DPN Topics
Government Spending Subject: Economy Context: Rise in incremental spending–Govt stares at a steeper fiscal challenge. Challenges in meeting the fiscal deficit target-fiscal deficit target of 6.4 per cent of the GDP for 2022-23. Additional expenditure sources: Rozgar Mela — a recruitment drive for 10 lakh personnel across 38 ministries and departments. Increase in […]
Yamuna frothing: What causes froth in the river and why is it dangerous Subject : Environment Context- Froth in Yamuna: A layer of froth seen was floating over parts of the Yamuna river near Kalindi Kunj. Location of frothing in yamuna- The frothing is seen only near Kalindi Kunj, downstream of the Okhla […]
How suspension bridges work, and what could have happened in Gujarat’s Morbi Subject: Science and Technology Context: How suspension bridges work, and what could have happened in Gujarat’s Morbi The bridge that collapsed in Gujarat’s Morbi on Sunday killing at least 134 people, was a suspension bridge — a type in which the […]
GM mustard field trials to begin from rabi season Subject: Science and Technology Context- The field trials of the GM mustard hybrid DMH-11, which has been granted approval for ‘environmental release’ by the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) recently, will begin from the ongoing rabi season. More on news- The trials, known as […]
Ban use of aceclofenac on cattle to save vultures Subject: Environment Context: Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) has demanded a ban on using aceclofenac in cattle after a new study showed that the drug metabolises into diclofenac in water buffaloes — as it does in cows. Concept: The researchers gave the recommended dose […]
Telangana withdraws general consent to CBI, Additional AG informs high court Subject :Polity Context: The Telangana government has withdrawn the general consent given to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe cases in the state. The CBI is governed by the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act (DPSEA). This law makes the CBI […]
Printing of the Electoral Bond Subject: Polity Context: According to two Right to Information replies from State Bank of India it has come to notice that the Union government has printed 10,000 electoral bonds worth Rs1 crore each sometime between August1 and October29 What is Electoral Bond: Electoral bonds are banking instruments that […]
The extra-constitutional delusions of Raj Bhavan Subject: Polity Context: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and the State government have major differences over multiple issues. The latest controversy has arisen after he sought the resignation of several vice-chancellors following a Supreme Court judgment setting aside the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor of a technology university. […]
SC agree to hear plea against first amendment of constitution Subject : Polity Context: Recently, the Supreme Court has agreed to view the plea challenging the Constitutionality of the First amendment Act, 1951 which had put the reasonable restrictions under clause(2) of Article 19 (a) of Freedom of Speech and Expression. What was […]
SC to hear pleas challenging validity of CAA Subject: Polity Context: The Supreme Court was about to hear on the batch of petitions challenging the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) 2019. The bench of Chief Justice of India UU Lalit and Justices S Ravindra Bhat and Bela M Trivedi will hear the plea. What […]