A2 What can we conclude about the prospect of an independent Scotland in the world? Using the Fragile State Index indicators, we can make a number of conclusions with varying levels of confidence. First, it is highly likely an independent Scotland would score closer towards the Nordic countries on the indicators of poverty and equal economic development. The main economic wildcard is economic growth inhibited by trade friction with the rest of the UK, as well as local shocks caused by defense spending transitions, which of course could infect the aforementioned indicators. However, with strong pre-existing ties to the EU, and a demonstrated interest from both pro-Independence and EU leaders to quickly facilitate the ascent of Scotland to the EU,[8] <https://fundforpeace.org/2021/10/05/scotlands-place-in-the-world-forward-or-backward-to-independence/#_ftn8> any UK trade losses could perhaps be mitigated—at least to a sufficient degree so as to stave off catastrophic GDP losses.
Secondly, we should also expect an independent Scotland to score higher on the political indicators of factionalized elites, security apparatus, group grievance, and state legitimacy in the long run, as they will be spared the baggage of being a composition of distinct nations. However, the wildcard in this respect is the nature of the referendum and the danger of a contested result which leads pro-Union Scottish voices to question the legitimacy of the Scottish state. While even a worst-case scenario would be extremely unlikely to produce the type of violent tension seen between Northern Ireland and the Republic, for example, this could throw the fledgling independent nation into a state of chaos, factionalism, social decohesion, and political paralysis. Overall, it seems more likely than not that an independent Scotland would indeed improve its fragility score relative to a United Kingdom shorn of Scotland—a point underscored by the UK’s considerable decline on the FSI since 2016[9] <https://fundforpeace.org/2021/10/05/scotlands-place-in-the-world-forward-or-backward-to-independence/#_ftn9>—and hence move towards the Nordic countries on the Fragile State Index. However, to ensure this outcome, independence leaders must build a broad coalition to ensure that a successful independence referendum translates into a mandate. A 50.1-49.9 percent result produces a different political reality than a 55-45 result. This mandate will be vital as they navigate the brave new world of independence and all the economic, political, social, and existential questions that come with it.( tourism and wine are main trade) A8 The theory floated by the west on various names as branded , based on, rare , minimum , fossils , were led to be believed, based on their own figment of imaginations. Neanderthal is one such where they are supposed to have come from Africa, without any evidence, except some DNA match. Neanderthals were supposed to be huge figures but short, whose nose was so broad and supposed to have had terrific, frightened looks , as drawn from their skeletons. They were supposed to be Barbaric and how did they guess?. No answer except their villainy look presumptions. They were good hunters; invented good utilities; had stone armour. But barbaric and not a human element. Bit Chimpanzee and orangutan are supposed to be?. Thus a good story is written as science, but ancient pronouncements as sruti are myths. "In 1829, part of the skull of a Neanderthal child was found in a cave near Engis, Belgium. It was the first Neanderthal fossil ever found, though the skull wasn’t recognized as belonging to a Neanderthal until decades later. Quarry workers cutting limestone in the Feldhofer Cave in Neandertal, a small valley of the Düssel River near the German city of Düsseldorf, uncovered the first identified Neanderthal bones in 1856. Anatomists puzzled over the bones: Included among them was a piece of a skull which looked human, but not quite. The Neanderthal skull included a prominent, bony brow ridge and large, wide nostrils. The Neanderthal body was also stockier and shorter than ours. In a 1857 paper, German anatomist Hermann Shaafhausen posited that the Neanderthal fossil belonged to a “savage and barbarous race of ancient human.” Seven years later, Irish geologist William King concluded that the Neanderthal fossil was not human and that it belonged to a separate species he named *Homo neanderthalensis*. Neanderthal vs. Homo Sapiens Fossil evidence suggests that Neanderthals, like early humans, made an assortment of sophisticated tools from stone and bones. These included small blades, hand axe and scrapers used to remove flesh and fat from animal skin. Neanderthals were skilled hunters who used spears to kill