Mr G gets wild and acts indiscreetly also; but a question framed like, Pacific ocean is not known to so many etc are humour. Maybe G who did remarkable postings may not know much about oceans. However ........ Q2 Pacific ocean: The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth. It spans 60 million square miles <https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/facts/pacific-size.html> from California to China, and in certain regions extends tens of thousands of feet below the surface of the water.
To get a sense of just how immense the Pacific Ocean is, you could put all of Earth's landmasses together, and the Pacific would still be larger. *Bordering countries and territories*[edit <https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pacific_Ocean&action=edit§ion=9> ] *Sovereign nations* · Australia <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia> · Brunei <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brunei> · Cambodia <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambodia> · Canada <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada> · Chile <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chile> · China <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China> · Colombia <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colombia> · Costa Rica <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costa_Rica> · Ecuador <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecuador> · El Salvador <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Salvador> · Federated States of Micronesia <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federated_States_of_Micronesia> · Fiji <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiji> · Guatemala <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guatemala> · Honduras <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honduras> · Indonesia <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesia> · Japan <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan> · Kiribati <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiribati> · Malaysia <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysia> · Marshall Islands <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshall_Islands> · Mexico <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico> · Nauru <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nauru> · New Zealand <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand> · Nicaragua <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicaragua> · North Korea <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Korea> · Palau <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palau> · Panama <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panama> · Papua New Guinea <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papua_New_Guinea> · Peru <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peru> · Philippines <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines> · Russia <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia> · Samoa <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samoa> · Singapore <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore> · Solomon Islands <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solomon_Islands> · South Korea <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea> · Taiwan <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan> · Thailand <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailand> · Timor-Leste <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timor-Leste> · Tonga <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonga> · Tuvalu <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuvalu> · United States <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States> · Vanuatu <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanuatu> · Vietnam <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam> *Territories* · American Samoa <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Samoa> (US) · Baker Island <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baker_Island> (US) · Clipperton Island <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clipperton_Island> (France) · Cook Islands <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cook_Islands> (New Zealand) · Coral Sea Islands <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coral_Sea_Islands> (Australia) · French Polynesia <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Polynesia> (France) · Guam <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guam> (US) · Hong Kong <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong> (China) · Howland Island <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howland_Island> (US) · Jarvis Island <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jarvis_Island> (US) · Johnston Island <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnston_Island> (US) · Kingman Reef <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingman_Reef> (US) · Macau <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macau> (China) · Macquarie Island <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macquarie_Island> (Australia) · Midway Atoll <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midway_Atoll> (US) · New Caledonia <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Caledonia> (France) · Norfolk Island <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norfolk_Island> (Australia) · Northern Mariana Islands <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Mariana_Islands> (US) · Niue <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niue> (New Zealand) · Palmyra Atoll <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palmyra_Atoll> (US) · Pitcairn