DPN Topics
Dam Safety Subject: Geography Section: Hydrology Context- The Centre on Tuesday suggested to the Supreme Court to let the Mullaperiyar dam supervisory committee continue for a year, by which time the National Dam Safety Authority under the new Dam Safety Act will become fully functional. Concept- Background: A petition was filed by a […]
Nature Positive Farming Subject: Environment Section: Conservation Context- The pandemic showed that human interventions in natural processes can have disastrous consequences; we should now scale up natural-positive food systems that would simultaneously promote crop, soil and human health. Concept- In the mid-1960s, the new strategy of intensive application of modern agricultural practices in […]
Great Indian Bustard Subject: Environment Section: Biodiversity Context- Supreme Court seeks update on power cables at Great Indian Bustard’s habitat. Electrocution from overhead high-tension wires contributed to the birds’ falling population. Concept- Wildlife conservationist MK Ranjitsinh Jhala filed a petition in the Supreme Court of India in 2019 for power companies to lay […]
Relation of BOP with the exchange rate Subject: Economy Section: External Sector Context: exchange rate and BOP India’s BoP is a ledger of its transactions with the rest of the world. It shows how much money went out of the country and how much money came into the country through international transactions. These […]
External exposure and risk Subject: Economy Section: External Sector Context: Global inflation, the launch of a monetary tightening cycle in the US with increased interest rates, depreciating exchange rates and the fallout of the war in Ukraine are forcing many countries to borrow their way out of balance of payments difficulties. Concept: India’s […]
The India-Australia FTA Subject: Economy Section: External Sector Context: India-Australia FTA Concept: The India-Australia FTA, officially called the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement, is the first trade agreement signed by India with a developed economy after more than a decade. Details: The Agreement encompasses cooperation across the entire gamut of bilateral economic […]
Decision on pesticide ban likely this week Subject: Agriculture Section: Pesticides Context: Union Agriculture Ministry is likely to consider this week the expert panel’s recommendations on the proposed ban on 27 pesticides. Background: The long-pending ban on 27 widely-used pesticides, which includes 12 insecticides, 8 fungicides and 7 herbicides, is poised to take […]
Hyderabad’s Biological E to get mRNA technology from WHO to produce Covid vaccines Subject: Science Section: Biotechnology Context: Hyderabad-based vaccine manufacturer Biological E. Limited (BE) on Monday announced that it had been selected as a recipient of mRNA technology from the World Health Organisation (WHO) technology transfer hub. Background: The company was selected […]
Biomining Subject: Environment Section: Pollution Context- Urban local bodies need a comprehensive policy for reuse of reclaimed land. Concept- The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs recognised that the unlined dumpsites in India are creating various irreversible environmental hazards. The major sources of pollution are: Puddles of leachate flowing through the adjacent […]
Pollution From Dumpsite Fires Subject: Environment Section: Pollution Context- ‘Unscientific’ disposal, treatment of waste behind massive fire at Ghazipur landfill, say experts. Concept- A massive fire broke out at the Ghazipur landfill on the afternoon of March 28, 2022 near East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC). Toxins from the fire will spread into adjoining […]