Green Sahara

In an effort to fight climatic changes, we are taking many steps. The people also the governments all over the world are keen on reducing the risks. People are growing trees in their lawns to keep their environment cool. Trees are a great solution to cool down the earth and reduce the amount of Carbon dioxide in the environment. What if I say the Sahara could be made into a forest with green trees everywhere. Plans are being made to terraform the entire Sahara desert, changing it from a dry, barren land to a lush green space. If successful, the transformation could remove 7.6 billion tons of atmospheric carbon yearly. How could we change the nature of such a vast, isolated land?  Could we afford it’s giant price tag? Have we ever done anything like this before? In this blog, we’ll see what would happen if we terraformed the Sahara Desert.

The Sahara desert is 8.6 million km² (3.32 million mi²) in size. It is roughly the size of America. Terraforming an area this massive wouldn’t be easy, in fact, it would cost about $2 trillion a year. Not only this, there are many obstacles in our way. This price tag would be just the beginning of our obstacles. What kind of environmental domino effect would it create? Plants and trees are the lungs of the Earth, and now we could use a lot more of them. A single hectare of trees can absorb the same amount of carbon dioxide that a man would produce by driving a car for 100,000 kilometres. If we could successfully terraform the Sahara, it would result in millions of hectares of treesbeing added to the battle against climatic changes. All that sounds great, but what are the odds we could pull this kind of transformation off? We already have, just on a smaller scale. China’s Kubuqi Ecological Restoration Project saw the successful greening of one- third of the Kubuqi Desert with 70 different plant species over a 30-year timespan.

How to scale that up for the largest desert on earth? We can plant crops and trees and then pump desalinated water from the coast of the Sahara to irrigate them. To prevent evaporation, the water should be carried by underground pipes directly to the roots. The idea would be to plant Eucalyptus trees because they are hardy, and grow well in hotter climates. Also they grow quickly and could be economically beneficial for the region. As the trees began to root and stabilise, the soil would be replenished with needed nutrients, rainfall amount would increase and the overall temperature of the Sahara would cool by 8°C. Why aren’t we going fast to do that. Not only the funding but also terraforming the desert would come with a fair share of issues.

As the region becomes wet due to the plantation of millions of trees, it may lead to the increase of locust attack. A small swarm eats more than what 2500 people can eat in a day. But the biggest problem apart from this is the environmental domino effect it would create. The Sahara sand gets carried away by the wind and crosses the Atlantic Ocean to deposit in the Amazon forest. The dust picks up moisture and when it falls from the sky rain comes along with it. This dust and rain combination provides the Amazon ecosystem the water that it needs and also fertilizes it. If the Sahara is covered by trees, there would be no Amazon rainforest. So even though the green Sahara reduces the carbon, it would indirectly affect another part of the planet and may lead to its destruction.

Disaster

Disaster is a very common phenomenon in the human society. It has been experienced by people since time immemorial. Though its form may be varied,it has been a challenge for society. The latest development which has been discovered in the world Disaster reports recently is that, the disasters have increased in frequency and intensity. India is one of the most disaster prone countries in the world. It has some of the world’s most severe droughts,famines, cyclones, earthquakes, chemical disasters,rail accidents and road accidents. The high density of population in the developing countries, especially in the high developing countries, especially in the high risk coastal areas, results in millions of people getting affected by natural disasters, especially in recurring disasters like floods, cyclones,storm surges,etc.
A disaster is a serious disruption of the functioning of a society involving human and material loss. Disaster is broadly classified into natural and man-made disasters.

Natural Disasters

Earthquake

The sudden shaking of the earth at a place for a short spell of time is called an earthquake. The duration of the earthquake may be a few seconds to some minutes. The point where an earthquake originates is called its ‘focus’. The vertical point at the surface from the focus is called ‘epicentre’.

Volcanoes

Volcanoes are openings or vents where lava, small rocks and steam erupt onto the earth’s surface.

Tsunami

Tsunami are waves generated by earthquake, Volcanic eruptions and underwater landslides.

Cyclones

A low pressure area which is encircled by high-pressure wind is called a cyclone.

Floods

An overflow of a large amount of water, beyond its normal limits, especially on the rainfed areas is called a flood.

Landslide

The movement of a mass of rocks, debris,soil etc., downslope is called a landslide.

Avalanche

A large amount of ice, snow and rock falling quickly down the side of a mountain is called an Avalanche

Thunder and lightning

Thunder is a series of sudden electrical discharge resulting from atmospheric conditions, this discharge results in sudden flashes of light and trembling sound waves which are commonly known as thunder and lightning.

