DPN Topics
RASHTRIYA KAMDHENU AAYOG Subject: Government Schemes Context: The examination – Kamdhenu Gau-VigyanPrachar-PrasarPareeksha – will be held on February 25, Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog (RKA) chairman VallabhbhaiKathiria said. Concept: The exam will be conducted in four categories: primary level (up to class VIII); for students between classes IX and XII; a third category for college […]
WOMEN SCIENTIST PROGRAMME Subject: Government Schemes Context : Vice President said that while India produces the highest percentage of women STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Management) graduates in the world — about 40 percent but their share in jobs these categories in the country is very low — 14 per cent. He also […]
G-TAM Subject: Economy Context: In December, 90 million units of electricity were sold in G-TAM (Green Term Ahead Market) of India’s Biggest Energy Exchange, the IEX. Concept: G-TAM Green Term Ahead Market (GTAM) in electricity launched as a first step towards greening the Indian short term power market. It is an alternative new […]
NATIONAL GALLERY OF MODERN ART Subject : Culture Context : After Opening its doors on January 5, the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) has planned a series of programmes, including free weekend visits, at the museum. Concept : The upcoming calendar year at the national institution includes retrospectives of Nandalal Bose, Ramkinker […]
EPIZOOTICS Subject : Science & tech Context :Samples of dead migratory water birds found at the Pong Dam Lake in Himachal Pradesh have tested positive for avian influenza or bird flu. It has now become the fifth state to report suspected cases of bird flu after Haryana, Rajasthan, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh . […]
AJANTA CAVE PAINTINGS Subject : Culture Concept : Ajanta is a series of rock-cut caves in the Sahyadri ranges (Western Ghats) on Waghora river near Aurangabad in Maharashtra. Number of Caves: There are a total of 29 caves (all buddhist) of which 25 were used as Viharas or residential caves while 4 were […]
APEDA Subject : National Organisations Context : Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has removed the word ‘halal’ from its ‘Red Meat Manual’. Concept : APEDA clarified that Halal Certification agencies are accredited directly by respective importing countries. No government agency has any role in this. About APEDA : The […]
LA NINA Subject : Geography Context : After the pandemic-hit 2020 that saw demand destruction all round, a great weather market is upon us following the onset of La Nina. Concept : About La Nina : It means the large-scale cooling of ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean, […]
JEEVAN PRAMAAN Subject : Technology Context : Along with the extension of various tax deadlines recently, the submission of life certificate by pensioners was also extended to February 28, 2021. Concept : Life Certificate A life certificate is a proof of existence produced to an authorised pension distributor or agency such as bank […]
CYBER FRAUDS AGAINST EXPORTERS Subject : Economy Context : The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has warned the Commerce Ministry on the increasing number of phishing cyber frauds taking place against Indian exporters. Concept : The MEA has informed that email spoofing/phishing cyber frauds are causing increased bilateral trade disputes. Though this is […]