large Ice Age <https://www.history.com/topics/ice-age> mammals such as mammoths and wooly rhinos. Little is known about Neanderthal culture and customs, though there’s some evidence that Neanderthals might have made symbolic or ornamental objects, created artwork, used fire and intentionally buried their dead. ( May be Belgium developed so late) A10 in your house you can have anything. Why are you asking me? KR IRS 221222 On Thu, 22 Dec 2022 at 16:44, 'gopala krishnan' via iyer123 < [email protected]> wrote: > *CULTURAL QA 12-2022-23* > > *BEING A COMPILATION THERE MAY BE ERRORS* > > Q1 In India, how much does a normal middle-class household spend > on buying new kitchen items monthly? > > A1 Prasanna Bhalerao, Loves to cook; I am quite a tolerable > cook1h > > Are you referring to grocery expenses? There can be no one answer to > this. The number of members in the household will obviously determine this. > Secondly, > if there are young children, there is more demand on milk, proteins, etc. > > But, if I were to consider a family of 4 with ages as 40–36–10–7, then the > expected spend is around *₹**10,000/mo for a vegetarian family and > **₹**12,000/mo > for a family eating non-veg food **at least once a week**.* This includes > vegetables (and non-veg items), fruits, wheat flour, rice, pulses (daal), > other grams/millets, milk, tea/coffee, breakfast items, oils and spices, > household cleaning items, etc. This is considering a none-too-frugal or > none-too-extravagant lifestyle. This is my opinion. > > *My note- The same is correct with persons above* 75 also. I spent about > 25 Thousand for a family of 2 members living in moderate style per month. Cost > of living is high in Chennai. > > Q2 Why was Scotland so backwards and unproductive for all of its > history until they were integrated into the British Empire, after which it > spawned many geniuses; Adam Smith, Alexander Fleming, James Watt, etc? > > A2 Claire Jordan, Degree in biology and folklore; programmer, > shop owner, secretary on newspaper 8h > > *Actually Scotland was very advanced in the Middle Ages - it had scientist > kings, and general anaesthesia hundreds of years before anyone else in > Europe did*. In the 16th C Scotland already had an undersea mine that had > a tower standing offshore and going right down into the mine, with a fan on > top to ventilate the tunnels - something which would not otherwise be > achieved for another 150 years. > > But a lot of Scotland’s trade in the early days was into Scandinavia and > Russia, and *when the focus of trade shifted south so did the balance of > power; plus Scotland was handicapped by a lot of internecine squabbling > between different noble families.* > > Q3 What are the benefits of eating Apple and guava for your > health? > > A3 Youth Fitness, M.s.c from Himachal Pradesh University Shimla > (Graduated 2021)20h > > *Compared to apples, guavas contain more protein, fats, and carbohydrates > while containing fewer sugars*. Guavas are also richer in all vitamins > and minerals. Apples are lower in sodium. > > *Both fruits exhibit antidiabetic*, antihypertensive, antihyperlipidemic, > anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antimicrobial effects. > > While guavas are richer in most nutrients than apples, both fruits have > many beneficial effects on health, and *the choice is up to the consumer.* > > Macronutrients and Calories > > *Guava fruits contain more calories, protein, and fats*. Guava also has a > slightly higher concentration of carbohydrates due to its fiber content, > even though apples contain more sugar and starch. Both fruits do not > contain trans fats. > > *In a protein quality breakdown, guava’s protein* contains all essential > amino acids except phenylalanine. Apples lack not only phenylalanine but > also tryptophan, isoleucine, leucine, and methionine. > > A single serving of apples is one cup full of chopped apples that is > equivalent to 125 grams. One serving of guava is one whole fruit that > weighs 55 grams on average. > > *Since guava contains more of all macronutrients, apples are recommended > during low-calorie, low-fat, low-carb, and low glycemic index diets.