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Asphyxiation
Why in news: Last year, Seven workers died from asphyxiation during the removal of sludge from an edible oil tank at a mill in Kakinada district of Andhra Pradesh. About Asphyxiation: Asphyxiaor asphyxiation is a condition of deficient supply of oxygen to the body which arises from abnormal breathing. Asphyxia causes generalized hypoxia, which affects primarily the tissues and organs.
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Why in news: Last year, Seven workers died from asphyxiation during the removal of sludge from an edible oil tank at a mill in Kakinada district of Andhra Pradesh. About Asphyxiation: Asphyxiaor asphyxiation is a condition of deficient supply of oxygen to the body which arises from abnormal breathing. Asphyxia causes generalized hypoxia, which affects primarily the tissues and organs.
Why in news:
- Last year, Seven workers died from asphyxiation during the removal of sludge from an edible oil tank at a mill in Kakinada district of Andhra Pradesh.
About Asphyxiation:
- Asphyxiaor asphyxiation is a condition of deficient supply of oxygen to the body which arises from abnormal breathing.
- Asphyxia causes generalized hypoxia, which affects primarily the tissues and organs.
- Asphyxia can cause coma or death.
Difference between Hypoxia and Anoxia:
- When oxygen levels become alarmingly low (less than 2-3 milligrams of oxygen per liter of water) the condition is called Hypoxia.
- When oxygen levels are at zero, the condition is called Anoxia.
- Anoxia happens when the body or brain completely loses its oxygen supply.
Syllabus: Prelims
- Prelims: Key facts, institutions, locations and terminology in the article.
- Mains: Connect the topic with Polity & Governance.
- Revision: Use the article headings to prepare concise notes and answer-writing points.
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Prelims practiceWith reference to Asphyxiation, consider the following statements:
- Last year, Seven workers died from asphyxiation during the removal of sludge from an edible oil tank at a mill in Kakinada district of Andhra Pradesh.
- Asphyxiaor asphyxiation is a condition of deficient supply of oxygen to the body which arises from abnormal breathing.
- Asphyxia causes generalized hypoxia, which affects primarily the tissues and organs.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3. All three statements are drawn from the article.
Mains practiceDiscuss the background, key issues and significance of Asphyxiation for India.
Answer in 250 words.
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- Why in news:
- About Asphyxiation:
- Difference between Hypoxia and Anoxia:
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions
Why is Asphyxiation in the news?
Why in news: Last year, Seven workers died from asphyxiation during the removal of sludge from an edible oil tank at a mill in Kakinada district of Andhra Pradesh. About Asphyxiation: Asphyxiaor asphyxiation is a condition of deficient supply of oxygen to the body which arises from abnormal breathing.
What are the key facts about Asphyxiation?
Asphyxia causes generalized hypoxia, which affects primarily the tissues and organs. Difference between Hypoxia and Anoxia: When oxygen levels become alarmingly low (less than 2-3 milligrams of oxygen per liter of water) the condition is called Hypoxia. When oxygen levels are at zero, the condition is called Anoxia.
Why is Asphyxiation important for UPSC preparation?
The topic connects current developments with Polity & Governance and is relevant for both objective revision and analytical answer writing.