Author: Aashikaa R. Mohan

LIE DETECTOR:

Lie detection is an assessment of a verbal statement with the goal to reveal a possible intentional deceit. Lie detector also known as polygraph, is a device that measures and records several physiological indicators such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and skin conductivity while a person is asked and answers a series of questions. Rate and depth of respiration is measured by pneumograph wrapped around a subject’s chest. Skin conductivity is assessed through electrodes attached to a subject’s fingertips. Blood pressure cuff is used to measure cardiovascular activity.

There are several questioning techniques in polygraph. The most widely used test is Control Question Test (CQT) which compares responses to “relevant” questions with those of “control” questions. The alternate test that’s been used is Guilty Knowledge Test (GKT) which has multiple-choice test with items concerning knowledge that only a guilty subject could have.

ACCURACY:

The American Polygraph Association which has set a standard for polygraph, says that they are highly accurate and have an accuracy rate of 90 percent when done properly. However, critics say that polygraph are correct only 70 percent of the time. It is difficult to analyze how well lie detectors work. But National Academy of Sciences found that “polygraphs work at rates well above chance, though far below perfection”. “Almost a century of research in scientific psychology and physiology provides little basis for the expectation that a polygraph test could have extremely high accuracy”, they added.

APPLICATIONS:

Psychologists and other scientists agree that there is little basis for the validity of polygraph tests and hence use them. Though the court have rejected polygraph evidence several times because of their unreliability but it is still used in non-judicial settings. Lie detectors are also used by

  • Criminal investigations,
  • Intelligence services,
  • Security agencies,
  • The Military,
  • Federal agencies and also by
  • Probation officers.

FACTS:

  • Converus claims that Eye Detect is “the most accurate lie detector available,” boasting 86 percent accuracy.
  • You can find lie detector software online.
  • The first polygraph was created in 1921.
  • You can fail a lie detector test if you are nervous.
  •  A lie detector typical cost  between $200 and $2,000.

Although the idea of a lie detector may be comforting, the most practical advice is to remain skeptical about any conclusion wrung from a polygraph.

IS THERE A GLASS CEILING?

Glass ceiling is a metaphor that is used to represent invisible barrier that prevents women from reaching the highest executive levels within their respective organizations. This term was first popularized in the 80’s to describe the challenges women face when their respective careers.

The United States Federal Glass Ceiling Commission defines the glass ceiling as “the unseen, yet unbreachable barrier that keeps minorities and women from rising to the upper rungs of the corporate ladder, regardless of their qualifications or achievements”.

REASONS WHY IT STILL EXIST:

  • Psychological differences between men and women would be the main reason for this and it can account for up to 10 percent pay gap.
  • The need child care, housework and other chores outside of work depend heavily on women than on men which eventually leads them taking the back seat.
  •  College-educated women, more often than men, avoid majors that lead to higher-earning occupations.
  • Women are still expected to be deferential, polite and timid.

EFFECTS:

It leads to unwanted

  • Stress
  • Self doubt
  • Sense of Isolation
  • Depression
  • Sadness

CRACKING THE CEILING:

However nowadays women are appointed in higher positions faster than men in high income countries, but data shows that women have still a long way to go and equalize the number of men in these roles. Also the fact that bigger the company, lesser we are to see women at the helm which has to overcome and there is a need to achieve something closer to gender balance. Raise your voice. It is you who have to stand up for yourself. Also, apart from standing up for yourself try to raise awareness and address the problem so that others can also benefit from it. One can also crack this stereotype by normalizing the practice of parental leave. A study by the Institute for Labour Market Policy Evaluation in Sweden found that a mother’s earnings increase by about 7%  for each additional month her spouse takes off work. Pair that with the fact that 87% of women want men to take the parental leave available to them. Recruit equally across all levels and departments

At the end of the day, companies win when women and other underrepresented minorities are treated with fairness. When they focus on fairness and opportunity for all, everyone wins

ARE DREAMS HIDDEN MESSAGES OR JUST HOT AIR?

Have you ever dreamt of something strange and believed that there would be a hidden message behind it?

