CULTURAL QA 02-2022-01 BEING A COMPILATION THERE MAY BE ERRORS
Q1 How do I improve myeyesight naturally? A1 Lucia Garcia Worked atHospitals10h Excessive looking at a computerscreen, tablet or mobile phone can easily cause eye fatigue and lead to visionloss. Some people also believe thatvision loss is the inevitable outcome of aging or eye fatigue. However, a study by the National Eye Institute in the United States foundthat a healthy diet is veryimportant for eye health, a healthy lifestyle can significantly reducethe risk of eye problems. Studies have found that vitamin A, beta-carotene, vitamin C, omega-3fatty acids, as well as flavin and zeaxanthin are extremely important for eyehealth. Regular intake of foods rich in these nutrients can enhance and protectvision, prevent myopia and cataracts, and reduce the risk of eye problems by 20 to 30 percent. 1, Vitamin A Vitamin A is an important raw material for the light-sensitive substancesin visual cells, which can protects the eyes and maintains good vision, Thefood with the most vitamin A is the liver of animals, such as lamb liver,chicken liver, pig liver, duck liver, beef liver and so on. In addition, eggsand carrots are also rich in vitamin A. 2, Vitamin C Vitamin C is a natural antioxidant with anti-inflammatory and antioxidantproperties that protect the eyes from free radicals and UV rays. Vitamin C isalso an important nutrient for the eye. Foods with the most vitamin C aremainly various vegetables and fruits, such as cherries, kiwi, oranges, apples,lemons, peppers, lettuce, kale, tomatoes, broccoli, cabbage and so on. 3, Omega-3 Fatty Acids The main components of omega-3 fatty acids are DHA and EPA, which areextremely important for visual development and retinal function. Studies haveshown that if omega-3 fatty acid intake is insufficient, the retina maygradually degenerate. Omega-3 fatty acids are mainly found in deep-sea fish such as sardines,anchovies, salmon, herring, tuna, mackerel, saury, and more. 4, Lutein and Zeaxanthin Lutein and zeaxanthin are mainly present in the human retina and lens,which can remove free radicals in the eyes, protect the eyes and enhancevision. Foods rich in lutein and zeaxanthin include corn, carrots, kale,spinach, kale, eggs, and more. Q2 In ancient India, whatwas the age a woman were allowed to marry? What were her daily tasks and herrole? A2 Rami Sivan HinduPriest, Yoga-Vedanta teacher, registered nurse.7h Up until about 100 years ago the average male life span the world overwas 35 to 40 years.Women lived a few years longer. The universal age of marriage in all societies was the onset of puberty-i.e. when a girl started menstruating. All women from the neanderthal period up until today had the same tasks -mainly caring, gathering, house-keeping, washing, cooking, cleaning,child-rearing etc. But after the industrial revolution factory work became available andwith the rise of modern education there are ever increasing job opportunitiesand in most western societies all jobs are open to women.India was not muchdifferent to Rome, Greece, Egypt or China. My note- In the last generation it was around 65 for men and 70 for women in Kerala Q3 When do I have to payregistration charge and stamp duty for a new home? Is it when I buy the flatfrom the builder or when possession happens? A3 Prasanna Bhalerao Ihave some experience in real estate deals. Jan 17 The registration fees and stamp duty are payable at the time of registration of the saledeed with the Dy. Sub-Registrar of Properties in India. Here are some typicalFAQs: Why must the property be registered? What happens if it is not? Stamp duty and registration charges are paid to the govt and the propertyis registered in the name of the owner. This is how ownership right is createdfor a property. Withoutregistration, a buyer has no legal right over the property so, onecannot sell it to anyone under the Transfer of Property Rights Act. What is the reason for the quantum or amount of the registration fee andstamp duty? Theregistration fee is for the process. These are clerical fees. The stamp duty isthe revenue to the state. What is the time frame during which the registration must be completed? Under Section 23 of the Act, subject to certain exceptions, any suchproperty document has to be presented for registration within four months fromthe date of its execution. The term “execution” here means the signing of the“agreement to sale” with the builder/owner. The possession of the property is a different event and is not linked tothe date or time frame here (see Q3). Q4 Does the tongue havedistinct sections that are exclusively responsible for detecting certaintastes? A4 Ken Saladin Formerprofessor of histology (microscopic anatomy)Jan 21 No, it doesn’t. The tongue“taste map” was