CALL FOR A CHANGE

THE WORSE CONDITIONS FACED BY CHILDREN WHO LOST THEIR PARENTS DUE TO COVID-19

We all are aware about the worse situations in INDIA due to new phase of pandemic. We all listened and watched about several heart touching incidents that happened around us, many families has destroyed because of covid-19 but we never think about the survival of children who lost their parents in these situations. Let me show you a video on statistics of children who became orphans because of pandemic.

Child hood phase is the critical phase in everyone’s life and it is essential to take care about the child in this phase because in this phase only the personality and emotional resilience will be developed but because of this pandemic situations the children who lossed their families are facing a lot of troubles in the hands of child traffickers and illegal adopters. Let me share you a story about a child who lost his parents in this pandemic and turned as a beggar on the streets.

” Once I encountered a tot on our street, he asked me 5/- to obscure his hunger. I offered him a meal instead of giving him money and later I asked him about the reason why he has turned into a beggar then he replied me that, he lost his both parents a few months ago because of covid virus and no one of his relatives doesn’t like to take care of him and with in few days one of their relatives left him in the bus stop and went away. ” After hearing to his words, I felt bad for the situations he faced with out any takecarer and immediately I decided to make a call for childline number to give him better future. I explained him about what I did for him but initially he felt scared about my proposal but after sometime he realised and felt happy. With in few days volunteer’s of some NGO who received information from childline help center rescued him successfully.

We all crave to sleep like a child. Do you savvy, there are more than twelve million children who can’t sleep due to starving stomach in India and that number has increased much more due to these pandemic situations. ”If God is the one who writes the fate, then be the demigod for these tots.” Childline 1098 is a service of Ministry of women and child development. ” CHILDLINE INDIA” a foundation which is non-governmental organization in India. It operates with a telephone helpline called childline, for children in distress. It is India’s 24-hour toll-free phone outreach service for children.

A single phone call can make a large change in the entire life of a child, It cost’s nothing guys for making a phone call guys but it can give a new life to the child who is in tough situations. We all know the role play of youth in building a nation and also we know that, today’s children are tomorrow’s leader’s. Let us all unite and play as a role of gardener’s of a garden named as India and fill it with blossoms of children’s smile.

I think I have sown a seed of spreading awareness about rescuing the homeless children using the helpline number of childline India. Remember guys nature of helping others will give us a lot self satisfaction. Guy’s please Join your hands to continue this chain, So that we can at least save few children from our side. Finally, Guys do remember the childline India helpline number (1098) to save the distressed children in our surroundings.

” LET US CHANGE!
BE FOR CHANGE! & CALL FOR THE CHANGE! ”

CALL FOR A CHANGE

THE WORSE CONDITIONS FACED BY CHILDREN WHO LOST THEIR PARENTS DUE TO COVID-19

We all are aware about the worse situations in INDIA due to new phase of pandemic. We all listened and watched about several heart touching incidents that happened around us, many families has destroyed because of covid-19 but we never think about the survival of children who lost their parents in these situations. Let me show you a video on statistics of children who became orphans because of pandemic.

Child hood phase is the critical phase in everyone’s life and it is essential to take care about the child in this phase because in this phase only the personality and emotional resilience will be developed but because of this pandemic situations the children who lossed their families are facing a lot of troubles in the hands of child traffickers and illegal adopters. Let me share you a story about a child who lost his parents in this pandemic and turned as a beggar on the streets.

” Once I encountered a tot on our street, he asked me 5/- to obscure his hunger. I offered him a meal instead of giving him money and later I asked him about the reason why he has turned into a beggar then he replied me that, he lost his both parents a few months ago because of covid virus and no one of his relatives doesn’t like to take care of him and with in few days one of their relatives left him in the bus stop and went away. ” After hearing to his words, I felt bad for the situations he faced with out any takecarer and immediately I decided to make a call for childline number to give him better future. I explained him about what I did for him but initially he felt scared about my proposal but after sometime he realised and felt happy. With in few days volunteer’s of some NGO who received information from childline help center rescued him successfully.

We all crave to sleep like a child. Do you savvy, there are more than twelve million children who can’t sleep due to starving stomach in India and that number has increased much more due to these pandemic situations. ”If God is the one who writes the fate, then be the demigod for these tots.” Childline 1098 is a service of Ministry of women and child development. ” CHILDLINE INDIA” a foundation which is non-governmental organization in India. It operates with a telephone helpline called childline, for children in distress. It is India’s 24-hour toll-free phone outreach service for children.

A single phone call can make a large change in the entire life of a child, It cost’s nothing guys for making a phone call guys but it can give a new life to the child who is in tough situations. We all know the role play of youth in building a nation and also we know that, today’s children are tomorrow’s leader’s. Let us all unite and play as a role of gardener’s of a garden named as India and fill it with blossoms of children’s smile.