Man – made disasters

Fire
Massive forest may start in hot and dry weather as a result of lightning,and human carelessness or from other causal factors.

Destruction of buildings
Demolition of buildings by human activities.

Accidents in industries
Chemical, biological accidents that occur due to human error. (e.g.) Bhopal gas tragedy.

Accidents in Transport
Violation of road rules , carelessness cause accidents.

Terrorism
The social unrest of differences in principles leads of terrorism.

Stampede
The term stampede is a sudden rush of a crowd of people, usually resulting in injuries and death from suffocation and trampling.

Tsunami and Floods

A killer Tsunami hit the south east Asian countries on the 26th of December,2004. A massive earthquake with a magnitude of 9.1 – 9.3 in the Richter scale epicentre in the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It triggered one of the biggest Tsunamis the world had ever witnessed. The massive waves measuring up to 30 metres that killed more than 2,00,000 people of Asia. In India, over 10,000 people were killed by this disaster. Tamil Nadu alone accounted for 1,705 deaths.

All the coastal districts were affected, Nagapattinam was the worst hit in the state of Tamil Nadu. Fishermen, tourists morning walkers, children playing in the state of Tamil Nadu. Fishermen, tourists, morning walkers, children playing in beach and people living on the coast were unprepared for the waves. So they were unprepared for the waves. So they lost their life and the most of the loss of lives and damage to property was within 500 metres of the shore. After that the Indian government set up a Tsunami Early warning system at Indian National centre for Ocean Information services (INCOIS), Hyderabad in 2007.

Tsunami – Do’s and Don’ts

  • You should find out if your home, school etc., are in valunarable areas along sea shore.
  • Know the height of your street above sea level.
  • Plan evacuation routes and practise your evacuation routes.
  • Discuss tsunamis with your practise your evacuation routes.
  • Discuss tsunamis with your family. Review safety and preparedness measures with your family.
  • If you see the sea water receding, you must immediately leave the beach and go to higher ground far away from the beach.
  • Don’t go to the coast to watch the Tsunami.
  • Don’t try to surf the tsunami waves.
  • Be aware facts about tsunami.

Floods

Floods are high stream flows,which overlap natural or artificial banks of a river or a stream and are markedly higher than the usual flow as well as inundation of low land.

Types of floods

Flash floods: Such floods that occur within six hours during heavy rainfall.

River floods: Such floods are caused by precipitation over large catchment areas or by melting of snow or sometimes both.

Coastal floods: Sometimes floods are associated with cyclone high tides and tsunami.

Causes of floods

> Torrential Rainfall.
> Encroachment of rivers bank.
> Excessive rainfall in catchment.
> Inefficient engineering design in the construction of Embankments, dams and canals.

Effects and floods

> Destruction of drainage system
> Water pollution
> Soil erosion
> Stagnation of water
> Loss of agricultural land and cattle
> Loss of life and spread of contagious diseases.

Do’s

> To find out if the settlement area is to be affected by flood or not.
> Keeping radio, torch and additional batteries, storing drinking water,dry foods items, salt and sugar, safeguarding materials like kerosene, Candle , match box, clothes and valuable things.
> Keeping umbrella and bamboo poles.
> Keeping first aid box and strong ropes to bind things.
> To dig canals from the farm land, to drain the excessive water keeping sand bags etc.,

Don’ts

> Try to connect electricity once it is cut.
> Operate vehicles
> Swim against floods
> Avoid going on excursions.
> Neglect flood warning messages

During floods

> Curt off gas connection and electricity
> Keep sand bags on drainage holes and bathroom holes.
> Leave immediately through the known passage or prescribed passage
> Drink hot water.
> Use bleaching powder to keep your environment hygenic.
> Before using match sticks and candles, ensure that there is no gas leakage.
> Don’t eat more food when you are affected by diarrhoea.
> Don’t try to take anything that floats in flood.

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

Disaster Risk Reduction: The practice of reducing disaster risks through systematic efforts to analyze and manage the causal factors of disasters. There are four key approaches to public awareness for disaster risk reduction. Campaigns,participatory learning, informal education, and formal school based interventions.

Forecasting and Early warning

Weather forecasting, Tsunami Early warning system, cyclonic forecasting and warning provide necessary information which help in reducing risks during disasters. School Disaster Management Committee, Village Disaster Management Committee, State and central government institutions take mitigation measures together during disaster. Newspaper,Radio Television and social media bring updated information and give alerts on the vulnerable area, risk, preparatory measures and relief measures including medicine.