an old concept that was discardeddecades ago—a good 50 years ago at least, I think. It was based on weakscience in the first place, and has been thoroughly discredited by the evidenceof experimental sensory physiology. Q5 Even though Bangalorehas emerged a lot like Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Delhi, why isn't Bangaloregiven the metropolitan status yet? A5 KanthaswamyBalasubramaniam Lives in Chennai, TamilNadu, India 3h It is a Metropolitan City I mean if Bangalore cannot becalled a Metropolitan City - they have to change the definition. They are still sticking to the Colonial Definition of a Metropolitan Citybeing one which had housed an Erstwhile Lieutenant Governor or Governor by theBritish Indian Government which was only for Delhi (Viceroy), KOlkata (GovGeneral), Chennai (Governor) & Mumbai (Lt Governor) Q6 Can I ask for transferbefore the completion of 5 years itself in RBI grade b? For genuine reasons. A6 PMGowindan NampoothiriFormer GM at Reserve Bank of India (RBI) (2001–2008)Wed All reasons are genuine. Commonreasons are given for request transfer My father /mother is old -Your father and mother can not be younger thanyou -Rejected I cannot leave my wife . She is in state service -You can divorce-Rejected My children are small -Children cannot be older than you -rejected My parents are sick in native place -You have been allotted Quarters ,youcan ask them to stay with you I do not know Marathi -Do not post me at Mumbi -You can learn I cannot withstand the hot climate of Nagpur transfer me to Kochi -Youare transferred to Jammu it is cool there. In RBI it is nearly impossible toget a request transfer Q7 Is it true that someIndians eat with their hands? A7 Rami Sivan HinduPriest, Yoga-Vedanta teacher, registered nurse.12h Not only Indians, mostIndonesians, Africans and Arabs also eat with their hands. In fact I would suggest that the exception of China andEurope the majority of the worlds’ population eat with their hands. Forks onlystarted becoming popular in Europe around the 15th and 16th century among theNobility.Its the bestmost satisfying and sensual way of enjoying your food. Q8 Is there any land onEarth where vertebrates do not dominate? A8 Gary Meaney Animallover and zoologist Jan 25 One would think that, with vertebrates having ruled the world’sterrestrial ecosystems for hundreds of millions of years, it would beimpossible for such a place to exist on the modern Earth. Surprisingly, onewould be wrong. There is one spot which is so small and remote that nopredatory land vertebrate of decent size has managed to colonize it - butsomething else has. The location I speak of isPhillip Island. It lies off Norfolk Island, a distant Australian territory, in thestretch of the Pacific sandwiched between New Zealand and New Caledonia. It’s pretty tiny, stretching acouple kilometres from end to end, and pretty barren, with no realhuman settlement. The scenery on Phillip Island is hauntingly beautiful, a factit owes to its volcanic cliffs and bright red earth. In terms of wildlife, there’s not an awful lot going on, to say theleast. The island ishome to two species of lizard, and about a dozen types of seabird roost on itscliffs. All of these animals are at risk of falling victim to theformidable apex predator of the landmass: the Phillip Island centipede. With a nasty pair of mandiblesand an extremely venomous bite, this arthropod has become a specialist hunterof vertebrates - fish, skinks, geckos, birds… in other words, anything and everything which crawls,swims or flies on its island. Often, it slays animals many times larger thanitself, though that’s not to say it’s small - it measures more than 23centimetres, or 9 inches, in length! In particular, the centipede is partial to chicks of the black-wingedpetrel, Phillip Island’s most ubiquitous seabird. Despite outweighing theirpredator by far, the chicks are defenseless while holed up in their burrows,and are typically eaten alive. Every year, nearly 4,000 birds fall prey to centipedes. Thisis not a concern for conservationists, however, as natural predation is allpart of the balance of the ecosystem. As said, they don’t just eat seabirds - the two native species of lizardare frequent prey too. Here’s a great photo of a centipede chowing down on a Güntherisland gecko. Remarkably, this incrediblecarnivore was only described in 1984. At the time, Phillip Island centipedes were exceptionally rare, as theintrusion of foreign mammals like rabbits, pigs and goats had caused massiveecological disruption on the island. In fact, they gave the place its signatureochre hues, by destroying the vegetation that was holding the topsoil together.As you can see, erosion ensued. Thankfully, these invasivespecies have since been eradicated, and Phillip