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Worker Population Ratio (WPR) is the percentage of employed persons in the total population. It indicates how many people are actually working in an economy. For example, the overall WPR for persons aged 15 and above improved to 53.2% in November 2025 from 51.2% in June 2025.

What are Murban, West Texas Intermediate (WTI), and Kikeh?

Murban, West Texas Intermediate (WTI), and Kikeh are major crude oil grades traded in international markets. Murban is produced in the UAE, WTI is a light sweet crude benchmark from the United States, and Kikeh is a high-value light sweet crude traded in the Singapore region.

What makes the kakapo unique among parrots?

The kakapo, native to New Zealand, is the world’s only flightless parrot and also the heaviest parrot species. It is nocturnal and can weigh up to four kilograms. Its green-yellow mottled feathers provide natural camouflage in forest habitats.

What is a Nor’wester thunderstorm?

A Nor’wester is a localized rainfall and thunderstorm event occurring in Eastern South Asia. It is often described as a single air mass thunderstorm and may also be associated with cold fronts linked to extra-tropical disturbances.

What is the Minamata Convention on Mercury?

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Why is rebasing of GDP important?

Rebasing updates the base year used for GDP calculations to reflect structural changes in the economy. It improves accuracy, captures contributions from emerging sectors such as digital services and renewable energy, and aligns national statistics with international best practices recommended by the UN Statistical Commission.

Daily UPSC Prelims MCQs - Environment & Geography - 26th March 2026

Jigyashu Mishra
2 days ago
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Test your UPSC CSE 2026 preparation with today’s Environment & Geography (Every Thursday) Quiz — covering kakapo, Nor’wester, Minamata Convention on Mercury (COP-6) and more.

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