DPN Topics
TECHNOLOGICAL SINGULARITY TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- Researchers predict singularity by 2045 — a stage where machines become more advanced than human beings. Concept- It is estimated that by 2034-40, i.e. within the next 15 years, 50 per cent of the jobs would be automated in the US. About Technological Singularity: Technological singularity […]
LOKTAK LAKE TOPIC: Environment Context- Manipur Assembly Elections 2022: Loktaklake, climate change, carbon footprint feature in party manifestos. Concept- About Loktak Lake: Loktak Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India and is famous for the phumdis floating over it. Phumdis are the heterogeneous mass of vegetation, soil and organic matter at […]
ATMANIRBHARTA IN DEFENCE TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the inaugural address of the post-budget webinar of the Ministry of Defence on ‘AtmaNirbharta in Defence – Call to Action’ on Friday. The objective of the webinar is to involve all the stakeholders in taking forward the various initiatives […]
FDI TOPIC: Economy Context- The Union Cabinet is expected to consider a proposal to put Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) at par with public sector banks for foreign direct investment (FDI). Concept- FDI Limits In Different Sectors In India: Sector FDI Limit & Route 1. Agriculture & Animal Husbandry 100% Automatic 2. Mining (Coal […]
NATIONAL PARKS & WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES TOPIC: Environment Context- On February 26, 1919, US President Woodrow Wilson signed an act of Congress establishing the Grand Canyon National Park. Concept- About Grand Canyon: Grand Canyon, immense canyon cut by the Colorado River in the high plateau region of northwestern Arizona, U.S., noted for its fantastic […]
SRI GOVINDARAJA TEMPLE TIRUPATI TOPIC: Art & Culture Context- Tirupati wears a festive look as it celebrates 892nd birthday on Thursday. Concept- About Govindaraja Temple: Sri GovindarajaPerumal temple (known as Thiruchitrakoodam) has the unique distinction of being located on the world famous Chidambaram Nataraja (Bhagwan Shiva) temple complex in the temple town of […]
STEM CELL THERAPY TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- A US patient has become the third person in the world, and the first woman, to be cured of HIV, the deadly virus that causes AIDS using umbilical cord blood. Concept- Umbilical Cord Blood: The umbilical cord is a flexible, tube-like structure that, during pregnancy, […]
QUANTUM KEY DISTRIBUTION TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- Experts from DRDO and IIT Delhi have demonstrated Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) link for a distance of over 100 kilometres between Prayagraj and Vindhyachal in Uttar Pradesh. Concept- About Quantum Key Distribution Network: QKD is primarily a mechanism to undertake secure communication, which utilises a […]
MINIMUM SELLING PRICE TOPIC: Agriculture Context- MSPs provide a floor for market prices, and ensure that farmers receive a certain “minimum” remuneration so that their costs of cultivation (and some profit) can be recovered. Concept- Minimum Support Price (MSP): Minimum Support Price (MSP) is the minimum price set by the government for certain […]
BHAKTI SAINT NARSINGH MEHTA TOPIC: Art & Culture Context- Researchers in Gujarat have discovered a new species of spider and named it Narsinhmehtai, in honour of Narsinh Mehta, a 15th century poet who was a devotee of Lord Krishna. Concept- About Narsingh Mehta: Narsinh Mehta, also known as Narsi Mehta or NarsiBhagat, was […]