DPN Topics
Buddhist Caves and Temples found in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve Subject: Art and Culture Context: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has reported Buddhist caves and stupas, and Brahmi inscriptions, dating back to the 2nd century, and Hindu temples from the 9th-11th centuries, and possibly the world’s largest Varaha sculpture in Madhya Pradesh’s Bandhavgarh […]
Floods and Transboundary Rivers Subject: International Relations Context: There has been an increase in the magnitude, the frequency and the intensity of floods in many parts of the world. This is further compounded by the lack of transparency in the sharing of hydrological information and also information relating to activities (such as by […]
Black carbon and melting of glaciers Subject: Environment Context:The glaciers in the western Himalayas, source of water for Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, have been melting at a significant rate due to the growing amount of black carbon aerosol and greenhouse gases, which is leading to the darkening of the region’s snowpack, researchers have […]
Safeguard Duties Subject : Economy Context: India has proposed additional customs duties of 15 percent on the import of 22 products from the UK in retaliation to Britain’s decision to impose restrictions on steel products. Details: Suspension of concessions under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 and the Agreement on Safeguards […]
Right to free speech Subject :Polity Context: Supreme Courthas made a oral observation while hearing a reference on the question whether the right to free speech and expression for high public functionaries require greater restrictions. Concept : Justice B.V. Nagarathna said, “reasonable restrictions for freedom of speech and expression are already there under […]
UAPA Tribunal Subject : Governance Context : The Popular Front of India (PFI), declared an “unlawful association” under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) by the Centre, will now have the option to present its case before a tribunal that must confirm the government notification for the ban to continue. Concept : About UAPA Tribunal The […]
Vigyan Ratna Subject: Science and technology Context:The Centre has asked its various science departments as well as its health department to trim the number of awards they give out and ensure instead that the few conferred are of greater value. Concept : Departments have to institute in consultation with the Principal Scientific Advisor […]
Malthusian trap Subject : Geography What is Malthusian trap? The Malthusian trap or Malthusian check refers to the theory that as the human population grows there is increasing pressure on earth’s resources, which in turn acts as a check on the further rise in population. It is named after English economist Thomas Malthus […]
What is a cryogenic engine? Subject :Science Context: President DroupadiMurmu will inaugurate Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.’s Integrated Cryogenic Engine Manufacturing Facility (ICMF) in the city on Tuesday Concept: What are cryogenic engines? Cryogenic engines are typically very powerful and carry liquid propellant at extremely low temperatures. They are complex but highly efficient and provide better […]
Shell Company Subject :Economy Context: Registration rules tightened for companies to check shell companies. Details: Several companies with links to Chinese entities were unearthed recently by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office. The new rules will facilitate tech-enabled real-time oversight of company incorporation and statutory filings It is part of the ‘company module’ of […]