Month: May 2021

Cyclone Tauktae

The Tropical Cyclone Tauktae has crossed Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Mumbai. The cyclone made it way north towards Gujarat on Monday evening.


There were heavy rains along the regions covering the coastline of the Arabian Sea. The winds blew stronger and the rains were heavier today in Maharashtra. Even though many cities are still in lockdown and everyone is safely in their homes sheltered the cyclone has caused a few damages and also cost lives. The state of Maharashtra has also experienced heavy rainfall rains in Konkan, Mumbai, Palghar, Raigad and Thane regions on 17th of May that is Monday.


The Indian Meteorological Department or IMD had informed that Mumbai is not under the direct threat of the cyclone Tauktae. However, it was predicted to pass through the sea cost of Mumbai. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is an agency of the Ministry of Earth Sciences of the Government of India. It is mainly responsible for meteorological observations, weather forecasting and studying the changes in the tectonic plates and prediction of earthquakes and other natural disasters.
The news channels showed pictures of the sea, the high tides, water getting accumulated on the roads causing the vehicles to get stuck, potholes getting filled with rain water and trees falling on the road. The power lines have been cut off in some areas for a certain period of time and issues in the internet connectivity is seen due to the cyclone.


15 fishermen who went to sea are found missing in Kozhikode. Kozhikode is also know as Calicut, a city in Kerala. The water level in many dams across Kerala increased immensely after heavy rains were seen. The Cyclone Warning Division of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) informed that the wind speed is expected to increase to 150-160 km per hour. Around 1.5 lakh people are being shifted from low lying coastal areas in Gujarat and 54 teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have been deployed in Gujarat beforehand.
It is very important that we keep ourselves updated with the latest incoming news regarding the cyclone in order to keep ourselves braced and prepared for emergency situations like this.


Precautions to take when informed about a cyclone beforehand are given below:
Keep the mobile phones fully charged for emergency.
Keep in handy the emergency numbers of Disaster Management National / District / Region or Maharashtra Control Room contact information.
Do not keep the mobile phone on charging and use it simultaneously.
Make sure that torches or other emergency lights are in working condition.
It is important to keep food, especially medicines and other essential things stored in the house to avoid stepping outdoors unnecessarily.
Keep the important documents handy and keep them all together in a safe place.
The gas pipeline should be switched off when not needed.
Stay away from broken buildings and structures since they are more prone to damage.
Vehicles should be safely parked in the areas where there is less possibility of water getting accumulated.

INSEAD vs HBS

Institut Européen d’Administration des Affaires (INSEAD) and Harvard Business School (HBS) are two extremely famous management institutions among students seeking admission in management courses in foreign universities. Both are ranked among the top B-schools across the globe providing various opportunities in the field of management.

Let’s have a brief overview of the two.

INSEAD is a private university having campuses in France, Singapore and Dubai. It offers masters programs, doctoral programs, certificate program and executive education programs such as open programs, online programs etc.

HBS is a branch of Harvard University situated in Boston, Massachusetts. Apart from a two year MBA programs it offers doctoral programs, executive education programs and online certificate courses.

Considering the following points of difference one can decide upon a suitable option:

>Duration of MBA

INSEAD– It offers a 10 months MBA program. Admissions are made in two cycles in the month of January (which comes along a month summer break) and September.

HBS– It offers a full time two-year MBA program.

>GMAT score

INSEAD– Approximately 80% i.e. a score of 670-750 out of 800 is mandatory for admission and has one of the highest admissions acceptance rate.

HBS– 90% i.e. a score of 724 out of 800 is mandatory for admission. Selection process is way too selective compared to other B-schools making the admission acceptance rate low.

>Cost of MBA

INSEAD– The annual fees of a typical MBA program is 106,505 USD.

HBS– The annual charge is around 111,542 to 155,300 USD.

>Geographic diversity

INSEAD– The campuses of INSEAD are present across Europe, Asia, Middle East, and North America which brings in students of diverse backgrounds.

HBS– Since the institute is based in the USA the majority students are Americans.

>Scholarships

INSEAD-Two types of scholarships are provided: (a) Need-based i.e. financial needs and (b) Non need based i.e. based on merit, gender, profession, background

HBS– Need based scholarships, fellowships and student loans are available.

>Internships

INSEAD– Paid summer internships are available with salary around 300-15000 USD.

HBS– Paid internships of around 800 USD are available.

>Campus exchange

INSEAD– INSEAD has a widespread network making campus exchange convenient.

HBS– HBS has its only campus situated in Boston.

>Recruiters

INSEAD– 300+ recruiters

HBS– over 600 recruiters

>Base salary

INSEAD– Average salary offered is 105,900 USD.

HBS– Average salary offered is 150,000 USD.

>Career opportunities

INSEAD– Having global network especially across Europe and Asia INSEAD provides greater opportunities and exposure.

HBS– Job opportunities are more concentrated in the USA which makes it ideal for those seeking settlement in the USA.

The Flaws In Our Education System

Historically, the concept of education involved the sharing of knowledge and values between people. This form of education ensured that valuable knowledge was promulgated within a society, from one society to another, and from generation to generation. It focused on the importance of culture and taught skills needed to positively contribute to society through hands-on learning and observation. Children were given the freedom to explore on their own because this supported their natural ways of learning. Moreover, it bolstered unity as the teachers were always members of the same community that they were teaching. We would not be aware of countless facets of history, such as the Egyptian civilization, the Mesopotamian civilization, and the Hunter-gatherer culture if this form of education did not exist.   