I think I have sown a seed of spreading awareness about rescuing the homeless children using the helpline number of childline India. Remember guys nature of helping others will give us a lot self satisfaction. Guy’s please Join your hands to continue this chain, So that we can at least save few children from our side. Finally, Guys do remember the childline India helpline number (1098) to save the distressed children in our surroundings.

” LET US CHANGE!
BE FOR CHANGE! & CALL FOR THE CHANGE! ”

AGRICULTURE ACTS 2020

In 2020, the central government had brought 3 new acts for the farmers, in which people have different opinions.

This act was approved by the Lok Sabha on 17 September 2020 and was approved by the Rajya Sabha on 20 September 2020.

And the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kobind, gave his assent to it on 27 September 2020.

What is 3 agriculture actS?

1.The Farmers Produce Trade and commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Acts,2020:

In this acts, farmers have been given the freedom to sell their crops. Because before the introduction of this acts, it used to happen that the farmers have to sell their crop APMC regulated recession. APMC [ agricultural produce marketing committees]In India, in 1950, APMC regulated market was established, which we call Krishi Mandi The agricultural markets that you see in cities, in small towns The student who is from rural area know very well about Mandi and 7000 APMC regulated slump is available in India After the introduction of this acts or the compulsion will end now that you will have to sell your crop in your regulated market. after the introduction of this acts, now farmers can sell their crops wherever they want at a good price Where farmers are getting the right price for their crops, they can sell there .It will happen that there is a system to sell the farmer without any trouble at any place in the country, inside the states and outside the country, he will get it. and it will happen that the cost of transport of farmers will be greatly reduced And the second is that you can sell your crops to other states as per your wish you will have complete freedom. The purpose of this acts is that the farmer can sell his crop to any mandi at any place anywhere. It is not necessary that he should selling his crop to your APMC regulated market, now he can sell his crop wherever he wants.

2. The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on price Assurance and Farm Services Acts,2020:

According to this acts, the farmer can make an agreement in advance. According to this acts, farmers can get agreements made with shopkeepers from companies, traders of the rate of their crop. According to this acts, the farmer can get the contract signed even before the crop is ready In which he can keep the price of his crop as much as he wants and after the crop is ready, he should get the same price. This will happen that when the farmer does farming, only then he will get assurance that he will get the price of his produce as much as he wants. And at the same time, if the price of grain in the market is more or less, then the farmer will be saved from it, he will not suffer any loss Because when the grains are already in the fixed rate, it will not harm the farmers And farmers will get the benefit of agricultural equipment and new technology .And the cost of marketing will also be reduced, there is a lot of cost that will be less As the cost of the market will also be reduced, the cost of transportation will also be reduced And if it is cross-harvested, the income of the farmers will increase. So in this bill you have to contact in advance, you have to make an agreement that when your crop is ready then you can sell it at whatever price you want. You can contact any business farmer, shopkeeper, With companies, you can contract with anyone where you are getting the right price for your crop.

3. The Essential Commodities (Amendment) acts,2020:

It’s About acts Hoarding like collecting a lot of grain According to this acts, you people have to exclude cereals, pulses, olives, onions and potatoes from essential commodities. According to this acts, the agriculture sector will get a boost. It is believed that this will give the right price to the farmers In this, there is a possibility of investment in the farm infrastructure which has become like cold storage or modernizing food supply And the competition which is the competitive market environment will be ready So according to this acts essential Commodities Act, farmers will have an increase in agricultural products in their country. So with this the farmer can keep his produce safe and will be able to sell it when the time comes.

The purpose of the government’s 3 Acts is to get the farmers the right price for their crops and the farmers themselves can decide the price of their previous crops. Farmers will have the freedom to sell their crops.

AGRICULTURE ACTS 2020

In 2020, the central government had brought 3 new acts for the farmers, in which people have different opinions.

This act was approved by the Lok Sabha on 17 September 2020 and was approved by the Rajya Sabha on 20 September 2020.

And the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kobind, gave his assent to it on 27 September 2020.

What is 3 agriculture actS?

1.The Farmers Produce Trade and commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Acts,2020:

In this acts, farmers have been given the freedom to sell their crops. Because before the introduction of this acts, it used to happen that the farmers have to sell their crop APMC regulated recession. APMC [ agricultural produce marketing committees]In India, in 1950, APMC regulated market was established, which we call Krishi Mandi The agricultural markets that you see in cities, in small towns The student who is from rural area know very well about Mandi and 7000 APMC regulated slump is available in India After the introduction of this acts or the compulsion will end now that you will have to sell your crop in your regulated market. after the introduction of this acts, now farmers can sell their crops wherever they want at a good price Where farmers are getting the right price for their crops, they can sell there .It will happen that there is a system to sell the farmer without any trouble at any place in the country, inside the states and outside the country, he will get it. and it will happen that the cost of transport of farmers will be greatly reduced And the second is that you can sell your crops to other states as per your wish you will have complete freedom. The purpose of this acts is that the farmer can sell his crop to any mandi at any place anywhere. It is not necessary that he should selling his crop to your APMC regulated market, now he can sell his crop wherever he wants.

