DPN Topics
Tamil Nadu’s mission to save the critically endangered vultures Subject :Environment Context- The Tamil Nadu Government formed a State-level Committee to set up an institutional framework for the effective conservation of vultures, which almost went extinct in the country at the beginning of the 21st century. Tamil Nadu is a pioneer. It banned […]
The Indian Ocean Region Subject :International Relations Context: Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh at Indian Ocean Region (IOR) Plus Defence Ministers’ Conclave Gandhinagar, said that India is ready to supply missiles and weapon systems to friendly countries in the region. What is IOR+ Conclave: The first Indian Ocean Region (IOR) Defence Ministers’ Conclave […]
The draft National Credit Framework Subject :Government Schemes Context: Recently, the Union Ministry of Education Dharmendra Pradhan unveiled the draft National Credit Framework. The Students will soon be able to earn credits for both classroom learning and extracurricular activities through a unified credit system, which will be deposited in a credit bank,a system […]
CCI slaps 392 cr fine on Oyo, MakeMyTrip, Goibibo Subject : Statutory organisations Context :The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Wednesday slapped penalties totalling more than Rs 392 crore on online travel firms MakeMyTrip, Goibibo and hospitality services provider OYO for unfair business practices.. Concept : Competition Commission of India (CCI) is […]
Global warming is forgotten as soaring energy prices and supply disruptions drive a return to coal Subject :Environment Context : Coal prices breached the $200 per short tonne (0.907 metric tonnes) mark in the US, with high grade Northern Appalachia coal averaging $204.95 in the first week of October — the first time […]
UN Chief Wants India To Mobilize G20 To Help Debt-Ridden Countries Subject :International Organizations Context: UN chief Antonio Guterres sought India’s support in mobilising G20 nations to help out developing countries saddled with debt, including three of India’s neighbours. Concept: India takes over the G20 presidency from Indonesia for a year from December […]
Remission of prisoners Subject: Polity / Governance Context: Centre went against own guidelines in release of Bilkis Bano case convicts. Concept: Special Remission Scheme As part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, special remission was granted to a certain category of prisoners. These prisoners would be released in three phases. Union Government […]
International Solar Alliance approves funding mechanism Subject : International Organisations Context : To bolster investments in solar power projects, the International Solar Alliance (ISA), in its General Assembly approved the ‘Solar Facility’, a payment guarantee mechanism. Concept : About Solar Facility It is expected to stimulate investments into solar projects through two financial […]
Meghalaya Panel prepares action plan to restore waterbodies Subject : Government Context : An expert committee will soon submit an action plan for the restoration of polluted waterbodies in Meghalaya. Concept : The Meghalaya government had set up the 10-member expert panel on the protection and restoration of the State’s waterbodies following an […]
India – Africa Defence dialogue 2022 Subject: International Relations Context: The India-Africa Defence Dialogue (IADD) was held on the sidelines of DefExpo 2022 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on October 18, 2022. Concept: The broad theme of the dialogue is ‘India-Africa: Adopting Strategy for Synergising and Strengthening Defence and Security Cooperation’. India’s approach towards Africa […]