So how did it all go wrong? 

The popularization of the standardized education system as we know it today, in which children are corralled into classes based on their age and study in institutions known as schools, can be traced back to the Industrial Revolution. Nowadays, it is suitably referred to as the “one shoe fits all approach to education” and the “factory model of education”. However, if we consider the prevailing socio-economic conditions of that time, creating a standardized education system was ineluctable and economically beneficial. 

Schools were tasked with transforming their attendees from students to efficient workers who would eventually increase the quantity and quality of the labour force. The need to encourage unique skills and individuality did not exist as students would grow up to do monotonous and regulated work. As Alvin Toffler put it “the whole idea of assembling masses of students (raw material) to be processed by teachers (workers) in a centrally located school (factory) was a stroke of industrial genius”. At the time, it was thought that the best way to produce efficient workers was through the teaching of certain subjects that curricula makers deemed “crucial” using the same method and pace for all students. Students were compelled to utilize rote learning and take graded exams that decided their “intelligence” and potential in life.   

The egregious problem arises when we notice that schools continue to espouse this myopic view on education even after over a hundred years. A hundred years ago, things like the radio, jet engines, helicopters, credit cards, car seat belts, personal computers, smartphones, and the internet did not exist. In a world that undergoes major transformations constantly, how can we be satisfied with this archaic and pernicious education system in the 21st century? 

In today’s world of modernity, complexity, fastidiousness, globalization, and innovation, the flaws of our education system are more conspicuous than ever. No two students are the same. This monolithic and iniquitous system neglects the fact that students have different skill-sets, they learn at different paces, they come from different backgrounds, and wish to pursue different careers in their lives. Undoubtedly, there are numerous instances in which students benefit from and even thrive in the current education system. There are also countless children that long to go to school but don’t have the opportunities or resources to do so. However, there are too many instances in which students, despite arduous effort, struggle in and are lobotomized by this sclerotic education system. They are made to feel inadequate. They are made to believe that they are “slow” and will always flounder.    

Students acquiescently regurgitate vast amounts of information on exams with minimal innovation. These exams, more often than not, test the memorization skills of students, rather than serve as a platform on which they can showcase their understanding of a concept. Students who do well in these exams have the hubristic belief that they are “winners” because society says so and those who don’t do well are humiliated and considered “losers” by society. While it is understood that learning requires the amassing and retention of information, any information that is not understood becomes an undigested burden. The misconception that good grades are the only path to success causes unnecessary pressure on students. 

The strictures imposed by this education system curtails creativity and originality. Concurrently, it encourages conformity, rigidity, and conventionality. It assiduously ignores essential modern-day lessons, such as financial literacy, life skills, mental health, critical thinking, empathy, compassion, collaboration, and countless others. This results in students feeling disconcerted when they face the precarious reality of after-school life. It provides students with a series of conclusions, rather than a way of thinking. 

To truly change this standardized educational system, we have to abandon the ostensible idea that it is still a product of logical necessity or scientific insight. The hunter-gatherers adapted their education system to their needs. The education system was modified to cater to the needs of the industrial revolution. Likewise, our education system must change too so that students can truly be prepared for the future. This will certainly alleviate any antipathy held by students towards education and will make education and learning synonymous again.

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

Albert Einstein

Role of Community Radio for Development

Community radio plays a important role for the development of the rural life. Community radio helps to avail utilities and amenities for various development aspects of our society like education, health, water and sanitation, protection from natural disasters, address social issues at the community level and connect rural population with the government. Community radio can facilitate the disadvantaged and vulnerable groups of the country by raising their voice, focusing their problems, expressing their modern updated ideas and thinking for the development of the whole nation. It can play a significant role for the rural development.

The main objective of this analysis is to explore the importance and effectiveness of community radio in especially remote rural areas. There can be no improvement of the country unless the villages or rural areas improved first. Unfortunately, the state of things there is as bad as possible. The people are extremely poor, living in wretched conditions. There are no proper arrangements for medical help, sanitary living and good education. There is no cultural atmosphere and nothing bright to inspire the people. So they drag on a miserable existence, more dead than alive. Community radio is a medium of helping the people of rural areas. It aims to enrich the livelihood of the local people, through the content that is created by the people and for the people of the community. As community radio prepares and broadcasts programmes for the rural particular community, so it can also be specified to a target population. The historical philosophy of community radio is to make use of this means as the voice of the disadvantaged group, the representative of exploited people and generally as a tool for progress and improvement.

Through community radio try to give proper education and facilities, improvement of agriculture and sanitary conditions and various other welfare activities.it will make life easy. Community radio is a non-profit radio station and its main aim is the wellbeing of the local level community people. It produces program for the people of any certain geographical area and also represent their culture and views, thoughts and ideas etc. The involvement of community members in many different ways that reflects the interest of the community it serves.

Community radio has been established mainly for local level rural population. Main target group of community radio are the general villagers who are the listeners of radio. Community radio will create awareness among the villagers. It has significant effect on the societal condition. People have to remember that community radio is for their permanent benefit.  In community radio the public are voluntarily participating and producing programmes for themselves for their own benefit. community radio is an instrument of power in changing the lives of women. The need of the hour is to educate the masses, create awareness and cater to the needs of the people at the grass-roots level. Community radios can help to empower and give a voice to the people.