2. The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on price Assurance and Farm Services Acts,2020:

According to this acts, the farmer can make an agreement in advance. According to this acts, farmers can get agreements made with shopkeepers from companies, traders of the rate of their crop. According to this acts, the farmer can get the contract signed even before the crop is ready In which he can keep the price of his crop as much as he wants and after the crop is ready, he should get the same price. This will happen that when the farmer does farming, only then he will get assurance that he will get the price of his produce as much as he wants. And at the same time, if the price of grain in the market is more or less, then the farmer will be saved from it, he will not suffer any loss Because when the grains are already in the fixed rate, it will not harm the farmers And farmers will get the benefit of agricultural equipment and new technology .And the cost of marketing will also be reduced, there is a lot of cost that will be less As the cost of the market will also be reduced, the cost of transportation will also be reduced And if it is cross-harvested, the income of the farmers will increase. So in this bill you have to contact in advance, you have to make an agreement that when your crop is ready then you can sell it at whatever price you want. You can contact any business farmer, shopkeeper, With companies, you can contract with anyone where you are getting the right price for your crop.

3. The Essential Commodities (Amendment) acts,2020:

It’s About acts Hoarding like collecting a lot of grain According to this acts, you people have to exclude cereals, pulses, olives, onions and potatoes from essential commodities. According to this acts, the agriculture sector will get a boost. It is believed that this will give the right price to the farmers In this, there is a possibility of investment in the farm infrastructure which has become like cold storage or modernizing food supply And the competition which is the competitive market environment will be ready So according to this acts essential Commodities Act, farmers will have an increase in agricultural products in their country. So with this the farmer can keep his produce safe and will be able to sell it when the time comes.

The purpose of the government’s 3 Acts is to get the farmers the right price for their crops and the farmers themselves can decide the price of their previous crops. Farmers will have the freedom to sell their crops.

2010 Polio Outbreak Tajikistan

In 2010, Tajikistan confirmed a Polio outbreak in the country, after eight years of being declared polio free, along with numerous other European countries. Since the last case of polio in Tajikistan was reported in 1997, this news came to a shock but past experience helped the country cope with the disease more efficiently. On May 19th, the country had reported 432 cases of acute flaccid paralysis in 20 districts with 129 being polio cases. Unfortunately, about 62% of these polio cases occurred in children aged 1-5 years and were therefore prone to the virus’s potential effects of lifelong paralysis or death. 

stakeholders:

To react quickly to the outbreak, the Ministry of Health conducted “three rounds of an emergency immunisation campaign for all children under 6, vaccinating 1.1 million children in Tajikistan.” This campaign would not have been possible without interdependence with other states and foreign aid. WHO and UNICEF provided cold chains and over 3.9 million doses of vaccines costing over $614,000, while USAID and the British Department for International Development contributed financial support. In addition, the MOH and UNICEF encouraged families to bring their children for immunisations against polio, the best preventive of the disease.

Overall results:

To get an idea of the campaign’s prompt response to the disease, in the first round, they immunised 1.1 million children under the age of 6, representing 99.6% of the target group. Overall, routine immunisation coverage in the country was about 87%, although there were few absences, especially in remote rural areas. “Although the Region is considered at high-risk for importation of wild poliovirus due to ongoing global travel, trade, and migration, especially with the four polio endemic countries” (India, Nigeria, Pakistan, Afghanistan), the campaign effectively vaccinated the majority of the country’s population in the outbreak’s early stages.

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2010 Polio Outbreak Tajikistan

In 2010, Tajikistan confirmed a Polio outbreak in the country, after eight years of being declared polio free, along with numerous other European countries. Since the last case of polio in Tajikistan was reported in 1997, this news came to a shock but past experience helped the country cope with the disease more efficiently. On May 19th, the country had reported 432 cases of acute flaccid paralysis in 20 districts with 129 being polio cases. Unfortunately, about 62% of these polio cases occurred in children aged 1-5 years and were therefore prone to the virus’s potential effects of lifelong paralysis or death. 

stakeholders:

To react quickly to the outbreak, the Ministry of Health conducted “three rounds of an emergency immunisation campaign for all children under 6, vaccinating 1.1 million children in Tajikistan.” This campaign would not have been possible without interdependence with other states and foreign aid. WHO and UNICEF provided cold chains and over 3.9 million doses of vaccines costing over $614,000, while USAID and the British Department for International Development contributed financial support. In addition, the MOH and UNICEF encouraged families to bring their children for immunisations against polio, the best preventive of the disease.

