The State Finance Commission (SFC) is an institution created by the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments (CAs) to rationalize and […]
Financial Services Institutions Bureau Subject : Economy Context: A notification was issued to amend the Nationalised Banks (Management and Miscellaneous Provisions) Scheme, 1970. Details: The present norms prescribe appointment for three years or till the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier–for the Managing Director and other whole-time directors of the public sector […]
Choking lake: Nainital gets some HC relief but finger crossed Subject: Geography About Sukhtal lake- Sukhatal is a freshwater lake having a length of 150m and 10m deep. Surrounded by the dense pine and oak forests. Sukhatal is a major source of water recharge for Nainital lake. Earlier known as Khudaiya tal Renamed […]
Nihangs are followers of Sikhism and are not a religion unto themselves Subject : History Context: Punjab and Haryana High Court while dismissing a plea seeking cancellation of the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification) certificate granted to Punjabi movie ‘Masand’, and challenging its release said that ‘Nihangs are followers of Sikhism and […]
Financial Services Institutions Bureau Subject: Economy Context: A notification was issued to amend the Nationalised Banks (Management and Miscellaneous Provisions) Scheme, 1970. Details: The present norms prescribe appointment for three years or till the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier–for the Managing Director and other whole-time directors of the public sector banks. […]
Centre allows ED to share info to more agencies Subject: Polity Context: The government has allowed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to share information about economic offenders with 15 more agencies. Content: The Finance Ministry notified changes to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. ED which deals primarily with cases of money […]
Incremental Capital Output Ratio Subject: Economy Context: Article suggests steps to make our economy attain a high growth path. Details: India’s Growth post 2011-12: Period Growth rate First phase till Q3 of 2016-17 7.2 Second phase- Q4 of 2016 -17 to Q1 of 2020-21. 5.7 Third phase-from Q2 of 2021–2022-23 showed a V-shaped […]
Cyber crime and laws in India Subject: Science and Technology Context: Government upgrades IT equipment and infrastructure to check cyber threats Details: The move comes in the wake of a large number of cyber security incidents being reported by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In). Concept: Cyber crime It is unlawful acts […]
Unsolicited commercial communication (UCC) Subject: Governance Context: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) said it is working on various technologies to detect pesky calls and messages along with a joint action plan with other regulators to curb financial fraud. Concept: Unsolicited commercial communication (UCC) or pesky communication UCC means any commercial communication […]