Mr Giopalakrishnan I do nor stand before your weak knowledge; who said it cannot be ? KR IRS 15522 You are exerted and excited to publish without making anythinbg well read. that makes you more angry, when rejoined. Be cool man Do not reveal your energetic ignorance. KR IRS 15522
On Sun, 15 May 2022 at 11:14, gopala krishnan <[email protected]> wrote: > Respected Mr Rajaram, > > Read the question- *Q1 What metal wires allow electricity to flow > through it?* > > Whether you can make *a mercury wire?* Take a moment before responding. > Gopalakrishnan > > On Sunday, 15 May, 2022, 10:04:11 am IST, Rajaram Krishnamurthy < > [email protected]> wrote: > > > Pranam > Q1 Mercury is a metal and can conduct electricity. Mercury is the only > common metal which is liquid at ordinary temperatures. Mercury is sometimes > called quicksilver. It is a heavy, silvery-white liquid metal. It is a > rather poor conductor of heat if compared with *other metals but it is a > fair conductor of electricity.* It alloys easily with many metals, such > as gold, silver, and tin. These alloys are called amalgams. The most > important mercury salts are mercuric chloride HgCl2 (corrosive sublimate > - a violent poison), mercuric chloride Hg2Cl2 (calomel, still used in > medicine occasionally), mercury fulminate (Hg(ONC)2, a detonator used in > explosives) and mercuric sulphide (HgS, vermillion, a high-grade paint > pigment). *(Applications) *Mercury metal has many uses. Because of its > high density it is used in barometers and manometers. It is extensively > used in thermometers, thanks to its high rate of thermal expansion that is > fairly constant over a wide temperature range. Its ease in amalgamating > with gold is used in the recovery of gold from its ores. Industry uses > mercury metal as a liquid electrode in the manufacture of chlorine and > sodium hydroxide by electrolysis of brine. Mercury is still used in some > electrical gear, such as switches and rectifiers, which need to be > reliable, and for industrial catalysis. Much less mercury is now used in > consumer batteries and fluorescent lighting, but it has not been entirely > eliminated. Mercury compounds have many uses. Calomel (mercurous > chloride, Hg2Cl2) is used as a standard in electrochemical measurements > and in medicine as a purgative. Mercuric chloride (corrosive sublimate, HgCl > 2) is used as an insecticide, in rat poison, and as a disinfectant. > Mercuric oxide is used in skin ointments. Mercuric sulphate is used as a > catalyst in organic chemistry. Vermilion, a red pigment, is mercuric > sulphide; another crystalline form of the sulphide (also used as a pigment) > is black. Mercury fulminate, Hg(CNO)2, is used as a detonator. (*Mercury > in the environment*) Mercury occurs uncombined in nature to a limited > extent. It rarely occurs free in nature and is found mainly in cinnabar ore > (HgS) in Spain, Russia, Italy, China and Slovenia. World production of > mercury is around 8.000 tonnes per year. Mineable reserves are around > 600.000 tonnes. Mercury is a compound that can be found naturally in the > environment. It can be found in metal form, as mercury salts or as organic > mercury compounds. > > Mercury enters the environment as a result of normal breakdown of minerals > in rocks and soil through exposure to wind and water. Release of mercury > from natural sources has remained fairly the same over the years. Still > mercury concentrations in the environment are increasing; this is ascribed > to human activity. Most of the mercury released from human activities is > released into air, through fossil fuel combustion, mining, smelting and > solid waste combustion. Some forms of human activity release mercury > directly into soil or water, for instance the application of agricultural > fertilizers and industrial wastewater disposal. All mercury that is > released in the environment will eventually end up in soils or surface > waters. > > Q2 I do not understand the meaning of under-rated . Every year all the > places mentioned above including the peak of Odisha Deomali as per > tourism ministry notes receives 2 to 3 millions , and during peak corona > receives 20000 visitors. Hence who underrated it?. > > Q3 Public hospitals educate the doctors and not private as many cross > sections of the disease can only be seen in General hospitals. So young > doctors are advised to work in the early part of practice to be resident in > a public hospital. > > Q5 Family recipe of Bhuvana Rameswar is not the one that of many and > yet a chat is negotiated as cast in media FB etyc. > > Q7 Washing inside out or as such does not matter; the rotational wash > can remove the dirt. But in African nations there are insects catching the > clothes when spread over to dry and hence all clothes even if a kerchief, > had to be ironed out before wearing. > > Q8 What is the evidence for the Ape theory as origin; Lucy was the > ape?. > > Unless people learn to behave, nothing can alter the rebellions from > hounding others. KR IRS 15522 > > > On Sun, 15 May 2022 at 04:52, 'gopala krishnan' via iyer123 < > [email protected]> wrote: > > *CULTURAL QA 05-2022-15* > > *BEING A COMPILATION THERE MAY BE ERRORS* > > *Q1 What metal wires allow electricity to flow through it?