DPN Topics
Transnistria Subject: Geography Section: Mapping Context: Embroiling Transnistria in the Russia-Ukraine War. As the Russia-Ukraine War completes over two months, Transnistria, the tiny breakaway region of Moldova, risks being dragged into the conflict. Where is Transnistria? It lies between Moldova to its west and Ukraine towards its east. Often described as a “remnant […]
Pricing regime of Fuel Subject: Economy Section: Fiscal policy Context: It is quite complicated that the final retail price of petrol and diesel has multiple components. Components of Fuel prices: The base price, including the freight, accounts for 56 per cent of the final selling price for petrol and 60 per cent for […]
Do away with circulars: RBI panel Subject: Economy Section: Monetary Policy Context: The Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) has recommended the withdrawal of an additional 225 circulars issued by the Reserve Bank of India. Details: The RBI has set up the RRA 2.0, initially for a period of one year from 1st May, […]
Special Railway Establishment for Strategic Technology and Holistic Advancement (SRESTHA), Lucknow Subject: Polity Section: National Organisation Context: Indian Railways has announced the closure of the Special Railway Establishment for Strategic Technology and Holistic Advancement (SRESTHA), Lucknow. Established in March 2016, the SRESTHA directorate,part of the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO), was tasked […]
Appointments to important offices Subject: Polity Section: National Context: The tenures of three high- profile offices — the Union Home Secretary; Director, Intelligence Bureau (IB); and Secretary, Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) — are ending in the next few months. Process of appointment and tenure of services: They generally have two-year fixed terms. […]
Anabolic steroids Subject :Science and Technology Section : Basic Content: Anabolic steroids are essentially lab-made versions of the male hormone testosterone. They have a similar effect of increasing muscle mass as the natural hormone It also increases male characteristics in a person, such as facial hair and a deeper voice. However, anabolic steroids […]
E-Shram Portal Subject: Economy Section: Employment Context: New campaign to get more workers to register would also be planned after analysis of the registrations so far was being carried out, according to the Ministry. Background: Budget Speech 2022-2023, Finance Minister had announced the linking of four portals — the National Career Service, e-Shram, […]
Jute Textile Issue Subject: Economy Section:Monetary policy Context: The Office of the Jute Commissioner (JCO)’s September 30 notification mandated that no entity would be allowed to purchase or sell raw jute at a price exceeding ₹6,500 per quintal. Details: In simple words, mills are procuring raw jute at prices higher than what they […]
Deposit Insurance in India Subject: Economy Section: Monetary policy Serious thought to insuring deposits was given by the RBI and the Centre after the failure of the Palai Central Bank Ltd. and the Laxmi Bank Ltd. in 1960. The Deposit Insurance Act, 1961 came into force on January 1, 1962. The preamble of […]
Retail Prime Lending Rate Subject: Economy Section: Monetary policy Why in the news? HDFC increases its Retail Prime Lending Rate (RPLR) on Housing loans, on which its adjustable rate home loans (ARHL) are benchmarked, by 5 basis points, with effect from May 1, 2022 Concept: In India, the PLR is the rate on […]