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How unemployment is measured Subject :Economy Section: Employment and inflation Definitions: Labour Force Participation Rate: It is the percentage of people in the labour force (those who are working or seeking or available for work) in the population. Worker Population Ratio is the percentage of employed people. Unemployment rate shows the percentage of people unemployed […]
India needs innovation in cell chemistry to leapfrog in the battery race Subject: Science and technology Section: Msc Introduction India has made significant progress in electric vehicle (EV) battery research, particularly in the field of cathode chemistry. The collaboration between Altmin and the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials […]
Finally, physicists have a way to ‘see’ inside short-lived nuclei Subject: Science and technology Section: Msc Introduction Physicists in Japan have made a significant breakthrough by developing a novel technique that allows them to “see” inside short-lived atomic nuclei, addressing a long-standing problem in nuclear physics. This development utilizes electron scattering and a […]
East Asia Summit Subject: International Relations Section: Groupings Context: Prime Minister arrives in Indonesia to attend the 18th East-Asia Summit. Some facts about the East Asia Summit: The East Asia Summit (EAS) is the Indo-Pacific’s premier forum for strategic dialogue. It is the only leader-led forum at which all key Indo-Pacific partners meet […]
India looks to invite quad leader for Republic Day Subject: International Relations Section: Msc Context: The government is considering inviting leaders of the Quad grouping for the Republic Day celebrations next year. How India choose its Chief Guest: The government extends its invitation to a Head of State or Government after careful consideration. […]
Ready to grow roots: Saplings from 17 countries await G20 leaders Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: India has imported saplings from at least 17 countries, which are to be planted by visiting G20 leaders in the national capital on occasion of the summit this weekend. Details: The saplings of native plants […]
After large rainfall deficit in August, how India’s reservoir levels are falling considerably Subject: Geography Section: Physical Geography Context: The cumulative amount of water in the 150 large and important reservoirs fell below the normal level in August — the first time this has happened since the beginning of the current southwest monsoon […]
Bizarre’ bird-like dinosaur has scientists enthralled Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: Scientists said on September 6 they unearthed in Fujian Province the fossil of a Jurassic Period dinosaur they named Fujianvenator prodigiosus – a creature that sheds light on a critical evolutionary stage in the origin of birds. Details: A pheasant-sized […]
The Underappreciated Benefits of Wild Bees Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: A species of plasterer bee in the New Jersey Pine Barrens, not seen in 50 years and suspected to have gone extinct, was found again. Native bees are crucial as: They are an important pollinators Their presence is crucial for […]
Botanical Survey of India gets patent for bamboo based reusable straw Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: The patent office of Government of India has granted a patent to Botanical Survey of India for ‘reusable straw and its manufacturing’. Details of Bamboo straw: The reusable straw is developed from a species of […]