DPN Topics
Asbestos Subject : Environment Asbestos is a silicate compound found naturally in the environment and the mining operations used to extract it from the hills which had a rich source of this compound. Asbestos is a strong incombustible fibre which is used for fireproofing and insulation. It also has a very high tensile strength. Consequently, it […]
The Charter of the United Nations Subject : International Relations Context: US President Joe Biden on Wednesday said Russia had “shamelessly violated” the core tenets of the United Nations Charter The Charter of the United Nations is the founding document of the United Nations. It was signed on 26 June 1945, in San […]
UNSC Reforms Subject : International Relations Context: Reform of the United Nations has been a central theme of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to the United Nations. He met with his counterparts from Germany, Brazil and Japan under The Group of Four (G4) banner following the BRICS meeting. The group is primarily […]
Coal will stay strong even as solar shines in India’s energy transition Subject :Environment Context: Draft National Electricity Plan Details: Introduction– In India’s energy transition, solar will emerge as a dominant source of energy, but coal is still going to be the mainstay of the country’s energy sector. In the coming decade, at […]
The tiniest specks of plastic can enter the human food chain, finds a study Subject: Environment Context: Plastic in foiod chain Introduction– There is growing concern about the environmental and health impact of plastic pollution, especially since it breaks down into smaller pieces that begin to accumulate in the environment. Now, researchers from […]
Biological oxygen demand Subject : Environment Context: The National Green Tribunal recently imposed a fine of Rs 120 crore on the Uttar Pradesh government for contamination of water bodies and groundwater in and around Gorakhpur. Details: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change had allocated Rs 124.3 crore to Ramgarh Tal […]
Census Subject : Polity The census provides information on size, distribution and socio-economic, demographic and other characteristics of the country’s population. During the regime of the Mughal king Akbar, the administrative report ‘Ain-e-Akbari’ included comprehensive data pertaining to population, industry, wealth and many other characteristics. A systematic and modern population census, in its […]
Cooperative Banks Subject: Economy Context: The Bombay High Court (HC) has suspended the operation of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) order cancelling the banking license of the 110-year old Rupee Co-op Bank Ltd till next month –as the appeal to the order is pending before the Appellate Authority, Department of Financial Service […]
Fed Policy Subject: Economy Context: The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised the key US interest rate again and signalled more hikes–an aggressive stance that has raised fears of an eventual recession. Details: The increase takes the policy rate to 3.0-3.25% rates and would reach 4.4% by the end of 2022 and 4.6% in […]
Basel Compliant Bonds Subject: Economy Context: Indian banks may continue their fundraising by issuing Basel III-compliant and infrastructure bonds as they rush to meet rising credit demand and lock in funds at cheaper rates. Details: State-run banks have already raised ₹281 billion through a combination of Basel III-compliant additional Tier I perpetual bonds, […]