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India in Pharma sector: India enjoys an important position in the global pharmaceuticals sector, as India is the largest provider of generic drugs globally. The Indian pharmaceutical industry meets  over 50% of global demand  for various vaccines, 40% of generic demand in the U.S. and 25% of all medicine in the U.K. Presently,  over 80% of the antiretroviral drugs  used globally to combat AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) are supplied by Indian pharmaceutical firms. The Indian pharmaceuticals market is the  world’s third-largest in terms of volume and thirteenth-largest in terms of value . It has established itself as a global manufacturing and research hub. Context: US President Donald Trump has said he has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to  relax India’s ban on hydroxychloroquine tablets  so that the drug can be used to treat America’s COVID-19 patients. India is one of the global leaders in the production of the drug....

As food prices rise and the supply of produce is controlled, we must find a way of eating, mindful of the context and our own privilege. Building Immunity Your only innate guard is immunity,  and because we have a long way to go, it is best to try and get this strengthened The immunity function lie in the gut, so those who have constipation, acidity, or any other gut malfunction, could strengthen it with vitamins (especially Vit.C) and minerals  Onion, giner, garlic, tulsi, pomegranate, are all anti viral foods that reduce infection. It is safe to put these in the traditional foods we eat Black pepper, asafoetida, and carom are also useful Cutting Inflammation Internal inflammation makes you susceptible to disease Highly processed foods, and a diet rich in refined oils, high carbohydrates, high protein and simple sugars can cause inflammation. Cut down on sucrose-rich fruits  We need to use this time as an opportunity to eat healthy. Cooking fre...

RECESSION  GDP fall among two consecutive quarters under consideration  A natural occurrence and has room in the economic cycle  Results are short-run; hence impact can be managed  Ex: 1937 UK Recession DEPRESSION   GDP fall or significant amount of fall in GDP Does not happen frequently Has a severe impact on economy in the longer run Ex: Great Depression in 1929 which lasted for 10 years                                              

                Clearing The Air  The novel coronavirus has brought the world to a halt, but the environment is benefitting in a big way. In an attempt to decrease the rapid spread of COVID-19, economic activity has been hugely limited, resulting in a decline in CO2 emissions, said World Meteorological Department(WMO). WMO said that cuts in emissions dosen't mean that the world must stop its fight against climate change. Countries practising extreme lockdowns, like Italy and China, have seen the biggest decline. The CO2 data shows that the world typically sees an increase in CO2 emissions in the colder months in the Northern Hemisphere. However, this year has been different. “We are noticing an interesting development, as CO2 levels are currently increasing  at a much slower rate than expected”. Though social distancing has been difficult, it has a massively positive impact on CO2 emissions.