Islands <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitcairn_Islands> (UK) · Tokelau <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokelau> (New Zealand) · Wallis and Futuna <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wallis_and_Futuna> (France) · Wake Island <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wake_Island> (US) So, no one or only a few knew about it since migration took place 70000 years before onwards? xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Q8 North Indians are bold and South Indians are not?; once North settled in South they become quiet and Timid?; that is the total input by MR G.? OOPS!. The North and South division is funny. No one dares thinking about others as funny people; culture will be discussed; there may be variations in rituals and regulations. But funnily people write dividing the people as if there are divisions. In this way it is not a wonder, the day is not far off, when someone thinking it as an interesting question, may ask, the difference between Mambakkam and Vedathangal also. KR IRS 141222 On Wed, 14 Dec 2022 at 05:28, 'gopala krishnan' via iyer123 < [email protected]> wrote: > *CULTURAL QA 12-2022-**14* > > *BEING A COMPILATION THERE MAY BE ERRORS* > > Q1 Where is the Railway Staff College located? > > A1 SANGRAM MALLIK, 21h > > *Ans. Vadodara, Gujarat*. The National Academy of Indian Railways (NAIR), > Vadodara formerly Railway Staff College and historically the Pratap Vilas > Palace, is a *Centralised civil service, engineering and medical training > institute for Civil Service, Engineering and Medical.* > > Q2 What don't people know about the Pacific ocean? > > A2 John Smith, Dec 7 > > - Its name is a paradox since *it is the busiest ocean on the planet* > > - *Its deepest point is 11,000 meters*. So the deepest ocean on earth > > - *More than 70% of volcanoes are located in its basin* > > - There are more historical artifacts in the oceans than in museums > > -* It has approximately 25 thousand islands* > > *- The largest animal in the world inhabits the Pacific Ocean, the Blue > Whale* > > - The largest volcano in the world is 1600 km off the coast of Japan and > is 1980 m below water level. > > My note- Very informative answer > > Q3 Do air conditioners need to drain water? > > A3 Headly Lamar, Former Semi-retired at Private (non-agency)Mon > > *Yes they need to drain water unless you live in a climate with no > humidity where the cold coils can’t condense any water or it evaporates > from low humidity*. > > My portable unit doesn’t produce water like previous ones I’ve had simply > because it has a heater that takes the condensed water and boils it off and > sends the steam out the exhaust. It requires the fan to run after the > compressor turns off until the water dries out. Pretty much kills the > efficiency of the unit. Most window units get a efficiency boost if > connected properly because the cold water condensate slashes on the hot > coil and helps save power. With central units the water is just drained off > wasting that nice cold water to help cool down the hot coil/condenser. > > Q4 What are the benefits of eating a small amount of jaggery in > the morning? > > A4 Anura Witharana, healthy foods are best for the super diet > Sat > > *Jaggery is a type of unrefined sugar that is made from the juice of > sugarcane or palm trees*. It is commonly used as a sweetener in Indian > and Southeast Asian cuisines. *Consuming a small amount of jaggery in the > morning may have several potential benefits, including:* > > *Providing a quick source of energy: Jaggery is a* good source of > carbohydrates, which the body uses for energy. Consuming a small amount of > jaggery in the morning can provide a quick burst of energy to start the day. > > *Supporting digestion: Jaggery contains small* amounts of fiber and other > nutrients that can support digestive health. Consuming a small amount of > jaggery in the morning may help to regulate bowel movements and promote > regularity. > > *Boosting immunity: Jaggery is a rich source of* antioxidants and other > compounds that can support the immune system. Consuming a small amount of > jaggery in the morning may help to protect the body against infections and > diseases. > > *Providing essential minerals: Jaggery contains* small amounts of several > essential minerals, such as iron, magnesium, and potassium. Consuming a > small amount of jaggery in the morning may help to ensure that the body > gets enough of these important nutrients. > > Overall, consuming a small amount of jaggery in the morning may have > several potential benefits for health. However, it is important to > consume jaggery in moderation, as it is high in calories and can contribute > to weight gain if consumed in excess. > > My note- For information sake only. Consult your family doctor before > consuming. > > Q5 What is the relation of air conditioning to civil > engineering? > > A5 Gopala Krishnan, Former Assistant General Manager 1996-2004 > at Department of Telecom (1966–2004)Just now > > *Yes. There are a lot of relations. A few of them are told below.* > > If one is using L angles to support external unit, it should go deep in > to wall and firmly fixed to support the weight of external unit. > > *Indoor unit has to be fixed on large nail type* support. > > There must be a large hole to take out and take in cables, tubes etc. > from indoor unit*. The hole should not be very large.