* > > A1 Gopala Krishnan, former Assistant General Manager 1996-2004 at > Department of Telecom (1966-2004) Answered just now > > *Probably a question for question’s sake*. All solid state metals conduct > electricity. Some metal wires have lesser conductivity. Some metals have > more conductivity but very costly. Some metals are not rigid. Considering > all aspects copper and brass are considered best for electric conduction. > ACSR (Aluminium conductor steel wire for reinforcing) is used for power > conduction externally. PVC insulated flexible Copper wire is used mostly in > home wiring. Costly plugs and sockets use brass for terminal connection and > switching through. Gold is used in sensitive contacts in equipment by > different organizations. > > *Q2 Which are the most under rated places in India having great > tourist attractions?* > > A2 Pavan Pafi Former Analyst at Fidelity National Financial > (company)Updated 3h > > *There are many under rated tourist places in India here are a few:* > > *1Chitrakoot, The Indian Niagara Falls* > > Yes, It is called the Indian Niagara Falls. The water flows here 365 days > without any stop. The color and flow of water depends on seasons. The water > comes all the way from *River Indravati*. Boating is allowed only during > summers. > > *2. Tirathgarh, Chattisgarh* > > It is Block type waterfall and also all season tourism spot. The water > here comes from River Kanger. It is Located near Jagdalpur. > > *3. Duduma Waterfall, Odisha* > > It is a majestic waterfall located in *Odisha-Andra Border*. Water > plunges from nearly 600 feet above and water falls from all 3 sides of > hills. The accessibility to this place is a bit difficult. Be careful when > you are here because there are no safety measures or safety roads at this > place. > > *4. Deomali, Odisha* > > The highest peak of Odisha 1672 m above mean sea levels situated Near > Semiliguda. It is one of the best place to trek and enjoy the scenic beauty. > > *5. Sapua Dam, Odisha* > > To be very frank India itself is an underated place for tourism. Indians > are more attracted towards western countries and visit them even though we > have many beautiful places than western countries. *People who can’t > afford foreign trips visit Indian tourist places and dump all the garbage > whereever they want*. It is we who should keep the surroundings clean. > Government should also install as many dustbins as possible near tourist > places and clean regularly. Respective State Govt should also focus on > developing the tourism. > > *Q3 Is it better to work in a public or private hospital?* > > A3 Rumi hospital Tue > > *After 6–7 years of working in private/corporate hospitals, recently I've > joined a government hospital to work in*….. and the experience is totally > different. I'm answering this question as an oncologist. > > The last I was working is in a corporate in Delhi. There used to 20–30 > patients in OPD per day. If some new patient comes to us with previous > biopsy and scan reports, if there is no doubt in the reports, radiation/ > chemo starts from next day. If patient wants or we feel the patient needs > admission, we do it immediately. But of course all these come at huge cost, > like the treatment cost of radiation (IGRT) was 2.5lac. > > Now after I joined this government hospital, the first thing I asked my > colleagues is how much time it takes from we decide to give radiation to > starting radiation treatment; & *they laughed & told “at least 2 months".* > > I was shocked. I thought may be the doctors aren't working enough, anyway > I won't let that happen & start as early as possible……….(being a doctor, I > had that misconception). > > Now, minimum…….*I'm telling minimum patients in our OPD every day is 100*. > There are 2 machines in this hospital & both are running so much overloaded > that every other day, the machine breaks down & again restarts…… *A > doctor can work with extra capacity, but the machines can't*. Hospital > beds are always full…… most of the time we have to write referrals to other > government hospitals for some time. *Similarly, getting a CT scan, MRI, > biopsy date takes more than 1 month*. Then treatment dates come after 2 > months. We are helpless…… there are so many patients in queue that we just > can't make it fast. Just I counsel the patient about the reality of the > disease and treatment. *The patients are so poor that they can't afford > anything else*. Of course all these comes at minimal cost, like the > maximum cost for radiation here (IGRT) is 18000rs & most of patients are > getting it for free due to some kind of BPL or government scheme cards they > have…… > > *Working in both government and private hospitals are a totally different > experience.