Racism (नस्लवाद)

 नस्लवाद को इस विश्वास के रूप में परिभाषित किया जा सकता है कि लोगों की अलग-अलग जातियों में विशिष्ट सांस्कृतिक विशेषताएं होती हैं जो वंशानुगत कारकों द्वारा निर्धारित होती हैं और इसलिए कुछ जातियों को स्वाभाविक रूप से दूसरों से श्रेष्ठ बनाती हैं।  यह विचार कि एक जाति में दूसरों की तुलना में स्वाभाविक श्रेष्ठता है, अन्य जातियों और सांस्कृति के सदस्यों के प्रति अपमानजनक व्यवहार पैदा करता है।  नस्लवाद, जातिवाद महिलाओं के प्रति भेदभाव की तरह, भेदभाव और पूर्वाग्रह का एक रूप है।

जातिवाद और नस्लवाद एक अतार्किक मान्यता है कि एक विशेष जाति में विशिष्ट सांस्कृतिक लक्षण होते हैं जो आनुवंशिक कारकों के कारण संपन्न होते हैं जो व्यक्तिगत नस्लों को दूसरों से स्वाभाविक रूप से श्रेष्ठ बनाते हैं और उन्हें निम्न जातियों, समुदायों का शोषण करने का अधिकार देते हैं।  जब हम खुले तौर पर नस्लवाद का अर्थ बताते हैं, तो हम देख सकते हैं कि ऐसा विचार कितना अकथनीय और अकल्पनीय है।  लेकिन, नस्लवाद हमारी चेतना और अवचेतन में इतना गहरा बैठा है कि हम लंबे समय से ऐसे क्रूर आदर्शों के आगे झुक गए हैं।
एक समाज के भीतर सूक्ष्म नस्लवाद के ऐसे उदाहरण बड़े पैमाने पर होते हैं और दूसरों के प्रति लोगों के अक्षम्य व्यवहार को जन्म देते हैं।  इस तरह का अनुचित व्यवहार और कार्य मानसिक तनाव, सामाजिक उत्पीड़न और यहां तक ​​कि शारीरिक हमले जैसी चीजें हैं।  चूंकि हमने जातिवादी और नस्लवादी टिप्पणियों और गतिविधियों पर ध्यान नहीं दिया है, इसलिए इसे अनुपचारित छोड़ दिया जाता है और विभिन्न पृष्ठभूमि के दो अलग-अलग लोगों के बीच और अधिक विभाजन और क्रोध की ओर जाता है।  यह एक कभी न खत्म होने वाला दुष्चक्र है और आज की दुनिया में एक बड़ा संकट है। नस्लवाद लोगों को एक खास तरह से पैदा होने के लिए, एक विशेष त्वचा के रंग के लिए खेद महसूस कराता है।  नस्लवाद की कोई वैज्ञानिक व्याख्या नहीं है, और नस्लवादी लोग अन्य मनुष्यों की भावनाओं से पूरी तरह अनभिज्ञ हैं।
 कोई भी व्यक्ति काला, सफेद, काला, गोरा या विशेष रूप से कुछ भी नहीं चुन सकता है।  भगवान ने हमें बनाया है, और ऐसा कुछ भी नहीं है जो हमें इसके लिए दोषी महसूस कराए।  लोगों की सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि या त्वचा के रंग के कारण उनका मज़ाक उड़ाना हास्यास्पद और अमानवीय है।हम इस बारे में बात करते रहते हैं कि कैसे आधुनिक समाज विविध संस्कृतियों और विविध लोगों को गले लगाता है।  हम विश्व शांति जैसी विशाल चीजों को हासिल करने की कोशिश करते हैं, भूख और गरीबी को मिटाते हैं, लेकिन हम ऐसे बदलाव करने के लिए एकजुट होने के लिए तैयार नहीं हैं।
 नस्लवाद हमारे समाज की सामाजिक उन्नति के बीच एक बाधा है।  ऐसे संकीर्ण विचारों वाले और अनन्य आदर्शों से कुछ महान प्राप्त करना असंभव है।  यह एक नाजुक विषय है और लोगों को खुले दिमाग रखने और परिवर्तनों को अपनाने की आवश्यकता है।हमारे समाज में नस्लवाद का उन्मूलन संभव है यदि हम इस तरह के संवेदनशील विषयों के बारे में अधिक खुले हैं और इस तरह के सरल मामलों पर विचार करते हैं।  हममें से अधिकांश लोग इस तरह की बाधाओं के बारे में सोचने के लिए बहुत अधिक आत्मकेंद्रित होते हैं।  यह इतना सामान्य व्यवहार है कि हम इसके दुष्परिणामों को भूल जाते हैं।  यह सही समय है जब हमने बदलाव किया है।
 चूंकि नस्लवाद इतना गहरा विश्वास है, इसलिए हमें बदलने के लिए कुछ समय की आवश्यकता होगी।  लेकिन अगर हम ठान लें तो कुछ भी हासिल किया जा सकता है।  हमें बांटने के लिए नस्लवाद की जरूरत नहीं है।  लोगों को इस तथ्य को स्वीकार करना चाहिए कि कुछ भी महत्वपूर्ण हासिल करने के लिए।  हमें संकीर्ण सोच को त्यागना होगा।  तभी हम विश्व के एक समाज के रूप में आगे बढ़ सकते हैं।
नस्लवाद हमारे समाज के आधुनिकीकरण के बीच एक बाधा है।  हमारे समाज में इस तरह के अनुचित व्यवहार के लिए कोई जगह नहीं होने चाहिए।

Horrors of War

It is said that man is a fighting animal. This is why there have been so frequent fights between man and man from the earliest times—fights between individuals, tribes, races and nations. In fact, the political history of mankind consists mostly of these conflicts and wars.

