DPN Topics
Subject: IR Context: The First World Solar Technology Summit will be organized by International Solar Alliance, ISA on a virtual platform on 8th of September. Concept: The objective of the event is to bring the spotlight on state-of-the-art technologies as well as next-generation technologies which will provide impetus to the efforts towards harnessing the solar […]
Subject: Education Context: Atal Rankings of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2020 will be announced Concept: ARIIA is an initiative of Ministry of HRD, implemented by AICTE and Ministry’s Innovation Cell, Government of India to systematically rank higher education institutions and universities in India on indicators related to Innovation, Startup and Entrepreneurship Development amongst students […]
Subject: Schemes Context: Government is focusing on enhancing forest quality and increasing tree cover in the country for maximizing carbon stock. One such is by Nagar van scheme Concept: The Nagar Van Scheme was announced on World Environment Day 2020 for creation of 200 Nagar Van, on forest land by adopting a collaborative approach, involving […]
Subject: Environment Context: Prime minister in his Independence Day speech had announced the launch of Project Lion and Project Dolphin Concept: Project dolphin Project Dolphin will involve conservation of Dolphins and the aquatic habitat through use of modern technology especially in enumeration and anti-poaching activities. The project will engage the fishermen and other river/ ocean […]
Subject: Schemes Context: Indian Railways said that it has generated more than 5.5 lakhs mandays of work under Gareeb Kalyan Rozgar Abhiyan in 6 States Concept: The livelihood opportunities will come up in 116 districts spread over six states namely Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand and Odisha who have received substantial numbers of […]
Subject: Agriculture Context: Centre has launched the Rs 1 lakh crore Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) to be used over the next four years. This fund will be used to build post-harvest storage and processing facilities, largely anchored at the Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), but can also be availed by individual entrepreneurs. Concept: FPO A Producer Organisation […]
Subject: Polity Context: India is moving towards a form of elected autocracy says justice A.P. Shah Concept: Democracy Democracy is a form of government in which all eligible citizens have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives. Democracy allows people to participate equally—either directly or through elected representatives—in the proposal, development, and […]
Subject: Environment Context: The government has set targets of 10 per cent bioethanol blending of petrol by 2022 and to raise it to 20 per cent by 2030 under the ethanol blending programme Concept: Biofuels are liquid or gaseous fuels primarily produced from biomass, and can be used to replace or can be used in […]
Subject: Science and tech Context : A new, rapid diagnostic test for the novel coronavirus that uses saliva samples was granted an emergency use authorisation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Concept : The inexpensive test called SalivaDirecthas high sensitivity and can detect the virus even when the number of virus copies in […]
Subject: Arts and culture Context: Parsi New Year called ‘Navroz’ or ‘Nowruz’ was celebrated. Concept : It is believed that king Jamshed introduced the Parsi calendar and hence the Parsi New Year is also known as Jamshed-i-Nouroz. The holy festival is marked by grand celebrations and the atmosphere is full of positivity and prayers. This […]