Dreams can provide useful insights on our lives. Humans have long sought meaning in their dreams. For centuries, people have questioned the meaning of dreams. According to early civilization they thought it as a medium between humans and the gods. The Greeks and Romans were convinced and believed that dreams could predict the future.

THERORIES:

But, Deirdre Barrett, a psychologist and dream researcher at Harvard Medical School said that “There’s really no research that supports that point of view”. “No dictionary or dream interpreter can tell you what a dream really means “, she added.

Several theories based on dreams were studied. THREAT STIMULATION THERORY which tells ” Dreams as a defense mechanism our brains put in place to prepare us for scary events and allows us to face our fears in a safe simulation “. Another such theory, ACTIVATION SYNTHESIS HYPOTHESIS that states ” Dreams don’t actually mean anything, instead they’re merely electrical brain impulses that pull random thoughts and imagery from our memories “.

On a contrary,  psychologist Sigmund Freud though otherwise. According to Freud, ” Dreams are imagery of a wish or impulse from childhood that has since been repressed “. And for this reason Freud studied dreams to understand the unconscious mind. After his study he tells that ” Your dreams reveal your repressed wishes to you “.

FACTS

  • Some 68 percent said that dreams foretell the future, and 63 percent said at least one of their dreams had come true.
  • Not all dream are in color. Roughly 12% of people claim to only dream in black and white.
  • 70% of your dreams contain secret messages.
  • Bad Dreams Can Kill You in Your sleep by Causing a Heart Attack.
  • Death in dreams is really about some kind of change or ending you’re dealing with in your real life.
  • Children under age of 3 do not dream about themselves.

Some say dreams give a person some hint and on the other hand some disagree. While one cannot come to a conclusion if dreams actually give some hidden messages or not but all that we can say is, it definitely benefits a person. Dreams offer emotional benefits, such as introspection. Dreams can also aid creativity. It is also important for memory consolidation or conflict resolution.

WHY TRUST YOUR INTUITION?

Should we always trust our intuition?. While some say yes and other say no, lets just go through what all goes into it.

INTUITUION, GUT or INSTINCT is basically the “feeling or understanding that makes you believe or know that something is true without being able to explain why”. As it is so personal, that no one else can weigh it to tell that if it is correct or not. It is you who have to make the call for yourself. And by this, trusting your intuition means an ultimate act of trusting yourself.

REASONS TO TRUST YOUR INTUITION:

There ate many reasons why one have to trust their gut. Some safe reasons are

88% BELIEVE THAT THEIR INTUITION SERVES WELL: A study shows that when people are forced to choose between two options based on instinct alone, participants made the right call up to 90 percent of the time. Try to give your intuition a chance and make them a part of your life.

HELPS MAKE DECISION QUICKLY: Intuition plays an essential role for decision-making that too in this rapidly changing environment. When a person follows the mere gut, then the time taken for thinking, analyzing and processing cuts off and decisions are made in a shorter period of time.

CULTIVATE YOUR INTUITION IN A RIGHT WAY:

HAVE A CLEAR MIND: Being in a clear state of mind helps you recognize and process the information correctly. Mentally and physically clear away the clutter that resides within.

NOTICE SENSATIONS IN YOUR BODY: Intuitions are grounded within the sensations inside the body. So learn to recognize and understand what goes inside your body and try to act accordingly. Don’t be swept away by thoughts instead tune into your body where your intuition resides.

FOCUS: Keep your focus, if you find them shifting to other people and thing bring them back and keep your focus in place.

Remember that trusting your intuition is a journey which will repeat the above process at particular intervals of time.

IS INTUITION ALWAYS RIGHT?

Your purest intuitions are always right but those tinged by your own thoughts and emotions may only be partially correct or even completely wrong. So before following your intuition, make sure that they are not tinged by your emotions and are pure instinct.

” THE ONE REAL VALUE THNG IS INTUITION “- ALBERT EINSTEIN

CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY VS FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

Both criminal psychologists and forensic psychologists assist law enforcement professionals in investigating and solving crimes. While there are many similarities between these two, they play different but complementary roles.