At first wars were fought with bows and arrows, swords and spears and horses. Then came guns and cannons and motor vehicles to carry them and the soldiers. Now nations have aeroplanes to drop bombs for quick results. It will be seen that changes in method have made wars more and more horrible. When armies fought with bows and arrows, and swords and spears, there was a spirit of chivalry in them. But victory in modern wars depends on the cowardly act of striking the enemy unaware and unprepared. Development of nuclear weapons threatens to wipe out civilisation altogether.

The horrors of a modern warfare continue even after peace has been concluded. Bombs infect the survivors with poisons of various incurable diseases. Japan is still suffering it after the atom bombs were dropped there. The economic life also of the countries concerned is shattered by destruction, and the miseries of the people know no bound. Indeed, the situation in Europe was so critical after the last war that the U.S.A had to come forward with generous helps for the reconstruction of even enemy countries.

Another dangerous feature of a modern war is that it doesn’t remain confined to a few countries. Almost every country is compelled by the force of circumstances to take sides, so that the war soon turns into a global war.

Unless, therefore, wars are banned, human civilisation is doomed to utter ruin. The United Nations Organisation has been formed with this object in view. And it is duty of every country to strengthen it and help it in setting all international disputes in a peaceful way.

    Effective speech 101

    The first step is to overcome the fear of public speaking. Effective speaking is not an inbuilt talent. You can develop it through correct practices just as we learn other things in life.

    You can do this through:

    1. Deep breathing: Before and after your speech
    2. Shifting your focus from how you look and feel to the message you want to share with your audience. Do not imitate others, just be yourself.
    3. Visualizing: Take 10-15 minutes a day to relax, close your eyes and visualize the room you are speaking in, the audience and yourself confidently delivering your speech, smiling and moving across the stage.
    4. Focus on facts, not fears: Instead of focusing on your irrational fears- mind going blank or audience getting bored- focus on the thoughts like ‘I have the sketch, I know the bullet points or I am knowledgeable on this topic.’ Rehearse it with your friends or family.
    5. Focus on speech clarity: Organize the speech around two or more important points rather than including all the information from everywhere.
    6. Never memorize it word to word. Just remember the facts and major points and you will come around. Make brief notes of interesting things or which you don’t want to miss.
    7. Be excited about your subject, include experiences and provide examples. They do wonders!

    After overcoming the fear of speaking, begin with all the important points for effective speaking.

    1. Story telling

    Audience can forget data and statistics, but they will never forget a delightful story. Use stories from real-life events, something funny to share from your past incidences or challenges, struggle and success stories, etc.

    Your stories should be:

    • Relevant to the subject
    • Short and simple
    • At proper intervals
    • Relatable

            You should:

    • Express emotions through body language.
    • Use adjectives and verbs to make the stories more interesting.

    You should not:

    • Use more than two stories on the same topic.
    • Fill it with too many minute details or characters which distract the audience from the primary concern.
    • Not use uncommon jargons.

    2. Body language: It is our way of communicating through our body movements and gestures to express our emotions, expressions, and actions. We should also read the body language of our audience.

    For a positive body language:

    • Posture: Feel comfortable and stay upright. No slouching shoulders or bent posture. Do not lean or grip the lectern. If you are sitting, do not lean, bent or move your legs very much.
    • Body placement: Move as you speak. Use the space, be with the audience and not behind the lectern or just positioned in one place. This cannot apply if you are sitting in a studio where you need to be seated.
    • Arms: Do not use hand gestures which reveal anxiety. Example: Clutching your hands, fiddling with your clothing, cracking fingers, etc.
    • Facial expressions: Smile at your listeners as you talk. It is very effective when you gain their admiration.

    3. Tone of voice: The study related to the vocal part of the non- verbal communication is called paralinguistic. And paralanguage refers to the non- verbal elements of communication. These are:

    Speech Pace: It is the speed at which we speak. Practice for 150 words per minute. It is the ideal limit. Steady your breathing, focus on enunciation, reflect about punctuation in your speech.

    Speech Pitch: It is the placement of your voice on a musical scale from high to low. Usually men have lower pitch than woman. Varying your voice pitch differentiates different emotions and points. It is the easiest way to avoid monotony, add excitement, make certain words and ideas stand out, appear relaxed and confident to the listeners. Identify the exact words and phrases that you want to emphasize. Example: Use higher pitch for excitement and lower pitch for seriousness or to add weight to the message.

    Speech Volume: It is the loudness of your voice. It depends on the space of speaking and the size of the audience. It should not look as if you are shouting when you are not. There should not be a difficulty in listening to you. Reach everyone in the distance too. You can change your loudness for creating dramatic effects or expressing powerful emotions.

    4. Pauses: Pauses are much needed. There is no need to fill silence with umm, ahm, like, you know or and. There are 3 types of to use in different ways:

    • Brief pause: Last for half a second to 2 seconds. Use it for separating a thought, emphasizing last words, or building anticipation for what is coming.
    • Long pause: Can last anywhere from 3 seconds to a couple of minutes. Used for creating tension.
    • Spontaneity pause: Speakers are to use it when they are searching for the right word or pretending to reflect on something.You can also plan and plot these pauses. They ultimately make your the speech look more real, polished and less rehearsed.

