DPN Topics
CPEC Subject: International agreements Context: Pakistan says it seeks to strengthen trade ties with the Sri Lanka through CPEC. Concept: The CPEC is part of China’s larger regional transnational ‘One Belt One Road’ (OBOR) initiative, whose two arms are the land-based New Silk Road and the 21st century Maritime Silk Road, using which […]
Jezero crater Subject: Science and Technology Context: Perseverance landed on depression on Mars called Jezero crater recently. Concept: Scientists believe the area was once flooded with water and was home to an ancient river delta. Conceivably, microbial life could have lived in Jezero during one or more of wet times there. If so, […]
National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) Subject: Welfare schemes Context: While talking in a webinar on India’s strategy to address health gap the PM talked of NDHM and also called for private sector role in it. Concept: The PM also mentioned 4-pronged strategy on which govt is working for the health sector. Prevention of […]
Right to fair and speedy trial Subject: Polity Context: Areeb Majeed was granted bail by the Bombay High Court six years after his arrest on charges of travelling to Iraq and Syria to join ISIS. Concept: The court held that the right to fair and speedy trial was recognised under Article 21 (right […]
PM SVANIDHI scheme (Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor’s AtmanirbharNidhi) Subject: Welfare schemes Context: Focus on the schemes come as the Centre has alerted banks about slowdown in loans to the street vendors. Concept: It is a special micro-credit facility scheme for providing affordable loan to street vendors. The scheme is aimed at daily wage […]
Shergarh Subject: Art and culture Context: Close to nine years after the 16th century Sher Shah Gate in Central Delhi was partially damaged in heavy rains, the restoration work on the monument is still not complete and delayed due to Covid protocols as per ASI. Concept: Sher shah gate is located on Mathura […]
Western disturbance Subject: Geography Context: Delhi saw fewer Western Disturbance event this year and this has led to February temperature 7 degree above normal. Concept: Towards the end of February, temperature usually starts rising, however, this is dependent on the number of Western Disturbances. There was 1 Western disturbance around February 5 this […]
Iran IAEA reach deal on inspections Subject: International developments Context: Diplomatic negotiations reached a fruitful outcome with the IAEA announcing a temporary deal for inspection of nuclear facilities in Iran. Concept: It is a 3-month arrangement for inspection of Iranian facilities. However, it will not have same access as before after a law […]
London Inter Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR) Subject: Economy Context: A new EY India report as majority of LIBOR rates are likely to be phased out by the end of 2021, the NBFCs in India need to plan for an effective Inter Bank Offered Rate (IBOR) transition. Concept: Report highlights LIBOR-linked borrowings and derivative […]
Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPAC) Subject: Economy Context: Many countries are today seeing SPAC as an alternative to Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) Concept: SPACs offer a new route for high-risk taking individuals to participate in the start-up euphoria. It is an empty corporate shell (or blank-cheque companies with no operations or business plans […]