DPN Topics
What is the draft Digital Competition Bill? Sub: Polity Sec: Legislation in news Context: India’s proposed Digital Competition Bill, 2024 aims to prevent tech giants like Google, Facebook, and Amazon from engaging in anti-competitive practices. More on news: In February 2023, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) constituted a Committee on Digital Competition […]
India to ratify High Seas Treaty: What is the agreement — and its significance? Sub: Environment Sec: Int conventions Context: The Indian government announced it would sign and ratify the High Seas Treaty. High Seas Treaty: The treaty aims to maintain ocean health, reduce pollution, and sustainably use marine biodiversity and resources. Known […]
India and Russia to boost bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030 Sub : IR Sec: Biodiversity Context: India and Russia agreed to increase bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030 and use national currencies to bypass Western sanctions. This decision was made during the 22nd Annual Summit, the first meeting between Modi […]
New study puts spotlight on neglected mammal, bird pollinators Sub : Environment Sec: Biodiversity Context: New research reveals that mammal and bird pollinators in India face significant threats, with hotspots and extinction risks identified. Details: Mammal pollinator hotspots are in the south of the Western Ghats (Kollam and Pathanamthitta in Kerala and Kanyakumari […]
What is a People’s Biodiversity Register? Sub : Environment Sec: Biodiversity Context: In April 2024, Bengaluru’s Biodiversity Management Committee (BMC) decided to record a century-old woodland near Manyata Tech Park in the city’s People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR). The woodland hosts over 20 tree species and various bird species, and documenting such areas in […]
Centre set to tweak criteria for according classical language status Sub: History Sec: Art and Culture Context : Amid a clamour for classical status for many languages, the Central government has decided to tweak the criteria for giving this special tag. The Linguistics Expert Committee of the Union Culture Ministry submitted a report on October […]
Behind Russia’s High Income Sub: Economy Sec: National Income Recent Upgrade by the World Bank Russia’s Status: Upgraded from an ‘upper-middle income’ to a ‘high-income’ country. Previous Status: Last had high-income status in 2014. Determining Factors: Growth in Trade: +6.8% Financial Sector: +8.7% Construction: +6.6% Real GDP: Increased by 3.6% Nominal GDP: Increased […]
SEBI’s Uniform Charge Structure for Stockbrokers Sub: Economy Sec: Capital MARKET The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has mandated stock exchanges and other market institutions to implement a “uniform and equal” charge structure for all stockbrokers, irrespective of the nature of the transaction. Current Charging Mechanism Volume-Based Charges: Currently, stock exchanges […]
Goa & Karnataka at loggerheads again over Kalasa-Banduri project as central body inspects Mahadayi basin Sub: Geography Sec: Indian Physical Geo Context: On July 7, 2024, a team from the Progressive River Authority for Water and Harmony (PRAWAH) visited the Belagavi district, part of a tour of Goa, Karnataka, and Maharashtra through which […]
How climate change fuelled Hurricane Beryl’s record early intensification Sub: Geography Sec: Phy Geo Hurricane Beryl’s Record-Breaking Impact: Hurricane Beryl became the earliest storm on record during the Atlantic hurricane season to reach Category 5. The storm caused at least 11 deaths and severe damage across Jamaica, Grenada, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, […]