* > > Vitamins > > *Guavas have a higher concentration of all vitamins,* especially vitamin > A and vitamin C when compared to apples. Guava is also richer in vitamin E, > vitamin K, and vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, and B6. > > Both fruits do not contain vitamin D, vitamin B9, or vitamin B12. > > *My note- A few years back Guva was priced less in* Chennai market. But > now it is priced above Rs 100-00 per kg. > > Q4 How much does it cost to visit the Pashupatinath Temple? > > A4 Devala Rees, Hindu practitioner and scholar of Pagan > religions Wed > > *For Nepalis and Indians it is free*. For everyone else (or rather, > everyone else who cannot pass as looking ethnically South Asian) *it > costs 1000 Nepali rupees to enter the Pashupatinath Temple *compound, > unless you enter before 6am, in which case it’s free (and you can stay > there as long as you want). > > Q5 Does eating coconut increase cholesterol? > > A5 Yagnesh P,7h > > Coconut is a popular food that is rich in nutrients and has been > traditionally used in many cultures as a natural remedy for a variety of > health conditions. It is a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, > and it is also a good source of healthy fats. > > There has been some concern that coconut may increase cholesterol levels, > as it is high in saturated fats. Saturated fats are known to increase > low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad" cholesterol, which can increase the > risk of heart disease. However, the evidence on the effects of coconut on > cholesterol is mixed. Some studies have found that coconut can increase > LDL cholesterol levels, while others have found no significant effect. > > It is important to note that the type of saturated fat found in coconut, > known as medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), may be metabolized differently > than other types of saturated fats. Some research suggests that MCTs may > actually help to improve cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart > disease. > > Overall, it is important to consume coconut and other high-fat foods in > moderation as part of a balanced diet. It is also a good idea to choose > sources of healthy fats, such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, > which have been shown to have a positive effect on cholesterol levels. > > Q6 How does the Indian railways fare system work? > > A6 Mukesh Kumawat, Content Writer 20h > > *First of all, the railway ticket fare depends on the type of train.* For > example, in which mail train, suburban train, express train, AC service > train etc. are you traveling. > > *Whereas some trains like Garib Rath, Shatabdi,* Rajdhani, Duronto, > Tejas, Vande Bharat, Humsafar, Antodaya, Gatimaan, Jan Shatabdi, special > trains have different fare system. This is different from the General > Method. *In this, the ticket fare is decided on the basis of kilometers, > that how many kilometers you are going to travel.* > > Apart from this, many types of charges are imposed in it. *In which > minimum distance charge, minimum general fare, superfast charge, > reservation charge, GST etc. charges are included.* However, it is > decided on the basis of the type of train. As such, superfast charge is > levied only on superfast trains. By adding all these, the ticket price is > fixed. > > *Calculation* > > Now you must have come to know that how many types of charges are added to > the train ticket. *These charges are not fixed, as well as they are > calculated on the basis of kilometers*. These include categories ranging > from 1-5 km, 6-10, 11-15, 21-25 to 4951-5000. *The charge is calculated > according to the number of kilometers your journey is.* > > *My note- At one time the ticket fare was on tapering system. It meant > when one travels more, the fare per KM is reduced in a tapering manner.* > > Q7 Should garlic be eaten daily? If so how much to eat? > > A7 World Health's, Diploma D.ED from Sai Mohan Collage22h > > Although no official recommendation exist for how much garlic you should > eat, studies show that eating 1–2 cloves (3–6 grams) per day may have > health benefits ( 1 ). If you notice any side effects after eating more > than this amount, consider reducing your intake. > > The Health Benefits of Eating Garlic are: > > Raw garlic has the potential to ward off cough and could infection. Eating > two crushed garlic cloves on an empty stomach has maximum benefit. For kids > and babies, hanging garlic cloves in a thread around their necks is > supposed to relieve congestion symptom. > > 2. Improves Brain Functioning > > Garlic promotes brain health because of its antioxidant and > anti-inflammatory properties. It is effective against neurodegenerative > diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia. Also, read more on the best brain > foods to include in your diet. > > 3.Improves Digestion > > Digestive problems improve with the inclusion of raw garlic in the diet. > It benefits the intestines and reduces inflammation. The good thing is > that it destroys the bad bacteria and protects the good bacteria in the gut. > > 4.Balances Blood Sugar > > Those who suffer from diabetes observe their blood sugar levels regulating > the consumption of raw garlic. > > My note- Garlic