    5. Visual aids: These include flip charts, projectors, slide shows, handouts, and certain props.

    • Adding a visual dimension can make a speech look more vivid, graphic, and professional looking.
    • Multiplies understanding
    • Helps to maintain attention
    • Adds humour or creates excitement
    • Organizes complex information

    Encourages gesture and movement to connect more with your audience. With good practice and knowledge of your subject, you can easily become an effective speaker.

    What is happening in Palestine?

    In the beginning of holy month of Ramadan on 13th of April the Israeli security forces installed metal barriers outside the Damascus Gate not allowing access of Palestinians in the area. Ramadan is the holiest month for Muslims where they fast, pray, donate and go to pilgrimages.


    The conflict kept rising between them starting from May 7th to May 10th. Clashes took place in the Eastern Jerusalem region. The Israeli forces stormed Al Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem. Al Aqsa Mosque is the third most holiest pilgrim place for Muslims around the world. The Israeli security forces used tear gas while people were in the middle of their prayer. There was a video that went viral on the internet that showed that the Israeli forces were dropping tear gas on them in the middle of their prayer. They used stun grenades and rubber tipped bullets on the worshippers. More than 900 hundred Gazans have being injured 31 of them being children since the day of attack. This took place during the final week of Ramadan. Since the evening of May 10th around 250 rockets were launched from Gaza which a city in Palestine into the Israel territories.


    Social media platforms are deleting certain posts showing the footage of the violence taking place in Palestine. Freedom of Speech and Right to Information and Mass Media is a fundamental right of every citizen and that is being taken away too. People are scared for their lives. “We felt like we were in a horror movie,” said a local resident Salwa Al-Attar, who escaped the bombardment with her family. “The planes were above us, and the tanks and navy were bombing – and we could not move. The children, women and men were screaming.” This statement is from a BBC news article.
    On Friday, May 14th which is yesterday seven Palestinians were killed after Israel launched an airstrike on a house in Gaza City. On Saturday May 15th, Israeli airstrike destroyed a high rise building Al Jalzeera and The Associated Press and other media offices in the Gaza Strip. The airstrike happened an hour after the Israeli military ordered people to evacuate the building. The building had The Associated Press, Al Jazeera and a number of offices. Israeli air strike in Gaza city today killed at least 10 Palestinians majority being women and children.

    As each moment passes by the Palestinians are scared and living in terror. They are living with the fear of losing their loved ones. We should post about it, tweet and share it on our stories to spread the awareness and amplify to stand in support of the suppressed. It is the least we can do in the middle of this pandemic that has already cost so many lives.


    We can see the unity amongst different countries as they unite and stand together. 100,000s of people were seen in London marching for peace between the two. There are over 70 protests in support of Palestinians across UK, USA, Japan and Jordan. You don’t have to be a Muslim or belong to Palestine to be in support of them it is merely for the sake of humanity.

    FACTS ABOUT DRONES

    In the tech world, we call a drone as ‘Unmanned Aerial Vehicle’. Started as a military invention in the US, drones and their scope of use is growing day by day. At present, civilians and police departments around the world are also enjoying the benefits of the drone technology at an increasing rate. Photography, videography, food-delivery, farming, environmental and crime surveillance, etc. are the activities for which we are using the features of drones. We can buy drones for personal of professional use from any local or online tech or gadget store starting from a range of USD 50 or INR 45,000 to 50,000.

    Scope of drones

    Drone is another rapidly growing and adaptive gadget which the humans can manipulate for humanitarian causes and as well as causing harm to life and property. From delivering food packets for flood-relief to deadly gunshots on people, drone industry is much diverse and is rising soon creating a boom into the ecommerce delivery system and agricultural industry in the coming years.

    But before that, let’s have a look at some important facts about drones which you probably don’t know.

    • Drones are not always remote controlled.

    It will surprise you that there are three types of drones according to their piloting methods:

    1. Remotely Piloted Drone–Piloted from a remote station where the drone is not directly visible.
    2. Model Remotely Piloted Drone-Piloted for educational, recreational or experimental usage only within a visible area of sight.
    3. Autonomous Drone–Does not require a pilot. We feed the flight and working instructions into its system before taking off, just like any targeted missile.
    • Drones can legally invade your privacy.

    To your shock, there is no national framework or statutory body to govern the use of drones by the police. Police don’t even require a warrant or permission to survey using drone. The drones flown by the police or military drones have ungoverned access to all parts of the United States to gather data except government properties and lands. Many other countries act similarly for regulating drones by government authorities.

    • Can you fly a drone easily in your country?

    The drone rules of each country are different and very complex. It takes days or months for common people to get certain licenses and permissions to fly drones in a particular country.

    Examples:

    1. A foreigner or a foreign company cannot fly drone in India. To use drone for commercial activities, a foreigner is bound to lease their drone to an Indian company who will get Unique Identification Number (UIN) and drone permit called UAOP (Unmanned Aircraft Operator Permit) from DGCA (The Directorate General of Civil Aviation) for the foreigner.
    2. A non-US citizen is bound to take permission and licenses 15 days prior to using drone in the US.
    • Drones have killed lakhs of children

    The military, police, and terrorists use attack drones or weaponized drones at the time of warfare. Drones work as small weapons, which is very hard to notice for a common citizen. This reckless use of drone technology by military, police and criminals over the years is taking many lives. Most of the victims are civilians and children.

