Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) : Report(July–September 2023) The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Quarterly Bulletin for July–September 2023 highlights key employment indicators in urban areas. Unemployment Rate: Decreased to 6.6% for individuals aged 15 years and above. Labour Force Participation Rate: Increased to 49.3%, indicating a growing percentage of people in the labour force. […]
Day: December 1, 2023
Parthenon Sculptures
Parthenon Sculptures: Greece and the UK had a diplomatic dispute regarding the Parthenon Sculptures at the British Museum when Athens accused London of avoiding discussion on the contested sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles. Despite Greece’s repeated requests for their permanent return, Britain and the British Museum have consistently refused. The Parthenon Sculptures housed […]
Rat Hole Mining : Rescue Operations For The Collapsed Silkyara Tunnel
Rat Hole Mining : Rescue Operations For The Collapsed Silkyara Tunnel In the rescue operations for the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi, rat miners played a crucial role in completing the drilling process. Rat-hole mining, a method of manual drilling common in Meghalaya, involves skilled workers digging narrow pits just wide enough for one person. […]
Walking Pneumonia : China Is Facing Unusual Surge
Walking Pneumonia : China Is Facing Unusual Surge China is facing an unusual surge in pneumonia cases, particularly among children, raising global concerns. The surge is attributed to factors like the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions and the circulation of known pathogens like influenza, mycoplasma pneumonia, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and SARS-CoV-2. The pneumonia caused by […]
