Case Study of the Day: Role of Native Trees in Controlling Air Pollution

April 26, 2023

Role of Native Trees in Controlling Air Pollution Background India is a country that faces significant air pollution problems. This issue has led to numerous health problems, including respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular disease, and even premature death. The government has taken several steps to combat air pollution, including the implementation of policies to reduce emissions and …

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Phillips Curve, Definition, Graph, Formula, Equation, Significance

April 26, 2023

Phillips Curve The Phillips curve is a macroeconomic concept that describes the inverse relationship between unemployment and inflation. It is named after the economist A.W. Phillips who first described the relationship in an academic paper published in 1958. Phillips analyzed data from the United Kingdom and found that there was an inverse relationship between the …

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Stats IQ: National Health Accounts Estimates for India

April 26, 2023

National Health Accounts Estimates for India Context: National Health Accounts Estimates for India (2019-20) has been released by Ministry of Health. Out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE) The total health expenditure from pocket has declined from 62.6% in 2014-15 to 47.1% in 2019-20. The decline in OOPE in the overall health spending indicates progress towards financial protection and Universal …

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Code on Social Security for Gig Workers

April 26, 2023

Context: In light of a significant rise of the gig economy globally, Code on Social Security 2020 has been passed with provisions against errant aggregators as well as various welfare policies to provide gig workers with access to social security benefits. Who is a Gig worker? According to the Code on Social Security, 2020, a …

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Quantum Computers and India

April 26, 2023

Context: Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the ₹6,003 crore National Quantum Mission (NQM) that will fund research and development of quantum computing technology and associated applications. About the National Quantum Mission (NQM) Implementing Agency and Duration The mission will be implemented by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) under the Ministry of Science & …

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Genome Sequencing in India

April 26, 2023

Context: The Department of Biotechnology recently said that the exercise to sequence 10,000 Indian human genomes and create a database under the Centre-backed Genome India Project is about two-thirds complete. What is Genome? A genome is all of the genetic material in an organism. It is made of DNA (or RNA in some viruses) and …

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Lorenz Curve, Definition, Diagram, Formula, Examples

April 26, 2023

Lorenz Curve The Lorenz curve is a graphical representation of income distribution within a population. It is used to show the proportion of total income earned by a given percentage of households or individuals in a society. The curve is plotted by ranking households or individuals from lowest to highest income on the x-axis and …

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Understanding Temperature Anomalies

April 26, 2023

Context: Recent reports have highlighted that March 2023 was the second warmest March on record. Temperature Anomaly Temperature anomaly represents a departure from a reference value or long-term average, which is normally chosen as an average of temperatures over a certain reference period. What are the causes of Temperature anomaly? Greenhouse gas emissions: The emissions of greenhouse …

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Current Affairs 26th April 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam

April 26, 2023

Current Affairs 26th April 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam Rule of law Index Context: Recent incident of killing of a gangster in police presence raises questions about rule of law in Uttar Pradesh. About Rule of Law As per United Nations (UN), the rule of law “is a principle of governance in which all persons, …

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Purchasing Power Parity Theory, How to Calculate, India vs USA

April 26, 2023

Purchasing Power Parity Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) is an economic concept that measures the value of a country’s currency in terms of its ability to purchase goods and services, relative to another country’s currency. In other words, PPP is a method used to compare the economic output and living standards of different countries by taking …

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