DPN Topics
RIVER SARASVATI Subject : Geography / History Context :The Centre has reconstituted an advisory committee to chalk out a plan for studying the mythical Sarasvati river for the next two years, after the earlier panel’s term ended in 2019. Concept : The Sarasvati River is one of the main Rigvedic rivers mentioned in […]
NATIONAL POPULATION REGISTER Subject : Governance Context : Centre likely to allow residents to fill their NPR details online. Concept : National Population Register It is a list of “usual residents of the country”. A “usual resident of the country” is one who has been residing in a local area for at least […]
SHETRUNJAY DUNGAR RESERVE FOREST Subject : Environment Context : Fire engulfs nearly 200 hectares in Shetrunjay, brought under control. Concept : Shatrunjaya or Shetrunjaya (“place of victory against inner enemies”) originally Pundarikgiri), are hills located by the city of Palitana, in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, India. They are situated on the banks of the […]
MOSQUITO PROTEIN AEG12 Subject : Science & tech Context : Mosquito protein inhibits number of viruses, raises hope against Covid too. Concept : A mosquito protein, called AEG12, strongly inhibits the family of viruses that cause yellow fever, dengue, West Nile, and Zika, and also weakly inhibits coronaviruses, according to scientists at the […]
RODTEP SCHEME Subject : Government Schemes Context : As the government prepares to notify refund rates under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme, exporters fear the rates may turn out to be lower than recommended by a technical committee. Concept : Remission of Duties or Taxes on Export […]
AGRICULTURAL MARKETING AND FARMER FRIENDLY REFORMS INDEX (AMFFRI) Subject : Important Reports Context : It requires a diversified approach that takes into account peculiarities and constraints of states, investment in infrastructure and linking farmer producer groups with markets. Concept : This Index was launched by NITI Aayog. NITI Aayog has developed the first […]
COMMUNAL GO 1921 Subject : History Context : With the Supreme Court readying itself to raise its previously-imposed ceiling of 50 per cent as the upper limit for reservations, the spiral of history has completed a full cycle in almost exactly one hundred years. Concept : Communal GO In September 1921, the so-called […]
PERMANENT INDUS COMMISSION Subject : International Agreements Context : The Indus Commissioners of India and Pakistan will meet here on March 23 and 24 to discuss a host of issues, including Islamabad’s concerns to the design of Indian hydropower projects on the Chenab River, a top official said on Sunday. Concept : The […]
Z+ SECURITY Subject : Governance Context : Centre Offers Z+ Security To CM Mamata Banerjee After Alleged Attack In Nandigram Concept : Z+ is the highest category security in India. It offers a security cover of 55 personnel, including 10+ NSG Commandos + Police Personnel. Each commando is an expert in martial arts […]
PM 2.5 & NITROGEN DIOXIDE Subject : Environment Context : PM2.5 and NO2 contributing to the spread and virulence of SARS-CoV-2 infections, says Health Minister. Concept : PM 2.5 5 refers to particles that have diameter less than 2.5 micrometres (more than 100 times thinner than a human hair) and remain suspended for […]