Island is healing. Plant cover is returning, so lizards and birds are returning,so the centipedes are returning. Given that we’ve only formally known aboutthese creatures for 37 years, I suspect that we still have much to learn abouttheir biology and habits. I eagerly await any breakthroughs or discoveries. In a world where it can seemlike mammals dominate the planet, it’s nice to know that there’s a remoteisland out there somewhere where a giant bird-eating centipede rules the roost. If you liked this answer, youmight also enjoy this one of mine from a couple years back. Well folks, this one was a little on the short side, mainly due to thefact that there just isn’t that much we know about the Phillip Islandcentipede… for now. Regardless, I hope you enjoyed the answer. Have a greatday. Q9 Which ones are themost interesting muscles of the human body, and why is that? A9 Ken Saladin Formerprofessor of histology (microscopic anatomy)Jan 25 It’s not hard to name a few that are relatively unimportant—so much sothat many people don’t even have them, like the palmaris longus of the forearm (absent from about14% of people) and plantaris of the leg. But I find it fallacious to ask and impossible to answer what the onemost important muscle is. Without the diaphragm, one would die of respiratoryarrest, but what good is breathing if other crucial muscles are absent? (Do youcount the heart as a muscle?) So I’m not going to single out any muscle as themost important. Q10 What are the differencesand similarities between hormones and enzymes? A10 Ken Saladin Formerprofessor of histology (microscopic anatomy)Jan 20 Enzymes are certain nucleicacids and (mostly) proteins that act as biological catalysts, facilitating and accelerating biochemical reactions. Hormones are chemical messengersderived from proteins, amino acids, and cholesterol. The create physiological reactions in their target cells, butthey do not catalyze chemical reactions. Most enzymes (e.g., pepsin, amylase, cellulase) and some hormones (e.g.,growth hormone, insulin) are proteins. That’s about all the similarity theyhave between them. Q11 Why did so many Telugussettle in Tamil Nadu even though Andhra Pradesh was richer than Tamil Nadu? A11 Raasan Vettrikondaan Owner.Jan6 I don't agree with Prabhakar answer. Telugu people came to Tamil Naduafter fall of cholas. Many settled in places like Chennai Madurai,Theni, Rajapalayam, Virudhunagar etc. Thispeople don't speak pure Telugu (like Andhra people speak) but mixed with Tamil.Their kula saamis are Telugu(like angalamma) but worship is in Tamil only not Sanskrit or Telugu.Current generation born in 1990s don't speak Telugu and cannot be found asTelugu unless they tell. They also don't use caste surnames because we Tamilsdropped it. But there are newly coming Telugu people who speak Telugu and havecaste names like Reddy Naidu Rao. They don't see old Telugu settlers as realTelugu people. The old Telugu people don't mind with new settlers as they dowith Tamils. Today China is a very rich country. But when it got freedom it wasvery very poor. Money is never stables. Like that once Andhra Pradesh was rich(don't know confirmedly) today Tamil Nadu is more rich. Prabhakar is comparing Telugus with Jews. It is very very wrong. Jews hadgenocide, multiple attacks, killings, never in large numbers, no permanentplace to live, no big empire. Telugu people had all this. Q12 Why can't we survive inunderground? A12 Tomaž Vargazon PracticingatheistJan 10 Some people do live underground. Basementapartments do exist, but are poorly lit with only small windows, poorlyventilated for the same reason, they tend to have issues with water anddrainage and more. The views outside are best suited for curtains, or opaqueglass. They’re a way you can get an inexpensive place to live in a premiumlocation, at the cost of quality of habitation. Most of us consider locationless important than lightning, ventilation and more, so we opt to build widerand taller instead. There is an example of an outright underground city though. Derinkuyu, Cappadocia,Turkeyerinkuyu was an ancient city in eastern Anatolia, carved out undergoundof soft volcanic rock. It wasmost heavily used in late Byzantine empire as a shelter from Muslim raiders andpersecution. It was last inhabited in 1920s, when local Christian Greeks wereexpelled from Turkey (and Turks expelled from Greece). The tunnels lay unusedfor about 40 years and became a tourist attraction in 1960s. There are severalmore such cities in the region. If you live in a fertile valleyon top of soft volcanic rock and are subject to frequent raids, you might optto dig instead of build. All the above QA are from Quora website on 31-01- 2022. Compiled and posted by R. 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