Forensic specializes in aftermath of crime, evaluating the suspects mental health and consulting victims and their families, whereas criminal psychologists focus primarily on determining a motive and creating a profile of the evil doer.

CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY, REQUIREMENTS AND POSITIONS:

Criminal psychology also referred to as criminological psychology is basically the study of the views, thoughts, intentions, actions and reactions of the criminal. They try to understand the motivation of the criminals and also develop psychological profile to apprehend them.

It requires a doctorate in psychology and a license to practice. The professionals would have usually completed a postdoctoral study or research or profiling. However, criminal psychologist having a criminal profiling may come from a law enforcement background instead of psychology.

They have various positions in this field. However most of them go on to work in social service or in a field related to law enforcement. Sometimes they work full time in police departments.

WHAT CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGIST DO:

Investigate the behavior and thoughts of criminals. Examine the motive of the criminals. Assets their mental situation. Help and find to prevent criminal behavior.

FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY, REQUIREMENTS AND POSITIONS:

Forensic psychology is a subfield in psychology. It involves the application of psychological knowledge and methods to both civil and criminal legal questions. They consult with law enforcement to integrate psychology into both criminal and civil legal matters.

Forensic psychologist during UG do a major in psychology or forensic psychology after which they complete internships and PG training in law enforcement. Forensic psychologist requires a PhD or a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD).

There are many positions including victim advocate, corrections specialist, or probation officer. Apart from this they can also be Jury Consultant, Federal Government Employee, Police Consultant etc.

WHAT FORENSIC PYSCHOLOGIST DO:

Forensic psychologists help rehabilitate offenders through therapy, anger management and other counseling services. They also interview witnesses and victims

SIMILARITIES:

Criminal psychology and Forensic psychology are strongly connected to law enforcement. Both aims at understanding the psychology of criminals and solving crimes. Both supports investigation whether its criminal or civil.

DIFFERENCES:

There are some points of divergence between the two starting from educational requirements, career and the typical paths that they lead and the work they do.

MENACE OF TROLLING

The internet has engendered a completely new outlook to the world. On one hand its a hub to world wide connections whereas on the other hand its has given people a new meaning to freedom of expression, which is not always used in a positive way.

Article 19 of the Indian constitution gives people the freedom to hold opinions until to a point it doesn’t hurt one’s self esteem and name. But unfortunately nowadays trolling and cyber bullying has become a part of our day to day lives.

According to a study published by the University of Manitoba, in Canada, found that trolls exhibit the personality traits of an individual like narcissists, psychopaths and sadists who take pleasure in the suffering of other people. In the latest yearly Freedom of the Net report, Freedom House studied 65 countries worldwide between June 2016 and May 2017, found that internet freedom has declined for the seventh consecutive year. China was the world’s most aggressive abuser of internet freedom for the third consecutive year, followed by Syria. Another study explored “personality traits and social motivations associated with individuals who engage in online trolling, specifically on Facebook.”

REASONS:

There are many reasons why trolling happens and one is different from other. People’s lack of will to appreciate the difference in opinions leads to trolling. Another such reason is impatience in people. It can also occur due to insecurity budding within themselves. Some people troll even for seeking attention, for boredom and what not.

CONSEQUENCES:

Victims of trolling can undergo a sort of mental trauma and can really feel unsafe. Some can even take extreme decision like suicide. It on a majority affects teenagers. Depression and anxiety increases.

COMBAT TROLLING:

One cannot win with a troll but the best way to combat it is: If it is casual online troll, the best one can do is to ignore it completely as we all know “ignorance is bliss“. For repeated troll, report the user to the moderators of the system. If a mass of people report then the moderators have to take away the trolls ability to post online which commonly means that the troll is no more or blocked by IP address.

On conclusion, all that can be said is one need to take control of their behavior and treat everyone as they like to be treated.

SENSE OF ENTITLEMENT

Sense of entitlement is a personality trait in which an individual believes that they deserve recognition or special treatment for something they didn’t earn. Its basically “YOU OWE ME” kind of attitude. They believe that the world owes them without giving anything in return.

