DPN Topics
Four possible consequences of El Niño returning in 2023 Subject: Geography Section: Physical Geography Context: It’s possible that Earth’s rising temperature will temporarily exceed the 1.5°C threshold of the Paris agreement some time after the peak of the El Niño in 2024. More on the News: Every two to seven years, the equatorial […]
Pune researchers discover rare low-basalt plateau with 76 plant species in Western Ghats Subject: Geography Section: Indian Physical Geography Context: Researchers from Pune have discovered a low-level basalt plateau, an isolated flat-topped steep hill, in the Western Ghats in Maharashtra. More on the News: Scientists at the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) in Pune […]
Currency swap Subject: Economy Section: External Sector A currency swap between two countries is an agreement or contract to exchange currencies (of the two countries or any hard currency) with predetermined terms and conditions. Often the popular form of currency swap is between two central banks. The main purpose of currency swaps is to avoid turbulence and […]
Padma Bhushan Subject : History Section: Personality Concept : Dr Kapil Kapoor, former pro vice-chancellor of JNU and former professor of JNU’s Centre for Linguistics and English and Centre for Sanskrit Studies, won the Padma Bhushan on Wednesday for his work in the field of literature and education. Contributions Kapil Kapoor, (born 17 […]
Hindenburg Disaster Subject :History Section: World History Concept : Recently, the Hindenburg Research has grabbed the limelight over its report on the Adani Group’s alleged corporate fraud. The company has been named after the famous Zeppelin disaster after which took place in 1937. Hindenburg/ Zeppelin disaster The Hindenburg disaster was an airship accident […]
Short Selling Subject : Economy Section: Money market Concept : Short seller Hindenburg Research on January 25 disclosed short positions in Adani Group, alleging stock manipulation and accounting fraud in its latest investigative report. What is Short Selling? Short-selling allows investors to book profit from stocks or other securities when they go down […]
Myanmar opium farming booming after coup, says UN’s drug office Subject : International Relations Section: International Institutions Concept : Opium poppy production in Myanmar ramped up dramatically following the 2021 military coup, the United Nations’ drugs office said on Thursday (Jan 26), as political and economic turmoil drove farmers to cultivate the crop. […]
India to move to T+1 Settlement System Subject : Economy Section : Money Market Concept : After China, India will become the second country in the world to start the ‘trade-plus-one’ (T+1) settlement cycle in top listed securities from January 27. Background : Until 2001, stock markets had a weekly settlement system. The […]
Etikoppaka toys Subject: History Section: Art and Culture Concept: The Union government choosing to confer Padma Shri on him in the art category is an honour to the Etikoppaka wooden toy craft, and it will go a long way in promoting the art, says C.V. Raju. About Etikoppaka toys: These are traditional toys […]
India and Egypt reiterate support for Non-Aligned Movement Subject : International Relations Section: Msc The Non-Aligned Movement was formed during the Cold War as an organization of States that did not seek to formally align themselves with either the United States or the Soviet Union, but sought to remain independent or neutral. It was […]