CBSE vs ICSE

When it comes to education there many boards such CBSE, ICSE, CISCE, NIOS, and etc. But the best two boards are CBSE and ICSE, these are widely accepted in all over the country. In this blog we are going to compare the two boards with their difficultly level, syllabus, preferred language, acceptance, competitive edge, grading system and at last the conclusion.

Introduction

CBSE stands for Central Board of Secondary education, CBSE is a national level board of education controlled by union government of India. It was founded on 3rd November, 1962. There are 21,271 CBSE affiliated schools in India and 220 schools in foreign countries. ICSE stands for Indian Certificate of Secondary Education, It was founded on 3rd November, 1958. ICSE is a exam conducted by Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination(CISCE), a private board of secondary education. There are 2,341 ICSE affiliated schools in India.

Syllabus

CBSE syllabus focuses on more theoretical knowledge, whereas ICSE focuses more on practical knowledge. CBSE majorly focuses on Mathematics and Science. ICSE gives equal importance to all subjects including Arts, Humanities, mathematics, science, languages, and etc. CBSE offers only fewer subjects to study, whereas ICSE offers a wide range of subjects like Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, etc. ICSE syllabus is comparatively more than CBSE syllabus.

Difficulty level

ICSE syllabus is more difficult than CBSE, this is because the length of ICSE syllabus is more than CBSE, they have more concepts, more internal assignments, and more practicals.

Mode of language

ICSE gives more important to English, and the mode of language in ICSE is English, it gives there students the leverage to appear standard exams like TOEFL(Test of English as a Foreign Language) and IELTS(International English Language Testing System). Whereas CBSE does not prefer any particular language.

Acceptance

CBSE board is widely accepted than ICSE in India. Whereas in Foreign countries ICSE is more accepted. Students with ICSE board get advantage in Foreign countries.

Grading system

CBSE uses alphabetical grading system like A1, A2, B1, etc. ICSE uses scores for grading system like 8.5, 9.2 etc.

Competitive Edge

CBSE syllabus is helpful for students who are aspiring to crack national examinations like JEE Main, JEE Advanced, Neet etc. Whereas ICSE syllabus help to crack standard examinations like GRE, SAT, TOEFL and IELTS.

Conclusion

Both boards are comparatively good. Both have its own advantages and disadvantages. If you want your child to study in Foreign in future than ICSE might be the best option for you. ICSE help the student in the development of personality traits, communication skills, hone there skills etc. Where as CBSE, help students achieve there dreams like cracking UPSC, NEET, JEE. Also CBSE is widely recognized in all over India. Parents who work in a profession in which there lot of traveling, then CBSE is the best option for them because CBSE schools are widely available as compared to ICSE schools. You can get admission of your child in any CBSE school without any hesitation.

That’s all from my side. I hope you like. I am not discrimination any board, all these are my opinions. Thank you.

Foods that help with period cramps

Menstrual cramps, are an uncomfortable part of life for many women on a monthly basis.

Get in the habit of drinking 6 to 8 glasses of water per day, especially during your period. Staying well hydrated isn’t just good for cramps, it’s good for your overall health. Hydrating with warm or hot liquids is another option that can also help ease your cramps.

Banana. Bananas contain vitamin B6 and potassium, which can help relieve your cramping symptoms. You can also try banana smoothie. While making your smoothie you can add kiwi or pineapple, it also helps in reducing cramps.

Eat more green vegetables Losing blood every month also means you’re losing iron, which can make you feel sluggish and lethargic. Leafy green vegetables such as spinach can boost your iron levels.

Calcium Dairy products such as milk, cheese, and yogurt are rich in calcium. Consuming dairy products help reduce menstrual cramps.

Magnesium and iron can reduce cramps by relaxing blood vessels Foods rich in magnesium include boiled spinach, dry roasted almonds, oats and cooked black beans. Dark chocolate contains magnesium and fiber.

Eggs and Fish. Eggs contain vitamins B6, D, and E, which all work together to fight off the symptoms of PMS. Rich in iron, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids, fish is a nutritious addition to your diet. Lentils and beans are rich in protein, so they’re good meat replacements for vegetarians. Another source of protein for vegetarians and vegans, is tofu that is made up of soybeans. It’s rich in iron, magnesium, and calcium.

Ginger. A warm mug of ginger tea can reduce pain. You can also drink chamomile tea.

Gig Economy

What Is the Gig Economy?

In a gig economy, temporary, flexible jobs are commonplace and companies tend to hire independent contractors and freelancers  instead of full-time employees. A gig economy undermines the traditional economy of full-time workers who often focus on their career development.