    • Resolving worst farming and food problems by using drones.

    Thermal cameras installed on drones can identify water leakages and identify which crops are getting enough water. A drone can zoom down to even an individual plant. Farmers in Canada and other countries are using drone data for years to calculate the health of the plants.

    6 easiest weight loss tips you can practice now!

    Are you the one who wants to lose weight while eating junk food? Well, today is your lucky day, because this is possible! As I was thinking about losing weight, I worried about food constraints, workout strength, and scheduling. I kept on researching for easier and adaptable methods and I learned some amazing and unique weight loss tips.

    Weight loss does not always associate with body image. It is also a means of being healthy for some and a professional requirement for others. All we need is motivation to act. Remember why you want to do this and DO NOT BE AFRAID to start now. Baby steps are fine and the results will amaze you!

    If you are working from home like me, you must have plenty of time and resources. If not, all the more reason for you to read my tips. Imagine yourself after achieving your desired weight! I am losing at least 3KGs per month since then!

    1. First dose: Start your day with a glass of lukewarm water mixed with 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 medium-sized lemon. This tonic not only helps in weight loss but also helps in the proper digestion of your subsequent meal or breakfast.
    2. The 5-minute breaks: If you don’t have time or interest for 40-60 minutes of continuous exercise daily, 5-minute breaks are very important for you. This way, you don’t have to plan or do every exercise in one go. Whenever you are sitting or standing for long hours, take a 5-MINUTE GAP EVERY HOUR to practice some easy weight loss ‘Yogasanas’ and do some stretching. You can also play a song and enjoy aerobic dance for 5 minutes. Maintain the intensity. Remember, unless you sweat, you have done little. If you take at least 8 breaks a day, you are giving 40 minutes to it daily, which is ideal. If you have time, you can escalate the duration of the break. If you are in an office and you can’t do it there, do it in the lounge, bathroom, parking basement, or terrace. You know you can find a place. *winks*.
    3. Walk: If you are not in quarantine, wear a mask, and instead of driving, walk to the nearby stores for buying grocery or stuff which is available nearby, instead of driving. (You are also helping in environmental protection.) If you do phone calls, walk every time you are on a call. Stop just sitting or standing while you talk on call.
    4. 3-hour meal plan: You need to do your homework and maybe need some help with it. Search and note the healthiest recipes which are also tasty. Choose one for each meal and stick the plan on your kitchen wall. The food needs to be tasty, otherwise unwanted cravings! Your meal plan goes like this: Eat small portions of food every 3rd hour. Yes, that’s just it!
    5. Tiffin: Keep a tiffin filled with fruits, and have them in between the meals whenever you feel hungry. Eat them, make juice or shake. But do not add sugar. You can also freeze it and eat it like ice cream. Vegetable juices are also a very healthy option. I suggest, eat the fruits and drink the vegies. The sweet taste of fruits compensates for the sour taste of vegetable juice.
    6. Eat junk food: Yes, you can, but in calculated proportions. If you are okay with not eating junk at all, it’s best. Otherwise, plan your junk diet as well. Out of your favorites, make a list and ideally have one meal of junk in every two weeks. If it’s difficult, make it once a week. Remember, only one meal of junk. Don’t overeat. Don’t force yourself into not eating junk for months. Because if you do, there is a 70% chance of you snapping and eating junk every day due to long-standing cravings.
    7. Celebration: Sunday is not an exception. Celebrate your Sunday by relaxing, dancing, and a bit of exercising. Work your body out for a minimum of 40 minutes. Sunday is not an excuse for unplanned junk. Keep track of your parties, so that you can plan your junk meal accordingly.

    As the World Health Organization states, “Health is a state of complete mental, social and physical well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” And Gautam Buddha knew “To keep the body in good health is a duty… otherwise we shall not be able to keep the mind strong and clear.”

    Unemployment in India

    Unemployment means the state of being without any opportunity of earning one’s livelihood. The industrial civilisation has greatly increased the wants of man and opened up many new opportunities for employment. The rapid increase of population has worsened the situation. This is why the problem of unemployment has been getting more and more acute every year.

    The evil effect of unemployment is not confined to the economic field only. It destroys the sense of moral values and leads to undesirable activities from a feeling of despair and anger. A society so infected can never prosper in the world. This is why every civilized government looks upon removal of unemployment as one of its primary duties.

    The Government of India have already taken in hand various development projects and started many big industries in the public sector. They are also helping Industries in private sector and encouraging cottage and Small-scale industries. All these have given employment, direct and indirect, to a good number of people; still the number of men yet unemployment is alarmingly large and the rapid increase of population has been adding to the difficulty to the situation. This increase has to be checked by family planning; but the general body of our people are yet too ignorant to take advantage of this.

    The dynamism of labor in India is very low. Because of family loyalty, people usually avoid moving to remote areas of work. Elements such as the diversity of languages, religions, and customs also contribute to less mobility. Low mobility leads to greater unemployment.Lack of infrastructure like roads, electricity, telecommunication, highways, irrigation facilities in agriculture. Inadequate availability of infrastructure is a major hurdle in creating productive employment opportuniti

    The government imposed a lockdown to get relief from the epidemic but it affected economic and commercial activities and resulted in job losses and later the migration of migrant workers started which shook the whole country.

