CULTURAL QA 12-2022-24 BEING ACOMPILATION THERE MAY BE ERRORS
Q1 Why are the names of railway stationswritten on yellow boards and black colors only? A1 Manoj Kumar, Editor/Graphic Designer,A Youtuber & Blogger(iv4public.com)Tue The reason behindwriting the names of railway stations in the whole country with yellow color isthat the yellow colorattracts you from a distance. In such a situation, it is visible from adistance to the loco pilot moving towards the platform. At the sametime, the bright yellow color is clearly visible both during the day and at night.Due to which the drivers see it from a distance and they get the signal tostop. Apart from this, it is believed that yellow coloralso gives relief to the eyes. Due to which yellow colored signboards give you some relief at crowded places. At the same time, it also warnsthe loco pilot to be alert. Evenif the loco pilot does not have to stop at the platform, he alerts the peopleby blowing the horn right from entering the platform till leaving it.Let us tell you that often the name of the station is written in black on theyellow board because only theblack letters on the yellow board are visible to the farthest. Q2 My mother's HBA1C level is 6.9. Is it adangerous level? A2 Parthajit Misra, Former Lawyer,Consulting and Life Coaching Tue Hello, i willanswer it in 2 parts Is it higher than normal — yes Is it dangerous — no. The basic premiseyou have to understand is that most autoimmune diseases are a function ofincorrect diet intake. Diabetesis a prime example of food disorder. It's not a disease. You correct your food,your timings, fasting schedules, it can be 💯 corrected in 15/20 days. I know of patientswho were on insulin and have now completely stopped meds after following theregimen. My note- It is an individual opinion,though life style has an effect in reducing blood sugar levels. Tension, nomental peace, quarrel etc. affect blood sugar level. Q3 Why did India decline so rapidly afterthe end of British Rule? A3 Balaji Viswanathan, History buff10h Due to the freedomof people and an independent political system, many factors saw a decline after the end of British rule. Forinstance, famines drastically declined to 0. British Raj and theEast India Company that preceded that were notorious in agricultural managementof the country. They forced farmers to grow cash crops like indigo in place offood crops and destroyed the traditional reserves & surpluses. This caused massivefamines from 1780s to 1940s. Some of these famines took millions of people. Thelast famine India saw was in British Raj. Independent India brought itdown to 0 to the point that India is food surplus country despite having 1.3billion people. There was a rapid decline of illiteracy. In 1947, Indiahad less than 25 million literate adults. That number is over 700 million [thisis only including adult population — nearly all children are enrolled in primary school and should beliterate]. There is a rapid decline of unnecessary wars &conflicts India took part in. During British rule this was the situation: someSerbian guy would kill an Austrian guy in some random part of Bosnia andmillions of Indians would be taken to fight in that pointless war. No sir, nomore. Decline in untouchability and ostracising of specificgroups. When Britain left India in 1947, the system was mired in a lot of crap.Untouchability was legaland many castes were deemed as criminal by the penal code. LGBT wasillegal. Since 1947 we madeuntouchability illegal and later made Homosexuality legal. While castediscrimination still exists, it is a long way declined from 1947 when onlyupper castes could hold in any major posts of British Raj. Many other things declined. For instance, the process of ignoring India inglobal fora declined. In 1945, India was denied a seat in UNSC on thebasis of it being a British colony, despite contributing significantly to theallied victory. In the past few decades, India has been steadily growing itsglobal stature — becoming a key leader in fora such as the NAM, G20, Quad, SCOetc. British Raj inone line: it killed your family, but provided you with a new railway line toattend their funeral, say the eulogy in English and sip tea on the way home. Q4 What is the impact of aging on an olderperson? A4 Aging with an Attitude, Answered by BruceHyland Tue I’m 91 and I cansay that one of thebiggest effects is the physical limits you have to face. You can’trun, your balance deteriorates, and you can’t pick up anything heavy any more.I still do a round-the world trip every year, participate in the local amateurtheatre and get to a ballet, an opera or a concert about once a week, but I have to have a businessclass seat on a ‘plane and I’m not up to climbing pyramids any more. The worst is beingalone. My wife diedabout five years ago, and most of my old friends are too frail to join me inmost things these days. Doing things alone isn’t even half the funof sharing with another person. I do have the pleasure of rereading books that I’ve completelyforgotten, and I can remind people of how we lived during WW2 (mostpeople can’t believe it). Luckily, I can still drive but I