Understanding the Gig Economy

In a gig economy, large numbers of people work in part-time or temporary positions or as independent contractors. The result of a gig economy is cheaper, more efficient services, such as Uber or Airbnb, for those willing to use them. People who don’t use technological services such as the Internet may be left behind by the benefits of the gig economy. Cities tend to have the most highly developed services and are the most entrenched in the gig economy. A wide variety of positions fall into the category of a gig. The work can range from driving for Lyft or delivering food to writing code or freelance articles. Adjunct and part-time professors, for example, are contracted employees as opposed to tenure-track or tenured professors. Colleges and universities can cut costs and match professors to their academic needs by hiring more adjunct and part-time professors.

The Factors Behind a Gig Economy

America is well on its way to establishing a gig economy, and estimates show as much as a third of the working population is already in some gig capacity. Experts expect this working number to rise, as these types of positions facilitate independent contracting work, with many of them not requiring a freelancer to come into an office. Gig workers are much more likely to be part-time workers and to work from home. Employers also have a wider range of applicants to choose from because they don’t have to hire someone based on their proximity. Additionally, computers have developed to the point that they can either take the place of the jobs people previously had or allow people to work just as efficiently from home as they could in person.

Economic reasons also factor into the development of a gig economy. Employers who cannot afford to hire full-time employees to do all the work that needs to be done will often hire part-time or temporary employees to take care of busier times or specific projects. On the employee’s side of the equation, people often find they need to move or take multiple positions to afford the lifestyle they want. It’s also common to change careers many times throughout a lifetime, so the gig economy can be viewed as a reflection of this occurring on a large scale.

During the coronavirus pandemic of 2020, the gig economy has experienced significant increases as gig workers have delivered necessities to home-bound consumers, and those whose jobs have been eliminated have turned to part-time and contract work for income. Employers will need to plan for changes to the world of work, including the gig economy, when the pandemic has ended.

Criticisms of the Gig Economy

Despite its benefits, there are some downsides to the gig economy. While not all employers are inclined to hire contracted employees, the gig economy trend can make it harder for full-time employees to develop in their careers since temporary employees are often cheaper to hire and more flexible in their availability. Workers who prefer a traditional career path and the stability and security that come with it are being crowded out in some industries.

For some workers, the flexibility of working gigs can actually disrupt the work-life balance, sleep patterns, and activities of daily life. Flexibility in a gig economy often means that workers have to make themselves available any time gigs come up, regardless of their other needs, and must always be on the hunt for the next gig. Competition for gigs has increased during the pandemic, too. And unemployment insurance usually doesn’t cover gig workers who can’t find employment.

In effect, workers in a gig economy are more like entrepreneurs than traditional workers. While this may mean greater freedom of choice for the individual worker, it also means that the security of a steady job with regular pay, benefits—including a retirement account—and a daily routine that has characterized work for generations are rapidly becoming a thing of the past.

Lastly, because of the fluid nature of gig economy transactions and relationships, long-term relationships between workers, employers, clients, and vendors can erode. This can eliminate the benefits that flow from building long-term trust, customary practice, and familiarity with clients and employers. It could also discourage investment in relationship-specific assets that would otherwise be profitable to pursue since no party has an incentive to invest significantly in a relationship that only lasts until the next gig comes along.

Make a great first impression

The first
impression is extremely important because it creates the granite foundation base
for the way in which people perceive us.  
The
famous saying : first impression is the last  exist. Attire/ dress code
provides people with the glasses through which
they see us. This is precisely the reason why people should make every effort
to create a good first impression. 

What to
wear to a dollar tree interview ?

Generally, most of  jobs
interview calls  you to wear
professional, or business attire but it should be the righteous one to reflect
your personality. This might mean a suit jacket and slacks with a shirt and tie
or a sweater and button-down. A blouse with skirt , dresses or shirt pants  is appropriate with clean tidy comfortable
shoes.

The colour of the dresses matters . Basic neutral nude  minimal colours suits well and appropriate
for any interview. Avoid wearing bright dark  rainbow colours. It seeks attention  and are eye catching.

Here’s
what you  must wear!

For men:-

·      
A good to go clean white  ironed shirt , long sleeves , button up with  black pants  and formal shoes.

·      
White shirt button up with black or brown khaki pants .

·      
Black shirt with khaki pants and  clean shoes.

·      
A five piece  solid
coloured suit  is also accepted .

For
women:-

·      
A basic blouse with black pencil skirt   and
nude colour  heels/flats.

·      
A vintage style silk white shirt 
with black/green/brown pants .  

·      
 Neutral button up shirts/tops
with  chinos or corduroys .

