DPN Topics
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women Subject :International Relations Context: The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women will mark the launch of the UNiTE campaign (Nov 25- Dec 10) an initiative of 16 days of activism concluding on the day that commemorates the International Human Rights Day […]
Bihar to bring Ganga water to parched town by taping flood water Subject: Geography Context: The Ganga water supply scheme at Rajgir will be inaugurated on November 27 while the one in Gaya and Bodh Gaya will be inaugurated on November 28 More about the project: The Ganga water supply scheme at Rajgir, […]
Russia nuclear icebreaker and militarisation of the Arctic Subject: International relations Context: Recently , President Vladimir Putin touted Russia’s Arctic power at a flag-raising ceremony and dock launch for two nuclear-powered icebreakers that will ensure year-round navigation in the Western Arctic. About the new nuclear-powered icebreakers: Yakutia: It is 3-metre long with a […]
Civil Aviation Ministry notifies draft Aircraft Security Rules 2022 Subject: Polity Context: The Ministry of Civil Aviation has notified the draft Aircraft Security Rules, 2022. What was the need for change: The new rules will supersede the Aircraft Security Rules, 2011 after Parliament passed the Aircraft Amendment Act, 2020 in September 2020, giving […]
LachitBorphukan Subject: Polity Context: Speaking during the 400th birth anniversary of LachitBarphukan, the famed Ahom general and an icon of Assamese nationalism, the Union Home Minister emphasised the importance of rewriting India’s history to remove distortions. Who was LachitBorphukan: LachitBarphukan (1622 – 1672) was a commander andBorphukaneone of the 5 patramantris in the […]
Status of Institute of Eminence Subject: Polity Context: JNU has applied for Institute of Eminence status, What is Institute of Eminence Scheme: The Institute of Eminence Scheme was launched for Higher Education Institutions in India in 2017 by UGC. It aims to identify 10 Public and 10 Private Institutions to be declared as […]
The process of transfer of judges Subject: Polity Context: The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, recommended the transfer of seven judges of High Courts. What does the Constitution say on the transfer of judges: Article 222 of the Constitution provides for the transfer of High Court judges, […]
Bangladesh- Mizoram Border Subject: Geography Topic: Mapping Context: More than 200 people belonging to the Kuki-Chin-Mizo community from Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) have entered Mizoram’s Lawngtlai district due to an armed conflict between the neighbouring country’s Army and an ethnic armed group and are being referred to as “officially displaced persons” as […]
UK Supreme Court says no to Scotland’s plan to hold independence vote Subject :Polity Context: Britain’s Supreme Court has ruled that Scotland’s government cannot unilaterally hold a second referendum on whether to secede from the United Kingdom, When was the issue: The government did allow a referendum in 2014, in which a majority […]
Behind Paris Olympic Mascot :-the Cap of liberty Subject : History Context: Mascots for the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics are based on the enduring idea of liberty, taking the form of Phrygian caps, the headwear that has symbolised freedom for the French for centuries. What is the history of a Phrygian cap: […]