Overall results:

To get an idea of the campaign’s prompt response to the disease, in the first round, they immunised 1.1 million children under the age of 6, representing 99.6% of the target group. Overall, routine immunisation coverage in the country was about 87%, although there were few absences, especially in remote rural areas. “Although the Region is considered at high-risk for importation of wild poliovirus due to ongoing global travel, trade, and migration, especially with the four polio endemic countries” (India, Nigeria, Pakistan, Afghanistan), the campaign effectively vaccinated the majority of the country’s population in the outbreak’s early stages.

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Natural Disasters

Introduction:
A natural disaster us an event which results from the natural processes of the earth. Some of the examples or some of what I’m gonna be elaborating in this article would be Earthquakes, Landslides, Volcanoes, Famines and Droughts and Floods. The main purpose of this article is to enlighten you readers about what are natural disasters, what are the measures we can take to keep ourselves safe and the after effects of being a part of the disaster. After the traumatic experience, make sure to get therapy as you might experience PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) and getting therapy could be a great way to overcome the fear which the disaster left inside you.

1) Earthquakes:
Earthquakes are also known as a tremor or a quake. It’s defined as the shaking of the Earth resulting from the sudden energy release in the lithosphere which results in creating seismic waves. Earthquakes can be very weak where there might not be much damage or it could be very violent causing a lot of damage and ruckus and cause destruction. The main thing to do during an earthquake could be to stay away from objects which could easily cause harm to you like glass, windows, doors or anything which could fall. If possible, during an earthquake, sit on your bed and take shelter with the help of your pillow but move away if there’s any object hanging on the ceiling which could fall. Make sure to stay inside and take cover by getting under a sturdy piece of furniture.

2) Landslides:
When large mass of either rocks, debris or earth shows movements by going down a slope, it’s called a landslide. It can be defined as “mass wasting” as there is great movement downslope which is directly caused by gravity. When it comes to landslides, there could be 5 modes or stages of slope movement, i.e., falling, toppling, sliding, spreading and flowing. There might be multiple caused as to what caused a landslide. It could be due to gravity, rainfall, snowfall, Earthquakes, volcanic activity or disturbance by Human activities etc. The first thing you have to do during a landslide is stay away from the slide area, make sure to keep in touch with the radio or television to know what’s happening and to be informed about emergency information.

3) Volcanoes:
When there is a rupture in the crust of any planetary mass object like Earth, it allows stuff like volcanic ash, hot lava and gases to escape which is stored in the magma chamber below the surface. Most of the volcanoes are found underwater or where tectonic plates are either converging or diverging. One of effects of volcanoes on nature could be that they can cause thunder, lightning and rain. If fast moving lava comes in contact with people, it could kill them and the falling ash could make it difficult for them to breathe. It could also cause Famines, fires she earthquakes. The most important thing is to protect yourself during a volcanic eruption. Keep in mind to not drive if there is heavy ash fall and protect yourself from it. Always follow evacuation orders and look for emergency alerts.

4) Famines and Droughts:
Famines are usually the cause that lead to death of people due to extreme shortage of food. Droughts are long periods of insufficient rainfall. Droughts have had worse effects on humankind as they make people suffer. People may suffer due to various reasons, like it could be the reason most farmers don’t get to grow their crops as a result of no rainfall of they might even suffer from thirst which cannot be quenched. Famines can be caused due to inflation, crop failure or even war. The side effects could are malnutrition, starvation and increased mortality.

5) Floods:
Floods are usually described as an overflow of water that submerges dry land. There is major concern in the areas of agriculture, public health when it comes to floods. When there is human changes like deforestation or removal of wetlands, it causes floods. It may occur from water bodies like river, lakes or oceans. To protect yourself against floods, make sure to secure your home and turn off the main utilities like main switches and disconnect electrical appliances.

Conclusion:
After all these traumatic experiences, make sure to get therapy as you might experience PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) and getting therapy could be a great way to overcome the fear which the disaster left inside you.

Acid Rain!

 In your school or college, we all have once come across the phrase ‘Acid Rain’. Many of us have forgotten about it and many of us do remember the topic in detail. So, in this article, I am going to put some light on the following topics:-

I) What is Acid rain?

II) How much acidic is Acid rain?

IIl) Effects of Acid rain.

V) What can be done?

What is Acid rain?

When gases like nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide (produced by the burning of fuels from factories, power stations, or vehicles) react with tiny droplets of water in clouds to form sulphuric and nitric acids. Which is the form of rain that falls from the clouds, which is why that rain is known as ‘Acid Rain’.