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Always Remember!

·     
Choose neutrals over   patterns or bright eye catchy colours.

·     
Wear  clean comfortable
shoes.

·     
Button up your shirt .

·     
Prefer leather belts.

·     
Avoid  wearing  jewellery or accessories.

·     
Make  your hair  neatly .

·     
Clean or trim your beard and 
moustaches.

·     
Avoid blue  jeans,
t-shirts, sneakers .

·     
Wear light makeup.

 

 

 

Pegasus, The New Global Pandemic

Pegasus is a highly sophisticated surveillance software developed by an Israeli tech firm called the NSO Group. The company is well known for creating specialized cyber weapons.

The first report of Pegasus came into public knowledge in 2016 when the software hacked an iPhone of an Arab human rights activist. Few days later Apple released an iOS update protecting its devices against the software. Later, in 2017 it was found that the system can hack android devices as well, following which, Google also launched an OS update to counter the dangerous software. In 2019, Facebook sued NSO Group for creating the surveillance software. These incidents struck fear for everyone in the world as they realized Pegasus is capable of hacking even the largest companies in the world.

How exactly can a device get attacked by the Pegasus software? Multiple reports suggest methods used for the software to enter a phone. It could happen when the user clicks on unknown links that are mysteriously sent to their phone. Even a single missed call can automatically be installed on a phone, and upon installation of the software, it automatically deletes the missed call from the log entry, making it unaware to the user about the hacking that has taken place on their device.

According to cybersecurity research, Pegasus will be able to access calls. Messages, apps, user location, camera and microphone from the device that has been hacked.

On July 18th, it was reported that documents evaluated by international media and agencies showed a list of phones numbers that are targeted for surveillance using the Pegasus software. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday that the spyware scandal involving the Israeli software firm and up to 50,000 smartphone numbers was “completely unacceptable” if true. “This has to be verified, but if it is the case, it is completely unacceptable,” she told reporters in Prague. It was also reported that 40 Indian journalists, as well as other public figures, politicians and activists, were attacked by the software.

Pegasus was meant to be used by governments on a per-license basis. NSO stated that it sells its spyware only to “vetted governments”. The home page of NSO Group’s website says the company creates technology that “helps government agencies” prevent and investigate terrorism and crime to save thousands of lives around the globe. NSO will not confirm whether the Indian government is a customer but the presence of Pegasus infections in the phones of journalists and others in India suggests that one or more official agencies here are actively using the spyware.

Top 10 Internet Companies in the World (Part 2)

5) Alibaba: Alibaba.com is a Chinese multinational technology company specializing in e-commerce, retail, internet, and technology. Its initial public offering (IPO) became the world’s largest IPO ever.  They enable businesses to transform the way they market, sell and operate and improve their efficiencies. They also provide the technology infrastructure and marketing reach to help merchants, brands and other businesses to leverage the power of new technology to engage with their users and customers and operate more efficiently. It is based in Hangzhou, China and was founded in 1999 by Jack Ma. The current CEO is Daniel Zhang. The e-commerce giant had a market cap of $581 billion on June 30, 2020. In 2019, Alibaba’s revenue amounted to $56.15 billion.

4) Tencent: Tencent Holdings is a Chinese multinational technology conglomerate holding company. They globally market various Internet-related services and products, including in entertainment, artificial intelligence, and other technology. It is well known for its apps, online games, advertising, and messaging services like WeChat. It is headquartered in Shenzhen, China and was founded in 1998 by Ma Huateng, Zhang Zhidong and Chen Yidan. Huateng is still the CEO. On June 30, 2020 Tencent had a market cap of $614.68 billion and its 2019 revenue amounted to $56.6 billion.

3) Facebook: Facebook is the world’s most popular social networking site according to NASDAQ. They build technologies that help people connect with friends and family, find communities, and grow businesses. They also own WhatsApp, Instagram, Oculus and Onavo. It is based in Menlo Park, California and was founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg, who is also the CEO. It had a market cap of $647.15 on June 30, 2020 and reported a total revenue of $70.7 billion in 2019.

2) Alphabet: Alphabet Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate and is the parent company of the multinational technology giant, Google. It was created through a restructuring of Google on October 2, 2015, and became the parent company of Google and several former Google subsidiaries. It was founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin and is now headquartered in Mountain View, California. Alphabet’s current CEO is Sundar Pichai. Google had a market cap of $964.51 billion on June 30, 2020 and reported total revenue as $161.86 billion in 2019.

