DPN Topics
How genetics helped crack a Sepoy Mutiny era mystery Subject: Science & Tech Section: Biotechnology Context- Scientists tap DNA tech to ascertain the origin of the martyred soldiers. Concept- The scientists used mitochondrial DNA and stable isotope analysis to ascertain the origin of the martyrs. About Mitochondrial DNA: The mtDNA is composed of […]
El Niño-Southern Oscillation can affect tuna fish in the Indian Ocean, says FAO report Subject: Environment Section: Climatology Context- Along the same lines, the international food agency has published a report titled El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) Effects on Fisheries and Aquaculture, which captures the impacts of ENSO events on global fisheries. Concept- […]
What factors affect the Indian summer monsoon? Subject: Geography Section: Climatology Context- Large-scale, global factors as well as short-term, local factors affect the summer monsoon. Concept- Ongoing research over the last 30-50 years has identified many factors that affect the Indian summer monsoon. These range from long-term, large-scale global effects such as the […]
Heatwaves linked to man-made climate change Subject: Environment Context- India is gripped in the wrath of a long spell of heatwaves that too in the early month of April. Concept- Three eminent scientists with expertise in how atmospheric, land and ocean systems were influenced by greenhouse gas emissions, drew upon their decades of […]
Freebie Model of Governance Subject: Economy Section: Fiscal policy Freebies that are usually distributed include goods like bicycles, smart phones, TVs, Laptops and waivers on bills (water, electricity, etc.).Freebies and poll promises are different from subsidies which are required for the proper functioning of a government to fulfill peoples’ needs and may not […]
Reporting cyber incidents in 6 hrs mandatory Subject: Science Section: National Organisation Context: The new guidelines issued by CERT-In to companies operating in India. New guidelines issued by CERT-In: CERT-In has mandated that all cyber security incidents such as targeted scanning or probing of critical networks and systems, compromise of critical systems and […]
Dispute between the Delhi government and the Centre over the control of administrative services Subject: Polity Section: Federalism Context: Supreme Court has started hearing the dispute between the Delhi government and the Centre over the control of administrative services. What are the legal issues before the SC? There are two legal issues before […]
IMD predicted western disturbance by month end Subject: Geography Section: Climatology Context: The IMD expected a couple of cooler wester disturbances to check in from the international border by the month end and produce heat-buster thunder storms, hail storms, gusty winds, rain and thunder showers over the hills and plains of North-West India […]
Mosquito Borne Diseases Outbreak Subject: Science Section: Biotechnology Context- Climate change is causing more frequent mosquito borne disease outbreaks. Concept- The latest outbreaks of Zika fever in India indicate that mosquito-borne diseases are fast spreading to new populations and regions. Uttar Pradesh is one of three states to report Zika cases this year […]
Polavaram Project Subject: Geography Section: Mapping Context- The Polavaram irrigation project, set to be operationalised by April 2022. Concept- The Polavaram irrigation project, set to be operationalised by April 2022, will displace the largest number of people in India’s history of such projects. Once completed, it will uproot 106,006 families across 222 villages […]