DPN Topics
Environmental, Social, and Governance Subject: Economy Section: MSc Context: Over the last decade, regulators and corporations around the world have embraced the idea that businesses should be measured not just on traditional economic metrics such as shareholder return, but also by their environmental impact, commitment to social issues and the soundness of their […]
Purple Revolution Subject: Geography Section: Economic Geography Concept : The Ministry of Science and Technology initiated the Purple Revolution or Lavender Revolution in 2016 through the Aroma Mission of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). About Purple Revolution: It aims to promote the indigenous aromatic crop-based agro-economy by shifting from foreign […]
Oscars won by Indians Subject : International relations Section : Awards and Prizes Context: India had scored this year’s Oscars — For Best Original Song (RRR song “NaatuNaatu”), and Best Documentary Short (Kartiki Gonsalves-directed The Elephant Whisperers). Concept: About Oscars: The Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, are awards for artistic and […]
History of Oscars Subject : International Relations Section : Awards and Prizes Awards Concept: The first Oscar statuette was created in 1927 and was sculpted the following year. The figure was partially based on Mexican filmmaker and actor Emilio Fernández, who was ‘coaxed’ into posing for sketches for the initial design by MGM […]
5th UN Conference on Least Developed Countries (LDC5) Subject : International Relations Section: International Organization Concept : The Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) concluded with adoption of the ‘Doha Political Declaration’ by the world leaders. The declaration made by the head of the states is a key outcome […]
Same-sex union can rock societal values Subject :Polity Section :Constitution Concept : The Centre has briefed the Supreme Court that it is opposing petitions asking for the legal recognition of same-sex unions, arguing that the “legislative understanding of marriage in the Indian statutory and personal law regime” only refers to unions between biological […]
Scientists devise ‘glowscope’ to bring fluorescent microscopy to schools Subject : Science and technology Section: Msc Concept : Researchers at the Winona State University, Minnesota, have created a design for a ‘glowscope’, a device that could democratize access to fluorescence microscopy. About Fluorescence Microscopy: A fluorescence microscope views an object by studying how […]
Rajasthan Right to Health Bill Subject : Governance Concept : The Rajasthan Assembly’s recently completed budget session restarted discussion about the Right to Health Bill. If the bill is approved, hospitals, clinics, and laboratories that are both publicly and privately operated must offer free and reasonably priced medical services. The Bill is opposed […]
Silicon Valley Bank ‘contagion’ may leave India unscathed, say Finance Ministry Subject : Economy Section: External Sector Concept : As the fallout from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank is starting to spread around the world, experts say the Indian banking system is unlikely to witness any major spillover effects. However, there will […]
Why is 2023 the International Year of Millets? Subject : International Relations Section : International Organisation Context: The UN is celebrating 2023 as the International Year of Millets. What are millets? Millets, hardy dryland crops grown in Asian and African countries, are gaining popularity for their nutritional qualities Why celebrate? Commemorations such as […]