1) Amazon: Amazon is an American multinational technology company which focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. It is one of the Big Five companies in the U.S. information technology industry. The company has been referred to as “one of the most influential economic and cultural forces in the world”, as well as the world’s most valuable brand. It was founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Seattle. Amazon’s current CEO is Andy Jassy. It had a market cap of $1.38 trillion on June 30, 2020. In 2019, it reported $280.52 billion in revenue.

The Accidental Discovery !

  • An enzyme that produces some mycotoxins less deadly has been discovered by a group of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) researchers at the London Research and Development Centre in London, Ont.

    WHY IT MATTERS?
  • Mycotoxin infection in crops can have a massive monetary impact for farmers and biofuel producers, and consumption by humans or livestock can have serious health concerns, including death.

  • The discovery was an accident as per Dr. Mark Sumarah, a mycotoxin and fungal expert at the London Research and Development Centre.
  • Sumarah and his colleague Dr. Justin Renaud were initially seeking to discover more a few mycotoxin referred to as orchotoxin A and therefore the possible risk of it to contaminate Canadian grapes, and subsequently wine. Sumarah says orchotoxin A may be a significant mycotoxin worldwide, but there was not much data on its effect in Canada.
    Mycotoxins are toxic metabolites generated by fungi that inhabit crop species which prevents them to survive on plants, but when consumed they will put the health of humans and livestock at risk.

  • Long time ago, the investigators were observing the fungus Aspergillus to look for orchotoxin A, and located that Aspergillus produced not only orchotoxin A, but another sort of mycotoxin known as fumonisin. Sumarah says this wasn’t unforeseen, but what was a shock is that the fungus produced varieties of fumonisin that nobody had glimpsed in the past. The most interesting thing about these compounds was that although every formerly known fumonisin contains a nitrogen molecule, these new ones didn’t .
  • This made the scientists curious. Sumarah, and Renaud did further work to decide that nitrogen is the single-most valuable factor in the toxicity of fumonisins.

  • The scientists figured it had to be an enzyme. The team then successfully separated the enzyme responsible for transforming some fumonisins into types that need nitrogen, and began work in partnership with Lallemand Inc. through a Canadian Agricultural Partnership project to commercially create the enzyme for the decontamination of fumonisins.
    Lallemand may be a privately held company based in Quebec that produces yeast, bacteria the main target of the enzyme for the corporate like Deoxynivalenol (DON), fumonisins can contaminate crops  and cause infection or develop challenges for livestock, and become concentrated in distillers grains from biofuel production.
  • Sumarah says that fumonisins are a worldwide problem and he has colleagues in areas where corn is a staple in the diet, such as South Africa and Latin America, who are concerned about fumonisins related to human health. Fumonisins are linked to esophageal cancers and there’s suspicion they’re linked to ectoderm birth defects and other cancers
  • Although commercialization of the enzyme is several years away, the research trio have an interest find an enzyme which will tackle DON.

reference- https://www.country-guide.ca/crops/accidental-discovery-could-be-a-mycotoxin-game-changer/

https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/mycrop/diagnosing-fusarium-head-blight-cereals

ANGER MANAGEMENT

Anger is a normal, healthy, negative or negative feeling. Like any emotion, you convey a message, telling you that the situation is annoying, unfair, or intimidating. If your knee-jerk reaction to anger erupts, however, that message will never have a chance to be conveyed. Thus, while it is normal to feel anger when you have been mistreated or abused, anger becomes a problem if you express it in a way that could hurt yourself or others.

You may think that venting your anger is healthy, and that the people around you are very sympathetic, that your anger is justified, or that you need to show your anger in order to gain respect. But the fact is that anger is more likely to have a negative impact on people’s perceptions, distort your judgment, and lead to success.

Consequences of anger

Persistent anger or uncontrolled anger can have devastating effects on you:

Physical health. Constant exposure to high levels of stress and anger makes you more prone to heart disease, diabetes, weakened immune systems, insomnia, and high blood pressure.


Mental health. Persistent anger consumes a lot of mental energy, and it disturbs your thinking, making it difficult to concentrate or enjoy life. It can also lead to depression, depression, and other mental health problems.
Work. Constructive criticism, artistic differences, and heated debate can be healthy. But exclusion only divides colleagues, managers, or clients and destroys their self-esteem.


Relationships. Anger can create lasting scars on your loved ones and can lead to friendships and relationships at work. Outbursts of anger make it difficult for others to trust you, to speak honestly, or to feel comfortable – and especially to children. If you have a hot temper, you may feel like it is out of your hands and there is little you can do to soften the beast. But you can control your anger more than you think. By understanding the real causes of your anger and these anger tools, you can learn to express your feelings without hurting others and keeping your anger from ruining your life.