had to give uptennis many years ago (apart from attending Wimbledon). I know theoretically that I’m near the end, but itdoesn’t feel like that. I still think that I’m goingto edit my thousands of coloured slides or finish the novel that my wife almostcompleted. Of course, I don’t give a damn about politics any more, except forthe occasional Letter to the Editor, and I can’t get worked up about thegeneral stupidity of people and bureaucracies. I just wish it was a fair world, but it isn’t. My note- This isa better response about old age feeling by a person having some will power. Q5 Where is the cheapest and best place tovisit in India? A5 Simran Malhotra, SEO OutreachSpecialist at Proof Hub Mon If you're lookingfor the best and cheapest place to visit in India, you've come to the rightplace! India is a country full of diverse cultures, landscapes, andattractions, so there are plenty of great places to visit. 1 Goa The best andcheapest place to visit in India will depend on what kind of experience you'relooking for. For example, if you're looking for a beach destination, then Goais a great choice. Not only is it beautiful and relaxing, but it's also quiteaffordable. You can find great accommodation, food, and activities for afraction of what you'd pay in other parts of India. 2. Rajasthan If you're lookingfor a cultural experience, then head to Rajasthan. This state is full ofstunning architecture, vibrant cities, and amazing desert landscapes. It's alsoa great place to experience traditional Indian culture and cuisine.Accommodation in Rajasthan can be quite affordable depending on where you stay,and there are plenty of activities to do on a budget. 3. Uttarakhand For nature lovers,Uttarakhand is the perfect destination. This state is home to the famousHimalayan mountains, as well as lush forests, national parks, and beautifulrivers. There are plenty of budget-friendly accommodation options andactivities in Uttarakhand, making it an ideal spot for those looking for anaffordable yet memorable holiday. 4. Cochin Cochin is abeautiful city in the southern state of Kerala, India. It is also one of thecheapest and best places to visit in India. Situated on the Arabian Sea, Cochinis a perfect place for a beach holiday. It is also known for its incredibleviews, friendly people, and delicious food. If you are looking for a cheap andcheerful holiday destination, then Cochin is the place for you. No matter what kindof experience you're looking for, India has something for everyone. With itsdiverse culture and landscapes, India is definitely one of the best andcheapest places to visit in the world! My note- Cochin is very very expensive nowadays Q6 Why does Russia have so many lands butit is not a country of exporting vegetables? A6 Ivan Novoselov, Russian, interested inworld history and politics Dec 13 11 percent of Russian territory looks like this all yearlong (tundra) The rest looks likethis just 6 months in a year with the exception of a few southern regions that produce most ofRussian agricultural yield. That said, Russia can export vegetables butit cannot compete with exporters that have three-four crops in a year. Grain isRussian traditional specialization and it’s just fine. Q7 At what stage is a banana mostnutritious to eat, green, brown, yellow, or fully ripe? A7 World Health's, Diploma D.ED from SaiMohan Collage Wed There are fourtyped of banana as per their ripening process- green, yellow, spotted and brown. All of themhave different health benefits. Take a look and decide which one you shouldeat. As the banana ripens, the starch in it turns into sugar.For this reason, unripe (Green) bananas high in are starch and resistantstarch, while ripe (Yellow) bananas contain mostly sugar. Bananas also containa decent amount of fiber, and are very low in protein and fat. Green Banana Unripe green bananaare full of resistant starch which gets a little harder on your stomach as itis difficult to break them down. It is not easy to eat green bananas though, asthese taste awful as compared to its ripe versions. Green bananas have a waxytexture due to the high starch content which sometime may make you feel bloatedor gassy. The best thingabout green bananas is their low glycemic index. The starch is converted intoglucose which keeps blood sugar levels in check. Green bananas are best eaten as a curry or fried chips. Yellow Banana While green bananasare high in starch and low in sugar, it is why these pleasant-looking bananasare soft and sweet. This variety has a glycemic index but easy on the stomach.The nutrients are quickly absorbed by the body due to low starch content. Also,these are loaded with antioxidants which are good to boost your immunity. The only unfortunate part is that nutrient level decreases as a bananaage this means green bananas are nutritious than yellow bananas. Spotted Banana Spotted banana aresweeter, older and wiser. The spots on them indicate that they are aging andwhat amount of starch is converted to sugar. These brown spots are similar tolittle sugar freckles which means higher the spots, higher the sweetness. Spotted bananaare better immunity boosters as