How much acidic is Acid Rain?

We all have learned in school about the pH scale, the scale which is used to determine acidity. This scale goes from 0 to 14, where 0 is the most acidic and 14 is the most alkaline and 7 is neutral. Acid rain is very weak in terms of acidity.

Rain is always acidic because of the presence of naturally occurring oxides in the air, for unpolluted rain the pH value is between 5-6. But when the air gets more polluted with the presence of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides in it, the acidity can increase to a pH value of 4. The most acidic rain recorded till now has a pH value of 2. But, even the most acidic rain ever is as acidic as lemon juice or vinegar. 

Now that we know it can’t harm us then why do we worry about it? 

What are the effects of Acid rain?

Though Acid rain can cause skin irritation to some people, there are many effects of Acid rain on the forest, aquatic animals, and water resources. 

Effects on Forest:-

I) It can dissolve and wash away the nutrients and minerals in the soil which helps the trees to grow.

II) Acid rain causes the release of harmful substances such as aluminum into the soil.

III) Acid rain wash away the waxy protective coating of leaves, damaging them and preventing them from being able to photosynthesis properly.

Effects on Buildings:-

I) Acid rain can make the erosion process of materials faster. 

II) Statues and monuments made up of limestone are worst affected by Acid rain.

Effects on Lakes and Rivers:-

I) It can be very harmful to aquatic species.

II) It can also cause toxic substances like aluminum to be released into the water from the soil, resulting in water pollution.

III) It can destroy the ecosystems of lakes and rivers.

What can be done?

Mentioned below are some ways to reduce Acid rain:-

 By installing catalytic converters on our vehicles.

→ Sulfur can also be ‘washed’ out of smoke by spraying a mixture of water and powdered limestone into the smokestack.

 By using renewable energy sources rather than fossil fuels.

 By conserving energy. 

 By carpool or using public transport.

Natural Disasters

Introduction:
A natural disaster us an event which results from the natural processes of the earth. Some of the examples or some of what I’m gonna be elaborating in this article would be Earthquakes, Landslides, Volcanoes, Famines and Droughts and Floods. The main purpose of this article is to enlighten you readers about what are natural disasters, what are the measures we can take to keep ourselves safe and the after effects of being a part of the disaster. After the traumatic experience, make sure to get therapy as you might experience PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) and getting therapy could be a great way to overcome the fear which the disaster left inside you.

1) Earthquakes:
Earthquakes are also known as a tremor or a quake. It’s defined as the shaking of the Earth resulting from the sudden energy release in the lithosphere which results in creating seismic waves. Earthquakes can be very weak where there might not be much damage or it could be very violent causing a lot of damage and ruckus and cause destruction. The main thing to do during an earthquake could be to stay away from objects which could easily cause harm to you like glass, windows, doors or anything which could fall. If possible, during an earthquake, sit on your bed and take shelter with the help of your pillow but move away if there’s any object hanging on the ceiling which could fall. Make sure to stay inside and take cover by getting under a sturdy piece of furniture.

2) Landslides:
When large mass of either rocks, debris or earth shows movements by going down a slope, it’s called a landslide. It can be defined as “mass wasting” as there is great movement downslope which is directly caused by gravity. When it comes to landslides, there could be 5 modes or stages of slope movement, i.e., falling, toppling, sliding, spreading and flowing. There might be multiple caused as to what caused a landslide. It could be due to gravity, rainfall, snowfall, Earthquakes, volcanic activity or disturbance by Human activities etc. The first thing you have to do during a landslide is stay away from the slide area, make sure to keep in touch with the radio or television to know what’s happening and to be informed about emergency information.

3) Volcanoes:
When there is a rupture in the crust of any planetary mass object like Earth, it allows stuff like volcanic ash, hot lava and gases to escape which is stored in the magma chamber below the surface. Most of the volcanoes are found underwater or where tectonic plates are either converging or diverging. One of effects of volcanoes on nature could be that they can cause thunder, lightning and rain. If fast moving lava comes in contact with people, it could kill them and the falling ash could make it difficult for them to breathe. It could also cause Famines, fires she earthquakes. The most important thing is to protect yourself during a volcanic eruption. Keep in mind to not drive if there is heavy ash fall and protect yourself from it. Always follow evacuation orders and look for emergency alerts.

4) Famines and Droughts:
Famines are usually the cause that lead to death of people due to extreme shortage of food. Droughts are long periods of insufficient rainfall. Droughts have had worse effects on humankind as they make people suffer. People may suffer due to various reasons, like it could be the reason most farmers don’t get to grow their crops as a result of no rainfall of they might even suffer from thirst which cannot be quenched. Famines can be caused due to inflation, crop failure or even war. The side effects could are malnutrition, starvation and increased mortality.

