DPN Topics
Subject : Polity Context : Karnataka government passed the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Bill (2020) in the Assembly amid strong opposition. Concept : The Bill envisages a ban on all forms of cattle slaughter and stringent punishment for offenders. While ‘beef’ is defined as the flesh of cattle in any form, […]
Subject : Environment Context : Scientists have found that aerosols like black carbon and dust, which makes the Indo-Gangetic Plain one of the most polluted regions of the world, have led to increased incidents of high rainfall events in the foothills of the Himalayan Region. Concept : The Indo-Gangetic Plain is located South and upwind […]
Subject : Current Events Context : Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the New Parliament Building. Concept : The new parliament building will be the highlight of the ambitious ₹ 20,000 crore Central Vista project that PM Modi said will become “a symbol of a new and self-reliant India”. The four-story building […]
Subject : International Events Context : Iran has said that it is enhancing its nuclear programme, which can be reversed if talks with the U.S. are revived. Concept : In 2015, Iran with the P5+1 group of world powers – the USA, UK, France, China, Russia, and Germany agreed on a long-term deal on its […]
Subject: Economics Context: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Centre if e-commerce entities such as Flipkart, Amazon and Snapdeal, are complying with the requirement of displaying ‘country of origin’ on products offered for sale on their websites. Concept: It has been stated that the laws relating to the issue were enacted under the […]
Subject: Science & tech Context :The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday officially registered the coronavirus vaccine produced by Chinese drug giant Sinopharm, saying it was 86% effective according to analysis of third-phase trials. Concept : The vaccine has been undergoing third-phase trials in the Emirates since July, and it was approved for emergency use for […]
Subject: Government Schemes Context: The Union Cabinet has given its approval for the proposal of DoT for setting up of Public Wi-Fi Networks by Public Data Office Aggregators (PDOAs) to provide public Wi-Fi service through Public Data Offices (PDOs) spread across the country. Concept: This Public Wi-Fi Access Network Interface will be known as PM-WANI. […]
Subject: Government Schemes Context: The Union Cabinet has given its approval for Atmanirbhar Bharat RojgarYojana (ABRY) to boost employment in formal sector and incentivize creation of new employment opportunities during the Covid recovery phase under Atmanirbhar Bharat Package 3.0. Concept: Salient features of the Scheme: Government of India will provide subsidy for two years in […]
Subject: Economy Context: The Union Cabinet has given its approval for Provision of Submarine Optical Fibre Cable Connectivity between Mainland (Kochi) and Lakshadweep Islands (KLI Project). Concept: The Project envisages provision of a direct communication link through a dedicated submarine Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) between Kochi and 11 Islands of Lakshadweep viz. Kavaratti, Kalpeni, Agati, […]
Subject: Geography Context: Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, are usually witnessed far up in the Polar Regions or the high latitude regions of Europe, like in Norway. But, recently, they could be visible in southern regions, such as in the Pennsylvania in the US. Concept: This is happening due to a solar flare, […]