Sense of entitlement is not always negative. But as quoted “Too much of anything is good for nothing” and it can affect a person both physically and mentally.

FACTORS:

Thought it is not exactly known how this mentality develops within a person, but the main reason can be due to social factors like The environment the person grew up in. The way parents and society treated the individual. How the person is been treated and The way the individual is been taught. All these can affect ones personal as well as professional life.

IMPACTS

Entitled people will be able to put up a nice and well mannered mask on the outside, but according to research deep down this is not how they feel about themselves or other individuals around them. Research also suggest that entitled people can also be dangerous at times. They assume themselves as superior and also take any challenges with anger and defensiveness. These create a vicious cycle, the more they are challenged by society’s limitations the more they become angry.

CYCLE OF ENTITLEMENT:

 It follows a vicious 3-step cycle: The particular individual is always vulnerable to the threat of unmet expectations.  And even if the expectations are met, it may lead them to dissatisfaction. When that individual is upset they try to console themselves which results in self-reassurance that they deserve everything they wanted which in turn reinforces to the same entitled behavior.  

TIPS TO OVERCOME:

Regardless of caste, color, creed and social status, we are all humans. So treat every individual as you would like to be treated. Treat your failure as a learning tool instead of being upset about it and make sure not to repeat the same mistakes twice. Go easy on others. If this is practiced overtime, you can learn ways to address issues of entitlement and how to live a healthy, balanced life.

IIT-MADRAS, AVISHKAR HYPERLOOP TEAM QUALIFIES FOR EUROPEAN HYPERLOOP WEEK

A group of students with team named “AVISHKAR” from IIT Madras have been working tremendously towards the technology behind the future of transportation, HYPERLOOP. The team comprises of forty students from various department of IIT, madras. They have been working on this new prototype hyperloop project since last November.

BUT, WHAT IS HYPERLOOP?

Basically, hyperloop is a high speed mass transportation system. A hyperloop is a super speed ground-level transportation system in which people could travel in a hovering pod inside a vacuum tube at speeds as high as 760 mph (1220 km/h).

While talking about the product, Neel said, “Hyperloop is a proposed mode of transportation in which many pods will be traveling inside a vacuum tube, capable of attaining high speeds due to no air friction and reduced air drag.” It IS the fifth and most efficient mode of transportation that the world is moving towards, he added. Further he said, “Because Hyperloop is sustainable, it works on electrical energy, we can install Solar panels on top of the tube, which could store energy and the same energy could be used to propel the hyperloop. This is way more sustainable .”

HOW DOES A HYPERLOOP WORK?

It has three major components: a tube, pod, and terminal. The tube is a large low pressure system that is sealed and tube can be constructed either above or below the ground. A pod is a coach that runs inside this controlled system and this pod employs magnetic or aerodynamic levitation along with electromagnetic or aerodynamic propulsion to glide along a fixed guideway. The terminals are used for arrivals and departures. Hyperloop is based on simple science called Magnetic levitation. But one thing that needs to be noted is, that it requires complex machinery and sensors to make a Pod travel at nearly 1000 km/h inside a vacuum tube. However the team has cracked that and named their pod “GARV”, which translates to “PRIDE”. It consists of Carbon Fiber shell, packed with advanced machinery and sensors.

STATEMENT:

Pranit, who is Head of Braking Module, said that Garv is their second Pod which is more efficient and lighter than the one they designed for SpaceX. “This time we are introducing several technologies like linear induction motor to achieve ‘contactless propulsion’ and ‘contactless braking. The motor produces a magnetic field which makes the Pod move forward and the contactless Braking has magnets which come closer to the rail, creating a Braking force and decelerating the Pod,” Pranit added.

Parth, a member of the Controls team, said, “Our team started in November. Everything we did online such as brainstorming sessions and discussions about the simulations. Once we were confident, we came back to the institute and started working on the Pod.” He said, “We are participating in European Hyperloop Week which will be conducted on 19th – 25th July and Valencia, Spain. Because of the pandemic, we are forced to compete virtually, but that is not a setback for us.”

