Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 06 July 2022
Contents
- The three new ‘exotic’ sub-atomic particles
- Controlling Tuberculosis: The Indian Way ahead
The Three New ‘Exotic’ Sub-Atomic Particles
Context:
The Large Hadron Collider beauty (LHCb) experiment, which is looking at the distinctions between matter and antimatter by researching a type of particle known as the “beauty quark,” or “b quark,” has discovered three previously unseen particles.
Relevance:
GS Paper3: Science and Technology (Recent developments and their applications and effects in everyday life, Achievements of Indians in science & technology.)
Mains Questions:
- Give a brief account of Quarks and Leptons and also comment on new discoveries in Particle physics around the world.
Dimension of the article:
- The extent of Particle Physics
- Quarks, Leptons, Fermions, Bosons
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Controlling Tuberculosis: The Indian Way ahead
Context:
Tuberculosis is the worst endemic illness, claiming the lives of 1.5 million people each year (WHO). TB hits individuals at their most productive years, impoverishing the family and the nation. Every day, around 1,400 people die from tuberculosis in India, the world’s TB capital. These are just estimates since our healthcare system lacks a way of counting exact numbers.
Relevance:
GS Paper 2: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources
Mains Question:
“Despite various efforts and policies, tuberculosis remains a major issue in India.” Discuss various explanations for this. Provide some prevention methods for tuberculosis.
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