regulate blood sugar level is a new information to me. > However one should consume after doctor’s advice only > > Q8 Has anyone ever considered the Neanderthals as our direct > ancestor? If not, why not? > > A8 Matt Riggsby, MA Archaeology, Boston University Dec 13 > > *They did, yes. Indeed, ever since they were first discovered in the > middle of the 19th century,* archaeologists and anthropologists have gone > back and forth over the question of whether Neanderthals were a human > ancestor, a completely separate species, or a sub-species of modern humans. > A huge amount of ink has been spilled on the topic over the years. > > The conclusion science is coming to as a result of genetic analysis is > something I don’t think anybody ever saw coming: Neanderthals are a > separate species descended from a common ancestor, but they’re also similar > enough to us for there to have been some interbreeding, like horses and > donkey or lions and tigers, when our two species met up about 70,000 years > ago. > > So while Neanderthals are not the direct ancestor of humans as a species > (we’re > separately descended from Homo erectus), there are Neanderthal ancestors > of most individual humans. > > Q9 Is it okay to have green tea on an empty stomach? > > A9 Amit Pramanik, Techie, Foodie, Lifestyle & Passionate Home > Enthusiast4h > > *Green tea is a popular beverage that is often consumed for its potential > health benefits*. Some people prefer to drink green tea on an empty > stomach, as they believe it may help to improve digestion and metabolism. > > *However, drinking green tea on an empty stomach may also cause some > people to experience digestive discomfort*, such as stomach aches, > nausea, or heartburn. This is because the high acidity of the tea can > irritate the lining of the stomach, particularly if you are sensitive to > acidic foods or drinks. > > *Additionally, green tea contains caffeine, which can stimulate the > production of stomach acid.* This can exacerbate digestive issues, > particularly if you have a sensitive stomach or a condition such as acid > reflux. > > If you want to drink green tea on an empty stomach, it is a good idea to > start with a small amount and see how your body reacts. You can also try > diluting the tea with water or adding some honey or lemon to help reduce > the acidity. > > Ultimately, it is important to listen to your body and pay attention to > how it responds to green tea, especially if you have any digestive issues. It > may be best to drink green tea with meals or after eating to help reduce > the risk of digestive discomfort. > > Q10 What are some of the pros and cons of having a sink in > your kitchen? > > A10 Gopala Krishnan, Former Assistant General Manager 1996-2004 at > Department of Telecom (1966–2004)Just now > > I am writing this answer from Chennai, India. Some sort of sink was used > in middle class families. When I was about ten years R C C slab was > provided in kitchen and oven using wooden logs. *My mother desired some > sort of sink for keeping used vessels and a raised square portion was made > with bricks on the slab and cemented both sides*. It was the first sink > known to me. Vessels used were kept in it for next day cleaning, taking it > outside. *Many homes in later period provided tap and waste line from it.* > > Regular sink was not available in many homes even in 1980’s. *Sinks in > ceramic were available from 1990’s in my official quarters*. Now in my > new home stainless steel sinks are provided. One in kitchen and another in > work area. > > The benefit is used vessels can be kept and keep kitchen some what neat. > At leisure time they can be cleaned. At night it can be cleaned. If > vessels are transferred to work area, kitchen can be kept more clean, delicate > vessels if necessary kept in kitchen sink. > > From the outlet let into public system/ soak pit, if not periodically > cleaned and refreshers used can give foul smell. Small creatures can get in > to sink. > > Now stainless steel stainer cup is available to fit in to sink outlet > replacing old cover. This prevents all small creatures getting in . > > However periodical cleaning of outlet with cleaning items and application > of room freshner is a must. > > *All the above QA are from Quora website on 22-11- 2022.* *Quora > answers need not be 100% correct answers .Compiled **and posted by R. > Gopala krishnan on 23-11-2022* > > -- > 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/iyer123/1994284096.2388450.1671756285310%40mail.yahoo.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/iyer123/1994284096.2388450.1671756285310%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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