EUROPEAN HYPERLOOP WEEK SELECTION:

With all their hard work, they have now crossed the hurdle and are qualified for the European Hyperloop Week that is to be held in Valencia, Spain from July 19 to 25. The team will participate virtually due to pandemic restrictions. With upgraded prototype, the team estimates the travel time between Chennai and Bangalore to be a mere 30 minutes ride instead of a six hours journey. They are also working on the study of energy, costs, demands and other aspects of hyperloop so as to access the economic feasibility of hyperloop in India.

IN A NEW PUSH FOR DRONE USE,GOVERNMENT EASES NORMS

The Ministry of Civil Aviation released certain draft policy for drones on Thursday which brings more safety features and appears to address some problems in India’s nascent unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industry regarding the compliance norms outlined earlier.

The draft policy, titled Drone Rules 2021, will replace the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Rules 2021, which came into force in March this year. It is open for public suggestion till August,5. After taking the comments into consideration, the final rules are expected to be issued that will replace the stricter UAS rules.

CHANGES:

“On the premise of basis of trust, self-certification, and non-intrusive monitoring”, the draft policy reduces the number of approvals required by applicants. It brings down the number of forms from 25 to 6 under the UAS Rules, and reduces fees for certain approvals. Also it proposes mandatory safety features like ‘No permission – no take-off’. It provides easy process for transfer and de-registration of drones. There is no pilot license required for Nano drones Real-time tracking beacon and geo-fencing are to be quipped. Drone owners who don’t have these installed will have to incorporate them within six months of the rules coming into effect, the draft policy states. Under new rules, manufacturer can develop their drone’s unique identification number on digital sky platform through self certification route. According to this new policy, there will be no restriction on drone operations by foreign owned companies in India. The fees for using drones will also be cut short. The maximum penalty under new rules will becaped at rupees 1 lakh.

These changes has got a great thumbs up from the industry.

Arjun Aggarwal, MD of drone major Aero arc, said the change will “give impetus to an ‘aatmanirbhar’ drone eco-system”. Scindia tweeted: “Drones are bringing the next big tech revolution around the globe with reduced costs, resources and time taken for operations. It is upon us to ride on the new wave and facilitate its uptake, especially among our startups”.Dubey said “rules have to evolve” with the “pace of change in drone technology”. “Drone Rules 2021 are just a step in that direction. Drone rules in 2025 and 2030 could be completely different from this. The government works closely with the drone academia and industry. In their success is India’s success,” he added.   

RUSSIAN SCIENTISTS BRING 24,000-YEAR-OLD ZOMBIES BACK TO LIFE

Important lesson Jurassic park though us is ” LIFE ALWAYS FINDS A WAY “. However scientists decided to recreate that and ” bring back organisms from dead “.

ZOMBIES BACK TO LIFE:

Tiny zombies that were frozen in Arctic permafrost for 24,000 years were recently brought back to life by the scientists of Russia and they further produced clones for them in a laboratory. The undead organisms are called bdelloid rotifers, or microscopic “wheel animals” named for their circular mouths surrounded by tiny hairs. Rotifers are multi cellular organisms that can live in fresh waters and they have been around for about 50 million years. In these years they have learnt to adapt and survive. They can live in astonishing conditions like red-hot undersea vents or the vacuum of space. Later it was found that modern rotifers can be frozen at minus 4 degree Fahrenheit and then can be retrieved up to ten years later.

For this experiment, the scientists went to Siberia and carved off a slice of permafrost ( the term for ground that permanently stays frozen ). This particular area that the scientists carved off has been frozen since at least the end of the Pleistocene epoch ( that is about 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago ). The scientists took the rotifers and thawed them gently. ( thaw – to make something become soft or liquid again after freezing ). By doing so, at a particular point the rotifers came to life again which also included their characteristic sexual reproduction. They also began to reproduce asexually through parthenogenesis which leads to creating clones that were genetic duplicates.

Rotifers evolved to use cryptobiosis because most of the them live in watery habitats that freeze or dry up, Stas Malavin, a researcher and lead author told Live Science. “They suspend their metabolism and accumulate certain compounds like chaperone proteins that help them to recover from cryptobiosis when the conditions improve,” Stas Malavin stated.

