DPN Topics
MAP OF INDIA ON WHO’s WEBSITE TOPIC: Maps Context- The issue of the wrong depiction of a map of India on WHO’s website has been “raised strongly” with the World Health Organisation, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday. Concept- Aksai Chin Region: China controls Aksai Chin area, while India claims […]
NEET BILL TOPIC: Indian Polity Context- Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi has returned to the Assembly Speaker a Bill seeking to dispense with NEET- based admissions for under- graduate medical degree courses. Concept- About NEET It is an all-India pre-medical entrance test for students who wish to pursue undergraduate medical (MBBS), dental (BDS) […]
SURETY BONDS TOPIC: Economy Concept- The government has allowed the use of surety insurance bonds as a substitute for bank guarantees for infrastructure development. Concept- What is Surety Bond? Surety Bond is a three-party agreement that legally binds together a principal who needs the bond, an obligee who requires the bond and a […]
BOND YIELD TOPIC: Economy Context- On February 1, as Finance Minister indicated that the government would borrow more from the market, the yield on the 10-year benchmark bond issued by the central government jumped 17 basis points to 6.85%. Concept- Bond: Bond is an instrument to borrow money. A bond could be floated/issued […]
BEIJING WINTER OLYMPICS TOPIC: International Relations Context- India has announced a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics. Concept- Other countries which announced boycott include the USA , United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, New Zealand and the Netherlands. What is a diplomatic boycott? It simply means these countries will not send […]
Star campaigners Context: The INC announced the names of its star campaigners for the state. Concept: A recognised political party can have 40 star campaigners and an unrecognised (but registered) political party can have 20. The list of star campaigners has to be communicated to the Chief Electoral Officer and Election Commission within […]
Kisan Saarathi Topic: Agriculture About: It was jointly launched by the Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and the Union Minister of Electronics & Information Technology. KisanSaarathi’ digital platform will improve these farmers’ ability to negotiate price and consolidate their produce for the market, drone monitoring will enhance farm practices for a […]
Kisan Drones Topic: Agriculture In news: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Centre will promote ‘Kisan Drones’ to help farmers assess crops, digitise land records as well as spray insecticides and nutrients. About: Drone services is an emerging market that finds application in agriculture, construction, search and rescue, package delivery, industrial inspection, […]
Children’s share in 2022 Union Budget plummets to 11-year low: Topic: Government schemes In news: Children in the country received the lowest share of allocation in the Budget in 11 years, according to an analysis by the NGO, HAQ-Centre for Child Rights. About: The total allocation for children in Union Budget 2022-23 is […]
ASSAM-ARUNACHAL PRADESH BORDER DISPUTE TOPIC: Internal Security Context- Arunachal Pradesh, which was earlier a part of Assam, shares a boundary of roughly 800 km with the state—with frequent flare-ups reported along the border since the 1990s. Concept- Bone of contention: 1951 The dispute dates back to colonial times, when the British in 1873 […]