DPN Topics
Adjournment Sine Die Subject: Polity Context: Recently, the Rajya Sabha has been adjourned sine die Concept: The phenomenon of Adjournment Sine Die means terminating a sitting of Parliament for an indefinite period. It implies that when the House is adjourned without naming a day for reassembly, it is called adjournment sine die. The […]
Smart Farming Subject :Science and Technology Context: Government is promoting adoption of smart farming methods through the use of technology and innovation in the agriculture sector in the country. Government is implementing a Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM) which includes India Digital Ecosystem of Agriculture (IDEA), Farmers Database, Unified Farmers Service Interface (UFSI), Funding to the States on […]
ITC looking to scale up interventions in climate smart agriculture Subject : Environment Context: climate-smart agriculture (CSA) is an approach for transforming and reorienting agricultural production systems and food value chains so that they support sustainable development and can ensure food security under climate change. Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) is an integrated approach to […]
Restore by use: Regenerative agriculture can help save water; here is how Subject : Environment Context: According to the UN’s World Water Development Report, 2022, the country extracts 251 cubic km or more than a quarter of the world’s groundwater withdrawal each year; 90 per cent of this water is used for agriculture. […]
BCAS to issue technical norms within a month for new security technology Subject :Science and Technology The aviation security regulator, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), is expected to issue technical norms within a month which will pave the way for airports to adopt modern equipment to screen bags without removing electronic […]
RBI’s rate hike influenced by external factors Subject : Economy The RBI raised its ‘repo rate’ under Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) from 5.90 to 6.25 per cent on December 7. It is the 5th consecutive hike in the RBI’s main policy rate. It is linked to the developments in the external sector like […]
Indian Rubber Dealers Federation opposes move to abolish Rubber board Subject : Governance The Indian Rubber Dealers Federation has decried a reported move to abolish the Rubber Board, saying it was instrumental in the growth of natural rubber in the country by extending all necessary assistance to growers. The current move, especially to […]
House Panel recommends enacting Digital Competition Act Subject : Economy The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance headed by Jayant Sinha has in its latest Big Tech report come up with a slew of recommendations on digital markets, including the introduction of a Digital Competition Act. The committee, in its report titled ‘Anti competitive […]
Panel to study UGC’s IKS faculty training guidelines Subject : Government Schemes The Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) has constituted a committee to formulate an expert opinion on the University Grants Commission (UGC)’s draft guidelines for faculty training on Indian Knowledge System (IKS). About the news University and college faculty will now […]
The mRNA vaccine technology transfer hub Subject : Science and Technology Announced on 21 June 2021. Objective: to build capacity in low- and middle-income countries to produce mRNA vaccines through a centre of excellence and training (the mRNA vaccine technology hub). Located at Afrigen, Cape Town, South Africa. Partners: The initiative is supported […]