* > > The hole has to be properly sealed to avoid entering of insects in to > indoor unit. > > *If the external unit is placed on a window shade,* shade should be > having sufficient width and thickness to support the weight of the external > unit. > > * The technicians must have ease of accessing the* external unit. Many > more > > Q6 What is a cantonment railway station? How is it different > from other railway stations? > > A6 Ankit Barnawal, Former Student at Doon Business School, > Dehradun (2017–2022)3y > > *ABOUT CANTONMENT RAILWAY STATION* > > *Cantonment railway stations are those railway stations which was > established near a military station (Cantonment).* > > The term ‘Cantonment’ stands for a large army establishment. > > During the British Raj, there were many areas within a city which had > military establishments, Regimental Centres etc. > > *Many Cantonment stations in India are small stations with limited > stoppages of trains like Delhi Cantt, Meerut Cantt **but there are some > cities which* have Cantonment stations serving as the main station for > the city like Agra Cantt, Ambala Cantt etc. > > There are some railway station in India which are classified as Junction > railway station because of more connectivity of railway lines from > different parts of India but in actual, they are called Cantonment railway > station in the city because those station lies in the Cantonment region of > the city. The name of stations are Varanasi Junction and Allahabad Junction. > > *How is Cantonment railway stations different from other railway stations?* > > The main difference between Cantonment railway stations and other railway > stations is *there is presence of Movement Control Office (MCO) at > Cantonment railway stations.* > > MCO (Movement Control Office) is a place where Indian Army Personnel going > for the duty or coming for the duty by train reports here. > > Agra cantt railway station, Ambala cantt railway station > > Bareilly cantt railway station.Bengaluru cantt railway station > > Delhi cantt railway station, Gorakhpur cantt railway station > > Q7 What is the best time to eat curd? > > A7 Gaurang Chavan, Knows Hindi Sun > > *According to Ayurveda, curd is considered very good for health. It is > rich in nutrients like calcium, protein, riboflavin, vitamin B6 and vitamin > B12.* Along with , it is considered a good source of lactic acid. Along > with keeping the digestive system healthy, it helps in increasing immunity, > reducing weight and strengthening bones. *But if curd is consumed at the > wrong time, it can prove to be dangerous for health.* > > The right time to eat curd is in the afternoon. By eating in this way, > the digestion process remains good. *Eating it at night leads to health > problems.* Due to this bile and phlegm start forming in the body . > > According to Ayurveda, curd should not be consumed at night. Because its > effect is cold. Due to which it can prove to be dangerous. Should be done > before 3 pm. *Mucus can be formed by consuming curd at night*. According > to Ayurveda, eating at night can lead to infection, mucus problems, > obesity, skin problems. > > *My note- Normally in homes curd is added with* small quantity of water > and served as thick buttermilk. In most homes, buttermilk is served in > summer and thick buttermilk is used along with rice. > > Q8 What is ‘South India’ according to North Indians? > > A8 Manish Raj Srivastav, Software engineer, YouTuber, Fitness > enthusiast Sat > > *I was born and brought up in North India and moved to Chennai in 2012* > for pursuing engineering since then I have been staying in South India. > From Chennai, I move to Coimbatore and for the last 6 years, I am staying > in Bengaluru. I can answer this question but *It is difficult to say what > North Indians generally think of South India*, as opinions and > perceptions can vary among individuals. However, some North Indians may > have stereotypes or preconceived notions about South India and its people. > > *South India is often thought of as being more traditional and > conservative compared to North* India. This may be due to the prevalence > of certain cultural practices, such as arranged marriages, and the strong > influence of Hinduism in South India. > > *South Indians are often perceived as being more reserved and polite > compared to North Indians.* They may also be seen as being more > respectful of authority and hierarchy. > > *In terms of physical appearance, South Indians are often thought of as > being darker-skinned and* having a different physical appearance compared > to North Indians. This may be due to the influence of Dravidian cultures in > South India. > > *It is also believed that South India mostly eats Idli, Dosa and Rice with > Sambhar. These combinations* are healthy and tasty but this statement is > not true. South Indian cuisine is so diverse that within 4 southern states > you will see tons of variations in food and culture. > > *Overall, these are just some of the stereotypes and* preconceived > notions that some North Indians may have about South India and its people. *It > is important to remember that these are just generalizations and do not > accurately represent the diversity and complexity of South India and its > people.* I truly feel that every North Indian should at least once travel > to the South because then only they will understand what truly India is… > > My note- While we travel we meet many North Indians *more authoritative > in nature*. But once North Indians settle in south this nature totally > disappears > > Q9 What is the newsitem- Kashmir valley soon to get connected > by train with rest of India. > > A9 Defence News Posted by Deepak Sharma, Mon > > *Jammu and Kashmir will have a lot of positive things to look forward in > 2023.