DPN Topics
Is the global debt worries an indicator of another crisis? Subject: Economy Section: External Sector Key Points: Record debts, high interest rates, the costs of climate change, health and pension spending as populations age and fractious politics are stoking fears of a financial market crisis in big developed economies. Which countries are most […]
RBI likely selling dollars to keep rupee off record low Subject :Economy Section: External Sector In News: RBI activity keeps Rupee in a narrow band. Key Points: The rupee was at 83.24 against the U.S. dollar, barely changed from its close at 83.26 in the previous session, despite the weakness its Asian peers […]
Bond issuance by India Inc rises Subject :Economy Section: Capital market Context: India Inc raised 54% more resources via bonds in H1 of FY24 Key Points: Several corporates are preferring corporate bonds over bank loans to meet their financing needs. The principal reason for the surge is bond yields that are comparable to […]
Wayanad is summer home for elephants, says a study Subject :Environment Section: Protected Areas Context: The Wayanad plateau witnesses high footfall of elephants in summer compared to the surrounding areas in the Nilgiri landscape, a new study finds. Details: Researchers say that some forest areas in the plateau act as functional corridors for […]
Tropical crops at risk from pollinator loss due to climate change, shift in land use, finds study Subject :Environment Section: Climate change Context: Tropical crops like coffee, cocoa, watermelon and mango, face a potential crisis due to the loss of insect pollinators, according to a new study led by researchers from the University […]
Biodiversity technical body meets in Nairobi to gauge progress on Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework Subject :Environment Section: International conventions Context: The Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA-25) is taking place between October 15-October 19, 2023 at Nairobi, Kenya to guide the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework Some 670 […]
Two labs in India take on the bulk of testing for cough syrup samples for export Subject :Science and Tech Section: health Context: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade under the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a notification early this year for amendment in the export policy for cough […]
Plea seeks stay on Jewar Airport until wetland protected, UP govt to inform about status in 4 weeks Subject :Environment Section: Protected Area Context: A petition has been filed to stay the construction of Jewar Airport until Dhanauri Wetland is granted protection. Now, NGT has granted 4 week’s time to U.P. state government […]
Significance of natural gas in India’s energy landscape Subject: Economy Section: Msc OPEC’s Projections: OPEC’s latest World Oil Outlook predicts that the share of natural gas in India’s energy mix will rise to 10.6% by 2045, whereas the Indian government aims for it to reach 15% by 2030. Current Gas Share: According to […]
Role of WTO in e-Commerce Subject :Economy Section: External Sector Context: India’s Pitch at WTO: New Delhi’s emphasis on collaborative efforts among member countries to counter the dominance of a few large MNCs in the global e-commerce industry. Uneven Division of Benefits: India’s communication stressed that the current benefits of e-commerce are disproportionately […]