DPN Topics
Dependency population Subject: Geography Given its demographic profile, India is uniquely placed to provide services to ageing societies of the developed world. Concept: Dependency ratio It is the ratio of persons in the ages defined as dependent (under 15 years and over 64 years) to persons in the ages defined as economically productive […]
Registered Unrecognized Political Parties declared inactive Subject : Polity Context: As part of its action for ensuring due compliance by Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs), the Election Commission of India (ECI) led by Chief Election Commissioner, Rajiv Kumar, has delisted 86 non-existent RUPPs and declared another 253 as ‘Inactive RUPPs’. Concept: What are Registered Unrecognized Political Parties? […]
Constitutional Monarchy Subject: Polity Context: King Charles III’s address to the British Parliament on Monday, and almost all his public statements and actions since the death of Queen Elizabeth are about upholding Britain’s system of constitutional monarchy. Concept: Britain does not have a single constitutional document like the one ratified by the United […]
Gyanvapi Mosque Dispute Subject : Art and Culture Context : Varanasi District and Sessions Court dismissing the Anjuman Intezamia Masajid Committee’s plea challenging the maintainability of the civil suits filed by five Hindu women seeking the right to worship at the complex, is the interpretation of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, […]
Keeping Big Tech in Check Subject : Science & tech Context : The White House recently convened a discussion involving experts and practitioners on the harms that tech platforms could cause. Concept : The United States has identified six key principles to keep their power in check. The areas range from competition; privacy; […]
World Dairy Summit 2022 Subject: Government Schemes PM Modi appeals to the global dairy leaders to recognise and encourage women dairy farmers at the World Dairy Summit 2022 at Greater Noida. Details: India is hosting the summit after a gap of 48 years. During that period, India’s milk output has grown from 23 […]
GPS-based toll system in place of FASTag Subject :Science Context: The government plans to start a GPS-based toll system in place of FASTag. Details: National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008 has been amended to allow collection of toll fees based on distance travelled by the vehicle on the NH. Benefits: […]
Why several Asian economies brought in agri export curbs in 2022 Subject- Economy Governments across Asia implemented export curbs on various agricultural and energy products this year to ensure sufficient supplies and cap a rise in prices due to the Russia-Ukraine war, but these measures have disrupted global trade. Top Thermal Coal Exporter […]
HC stays Lokpal proceedings against JMM chief Shibu Soren Subject :Polity Context: The Delhi High Court Monday stayed the proceedings initiated by Lokpal of India against Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) president and Rajya Sabha MP Shibu Soren. Background: The Lokpal in September 2020 had directed a preliminary inquiry under provisions of the Lokpal […]
You raised essential practice- HC had to take it up: SC to appellants Subject : Polity Context: The appellants against the Karnataka hijab ban Monday argued in the Supreme Court (SC) that the High Court ( HC) should not have ventured into interpreting the Quran as it lacked expertise. But the SC told […]