    The quality of Indian education needs to be improved. The government should select a committee to oversee schools and universities. The syllabus taught has not been of any use to the industry so the teachings should be in line with the current requirements of the industry. Practical knowledge should be given before finishing studies.

    Development of the rural areas will stop the migration of the rural people to the urban cities and this will not put more pressure on the urban city jobs.Government should allow more foreign companies to open their unit in India, so that more employment opportunities will be available.

    Over 18 crore doses of COVID19 vaccine administered in the country so far

    India has crossed a major landmark by administering more than 18 crore doses of COVID19 vaccine in the country so far. These include over 96 lakh 27 thousand Healthcare Workers who have taken the first dose and more than 66 lakh Health care workers who have taken the second dose, over one crore 43 lakh Frontline Workers have taken the first dose and more than 81 lakh front line workers have taken the second dose.

    The Union Health Ministry said, over 10 lakh 79 thousand beneficiaries were inoculated with Covid-19 vaccine doses till 8 PM yesterday. Out of this, more than six lakh 16 thousand beneficiaries were vaccinated for the first dose and more than four lakh 62 thousand beneficiaries received second dose of the vaccine.

    The Ministry said, more than three lakh 25 thousand beneficiaries in the age group of 18 to 44 years received their first dose of COVID vaccine yesterday. Cumulatively, over 42 lakh 55 thousand in this age group have been administered the first dose across the country.

    The Liberalised and Accelerated Phase-3 Strategy of Covid-19 Vaccination came into force from 1st of this month.

    Government fighting COVID-19 with all its might, assures Prime Minister

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured that the country will overcome the challenge of the Corona pandemic with its strength and dedication. He asserted that India is not a nation that will lose hope in tough times.

    He was speaking at a virtual event after releasing the 8th installment of financial benefit under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme to over 9 crore 50 lakh farmers in the country. Mr. Modi said that farmers have shown their grit in serving the nation even during the testing times of COVID-19.

    Mr. Modi said the PM-Kisan scheme has proven to be very beneficial for the marginal farmers in the country. Talking about the COVID pandemic, the Prime Minister said a large number of cases are being reported from the rural areas as well. He urged the village panchayats to ensure proper awareness and sanitation in their respective areas.

    On the occasion, Mr. Modi called upon the State governments to ensure strict laws to counter black marketing of medicines and medical supplies.

    Assuring everyone about the Government’s resolve towards fighting COVID-19 with all its might, the Prime Minister said that he shares the feelings of the countrymen at every loss of life reported in the country.

    Mr. Modi requested everyone to register themselves for vaccination and urged them to strictly adhere to COVID appropriate behaviour at all times.

    PM Modi says, Centre, all states govts together making continuous efforts to ensure maximum people get vaccinated at rapid pace

    Talking about the COVID pandemic, the Prime Minister said that a large number of cases are also reported from the rural areas as well. He urged the village panchayats to ensure proper awareness and sanitation in their respective areas. On the occasion, Mr. Modi called upon the State governments to ensure strict laws to counter black marketing of medicines and medical supplies.

    He said, the pharma sector in the country is producing and delivering medicines at a large scale and the centre is working with the ‘Whole of Government’ approach towards building new COVID hospitals and oxygen plants. The Prime Minister said that the Armed forces are also working with full strength to ensure oxygen supply and ensure COVID related care in these tough times.

    Urging people to wear masks properly, Mr. Modi asked everyone to consult a doctor when they witness any COVID related symptom. Assuring everyone about the government’s resolve towards fighting COVID-19 with all might, the Prime Minister said that he shares the feelings of countrymen at every loss of life reported in the country.

    Speaking about the largest vaccination drive against COVID-19 in the country, Mr. Modi requested everyone to register themselves for the vaccination and urged to strictly adhere to the covid appropriate behaviour at all times. Informing that nearly 18 crore vaccine doses have been administered so far in the country, he affirmed that the Centre along with State governments is continuously working towards ensuring quick and easy availability of COVID vaccines to every eligible beneficiary.

    जलवायु परिवर्तन

     जलवायु परिवर्तन क्या है और यह आपको कैसे प्रभावित करता है?

    जलवायु परिवर्तन से तात्पर्य पृथ्वी की पर्यावरणीय परिस्थितियों में परिवर्तन से है।  यह कई आंतरिक और बाहरी कारकों के कारण होता है।  पिछले कुछ दशकों में जलवायु परिवर्तन एक वैश्विक चिंता का विषय बन गया है।  इसके अलावा, ये जलवायु परिवर्तन पृथ्वी पर जीवन को विभिन्न तरीकों से प्रभावित करते हैं।  ये जलवायु परिवर्तन पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र और पारिस्थितिकी पर विभिन्न प्रभाव डाल रहे हैं।  इन परिवर्तनों के कारण, पौधों और जानवरों की कई प्रजातियां विलुप्त हो गई हैं।
    अविश्वसनीय स्रोतों या जानबूझकर गलत सूचना के कारण बहुत से लोग नहीं जानते कि यह वास्तव में क्या है, जिसके कारण जलवायु परिवर्तन के बारे में कई मिथक हैं।  इन पृष्ठों में, हम विषय को एक उद्देश्य, वैज्ञानिक दृष्टिकोण से देखते हैं, जलवायु परिवर्तन के कारणों और परिणामों पर चर्चा करते हैं और इससे कैसे निपटा जाना चाहिए।
     सबसे पहले, हमें दो अवधारणाओं को स्पष्ट करना होगा जिन्हें अक्सर समानार्थक शब्द समझ लिया जाता है: जलवायु परिवर्तन और ग्लोबल वार्मिंग।  हालाँकि, उनके बीच एक महत्वपूर्ण अंतर है, यह देखते हुए कि यह ग्लोबल वार्मिंग है जो जलवायु परिवर्तन का कारण बनती है।  जैसे-जैसे ग्रह का तापमान स्वाभाविक रूप से अधिक बढ़ता है, जलवायु बदलती रहती है।
    हालांकि यह निश्चित है कि पृथ्वी स्वाभाविक रूप से गर्म हो गई है और अन्य युगों के दौरान ठंडी हो गई है, ऐसे चक्र हमेशा बहुत धीमे रहे हैं, लाखों साल लगते हैं, जबकि अब, केवल 200 वर्षों की अवधि के भीतर, हम उस स्तर तक पहुंच रहे हैं जो अतीत में लाया था  विलुप्त होने के बारे में।
    जलवायु परिवर्तन के कारण और परिणाम