By the way, this is not the first time ancient life has been resurrected.

NEET TO BE HELD ON 12TH SEPTEMBER (2021)

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2021 will be held on September 12 across the country, informed Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

As the NEET exams are to be held on 12th September, the online registration for the same would commence from 5pm on Tuesday. The decision was taken following a meeting with the senior ministry and National Testing Agency (NTA).Considering the COVID-19 situation, the number of exam centers and exam cities have been increased this year. Number of cities conducting exam been increased from 155 to 198 and the numbers of centers will also be increased accordingly. Over 16 lakh candidate are likely to take the pen paper test conducted by NTA.

PROTOCOLS TO BE FOLLOWED:

To ensure safety, COVID protocols are to be followed. Social distancing should be followed, masks will be provided for each and every candidate at the center. Staggered time slots during entry and exit, contactless registration, proper sanitization, seating with social distancing are to be followed.

HOW TO APPLY:

The application form will be released at ntaneet.nic.in at 5 pm. Candidates can apply for the exam by following these steps – 

Step 1: Visit the official website, ntaneet.nic.in.
Step 2: Click on the application form link.
Step 3: Register using credentials.
Step 4: Fill form, upload documents.
Step 5: Pay fee, Submit

DOCUMENTS NEEDED:

Scanned or e-copy of passport size photographs of the candidate . Scanned copy of the signature of the candidate.
Scanned image of e-version of left-hand thumb impression of the student.
Class 10th Certificate.

FEES:

The application fee for the NEET 2021 as till the last year was Rupees 1500. For general-EWS, OBC-NCL category the fee is Rupees 1400 and for SC, ST, PwD, and transgender candidates it is Rupees 800.

THE EPIDEMIC OF LONELINESS

As per psychologists, the corona virus pandemic has hit us very hard and triggered a sort of loneliness epidemic.

LONELINESS:

Loneliness is described as social pain. It is an universal emotion and can be complex and unique to every individual. It is described as a state of solitude or being alone. According to experts, loneliness is not necessarily about being alone. Instead, if you feel alone and isolated, then that is how loneliness plays into your state of mind.

Experts believe that its not about quantity of social interaction that combats loneliness, but it’s the QUALITY

Rates of anxiety and depression are high among young people. Stress , anxiety, depression and loneliness are interconnected and can fuel up each other. In this era, people really want to be social. That’s how our system is build but its harder in this pandemic.

STUDY OF LONELINESS:

New Harvest research suggest that the isolation feeling hits the hardest on older teens and young adults. In a recent study conducted by researchers at Making Caring Common 36 % of approximately 950 Americans are found prey to loneliness. And the most risking part is that 61% of those are aged between 18 to 25. “I was surprised at the degree of loneliness among young people “, quoted Richard Weissbourd, a psychologist and senior lecture at Harvard Graduate School Of Education. He added, “If every person who’s in pretty good shape can make a commitment to reaching out to one person they are concerned might be lonely once a week, that would be a good thing”.

RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH LONELINESS:

The main risk associated with loneliness is DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE. Apart from these there are high risks of Alcoholism and drug use. Cardiovascular disease and stroke. Decreased memory and learning. Poor decision-making.

LONELINESS CAN BE CONTAGIOUS:

Study suggests that loneliness can be contagious. In a 10-year study, researchers examined how loneliness spreads in social networks. The results indicated that people close to someone experiencing loneliness were 52% more likely to become lonely as well.

OVERCOME LONELINESS:

Loneliness can be overcome but it needs continuous effort from the person suffering from it. First recognize that loneliness is sign and something needs to be change. Understand the effects of loneliness and try to study about it. Seek help from people who you truly believe and can share the issue without any hesitation.

Connection is really important to your emotional health, and it’s really important to your physical health as well. Stay connected and overcome loneliness.

CANADIAN TOWN, LYTTON DESTROYED BY FOREST FIRE

Something strange was happening to the acacia trees only on Lytton ,British Colombia.