* > > *Q4 How can I get food during train journey?* > > A4 Shaunak Bhattacharjeee Software Engineer | Traveller | > FoodieTue > > Previously, I remember, getting good food on trains, especially while > travelling overnight was a nightmare. The food packets that you could > order from IRCTC were only good enough to fill your stomach, ensuring you > don't have to go to sleep with a hungry stomach. The less we talk about > the taste or the quality, the better. > > However, times have now changed and *IRCTC has partnered up with > third-party restaurants that deliver food while you are on the train. *One > such app that I have tried and tested out is Rail Restro. *You can simply > download their app, enter your PNR number and pre-order your food and the > same will be delivered hot and fresh to your seat. Don't worry,* this > isn't a promotional post; I have actually tried it twice and it is really > impressive. > > Apart from Rail Restro, you have other options like PayTm which delivers > food from the same restaurant but via a different medium. Domino's have > also partnered up with IRCTC but their presence is less as they deliver > only to major railway stations. But yes, getting good food is no longer a > trouble. You don't have to rely on the tasteless, half-cooked food that is > served on the trains. > > *Q5 What is your favorite family recipe to cook, and why?* > > A5 Bhuvana Rameshwar Lives in Chennai /Ooty/Bengaluru > (1979–present) Fri > > *The favourite family recipe is rice, sambar and potato fry combo.* > > This is an all time favourite in our house. We have this on Fridays and > festival days usually as we do not have non vegetarian dishes on these days > . It is a family tradition passed on for many generations and we all love > it. > > It is our favourite home food too after a long tour or after a homecoming > of children. It is, a simple combo of dishes favourite of all, youngsters > to elders and often accompanied by yoghurt and lime pickle as a curd rice > dish . > > The rice we have is non fragrant like ponni or sona masuri raw rice. The > sambar is made with vegetables like drumstick, ash pumpkin, brinjal , > carrot, white radish, squash or a mixture of various cut vegetables. > > The potato fry is called as “kalyana” potato fry, as it is a common dish > in Tamil weddings where vegetarian feast is served. > > *Q6 Do clothes still wash good when you wash them inside out?* > > A6 Gopala Krishnan, former Assistant General Manager 1996-2004 at > Department of Telecom (1966-2004)Answered just now > > I have read all answers on this question*. When we wash inside out our > garments surely the dead skin got attached from the body on wearing get > detached than putting them as we wear*. In the case of pillow covers, bed > sheets and bed spreads one can observe more freshness when rolled and put > in machine with inside out. The same with under-garments. > > *2nd answer- Jean Manly, Successfully washed clothes for more than 50 > years Answered Fri* > > I think so. And in the case of socks with Terry cloth lining, I have > found that results are better when they are washed inside out. > > *3rd answer-Sharon Creaton , worked at Logicon Inc (1987-2000)Answered 14h > ago* > > As long as you treat stains before you turn inside out, they wash just as > good. And it really is the best way to wash any embellished items > > *Q7 What is the effect of washing clothes inside out?* > > A7 Gaurav Sharma, Cogitate...Answered Jul 21, 2015 > > The benefits of washing clothes inside out are : > > White shirts are precious. A single stain can take them down. So to > prevent them from turning yellow or grey, you need to follow a few steps. > > The benefits of washing clothes inside out are : > > 1) The garment goes through all the wear & tear of washing on the inner > side & does not affect the look (outside) - same garment when dried in open > (under sun) in most countries fades - that fading is also on the inner > side : leaving the outer surface intact. > > 2) All the buttons, rivets, sequins etc on the face of the garment do not > undergo the grind of washing be it hand wash or machine wash. > > 3) Especially in hand wash the hot spots of dirt like collars/cuffs get a > good scrub during the washing process & this helps in better cleaning of > these areas, since the dirt in these areas is stubborn & does not leave the > garment easily. > > 4) In earlier days the color fastness of fabrics was very low & the > garments used to cross stain on other garments (in contact with) during > washing. This is avoided or minimsed as the impression of cross staining > comes on the inner side, sparing the face of the garment intact. > > 5) Rubbing of garments with another during washing creates