DPN Topics
Subject: Polity Context: The notice has been served under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution to 19 MLAs in Rajasthan assembly. The Congress in its complaint to the Speaker has accused the rebel MLAs of attempting to jump parties. Concept: The Tenth Schedule contains the following provisions with respect to the disqualification of members of […]
Subject: Polity Context: Election Commissioner Mr. Ashok Lavasa has been appointed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as vice-president Concept: The Election Commission is a permanent and an independent body established by the Constitution of India directly to ensure free and fair elections in the country. Article 324 of the Constitution provides that the power […]
Subject: Science and tech Context: Itolizumab and Tocilizumab which are not yet been proven effective beyond doubt in reducing Covid-19 deathsare being considered for averting a cytokine storm in Covid patients. Concept: A cytokine storm is the hyper-reaction of the immune system, which then starts attacking the patient’s own organs and can prove fatal. Cytokines […]
Subject: Arts and culture Context: A Delhi court granted bail to 200 Indonesians who were chargesheeted for attending TablighiJamaat congregation allegedly in violation of visa norms and violating government guidelines issued in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak. Concept: Tablighi Jamaat literally the Outreach Society, is an Islamic missionary movement that focuses on urging Muslims to return to practising […]
Subject: Polity Context: Human resource and Development Minister has released guidelines for online education ‘Pragyata’ Concept: The guidelines have been issued to ensure the safety and academic welfare of the students. The guidelines issued by MHRD entail suggestions for administrators, school heads, teachers, parents and students on the following areas: Need assessment Concerns while planning […]
Subject: Polity Context: Central government has published an updated draft of ‘Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2020’ Concept: It envisages that every establishment shall implement all measuresto ensure non-discrimination against any transgender person in any matter relating to employment including, but not limited to, infrastructure adjustments, recruitment, promotion and other related issues. The government […]
Subject: Science and tech Context: Recent research found that immunity developed by the formation of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 lasts only a few months, and recovered Covid-19 patients are likely to remain susceptible and could get re-infected. Findings: The analysis found “a potent” level of antibodies produced in 60% of participants during the peak of their […]
Subject: Economy/IR Context: 15 July is celebrated as World Youth Skills Day. Concept: The United Nations invented day aims at spreading awareness of the importance that technical and vocational education, training, and the development of new skills holds in our lives and is relevant to both local and global economies. The day highlights the opportunities and […]
Subject: Economy Context: The consumption of mobile and broadband data in rural India under the BharatNet scheme more than doubled in last three months compared to the preceding three months from January to March 2020. Concept: BharatNet is planned to connect all the 2,50,000 Gram Panchayats in the country for providing broadband connectivity in the […]
Subject: Economy Context: Indian government has identified 12 priority sectors with potential for import substitution and boosting exports. Concept: Identified sectors: Food processing, organic farming, iron & steel, aluminium& copper, agrochemicals, electronics, industrial machinery, furniture, leather & footwear, auto parts, textiles and marine products. Import substitution The policy of encouraging domestic production by raising barriers […]