these have higher antioxidants which are linkedto prevent cancer as well!Thesebrown dots are linked with tumor necrosis factor which has the potential to kill the cancer-causingtumor. So, or you avoid eating spotted bananas or their appearance,time to rethink about it, Brown Banana This is the final stage of a banana, right before it isdeclared rotten. These bananas have a mushy texturedue to the extreme sugar content present in it. As all the starch that wasthere in its unripe green version has now converted to sugar. But this alsoincreased their antioxidant level which means out of all the four versions, fully ripe brown bananas havethe highest antioxidant value. While it is hard toeat them like the regular ones, these are perfect to be used for baking-baking. Q8 How can I avail complimentary loungeaccess through the Trainman app? A8 Prashant Tiwari, Indian RailwaysEnthusiast Thu Recently, I travelledfrom New Delhi to MGR Chennai Central by Tamil Nadu Express and got free access to the executivelounge at New Delhi railway station. I'll share myexperience and how I availed the free lounge access at the railway executivelounge. A few weeks ago, I came across an articlepublished by Trainman saying that they are providing free executive loungeaccess to all their customers. I usually book mytrain tickets through Trainman because they have a lot of good features, butthis deal truly surprised me because the executive lounge access fee is usuallybetween Rs 100 and Rs 200, which is a significant step. I went throughtheir blog and gathered all the information and the procedure of availing thisoffer. Here are the steps to avail free executive lounge accessafter booking train ticket through Trainman app. Step1 : Reach atthe executive lounge of your boarding station. Step 2: Pay the access fee & receive the receipt. Step 3 : Share the receipt with Trainman through whatsappon +91 9810266716. Step 4 : Get therefund within 24-48 hours into your bank account used at the time of booking. Process is easy& smooth. I had no issues while connecting them. If you'retraveling with your family ( 4-5 members) then all the members can avail freeexecutive lounge access and save Rs 800- Rs 1000. Things to keep inmind 1. Ticket shouldbe booked through Trainman. 2. Free Access towaiting list passengers is not covered But RAC passengers can access the executive lounge for free. 3. Make sure thatyou are accessing an executive lounge as other ac/non-ac waiting rooms are notcovered. 4. All the extrafacilities ( if you opt any) are not covered under this offer. I had a delightful experience at the Executive Lounge,New Delhi PF 16. A big thanks to Trainman for such valuable offers. I recommendeveryone to go for their free executive lounge access offer. Hope my experiencewill be helpful to you. Q9 Which is the best fruit to eat dailybesides apple? A9 Priya Sahota, Senior Assistant atLovely Professional University (LPU) (2019–present)Dec 17 A medium papaya has even more fiber than a mediumapple—enough to satisfy about 20 percent of your dailyadequate intake. Add papaya to a salad with sliced jicama, cucumber, limejuice, chili powder, and salt. This relative of the apple is denser and moretart Q10 Is eating curd in a cold monthgood for your health? A10 Ashutosh Yadav, Knows Hindi-Urdu1h A lot of the beneficial bacteria in curd are beneficialto your gut's health. This fermented meal is a fantastic immune system builder.It contains a lot of calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12. Consuming curd during the winter months improves your general health. Q11 What was one of the firstuses that humans gave to the animals that they were able to domesticate? A11 Matt Riggsby, MA ArchaeologicalStudies, Boston University Dec 17 The very first animals we domesticated were dogs,with the process starting perhaps as early as 30,000 years ago. This was probably to some extentaccidental, with wolf-like ancestors slowly getting used to approaching humansmore and more closely. What we probably used them for was as an alarmsystem. Wolves and dogsreact to unusual sounds, sights, and smells by reacting noisily in order togive their pack a heads up. Having increasingly dog-like wolvesaround would allow humans to take advantage of those same warnings, making itvery hard for other predators or human enemies to sneak up on them. They may also have been used insome way to assist with hunting, since they’re superior scent trackers and arevery good at driving game. After that,. therewas a lull in domestication until around 10,000 years ago. The animals domesticated at thattime, like goats and cattle, were largely kept around for hides and meat. It took afew thousand years longer for people to figure out that they could use them for“renewable” resources like wool, milk, and labor. All the above QA are from Quora website on 23-11- 2022. Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers . Compiled and posted by R. Gopala krishnan on 24-11-2022 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" 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/thatha_patty/1620274214.2731062.1671867391979%40mail.yahoo.com.
