DPN Topics
Understanding Greed-flation Subject : Economy Section: Inflation and unemployment Mechanics of inflation: Inflation is the increase in the overall level of prices. In an ideal situation, for an economy to grow, low inflation is desirable. This can be understood through a virtuous cycle of inflation, investment and monetary expansion. Inflation is a signal […]
Govt. extends deadline for Aadhaar-based payments for MGNREGA Subject : Scheme Concept : The Union Rural Development Ministry has extended the deadline for mandatory payments of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme via Aadhaar Based Payments System (ABPS) to August 31. The Ministry announced this on social media platforms though did […]
Netanyahu’s security risks mount as violence spirals in West Bank Subject : IR Section: Places in news Concept : Violence in the occupied West Bank risks spiraling out of control fueled by Israel’s use of advanced military weaponry more suited to a war zone, the UN human rights chief warned. Israel saw armed […]
Opposition blames Centre’s policies for tomato price rise Subject : Schemes Concept : Congress attacked the government over the rising prices of tomatoes, alleging that it was due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “wrong policies”. Vegetable vendors and wholesalers have blamed the rains for the disruption in tomato supply, leading to prices of […]
Rajya Sabha Members Election Subject : Polity Section: Parliament Concept : The Election Commission of India recently announced the schedule for the election on 10 Rajya Sabha seats in Goa, Gujarat and West Bengal. Election Process to Rajya Sabha: While Lok Sabha members are elected directly by the voters, Rajya Sabha members are […]
President of India conferred distinguished service awards Subject : Schemes Concept : President Droupadi Murmu presented distinguished service awards to a total of 84 serving and retired personnel from the armed forces and the Indian Coast Guard. Awards conferred: A total of 52 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals (AVSMs), 1 Bar to AVSM, 3 […]
Seven products from U.P. get GI tag Subject: Economy Section: msc Concept : The Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai has given tags to seven different products from Uttar Pradesh. The GI tag-given products are: Amroha Dholak: Musical instrument made of natural wood (mango, jackfruit, and teakwood). Mahoba Gaura Patthar Hastashlip: Craft made of […]
Finfluencers Subject : Economy Section: Capital market Concept : Recently, a front page advertisement in a business daily featuring a financial influencer (or finfluencer) and a logo of the IT Ministry next to that has drawn sharp criticism from people on the Internet. About finfluencers Finfluencers are people with public social media platforms […]
Meira Paibis Subject : Polity Section: msc Concept : The Spear Corps of the Indian Army accused women activists in Manipur called Meira Paibis of deliberately blocking routes and interfering in Operations of Security Forces. About Meira Paibis The Meira Paibis or “women torch bearers”, so called because of the flaming torches that […]
More Regulatory barriers to trade by European Union Subject : Economy Section: External sector Key points: EU has come up with yet another regulation that is likely to negatively impact exports from developing countries like India. The regulations are proposed in form of due diligence obligations on human rights and environment sustainability. This […]