friction & > this friction results in fuzziness, rough hand feel & pilling (small pin > head kind of structures on the surface) - washing them inside out prevents > this change in physical appearance affecting the outlook of the garment. > > 6) Also, it was a (mis)conception that cleaning them inside out helps in > better cleaning - though there is no scientific base for it as the soap > molecules attach to the dirt particles irrespective of the garment being > washed in or out. > > All this was done to prolong the life of garment, extend it's wearability > & preserve the outlook for many years - basically to look as new even > after dozens of washes. > > But in the world of disposable fashion I think it no longer matters > anymore !! > > *2nd answer-Chukka Vishwavaram, Managing* Director Answered Apr 21 > > White shirts are precious. A single stain can take them down. So to > prevent them from turning yellow or grey, you need to follow a few steps. > > If you want to wash in the washing machine, first of all run an empty hot > water cycle at 90 degrees, with 1 cup of vinegar added to it. Let the > machine finish the cycle. The reason why we do this is simple, washing > machine drum holds a lot of dirt from repeated wash cycles. It might also > hold dyes from previous washes which might transfer to whites if washed > directly. This vinegar hot wash cycle cleans your washing machine drum > thoroughly. > > Now club all your whites together and wash them in 60 degrees setting > with preferably a powder detergent and some borax. You can get borax easily > on Amazon. If the white clothes have any stains pretreat them first before > adding to the load. > > As a final step, you can add blue or any optical brighteners to ensure > perfect whites. Remember that less is more. > > If possible dry them under the sun directly. Sun bleaches whites > perfectly. Sun drying ensures that your whites remain whites forever. > > Finally iron them, with neither too much or too little heat. Just the > right amount of heat perfect for the garment. > > *Q8 What came before apes in the human evolution path?* > > A8 Claire Jordan Degree in biology and folklore; programmer, shop > owner, secretary on newspaper Thu > > *Basal catarrhine primates**.* Whether these qualify as monkeys or not is > a moot point. > > Basal simians split into New World monkeys and basal catarrhines. Basal > catarrhines then split into Old World monkeys and apes. > > If you see “monkey” as a valid taxonomic group which includes both Old and > New World monkeys, then basal catarrhines must also be considered to be > monkeys, meaning that apes evolved from monkeys. > > If you see Old and New World monkeys as only superficially similar and not > closely related, like Eurasian and Australian magpies, then basal > catarrhines were (probably) not monkeys. > > *Q9 Are septic tanks hard to maintain?* > > A9 Gopala Krishnan, former Assistant General Manager 1996-2004 at > Department of Telecom (1966-2004) Answered just now > > In Chennai, India on date, private lorries come and collect the waste, and > dump in remote areas in suburban areas, on intimating them from septic > tanks. In certain areas there is pipes for waste liquids laid through > center of the road at depth and connected to sea at remote locations, if my > information is correct. Waste lines from homes are suitably connected to > it. In suburban areas also the pipes are being laid now. > > For the fear of getting septic tank gets filled, *many use less water in > toilets. This creates block in pipes.* Block clearing charges are three > times the charge for collecting waste from septic tank. > > In cities there is not much difficulty on date. Even in towns the waste > collection lorries are less. Most important, most septic tanks are > constructed as single tank up to 70% of depth from top for easy collection > of waste liquid. > > *Q10 How do I stop middle class sleeper and unreserved > travellers from entering 2AC and 1AC? Why do these people want to taste > comfort when they are not willing to spend anything extra?* > > A10 Swaminathakrishna Pingale Former Senior Audit Officer at Indian > Audit and Accounts Department Tue > > Normally such people will not enter Ac coaches. Sometimes, Railway > officials returning to their towns after duty may enter and sit till they > get down after two three stations. If someone is disturbing you at your > seat, you can complain to the TTE. > > *My note- Waitlisted AC passengers sometimes stand outside the area near > toilet till they are* allotted a seat. This is my experience in Kerala. > We take unreserved 2nd AC tickets from stations, wait near entrance or > with in AC coach, till we get allotted a seat. > > *All the above QA are from Quora website on 14-05- 2022. * > > *Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers .Compiled **and posted by > R. 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