DPN Topics
Payment Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) scheme Subject : economy Section: Monetary Policy Concept: It was set up by the Reserve Bank of India to facilitate the development of payment acceptance infrastructure in tier-3 to tier-6 cities and north-eastern states. Was launched in Jan, 2021 in consultation with major authorized card networks, to facilitate […]
Light weight and portable Payment and Settlement System (LPSS) Subject :Economy Section: Monetary Policy The LPSS is being proposed by RBI, is a system that will be independent of conventional technologies and can be operated from anywhere with minimum staff. The aim is to ensure following: Ensure near zero downtime of payment and […]
E-Rupee yet to take off Subject : Economy Section: Monetary Policy What is E-Rupee (e-Re) is the central bank digital currency (CBDC) launched by the RBI. While based on block-chain technology, it is not a cryptocurrency. The term central bank digital currency (CBDC) refers to the virtual form of a fiat currency. A […]
India becomes net copper importer for the fifth year in a row Subject :Geography Section: Economic Geography Context: India’s copper imports witnessed a 15 per cent year-on-year jump in financial year 2022-23. Details: From a net exporter of 335,000 tonnes in 2017-18, India became a net importer of copper, first in 2018-19 and […]
Gangetic dolphins Subject :Environment Section: Species in news Context: Two Gangetic dolphins were found dead in Bihar in three days. Details: The dolphins were found dead at the Sangat Ghat (bank of river Ganga) near Aunta in Mokama, about 90 km from Patna. Both Gangetic dolphins were killed due to the ongoing mechanised […]
World Health Assembly approves draft resolution on health action plan for indigenous people Subject : International Relations Section: International Organisation Context: Member states of the World Health Organization accepted a draft resolution that proposed developing a Global Plan of Action for the Health of Indigenous People during the World Health Assembly hosted on […]
Gharial conservation in Odisha Subject :Environment Section: Species in news Context: Forest officials have spotted around 35 hatchlings of the gharial (Gavialis gangeticus), a crocodile species, at the Satkosia gorge in the Mahanadi river in Odisha’s Angul district. The species is unique to the Indian subcontinent and is critically endangered. This is the third […]
Mass mountaineering in Everest Subject: Geography Section: Physical geography Context: Recent influx of ‘novice mountaineers’, who may expect luxury packages and a guarantee of summiting, can have dangerous consequences. Sleeping in heated tents, not preparing their own food or helping to move equipment, does not test mental and physical fitness in such challenging […]
Problems in Cheetah reintroduction Subject : Environment Section: Species in news Context: 3 adult Cheetahs and 3 new born Cheetah cubs in Kuno Palpur have died in the last few months due infighting, disease etc. Cause of deaths 20 cheetahs have been introduced in Kuno Palpur, which has a geographical area of 750 sqkm, bringing […]
Iron fortification: risks of excessive iron intake Subject: Science and Technology Section: Species in news Context: In India close to half the population of women and children suffer from iron deficiency, to address this government is mulling fortification of wheat, rice or salt with iron. Why it won’t help much The net benefit […]