LYTTON FIRE:

Lytton, is a small village of just 250 to 300 inhabitants but there are about 1000 people living in the surroundings. Small town in western Canada had seen three days of extreme heat and it also broke the national temperature record by June 30 by rising to about 121.28 degree Fahrenheit (49.6 degree Celsius). People were unable to tolerate the heat and so does the trees. Hours later, Lytton was on fire and the village was destroyed to about 90 percent prompting government officials to issue new evacuation orders on Thursday.

LOSSES:

The town was destroyed up to 90 percent. Tress are no more and it brings a threat to environment and humans. The heatwave has claimed as many as 700 lives over the last one week in Canada alone, as per reports , while two people were reported to have died due to a raging fire by the heat in the village of Lytton in British Columbia. ” Where many buildings stood is now simply charred earth”, the village of Lytton said.

RESPONSE:

The escalating crisis sent Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau into an emergency huddle with the country’s incident response group as they discussed ways to combat it, focusing on British Columbia. At the height of the heat wave, more than 90 crew members flew to British Colombia to help the wildlife service. “90 percent of the town was destroyed”, said Lytton mayor Jan Polderman.

LYTTON BEFORE AND AFTER:

BEFORE VS AFTER

ZIKA VIRUS

Zika virus was first discovered in 1947 and it was named after the Zika Forest in Uganda. The first human case of zika was found on1952 and from then on cases were being reported on Africa, Southeast Asia and pacific islands.

TRANSMISSION:

It can be transmitted bite of infected mosquito bite of species Aedes which can bite both during day and night. It can also be transmitted from pregnant women to her fetus. It can spread also through sex and blood transfusion.

SYMPTOMS:

There are not much symptoms. mostly people affected with zika are not seen having symptoms or having mild symptoms. the common symptoms are Headache. Joint pain. Rashes. Red eyes. Fever. Symptoms can last to several days to weeks. Good thing about is that people will not die because of this disease and can be protected from further infections. Symptoms of Zika are similar to other illnesses spread through mosquito like dengue and chikungunya.

PREVENTION:

There is no particular vaccine but the best way is to prevent oneself from mosquito bites. Apart from this wear a long piece of clothing and prevent clothes from scabies and lice. One can prevent sexual transmission of virus by using condoms or not having sex. Use insect repellent. Stay away from products containing oil of lemon eucalyptus or para-methane-diol on children less than three years of age.

DIAGNOSIS:

It can be confirmed through blood or urine test. Diagnosis is based ones travel history , lab results and symptoms.

VACCINE:

As of now, there is no particular vaccine available for Zika virus.

WHAT IF A PERSON IS INFECTED WITH ZIKA VIRUS?

As there is no particular vaccine all that one can do is Treat oneself with ample amount of rest. Don’t take any kind of aspirin or other NSAIDs. Drink enough fluid to avoid dehydration.

Don’t panic and make sure you are hygienic.

BANGLADESH FACTORY FIRE:

Massive blast tears through the food processing factory and has killed 52 people through flames.

Rup Ganj, Bangladesh;5:00 pm:

A massive blast that teared up on Bangladesh killed 52 people by flames and 50 other injured. The fire broke put on the industrial town, east of capital Dhaka, on 9th Thursday, afternoon.

It was burning for about 24 hours, as per reports. Police said that,the fire broke out at the Shezan juice factory in Rupganj at about 5:00 pm on thursday.

“Once the fire is under control ,we will conduct a search and rescue operation inside the factory. then we can conform any further causalities if any “, said the fire person Debashish Bardhan.

Initially fire broke out at the first floor due to plastics and chemicals and then spread wild. Eighteen firefighting units were struggling to douse the fire at the factory building of Hashem Foods Limited. Many workers were missing, later found out 44 identities of missing workers. It was also told that the building did not have proper fire safety measures.

Apart from this in 2012, a garment factory was set on fire on the outer parts of Dhaka. In 2010, a house illegally storing chemicals killed at least 123 people. Also in 2019, a 400 year area of Dhaka with apartment, warehouse and shops left 67 people dead.