DPN Topics
Subject : Science & tech Context : Pfizer has reported that its vaccine, BNT162b2, has been more than 90 per cent effective in late-stage trials. Concept : This is a vaccine that was developed using mRNA technology — it makes use of the messenger RNA molecules that tell cells what proteins to build. The mRNA, […]
Subject : Agriculture Context : Rabi sowing has crossed 100 lakh ha. Abundant monsoon rains boost prospects and also coverage of wheat and pulses rises. Concept : Rabi crops or Rabi harvest are agricultural crops sown in winter and harvested in the spring in the South Asia. The term is derived from the Arabic word […]
Subject : Govt Schemes Context : Government has approved 21 projects, leveraging investment worth 443 crore rupees supported with a grant of 189 crore rupees under the Scheme for Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition. Concept : The objective of the scheme is to provide integrated cold chain, preservation and value addition infrastructure facilities without […]
Subject : Economy Context : The Ministry of Power, Government of India issued a notification to cover all the Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) under the preview of the Energy Conservation (EC) Act, 2001. Concept : The notification was formulated in consultation with Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). According to it, all entities having issued distribution […]
Subject : Govt Schemes Context : The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has issued an order for the scale-up and expansion of the PM-KUSUM Scheme. The target now is to achieve enhanced solar capacity of 30.8 gigawatt (GW) by 2022. Concept : Kisan urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) is a farmer-oriented solar power […]
Subject: Economics Context : The Centre must mount an aggressive programme of capital expenditure to the tune of about 2 per cent of GDP to pull the economy, top economist and public policy thinker C. Rangarajan, said. Concept : Capital expenditures Capital expenditures are the ones that create some liability/asset for the government. These include […]
Subject : International Relations Context :Chinese President Xi Jinping instructed officials to expedite the construction of the new railway project connecting the country’s southwest Sichuan province to Linzhi in Tibet close to the Indian border in Arunachal Pradesh, saying it would play a key role in safeguarding stability in the border areas. Concept : The […]
Subject : Economy Context : Four Years since Demonetisation , Cash in system is steadily rising. Concept : Four years after the government announced demonetisation on November 8, 2016, the currency with public for the fortnight ended October 23, 2020 stood at a record high of Rs 26.19 lakh crore — up 45.7 per cent […]
Subjects: Agriculture/ Economy Context: Commodity-wise foreign trade data from the department of commerce shows exports of farm goods from India during April-September at $18.12 billion, 4.6% higher than the $17.32 billion for the first half of 2019-20. Concept: Most of the agri commodities exports have grown up. The highest rise is seen in Rice (Basmati […]
Subject: Polity Context: The National Legal Services Day is celebrated on 9th November to spread awareness for ensuring reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens Concept: National Legal Services Day (NLSD) was first started by Supreme Court of India in 1995 to provide help and support to poor and weaker sections of the society. […]