TECHNIQUES FOR ANGER MANAGEMENT:-


When you are angry, you may experience feelings anywhere from minor irritability to anger. If that happens, try the following:

;Breathe deeply from your diaphragm.
:Give yourself a spoken word.
:Slightly repeat the calm word or phrase “relax” or “calm down.” Repeat as you breathe out until the anger subsides.
:Afterward, express yourself clearly and calmly.

Some Ways to Control Anger


:Exercise like regular exercise is a way to improve your mood and relieve tension.
:Avoid drugs and alcohol, which can make you more prone to depression. Alcohol can also relieve your tension by saying or doing something you used to do.
:Get the support of others. Talk about your feelings and try to work on changing your behavior.
:If you have trouble recognizing when you have angry thoughts, keep a written record of when you feel angry.
:Try to get a different perspective by putting yourself in someone else’s place.
:Learn how to laugh and see jokes in situations.
:Really listen. Listening can help improve communication and can build trust between people. This hope can help you to deal with potentially hostile emotions. A useful communication function is to say to someone, “Let me make sure I understand what you are saying” and then return to them what you think was their main message or opinion. This approach can help to clarify misunderstandings that can lead to frustration, and point out issues where you can ultimately “agree to disagree” without arguing.
:Strengthen yourself by expressing your feelings in a calm and direct manner, without self-defense, hostility, or spiritual suspicion. Read self-help books or seek professional help from a therapist to learn how to use confidence and control skills.

CONCLUSION

If you believe that your anger is out of control and has a negative effect on your health and relationships, seek the help of a mental-health professional. A psychiatrist or other licensed mental health professional can work with you to teach you ways to change your thinking and behavior. A mental health professional can help you deal with your anger in a positive way.

Ask your doctor if medication can be helpful. In some cases, anti-depressants, certain anticonvulsants, and low-antipsychotic may help to treat a sudden attack of anger or rage. Avoid alcohol, benzodiazepines that work temporarily like Xanax, or street drugs that can cause you to say or do things in a hurry. Choose your therapist carefully, and make sure you talk to a professional who is trained to teach anger control skills and assurance techniques.

PRADHAN MANTRI GARIB KALYAN YOJANA ,” MAGIC WAND IN COVID SITUATION “

The numbers of Unemployment rate of India were not good & this pandemic have done the work of fuel in the fire . In January 2021, India saw an unemployment rate of over six percent. This was a significant improvement from the previous month. A damaging impact on an economy as large as India’s caused due a total lockdown was imminent. Unemployment went up to nearly 24 percent in April 2020. This was possibly a result of a decrease in demand as well as the disruption of workforce faced by companies.

The most drastic impact of pandemic was lockdown , & the most drastic impact of lockdown was on economically backward class ,because these people don’t have good medical system , & people from these sections mostly were of labour class , all factories & construction sites were shut , without employment & with no money left in their hands , these people were left unemployed . In India employment rate in 2019 was 5.36% which increased by over 6 % in 2021. These were not good numbers for India. Before numbers of unemployment one major thing to keep in consideration was these economically backward class . For these people , our honorable prime minister , Shri Narender Modi Ji launched a yojana named as “PRADHAN MANTRI GARIB KALYAN YOJANA” .

Just to give you all a gist of what this yojana is & what are the benefits of this yojana , & how this yojana worked as a magic wand for all the poor people who were left unemployed & lost their loved ones due to COVID19 .

The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana / Package is a comprehensive relief package of Rs 1.70 Lakh Crore Yojana for the poor to help them fight the battle against Corona Virus. This was announced in March 2020, to reach out to the poorest of the poor, with food and money in hands, so that they do not face difficulties in buying essential supplies and meeting essential needs. The package included the measures listed hereunder from 30th March 2020:

  • Insurance cover of Rs 50 Lakh per health worker fighting COVID-19 to be provided under Insurance Scheme – extended for one year effective April 2021
  • 80 crore poor people will to get 5 kg wheat or rice and 1 kg of preferred pulses for free every month for the next three months – extended to November 2021 (initially, the package was extended to May & June 2021; originally, it was extended to November 2020)
  • 20 crore women Jan Dhan account holders to get Rs 500 per month for next three months
  • Increase in MNREGA wage to Rs 202 a day from Rs 182 to benefit 13.62 crore families
  • An ex-gratia of Rs 1,000 to 3 crore poor senior citizen, poor widows and poor disabled
  • Government to front-load Rs 2,000 paid to farmers in first week of April 2020 under existing PM Kisan Yojana to benefit 8.7 crore farmers
  • Central Government has given orders to State Governments to use Building and Construction Workers Welfare Fund to provide relief to Construction Workers.

