DPN Topics
Ecosystem services Subject : Environment Concept: Ecosystems support plant and animal life by maintaining the overall balance in nature. When functioning well, ecosystems also bring multiple benefits to people. These benefits range from provision of basic commodities, such as food and fuel, to spiritual benefits – for example, the aesthetically pleasing landscapes that […]
Ratan Tata, Justice KT Thomas and former LS Deputy Speaker Kariya Munda have joined PM CARES Fund as trustees. Subject: Government Schemes Concept: Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund, or the PM CARES Fund, was set up to tackle distress situations such as that posed by the COVID19 pandemic. […]
Live Streaming for SC proceedings Subject : Polity Context: History was made on August 26 when the proceedings from the Chief Justice’s Court in the Supreme Court (SC) were live streamed.. Concept : In the Swapnil Tripathi judgment, in September 2018, the SC had cleared the deck for live streaming of cases of […]
National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease and Stroke Subject : Health Concept : About NPCDCS Scheme The objective of the NPCDCS scheme to increase awareness of risk factors, to set up infrastructure (like NCD clinics, cardiac care units) and to carry out opportunistic screening at primary health care […]
Green Firecrackers Subject : Science & technology Context: Amid the ban on crackers till January 1, 2023, Delhi traders ask for an exemption on green firecrackers. Concept : About Green Crackers Green crackers’ are low-emission fireworks. Green crackers were researched and developed by CSIR-NEERI (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research – National Environmental […]
ISRO successfully tests hybrid propulsion system to aid future technologies Subject: Science & technology Context: ISRO had successfully demonstrated a hybrid propulsion system that used a solid fuel and liquid oxidiser. Concept: The test was conducted at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) at Mahendragiri, in Tamil Nadu supported by Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC). […]
The ‘triple dip’ La Niña, and its likely impact on India Subject : Geography Context: Introduction– La Niña refers to the ENSO phase in which sea-surface temperatures are cooler than normal. The warmer phase is known as El Niño. A result of interactions between ocean and wind systems, El Niño and La Niña […]
Dharamshala Declaration Subject :Government Context: The ‘Dharamshala Declaration 2022’ was released at the end of the three-day national conference on tourism attended by ministers from 12 states, besides Governors, UT administrators and central government officials which affirms commitment towards developing sustainable and responsible tourism and positions India as a global leader in the […]
Chola Dynasty Subject : Art and Culture Context: Inspired by the grandeur of the mighty Chola Dynasty, Tanishq on Tuesday unveiled The Chozha, an exclusive jewellery collection to celebrate the thalassocratic empire and to unravel the treasure trove of divine splendour. About the medieval Chola Dynasty: The Chola Dynasty was a Tamil thalassocratic […]
Draft regulations for the front-of-the-pack nutritional labelling Subject : Economy Context: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released draft regulations for the front-of-the-pack nutritional labelling (FOPNL) for packaged food companies. Details: It will be voluntary in nature for four years. It proposes to bring in five star ratings on […]