5) Floods:
Floods are usually described as an overflow of water that submerges dry land. There is major concern in the areas of agriculture, public health when it comes to floods. When there is human changes like deforestation or removal of wetlands, it causes floods. It may occur from water bodies like river, lakes or oceans. To protect yourself against floods, make sure to secure your home and turn off the main utilities like main switches and disconnect electrical appliances.

Conclusion:
After all these traumatic experiences, make sure to get therapy as you might experience PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) and getting therapy could be a great way to overcome the fear which the disaster left inside you.

Acid Rain!

 In your school or college, we all have once come across the phrase ‘Acid Rain’. Many of us have forgotten about it and many of us do remember the topic in detail. So, in this article, I am going to put some light on the following topics:-

I) What is Acid rain?

II) How much acidic is Acid rain?

IIl) Effects of Acid rain.

V) What can be done?

What is Acid rain?

When gases like nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide (produced by the burning of fuels from factories, power stations, or vehicles) react with tiny droplets of water in clouds to form sulphuric and nitric acids. Which is the form of rain that falls from the clouds, which is why that rain is known as ‘Acid Rain’.

How much acidic is Acid Rain?

We all have learned in school about the pH scale, the scale which is used to determine acidity. This scale goes from 0 to 14, where 0 is the most acidic and 14 is the most alkaline and 7 is neutral. Acid rain is very weak in terms of acidity.

Rain is always acidic because of the presence of naturally occurring oxides in the air, for unpolluted rain the pH value is between 5-6. But when the air gets more polluted with the presence of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides in it, the acidity can increase to a pH value of 4. The most acidic rain recorded till now has a pH value of 2. But, even the most acidic rain ever is as acidic as lemon juice or vinegar. 

Now that we know it can’t harm us then why do we worry about it? 

What are the effects of Acid rain?

Though Acid rain can cause skin irritation to some people, there are many effects of Acid rain on the forest, aquatic animals, and water resources. 

Effects on Forest:-

I) It can dissolve and wash away the nutrients and minerals in the soil which helps the trees to grow.

II) Acid rain causes the release of harmful substances such as aluminum into the soil.

III) Acid rain wash away the waxy protective coating of leaves, damaging them and preventing them from being able to photosynthesis properly.

Effects on Buildings:-

I) Acid rain can make the erosion process of materials faster. 

II) Statues and monuments made up of limestone are worst affected by Acid rain.

Effects on Lakes and Rivers:-

I) It can be very harmful to aquatic species.

II) It can also cause toxic substances like aluminum to be released into the water from the soil, resulting in water pollution.

III) It can destroy the ecosystems of lakes and rivers.

What can be done?

Mentioned below are some ways to reduce Acid rain:-

 By installing catalytic converters on our vehicles.

→ Sulfur can also be ‘washed’ out of smoke by spraying a mixture of water and powdered limestone into the smokestack.

 By using renewable energy sources rather than fossil fuels.

 By conserving energy. 

 By carpool or using public transport.

NEWS UPDATE ON RUDHRAKSH CONVENTION CENTER

PM MODI will be visiting on July 16 to inaugurate “RUDHRAKSH” Convention center . It has the capacity of 1200 people & is ideal to host all types of events .It will help in strengthening the city competitiveness by developing its Tourism sector. It is ideal for holding international conferences , exhibition and music concerts and other events and the gallery is done up with murals depicting varanasi`s art , culture and music , according to an official . According to an official , it will bean environment-friendly building , fit for level 3 of Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA). During his visit to Varanasi ,Modi will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of multiple development projects worth over $1500 crore ,the officials said.

NEWS UPDATE ON RUDHRAKSH CONVENTION CENTER

PM MODI will be visiting on July 16 to inaugurate “RUDHRAKSH” Convention center . It has the capacity of 1200 people & is ideal to host all types of events .It will help in strengthening the city competitiveness by developing its Tourism sector. It is ideal for holding international conferences , exhibition and music concerts and other events and the gallery is done up with murals depicting varanasi`s art , culture and music , according to an official . According to an official , it will bean environment-friendly building , fit for level 3 of Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA). During his visit to Varanasi ,Modi will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of multiple development projects worth over $1500 crore ,the officials said.

TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Meaning

Tourism Management is the leading international journal for all those concerned with the management, including planning, of travel and tourism. The journal takes an interdisciplinary approach and includes planning and policy aspects of international, national and regional tourism as well as specific management studies.

Is tourism management a good career?

Getting started in tourism management-what do I need to know?

Here we see example for Tourism Management is,South Africa.

Tourism opportunities in South Africa are booming! International guests continue to flock to our coastlines and cities to experience a little “local is lekker? and the 2010 World Cup is certain to keep them coming well into the second decade of this millennium.