Our government is providing food , money & insurance facility to the weaker sections of the society, so that though being unemployed they don’t sleep empty stomach. Under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana, 312 billion Indian rupees were accrued and provided to around 331 million beneficiaries that included women, construction workers, farmers, and senior citizens. More aid was announced in mid-May, to mainly support small businesses through the crisis. Coming to the conclusion , though unemployment numbers are rising but government is much concerned about the living of people , & is much concerned about health of people , because govt. knows that is people will live , they can make living too.

Loco pilots stopped Mumbai to Varanasi train midway to save elderly man.

In a shocking incident, an elderly man trying to cross rail tracks was saved by the quick action of loco pilots of a running train. A video of the railway staff rescuing the elderly man stuck between the tracks was shared on Twitter by the official Twitter handle of the Ministry of Railway. The incident took place near Kalyan station, Mumbai.

In above picture, we can see it.

“Alert Loco Pilots of Mumbai-Varanasi train (02193) applied emergency brakes immediately after starting the train from Kalyan station & saved the life of a senior citizen who was crossing tracks,” captioned alongside of the video. The picture shows the staff helping the man out from under the railway engine. The man came out without a scratch.

“Please do not cross tracks in an unauthorized manner. It can be fatal,” adds the caption.

Please be careful while crossing the railway tracks, we can get into grave danger if we are not alert.

Should India be more welcoming in homosexuality??

The ages old and most divine Indian culture always emphise that person is all about what they do .Your karma is the only way to judge you . Your ‘ Karma’ defines your character. The influence of the western culture has made the youth to forget what their true culture was . Homosexuality is not something which is different from the world .Its as normal as Human eat to survive.

*Being Homo is not a choice
Homosexuality is not choice that given to the people ,its already exist in the world like male and female do. Its not something that have been created out of a sudden from somewhere.Its been there since the creation of the world .Still the question remains the same ,how something which is already very normal have to become normal .Why is it like that?

*Why is it like that??
The hatred towards LGBT was due to Victorian Era laws .The British bring the laws which descreminate LBTQ community . Moreover ,they are the one who brought article 377,which banned Homo marraiges in India.Indian were much more intellectual than the Westerns .It was a country were love was celebrated in each and every form.
*What we should do now??
We should welcome back the culture that we have .Love is just love ,the purest form of emotion and lucky are whose who can feel that emotion.
Its important to normalize it ,the way it was years back. Celebrate Love, in which ever form it is.

CONCLUSION
The knowledge seekers of Indian culture might know about our culture but the people who belive that Homosexuality is not” Normal “are the one who needs to get some education as they are most illiterate people in the world. Its high time ,we are in twenty first century , people need to understand that something which is already normal ,just because you don’t feel that It is right ,is not going to change anything.

We should be more welcoming towards the LBTQ community . Acceptance is a journey ,its going to take a lot of time but coming out and accept yourself the way you are ,is a choice and you can do that.
Celebrate love…..

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Importance of NCERT Books

The National Council of Education Research and Training (NCERT) attribute towards developing the valuable content for the CBSE students.
The NCERT books published on the principle of child-centred system .The books inculcating creativity and treat children as participants in learning ,not as receivers of a fixed body of knowledge.The NCERT books enhance this endeavour by giving higher priority and space oppurtunities for contemplation and wondering.

Why to use NCERT books ??
Syllabus designed of the NCERT books tried to address the problem of curriculum burden by reorientating knowledge at different stages.

Especially designed for CBSE students
The NCERT books are especially designed in curriculum with CBSE students .NCERT books are the best choice for CBSE students .
All the answers to the tricky questions asked in CBSE exams could easily be answered by using these NCERT books. There will not be a single question which would be beyond the scope of NCERT books.

Easy to understand language
The best advantage of using NCERT books is that ,its quite easy to understand .The NCERT books are written in very simple and easy to understand language. The NCERT books are very simple to understand.

NCERT books especially adhere to CBSE syllabus
CBSE students should use NCERT books as they are strictly adhere to CBSE syllabus .Each and every single topic of CBSE syllabus is covered in NCERT books.

Important question
NCERT books contains all the important question at the end of the books.The questions are very helpful in scoring handsome marks in the Exams .Even if you touch them at the last minute of examination ,you can score good marks in exams .

CONCLUSION
The NCERT books are very helpful for CBSE students .The CBSE board itself suggest the students to use it .Its quite logistics to use NCERT books for CBSE exams .