* > > *The Kashmir valley will get connected with rest of India through train > as all the bottlenecks at the railway tracks would be removed*. In this > direction, the Railways recently completed a major portion of work on the > longest rail tunnel in the country in the Ramban sector of Jammu region. > The project manager of this tunnel said that major portion of the *work > on the rail tunnel which is 12.75 km long in the entire > Udhampur-Baramulla-Srinagar Rail (UBSR) Link in Jammu and Kashmir, has been > completed*. The engineers have named this tunnel as T49, and they are > very keen to complete it as soon as possible so that Kashmir valley is > linked by train to the rest of the country. > > The project manager said that it was very difficult to complete so much of > work on this tunnel as it surpasses the Peer Panjal Tunnel (11.2 km) in > length and the *work has been very challenging so far*. This all-weather > and cost-effective connectivity shall prove to be a boon for the economy of > Jammu and Kashmir besides catalysing industrialisation, movement of raw > materials, trade, tourism and employment generation as well, stated a > monthly newsletter covering government policies and initiatives. > > *After completion, this line will be an all-weather convenient and > cost-effective mass transportation* system and will act as a catalyst for > the overall development of the northern most alpine region of the country, > reported the Greater Kashmir. Sustainable connectivity to this region is > very important for national security, prosperity and socio-economic > development of the region. *Despite vast resources, Kashmir valley lagged > behind in terms of development due to a lack of railway connectivity. Time > to time, the Central and* the UT governments made serious efforts to > establish rail connectivity to the region for which a number of railway > projects have been initiated which are under execution in different stages. > > *Constructing the railway route to this isolated region has involved > significant engineering challenges.* Far from being an ordinary scheme, the > 345 km route crosses major earthquake zones, and is subjected to extreme > temperatures of cold and heat, as well as inhospitable terrain. Further > proposals emerged in the mid-20th century, but it wasn’t until 1994 that > Indian Railway Minister Jaffer Sharief made headway in building a line to > Baramulla and the Kashmir Valley. > > In 2001, the Kashmir Railway received National Project Status from the > Central government and has seen unlimited funds provided to it. The Railway > Ministry itself does not have sufficient funds to tackle the project. > Institutions > like IIT Delhi, IIT Roorkee, Geographical Survey of India and DRDO are > providing expertise in the project planning and its implementation. This > route will also see the construction of the world’s highest railway bridge > and India’s first cable-stayed Railway Bridge, reported the Greater Kashmir. > > *It is one of the most remarkable projects by the government and once > completed will be* revolutionary for the Union Territory of Jammu and > Kashmir. The project has great significance for security and socio-economic > development. It can play important role in rapid industrialization, > movement of raw materials and finished products from J-K and encourage > trade and tourism in the region apart from providing an opportunity for > employment, an official said. Similarly, it will be a boon for the > development of agriculture, horticulture and floriculture in this area. > > Q10 What are the effects of an air conditioner compressor > running continuously? > > A10 Gopala Krishnan, Former Assistant General Manager 1996-2004 > at Department of Telecom (1966–2004)Just now > > According to my information, *any equipment working for very long period > if not designed for it, must become defective soon*. > > *Air conditioners are designed to work for a few hours. Compressors are > designed to work as ON and OFF type.* > > *One can make a compressor to work almost continuously for a few hours > only*. Power consumption also will be very high. > > Q11 Do you prefer traveling by Indian railways or flight? Why? > > A11 Bedabrata Arya, Lives in Odisha, India (2022–present)8h > > My Dear Friend as a Indian Travel Vlogger i travel frequently so from my > experience i will try to give your answer hopefully it will help you and > others. > > *I would prefer Train Journey over Flight Journey.* > > But it depends on the situation and emergency level and also it's a > personal choice. > > But the fact is an average Indian man or woman will always choose train > journey over a flight journey. > > Train journeys are interesting, entertaining and also *cost effective on > broader perspective.* > > But flight journey is very expensive only applicable to people who can > afford it not once or twice but on a regular basis. > > Flight journey is boring, you can't move from one place to another. > > *People don't interact with other passengers to maintain their status in > flight journey.* > > Food is very expensive in flight journey. You can say everything is > expensive in a flight journey. But Train Journeys are affordable and > within the budget. > > My note- But for emergency only flights will help. Now flights are more > frequent and connect major cities. > > *All the above QA are from Quora website on 13-12-2022* > > *Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers .* > > *Compiled **and posted by R. Gopala Krishnan, former ITS, 79 years, on > 14-12-2022* > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "iyer123" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/iyer123/125076104.385343.1670975924815%40mail.yahoo.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/iyer123/125076104.385343.1670975924815%40mail.yahoo.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. 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