If you have a love of travelling, passion for people and are a great ambassador for SA, tourism management is a worthwhile career option for you. So, how do you get involved in this hugely popular industry and get a career in tourism management?

Quinton Meiring, Career Guidance Counsellor from INTEC College gives Skills Portal the inside scoop on tourism management day-to-day.

Am I suited To A Carrer In Tourism Management?

If you answer Yes to most these questions, you could have what it takes to be a successful tourism manager!

Do I have good oral and written communication skills?
Y/N

Do I have good management skills?
Y/N

Have I got a flair for marketing?
Y/N

Do I have an interest in the outdoors and nature?
Y/N

Do I enjoy working with people?
Y/N

Have I got a good geographical knowledge of SA?
Y/N

DO I NEED ANY SKILLS WHEN APPLYING TO STUDY TOURISM MANAGEMENT?

Excellent communications skills, a love of SA and its culture will give you a strong advantage.

What career Opportunities Are There For Me?

A career in tourism management can lead you into a number of different job opportunities where you will be responsible for maintaining a positive image and development of local destinations. You could look into working in a travel consultancy and arranging packages and holidays for international and local guests. Or you could work for the tourism information offices and assist people on their travel itineraries.

A career as a tour guide may be more your thing and you could align with car rental groups and bus groups to take guests to exciting new destinations. Even consider combining your knowledge of tourism management with other areas in hospitality such as guest house management, wildlife management or event coordination, hotel management or even food and beverage related industries to achieve a comprehensive and thorough skills base to work across these careers.

What will My Typical Day Be Like On The Job As A Tourism Manager?

You could manage a tourism information centre which would include areas like business management, staff supervision and office systems

You may be responsible for ensuring services are in place to respond to day-to-day tourism enquiries

You may be required to check and regularly report to management on the status of the tourism marketing budget

You may need to give presentations on tourism awareness or new initiatives on behalf of the employer to industry, community or interest groups

You may assist in planning, development and implementation of the tourism marketing budget

You may liaise and build close relationships with the media to promote issues, and encourage community involvement and awareness.

You may act as the executive officer of the local tourism committee.

Where Can I Study Tourism Management?

INTEC College is one of the recommended SA institutions where you can study tourism management and is structured according to tertiary level developments in tourism studies, universities of technology and colleges. You can enrol into the Certificate of Tourism Management or a National Diploma.

Both of these distance learning courses will allow you to study while you work, giving you the option of gaining some in-house practical training at the same time.

Areas of study in the tourism management field include:

Introduction to tourism

Tourism management

Communication

Marketing management

Financial accounting

Top 10 CARRIERS IN TOURISM:

1.Travel Agent

2.Tour Operator

3.Event and conference Organiser

4.Tour Guide

5.Leisure Activity Co-Ordinator,etc…

TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Meaning

Tourism Management is the leading international journal for all those concerned with the management, including planning, of travel and tourism. The journal takes an interdisciplinary approach and includes planning and policy aspects of international, national and regional tourism as well as specific management studies.

Is tourism management a good career?

Getting started in tourism management-what do I need to know?

Here we see example for Tourism Management is,South Africa.

Tourism opportunities in South Africa are booming! International guests continue to flock to our coastlines and cities to experience a little “local is lekker? and the 2010 World Cup is certain to keep them coming well into the second decade of this millennium.

If you have a love of travelling, passion for people and are a great ambassador for SA, tourism management is a worthwhile career option for you. So, how do you get involved in this hugely popular industry and get a career in tourism management?

Quinton Meiring, Career Guidance Counsellor from INTEC College gives Skills Portal the inside scoop on tourism management day-to-day.

Am I suited To A Carrer In Tourism Management?

If you answer Yes to most these questions, you could have what it takes to be a successful tourism manager!

Do I have good oral and written communication skills?
Y/N

Do I have good management skills?
Y/N

Have I got a flair for marketing?
Y/N

Do I have an interest in the outdoors and nature?
Y/N

Do I enjoy working with people?
Y/N

Have I got a good geographical knowledge of SA?
Y/N

DO I NEED ANY SKILLS WHEN APPLYING TO STUDY TOURISM MANAGEMENT?

Excellent communications skills, a love of SA and its culture will give you a strong advantage.

What career Opportunities Are There For Me?

A career in tourism management can lead you into a number of different job opportunities where you will be responsible for maintaining a positive image and development of local destinations. You could look into working in a travel consultancy and arranging packages and holidays for international and local guests. Or you could work for the tourism information offices and assist people on their travel itineraries.

A career as a tour guide may be more your thing and you could align with car rental groups and bus groups to take guests to exciting new destinations. Even consider combining your knowledge of tourism management with other areas in hospitality such as guest house management, wildlife management or event coordination, hotel management or even food and beverage related industries to achieve a comprehensive and thorough skills base to work across these careers.

