DPN Topics
Rare siege of Arctic lightning zaps ice north of Alaska Subject: Geography Context: The National Weather Service in Fairbanks, Alaska, confirmed early Tuesday that a freak Arctic thunderstorm had occurred Monday evening, producing between 100 and 200 lightning strikes as an exceptional pulse of heat visited Alaska’s North Slope. Concept: Thunderstorms in Alaska […]
AI tool developed to study cancer-causing mutations Subject: Science & tech Context: Researchers at IIT Madras have developed an AI tool called NBDriver (neighborhood driver) for use in analyzing cancer-causing mutations in cells. Concept: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras researchers have formulated an artificial intelligence-based mathematical model. The AI algorithm will […]
Supreme Court’s remarks on sedition cases bode well for its inevitable invalidation Subject: Polity Context: Recently, the Supreme Court has expressed concern over the “misuse” of the sedition law and no accountability of executive agencies and it sought to know that if this “colonial law” is still needed 75 years after Independence. Concept: […]
Adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha to seek repealing of three farm laws Subject : Polity Context : Recently, the Shiromani Akali Dal general secretary has said that as their party would be moving adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha to seek repealing of three farm laws. Concept : Adjournment Motion It is […]
Reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) Subject : Governance Context : Recently, the Andhra Pradesh government has issued orders for implementation of 10 per cent EWS reservation in all government recruitments henceforth. Concept : The order is in accordance with The Constitution (103rd) Amendment Act 2019 that provides for the creation of the […]
China starts long-awaited carbon trading scheme Subject : Environment / IR Context : China has introduced the emissions trading system. Concept : The much-awaited scheme would act as a key tool in its quest to drive down climate change-causing greenhouse gases and go carbon neutral by 2060. China has hailed it as the […]
Bail orders will be sent instantly to jail authorities: SC Subject: Governance Context: The Chief Justice of India has announced FASTER scheme to cut delays in release from jail. Concept: In the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Supreme Court has made concerted moves to de-congest prisons. The court turned a humanitarian eye […]
Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) memorandum of understanding (MoU) Subject: Economy Context: Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (Nabard) to boost ongoing developmental initiatives linked to priority sector lending in Maharashtra Concept: The MoU envisages joint initiatives, the benefits of farmers, […]
The Amrabad Tiger Reserve Subject: Economy Context: The Amrabad Tiger Reserve is now home to largest population of tigers in Telangana, according to Annual Census Report Concept: The Amrabad Tiger Reserve is now home to largest population of tigers in Telangana, according to Annual Census Report, The estimation of prey population density of […]
GeM Subject: Economy Context: The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has written to Central Ministries and departments to get their Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE) registered in Government e-Marketplace (GeM). Concept: The GeM would be the national public procurement portal and will be registered as Section 8 Company for providing procurement of goods […]