    जलवायु परिवर्तन का मुख्य कारण ग्लोबल वार्मिंग है, जिसके भौतिक, जैविक और मानव प्रणालियों के साथ-साथ अन्य प्रभावों पर कई नकारात्मक परिणाम होते हैं।
    ग्लोबल वार्मिंग ग्रीनहाउस प्रभाव के कारण होता है, एक प्राकृतिक प्रक्रिया जिसके द्वारा वातावरण सूर्य की कुछ गर्मी को बरकरार रखता है, जिससे पृथ्वी को जीवन की मेजबानी के लिए आवश्यक परिस्थितियों को बनाए रखने की अनुमति मिलती है।  ग्रीनहाउस प्रभाव के बिना, ग्रह का औसत तापमान -18ºC होगा।
    समस्या यह है कि दैनिक मानवीय गतिविधियाँ ग्रीनहाउस प्रभाव को अधिकतम करती हैं, जिससे ग्रह का तापमान और भी अधिक बढ़ जाता है।
    इन जलवायु परिवर्तनों का पर्यावरण पर नकारात्मक प्रभाव पड़ता है।  समुद्र का स्तर बढ़ रहा है, ग्लेशियर पिघल रहे हैं, हवा में CO2 बढ़ रही है, जंगल और वन्यजीव घट रहे हैं, और जल जीवन भी जलवायु परिवर्तन के कारण परेशान हो रहा है।  इसके अलावा, यह गणना की जाती है कि यदि यह परिवर्तन जारी रहा तो पौधों और जानवरों की कई प्रजातियां विलुप्त हो जाएंगी।  और पर्यावरण को भारी नुकसान होगा।
    ग्रीन हाउस गैसें

    कार्बन डाइऑक्साइड, मीथेन, नाइट्रोजन ऑक्साइड, एचसीएफसी: मुख्य रूप से बिजली उत्पादन, परिवहन, हीटिंग, उद्योग और निर्माण में जीवाश्म ईंधन के जलने के कारण होता है।  इसके अलावा पशुधन, कृषि (मुख्य रूप से चावल की खेती), अपशिष्ट जल उपचार और दूसरों के बीच लैंडफिल के कारण होता है।
    भूमि पारिस्थितिकी प्रणालियों और वनों की कटाई का विनाश
    वनों की कटाई जलवायु परिवर्तन के सबसे महत्वपूर्ण कारणों में से एक है।  जंगल और वर्षावन ख़तरनाक गति से गायब हो रहे हैं।  पिछले 10 वर्षों में, उन्होंने कम से कम 13 मिलियन हेक्टेयर को नष्ट कर दिया है।
    जनसंख्या वृद्धि

    मानव जनसंख्या बेतहाशा बढ़ रही है।  आज, बमुश्किल २५० साल बाद, हम ७.७ अरब से अधिक हैं और २०५० तक कम से कम २ अरब तक बढ़ते रहेंगे।  बढ़ती हुई जनसंख्या को अधिक से अधिक संसाधनों की आवश्यकता है, जो सभी उत्पादन प्रक्रियाओं से ग्रीनहाउस गैस उत्सर्जन में वृद्धि को गति देता है।
    जलवायु परिवर्तन के परिणाम

     वैश्विक तापमान में वृद्धि विनाशकारी परिणाम लाती है, जिससे मानव सहित पृथ्वी के वनस्पतियों और जीवों का अस्तित्व खतरे में पड़ जाता है।  सबसे खराब जलवायु परिवर्तन प्रभावों में ध्रुवों पर बर्फ के द्रव्यमान का पिघलना शामिल है, जो बदले में समुद्र के स्तर को बढ़ाता है, बाढ़ पैदा करता है और तटीय वातावरण को खतरे में डालता है जिसके माध्यम से छोटे द्वीप राज्यों के पूरी तरह से गायब होने का जोखिम होता है।
     जलवायु परिवर्तन अधिक हिंसक मौसम की घटनाओं, सूखे, आग, जानवरों और पौधों की प्रजातियों की मृत्यु, नदियों और झीलों से बाढ़, जलवायु शरणार्थियों के निर्माण और खाद्य श्रृंखला और आर्थिक संसाधनों के विनाश की उपस्थिति को भी बढ़ाता है, खासकर विकासशील देशों में।
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