DPN Topics
Subject: Science and tech Context: Researchers have spotted a peculiar dragonfly, the Scarlet Skimmer (Crocothemisservilia), in the Puzhakkal area of the Kole wetlands in Thrissur with very rare biological phenomenon. Concept: Gynandromorphs (“gyne” from Greek meaning female, “andro” for male, and “morph” meaning variety) are individual animals that have both genetically male and female tissuesand often have observable male and female characteristics. They […]
Subject: Environment Context: “Money Laundering and the Illegal Wildlife Trade” report was released by FATF. Concept: Findings: The illegal wildlife trade (IWT) is a major transnational organisedcrime that fuels corruption, threats biodiversity, and can have significant public health impacts. In particular, the spread in recent years of zoonotic diseases underlines the importance of ensuring that […]
Subject: Polity Context: Recently Governor of Haryana sent his recommendation to the President of India for his consent to authorize use of Hindi language in proceedings before the Punjab & Haryana High Court. Concept: The constitutional provisions dealing with the language of the courts are as follows: Until Parliament provides otherwise, the following are to […]
Subject: Schemes Context: Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has announced guidelines on CoVID-19 standard benefit-based health policy and individual Covid-19 standard health policy. Concept: IRDAI has announced Corona Rakshak policy which is a standard benefit-based policy and Corona Kavach Policy, a standard health policy which will be offered on indemnity basis and insurers […]
Subject: IR/Economy Context: Japan and Chinese Taipei is planning to set up a dispute settlement panel at the World Trade Organization (WTO) against New Delhi’s customs duties on imports of certain information and communications technology (ICT) products. Concept: Both alleged that imposition of import duties on certain electronic products by India infringes WTO norms as […]
Subject: Polity Context: National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) in an office memorandum has “advised” manufacturers to comply with BIS standards for N95 mask. Concept: National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) was constituted as an attached office of the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) in 1997 under Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers as an independent Regulator for pricing […]
Subject: Science and tech Concept: Sensitivity measures how often a test correctly generates a positive result for people who have the condition that’s being tested for (also known as the “true positive” rate). A test that’s highly sensitive will flag almost everyone who has the disease and not generate many false-negative results. Specificity measures a […]
Subject:Economy/Geography Context: Due to the border tension, much-coveted Pashmina wool businesses has hit worth Rs 13-14 crore annually. Concept: The Changpa are a semi-nomadic people: they usually stay in one place for a few months in a row, near pastures where their sheep, yaks and Pashmina goats can graze They are mainly found in the […]
Subject: Science and tech Concept: As part of the RECOVERY trial, a range of potential treatments is being tested in patients being admitted to the UK National Health Service (NHS) hospitals that are positive for COVID-19. Sponsored by Oxford University in England, the trial is assessing the effectiveness of different potential COVID-19 treatments on their ability to reduce […]
Subject: Economy Context: Nearly half of all low-income countries are living with high debt levels and have been since before the coronavirus crisis struck, according to estimates by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. Concept: The health crisis, sharp downturn in activity, and turmoil in global financial markets caught emerging market and developing […]