What will My Typical Day Be Like On The Job As A Tourism Manager?

You could manage a tourism information centre which would include areas like business management, staff supervision and office systems

You may be responsible for ensuring services are in place to respond to day-to-day tourism enquiries

You may be required to check and regularly report to management on the status of the tourism marketing budget

You may need to give presentations on tourism awareness or new initiatives on behalf of the employer to industry, community or interest groups

You may assist in planning, development and implementation of the tourism marketing budget

You may liaise and build close relationships with the media to promote issues, and encourage community involvement and awareness.

You may act as the executive officer of the local tourism committee.

Where Can I Study Tourism Management?

INTEC College is one of the recommended SA institutions where you can study tourism management and is structured according to tertiary level developments in tourism studies, universities of technology and colleges. You can enrol into the Certificate of Tourism Management or a National Diploma.

Both of these distance learning courses will allow you to study while you work, giving you the option of gaining some in-house practical training at the same time.

Areas of study in the tourism management field include:

Introduction to tourism

Tourism management

Communication

Marketing management

Financial accounting

Top 10 CARRIERS IN TOURISM:

1.Travel Agent

2.Tour Operator

3.Event and conference Organiser

4.Tour Guide

5.Leisure Activity Co-Ordinator,etc…

ANALYSIS OF IT (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY) ACT, 2021

This year in February the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology announced the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules. the Information Technology Rules 2011 were superseded by the Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021, which were framed, in the exercise of powers under section 87 (2) of the Information Technology Act,2000. As per the data gathered, In India, there are 530 million WhatsApp users. While YouTube has 448 million users, Facebook and Instagram each have 410 million and 210 million users, respectively. 

Social Media has grown into an arena for trade and commercial operations in addition to being a medium of entertainment. It has also preserved the fundamental standards for information transmission and provided a platform for individuals to openly express their ideas and beliefs. 

Therefore, in this growing trend of using social media, few rules must be there in order to make social media a secure place to open up and share ideas. So, IT RULES, 2021 came up which intended to provide ordinary users of social media platforms and over-the-top (OTT) platforms with a system for grievance redress and fast resolution through the employment of a Grievance Redressal Officer (GRO) who must be a resident of India. Special attention has been paid to protecting women and children from sexual assaults, fake news, and other forms of social media abuse.

On the other hand, OTT platforms, online news, and digital media organisations would be required to adhere to a Code of Ethics. Under the new guidelines, OTT platforms would be referred to as “publishers of online curated content.” They’d have to divide the content into five groups based on age, and apply parental controls for everyone above the age of 13. They must also provide procedures for age verification for adult related content.

Furthermore, three-tiered grievance resolution system has been established. The appointment of a GRO, self-regulatory entities registered with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) to oversee the Code of Ethics, and a Charter for the self-regulating bodies created by MIB are all part of this.

However, the new regulations have been criticized by some as a breach of free expression, the government has emphasized that they allow social media sites to operate freely in India while adhering to the law. The country’s Constitution and the Rule of Law must be followed by all entities. Furthermore, according to Article 19 of the Constitution, the right to free speech and expression is not absolute and is subject to legitimate limitations, particularly when national sovereignty and security are at risk.

The new restrictions were given a three-month grace period for social media intermediaries to comply. On May 26, the government sent a second notice to all social media intermediaries, requesting information on the status of compliance with the new laws that took effect that day. Various social media sites such as Google, LinkedIn did shared details as per the requirements but other sites such as twitter requested for the compliance window to be extended and demanded a collaborative approach from the government to protect public freedom of speech. WhatsApp has launched a lawsuit against the government in the Delhi High Court, alleging that the new restrictions infringed user privacy by breaking the end-to-end encryption in order to identify traceability.  The administration, on the other hand, has maintained that tracking will be necessary only in the event of “extremely serious offences” that endanger India’s sovereignty and integrity. It may also be done without compromising the end-to-end encryption. Companies, on the other hand, will be responsible for developing a technical solution

So, as we know that no freedom is a total freedom. It comes up with some level of restrictions and is not absolute unrestricted. Since the establishment of the Constitution of india, striking the appropriate balance between fundamental rights and determining the rationality of a limitation has been a continual struggle. Therefore, the battle between the governments that want to impose reasonable restrictions and users concerned about data privacy and restrictions on freedom of speech and expression vs the tech giants who own significant amount of huge data  is only going to get more complicated before optimal solutions are found. So, The IT Rules 2021 which preserves digital sovereignty and aim to answer people’ concerns without compromising on their privacy or personal rights should be properly followed by the social media sites which is only the best solution left.