DPN Topics
ANTI MICROBIAL RESISTANCE TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- In the past few years, alarmingly high resistance rates in pathogens of public health importance have been reported from Indian hospitals. Concept- The “Global burden of bacterial antimicrobial resistance in 204 countries and territories in 2019 (GRAM)” report, released last month by Lancet, provides the […]
States cannot tax inconsumable alcohol Topic: Polity Context: The Apex Court on hearing the appeal filed by the Odisha government challenging the High Court judgement held that state legislature has no authority to levy duty or tax on alcohol not meant for human consumption. Concept: The Constitution provides for a three-fold distribution of […]
Jal Jeevan Mission Topic: Governance Context: According to the latest data by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, less than half of the rural households in India have access to Piped Water Supply (PWS). Concept: Jal Jeevan Mission (2019) JJM was the revamped 2009 scheme of the National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) Goal: […]
Impact of Russia Invasion of Ukraine on Global and Indian Economy Topic: Economy Context: Russian invasion on Ukraine impacting the global crude oil prices Global Impact-War has immediate consequences for global trade, capital flows, financial markets and access to technology. Global trade will be immediately impacted by economic sanctions on both sides. Exports […]
Pay ₹2 lakh for arresting girl who raised slogans Topic: State Human Right Commission Context: The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has ordered the Tamil Nadu government to pay a compensation of ₹2 lakh to the father of Canada-based Tamil student Lois Sophia, who was arrested for allegedly raising slogans against Prime Minister […]
UNGA Resolution Topic: IR Context: India abstained from voting on UNGA’s special emergency session resolution that condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and an immediate call to withdraw its troops. Concept: The session was convened after a similar resolution failed to pass the UNSC when Russia exercised its veto. The resolution says, no territories […]
ENGEL’S LAW TOPIC: Economy Context- The pandemic induced lockdowns resulted in a sharp rise in food share across rural and urban India and among all socioeconomic groups comprising various castes and religions, but at different rates. Concept- The shock of the pandemic caused breakdowns in food supply chains and a fall in food […]
UNEA-5.2 TOPIC: Environment Context- Representatives from 175 countries meeting at the resumed fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2) in Nairobi (Kenya) March 2, 2022, agreed to end plastic pollution and formulate an internationally binding treaty by 2024. Concept- About The resolution to end Plastic Pollution by 2024: The resolution establishes […]
UKRAINE CRISIS TOPIC: Geography Context- Mr. Modi spoke to Mr. Putin hours after the Indian Embassy in Ukraine issued an “urgent advisory” for all Indian nationals in the war- torn areas of Ukraine. Concept- India has been conducting ‘Operation Ganga’ to evacuate its nationals stuck in Ukraine ever since the Russian campaign began […]
THE NEW ELECTRONICS BILL (e- BILL) TOPIC: Polity Context- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the new mechanism while inaugurating the Foundation Day event of the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), the book-keeper of the government. Concept- About the electronics bill Processing System: This e-governance initiative was announced in the Budget 2022-23 by the […]