What is the Worker Population Ratio (WPR)?

Worker Population Ratio (WPR) is the percentage of employed persons in the total population. It indicates how many people are actually working. A higher WPR reflects better employment conditions in an economy.

What is the difference between WPR, LFPR and Unemployment Rate?

WPR measures the percentage of employed persons in the population. LFPR (Labour Force Participation Rate) measures the percentage of people working or seeking work in the population. Unemployment Rate (UR) measures the percentage of people in the labour force who are actively seeking but unable to find employment.

What is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)?

A Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) is a formal declaration by the World Health Organization (WHO) of an extraordinary public health event that poses a risk to multiple countries and may require a coordinated international response.

Which countries were recently declared under Ebola public health emergency?

The World Health Organization declared Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern due to the extraordinary nature of the outbreak.

Where is the Gulf of Oman located and which important ports lie there?

The Gulf of Oman connects the Arabian Sea to the Strait of Hormuz. Important ports located in the Gulf of Oman include the Port of Fujairah, Chabahar Port, Port Sultan Qaboos, and Sohar Port.

What is the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant and where is it located?

The Barakah Nuclear Power Plant is the United Arab Emirates’ first nuclear power facility. It is located in the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi, UAE, and plays a major role in the country's clean energy transition.

Why is Taiwan geopolitically important?

Taiwan is strategically important due to its location in the Taiwan Strait, its advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry, and its role in global trade routes. It is also central to US-China geopolitical tensions.

What is rebasing of GDP and why is it important?

Rebasing of GDP means updating the base year used for calculating economic indicators to reflect structural changes in the economy. It improves accuracy, incorporates emerging sectors like digital services, and aligns national accounts with international statistical standards.

What is the Mahad Satyagraha?

The Mahad Satyagraha (1927) was a historic social reform movement led by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar demanding the right of Dalits to access public water sources. It marked a watershed moment in the anti-untouchability movement in colonial India.

What are Open Market Operations (OMOs)?

Open Market Operations (OMOs) are conducted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to buy or sell government securities in the market in order to regulate liquidity and control money supply in the economy.

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