DPN Topics
Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) Subject: Economy Context: With two of the three operators having huge AGR liabilities as a result of the SC judgement the govt saw the raising of Rs 77, 814 crore through spectrum allocation as a positive development. Concept: It is the usage and licensing fee (spectrum usage charges and […]
Complete blood count (CBC), C-reactive protein (CRP), or Immunoglobulin-E (IgE) levels Subject: Science and Technology Context: Amidst vaccination the precautions are being taken before it is given by adhering to these tests. Concept: Complete blood count (CBC) It is a group of tests that evaluate the cells (produced and mature primarily in the […]
Gaphaz or the Glacier and Permafrost Hazards in Mountains Context: A consortium of international glacier and permafrost scientists have found that mass movement activities are still occurring in the zone covering Chamoli in Uttarakhand which witnessed flash floods recently. Concept: Other observations Based on high resolution satellite imagery indications the group concluded continuing […]
Outcome Budgeting Subject: Economy Context: Jharkhand presented its first outcome budget yesterday. Concept: Over the year’s performance budget was seen as following output, rather than outcomes (Budget speech of 2005-06 highlighted this). Outcome budgeting lays emphasis on linkages between money allocated (outlay) and the outcomes (and not just outputs). It shifts the focus […]
Dhrupad Subject: Art and Culture Context: One of the notable names in Dhrupad currently AkhileshGundecha may be suspended from Dhrupad sansthan which may also shut for time-being due to a sexual harassment charge. Concept: Dhrupad is ancient and powerful style of Hindustani Classical music. It emphasizes on emphasis on maintaining purity of the […]
FREEDOM IN THE WORLD 2021 Subject: International Reports and indices Context: The report demoted India’s freedom score from “free” to “partly free”, saying rights and civil liberties “have been eroding Concept: The report is brought by the Washington-based noted think tank Freedom House. It assesses countries on 25 different indicators. It is published […]
Himalayan serow Subject: Environment Context: It was spotted recently in Manas tiger reserve, Assam. Concept: It was spotted close to the border with Bhutan in Manas’s Bansbari Mathanguri forest. The sightings of rare animals and birds in Manas is an outcome of better access to remote parts of the protected area where extremists […]
Blood Thinner Subject: Science and Technology Context: The ICMR director said that both the vaccines available in India are safe for use for beneficiaries on blood thinners. Concept: These are medications taken orally or intravenously (through a vein) to prevent a blood clot (blood clot stop the flow of blood to the heart, […]
Bio-refinery Subject: Environment Context: The Minister of Petroleum and natural gases at an event Global Bio India 2021, organised by Department of Biotechnology said push for setting up twelve bio refineries or 2G-ethanol commercial plants from agriculture waste across eleven states is going on. Concept: It will help India in ethanol blending programme […]
Cost Push inflation Subject: Economy Context: The Government data shows a 2.7-37 per cent increase in prices of food items within a month’s time is pushing up the inflation. Concept: It is the situation when overall prices increase due to increases in the cost of wages and raw materials. The current rise in […]