DPN Topics
Kerala breaks free from centralized testing, sequencing Sub: Sci Sec: Health Context: On July 20, the Thiruvananthapuram-based Institute of Advanced Virology tested the Nipah virus sample in four hours and conveyed the result to the State government. Institute of Advanced Virology, Kerala: The Institute of Advanced Virology (IAV) has been established by the […]
Current State of Employment in India Sub: Eco Sec: Inflation and unemployment The Union Budget for 2024-25 places a strong emphasis on employment, highlighting several initiatives aimed at addressing job creation and unemployment. Workforce Composition: As of 2022-23, India’s workforce is approximately 56.5 crore, with 45% in agriculture, 11.4% in manufacturing, 28.9% in […]
Should India focus on natural farming? Sub: Env Sec: Agri Context: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans to involve one crore farmers in natural farming over the next two years, supported by certification and branding. Implementation will involve scientific institutions and gram panchayats, with 10,000 bio-input resource centres to be established. National […]
Environmentalists alarmed as Himachal witnesses shift in snowfall patterns Sub: Geo Sec: Climatology Context: Himachal Pradesh is experiencing a reduction in snow cover and a shift in snowfall patterns from winter to early summer, raising concerns about climate variability in the Himalayas. The decrease in snow during peak winter months (December and […]
Why Australia has banned mining in one of the world’s largest uranium deposits Sub: Geo Sec: Eco geo Ban on Mining at Jabiluka Site: Australia announced plans to ban mining at the Jabiluka site, which is surrounded by Kakadu National Park and contains one of the world’s largest high-grade uranium deposits. The park […]
No pollution control permits for ‘white category’ sectors now Sub: Env Sec: Pollution Context: The Union Environment Ministry has proposed that industries categorized under the ‘white category’ by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) will no longer require prior permission from state pollution control boards to establish and operate under the Air Act, […]
State of the World’s Forests 2024: Global efforts curb deforestation, but threats to forests from wildfires and pests remain Sub: Env Sec: Eco system State of the World’s Forests Report: The FAO released a report on July 22, 2024, highlighting both relief and concern regarding global forests. The rate of deforestation has slowed, […]
Are melanistic leopards increasing in Karnataka, given frequent sightings? Sign of habitat loss, say experts Sub: Env Sec: Species in news Context: Frequent sightings of melanistic leopards, also known as ‘black panthers,’ have been reported in Karnataka, raising curiosity among wildlife enthusiasts. Melanism is a genetic condition causing black skin and spots, found […]
Rival gangs sign truce in Haiti’s largest shantytown Subject: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Port-Au-Prince, Haiti (AFP)— Two rival gang leaders signed a truce to end armed conflict in Haiti’s largest shantytown. More on News: Under the agreement between leaders of the G9 and G-Pep groups, roadblocks in the Cite Soleil (Sun City) shantytown of around […]
UN puts 4th-century Gaza monastery on endangered site list Subject: IR Sec: Int Org Context: The Saint Hilarion complex, one of the oldest monasteries in the Middle East, has been put on the UNESCO list of World Heritage sites in danger due to the war in Gaza. More on News: The site which […]