DPN Topics
Recombinant Viruses Subject: Science & Tech. Context- Recombination of two virus variants seen since 2020. In the case of SARS-CoV-2 virus, such recombination has been seen right after the Alpha variant emerged. Concept- Mutation: A mutation means a change in the genetic sequence of the virus. In the case of SARS-CoV-2, which is […]
National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) Subject: Science & Tech Context- Pharma lobby seeking a 10% increase for scheduled drugs listed under the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM). Concept- How does the pricing mechanism work? Prices of Scheduled Drugs are allowed an increase each year by the drug regulator in line with the […]
Vultures In India Subject: Environment Context- Locals found the dead bodies of more than 95 Himalayan griffon vultures and a steppe eagle in the Chaiygaon area of Milanpur village in Assam’s Kamrup district March 17, 2022. Concept- About Vultures: It is one of the 22 species of large carrion-eating birds that live predominantly […]
Buddhist Manuscripts Subject: History Section: Art and Culture Context: Hundreds of original Buddhist manuscripts from Nalanda and Vikramshila to be translated and published. Concept: The Bihar State Government has signed an MoU with CIHTS (Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies) for the translation (in Hindi) and publication (in 5 years) of original Buddhist […]
Transition to net zero impact on Banking sector Subject: Economy Section: Monetary Policy and Banking Concept: India is planning to reduce the carbon emission intensity of its economy by 45 percent by 2030 from 2005 levels, and achieve net zero emission by 2070. This transition to a net-zero carbon emission target will entail […]
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013 Subject: Polity Section: Govt schemes Context- Kerala High Court on Thursday (March 17) asked organisations associated with the film industry to take steps to constitute a joint committee to deal with cases of sexual harassment of women, in line with […]
Invasive Alien Species Subject: Environment Section: Biodiversity Context- Invasive alien forest insects will kill 1.4 million urban trees in US by 2050: Study. Concept- Invasive alien forest insects will kill 2.1-2.5 per cent of all street trees (1.4 million) in the United States in 30 years (2020-2050). This loss would cost $30 million […]
Blue City Jodhpur Subject: Geography Section: Oceanography Context- Jodhpur, the gateway to the Thar desert, is globally known as the ‘Blue City’ for the colour of its houses. Its entire character as a city on the edge of a great desert has changed due to abundance of water. Concept- Jodhpur, which used to […]
UN Convention On Law Of The Sea Subject: Environment Section: Biodiversity Context- United Nations members negotiate instrument under UN Convention on Law of the Sea to conserve, sustainably use marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction. Concept- The fourth meeting of the Intergovernmental Conference (IGC-4) is underway March 7-18 in New York. The […]
Bhagat Singh Subject: Indian History Section: Freedom struggle Context- A photograph of Bhagat Singh in Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s office has run into a controversy. Concept- About Bhagat Singh: Bhagat Singh (September 1907 – 23 March 1931) was a charismatic Indian revolutionary. Born as Bhaganwala, Bhagat Singh grew up in a petty-bourgeois […]