DPN Topics
Consumer genomics Subject: Science and Technology Context: the Covid-19 pandemic given a boost to direct-to consumer (DTC) genome sequencing services Concept: DTC genomics, where a lab provides sequencing (and, if called for, genetic counselling) services directly to the consumer, without the intervention of a doctor. Technique of DTC genomics /genome sequencing: ‘single nucleotide […]
Electroporation physical Transfection Subject: Science and Technology Context: a team of researchers from IIT-Madras, in collaboration with scientists from the UK and Taiwan, have achieved a signal breakthrough in doing transfection. Concept: Transfection is the process of introducing foreign genetic substances such as nucleic acids into cells, is often needed for gene research […]
T cell responses against Variants Context: Researchers have found that T cells from people who have recovered from Covid-19, or received the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines, are still able to recognise several SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern. It found that both “helper” T cells and “killer” T cells can still recognise mutated forms of the […]
New CM took oath in Uttarakhand Subject: Polity Context: Pushkar Singh Dhami took oath as Chief Minister of Uttarakhand. He replaced Tirath Singh Rawat. Concept: Tirath Singh Rawat’s term as Uttarakhand Chief Minister — that lasted just 114 days — was riddled with controversies over his remarks as well as reversal of decisions […]
Project BOLD to Boost Tribals Subject: Governance Context: Recently, the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) has announced a Project BOLD in order to boost tribals’ lives and livelihoods. Concept: Project BOLD It is a unique initiative of Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). It is named as “Bamboo Oasis on […]
Clinical Trials Registry India (CTRI) Subject: Governance / Science & tech Context: Recently, the Ministry of AYUSH has announced that the Ayurveda Dataset on Clinical Trials Registry India (CTRI) Portal will be launched. Concept: The Ayurveda Dataset of CTRI has been jointly developed by ICMR and Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences […]
Four years on delay derails Railways CCTV Project Subject: Governance Context: More than four years after a MoU was signed between the Indian Railways and RailTel for the installation of surveillance cameras at 983 stations across the country, the project envisaged under the “Nirbhaya Fund” to enhance safety of women passengers has derailed. […]
Investment in neobanking space plunges Subject: Economics Context: However players say it’s still early days with many more deals in the pipeline. Concept: Neo banks are virtual banks. They are the banks that are only operable online. The bank is not physical but is completely digital. Neo Banking is a technique to provide […]
NIPUN Bharat Mission Subject : Governance Context : Recently, the Ministry of Education has announced that it will launch NIPUN Bharat Mission. Concept : NIPUN Bharat It is a National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy (NIPUN Bharat). It marks an important step undertaken by the Department of School Education […]
Literacy numeracy mission deadline pushed to 2027 Subject: Governance Context: No extra funds for the goal (NEP) , money are allocated from Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan Concept: SamagraShiksha is an integrated scheme for school education extending from pre-school to class XII to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education at all levels of school education. […]