Q1 Why I call you is far evident from q1 All such cards are floated by all the banks in different names; but your ignorance and the rush to fill pages , revealing your awe, went along with SBI. Go to each bank site and find out. Instead of all these things Cr card if you have good limits, is safer than all these cards for which you may have to pay in advance. And you may carry 10000 dollars each cash from RBI and so such Dr cards of travel is a waste. There could be circumstances where such cards may not work abroad as their communications might not have been linked , and then you are in a soup. Q2 Are you sure that she is the first doctor to be proud of? Pl check Q3 Stupid Question Q4 Again a stupid Q Q5 Will i get it third time also in future? Q6 What are the other carcinogenic drugs you consume? Q7 Please draw the right details or else I may write about it and someone will be superficially read and ask your sincity man only can someone help me? K Rajaram iRS 20 8 23
On Sun, 20 Aug 2023 at 13:24, 'gopala krishnan' via iyer123 < [email protected]> wrote: > *CULTURAL QA 08-2023-20* > > Q1 What is the Foreign Travel Card of State Bank Of India? > > A1 State Bank of India,Jul 31 > > Travelling abroad can be an exhilarating experience, but carrying money > and managing your finances while on the go can sometimes be a daunting > task. *State Bank Foreign Travel Card (SBFTC) offers you a convenient and > secure way to carry money anywhere in the world (valid worldwide except in > India, Nepal, and Bhutan)* while travelling. It is a Chip-based > Multicurrency Foreign Travel Card which allows you to carry multiple > currencies on a single card. > > Features and Benefits: > > Wide Acceptance: State Bank Foreign Travel Card is accepted by millions > of merchants worldwide, including shops, restaurants, hotels, online > platforms and many more. You can use it just in a similar manner as > Debit/Credit Cards for online transactions and making payments in local > currency without the hassle of carrying large amounts of physical cash. > > Multiple Currencies: SBFTC is available in nine Foreign Currencies viz. > US Dollars (USD), Pound Sterling (GBP), Euro (EUR), Canadian Dollar (CAD), > Australian Dollar (AUD), Japanese Yen (YEN), Saudi Riyal (SAR), Singapore > Dollar (SGD), and United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED). It has an inbuilt > ability to cross–currency transactions between different currencies. > > Convenience and Security: With the State Bank Foreign Travel Card, you > can bid farewell to the hassle of carrying large amounts of cash or > worrying about currency conversion. It offers you the convenience of quick > and easy transactions while providing enhanced security features such as > PIN protection and Chip Technology. *In case of loss or theft, you can > report it immediately to block the card and prevent any unauthorized usage.* > > Online Account Management: State Bank Foreign Travel Card comes with a > user-friendly online portal https://prepaid.sbi > > that allows you to manage your card account efficiently. You can check > your balance, view transaction history, reload your card, and even transfer > funds from one currency to another, all from the comfort of your own > device. This level of control ensures that you always have a clear > understanding of your finances. > > *Emergency Assistance: When you are travelling abroad, emergencies can > arise unexpectedly.* State Bank Foreign Travel Card offers > round-the-clock customer support to help you with any card-related issues > or emergencies. *Whether it is assistance for a lost card, emergency cash > requirements, or card replacement, the dedicated support team is just a > call away.* Cardholders may call our Toll-free helpline 18001234 or > 1800112211 or 180042535800 or +9180-26599990 (Paid Service), or email > [email protected] > > in the event of any queries or complaints. The Cardholders can lodge all > disputes/claims at the CMS website ::CRM::also. > > *How to Apply* > > All eligible customers have two options to apply for SBFTC: > > Option 1: Online Application: Apply for SBFTC Application through RINB > State Bank of India > > Path to apply is ‘e-Services >> e-Cards >> Apply for State Bank Foreign > Travel Card’. A reference number is generated. Please take a printout of > the online application, and along with the required KYC documents and > papers visit any Authorised Branch for further processing for issuance of > SBFTC. > > Option 2: Apply at Branch: Please visit any Authorised Branch, fill out > the application form, and submit it along with the required KYC documents > and papers. > > Q2 What are some inspiring stories about women? > > A2 Dev Kumar, student Aug 6 > > *In the year 1917, a Tamil Indian girl was born in a middle-class family > in Rangoon, Burma, where her father had gone for a living*. He named her > Sivaramakrishna Iyer Padmavathi. At a time when women were traditionally > confined to the kitchen/illiterate, *the middle-class girl did MBBS from > Rangoon Medical College.* > > When the Japanese invaded Burma, they briefly returned to their > traditional home in Coimbatore. *In 1949, she went to London to do an > FRCP, then unimaginable for a Female Indian doctor*. > > *She was selected to study further at Johns Hopkins University, US, where > she trained under the legendary cardiologist* Helen Taussig. Thereafter, > she moved to Harvard University, where she trained under the Father of > Cardiology- Paul Dudley White. > > When a glorious cardiology career awaited her in the US, she was firm in > returning to India & serving Indians. > > She joined Lady Hardinge Medical College in 1953, to become India's First > Lady Cardiologist. > > S.I.Padmavathi started India's first Cathlab & exclusive Cardiac Clinic. > Started India's first DM Cardiology course. She founded the All India > Heart Foundation (AIHF) in 1962, to serve the poor & needy. She joined > Maulana Azad Medical College in 1967, by which time her fame had spread. The > Indian Govt under Indira Gandhi honoured her with the Padma Bhushan, that > year. > > She was the cardiologist & administrator of 3 great colleges at the same > time- MAMC, G.B.Pant Hospital & Lok Nayak Hospital. She retired as > Director, of MAMC in 1978. > > *She set up the National Heart Institute (NIH) in 1981, in Delhi. At age > 90, Padmavathi became a fellow of The European Society of Cardiology in > 2007.* > > Till age 95, (the year 2015), Padmavathi worked 12 hours a day, five days > a week, to serve poor and needy Indians, with state-of-the-art Cardiac > Care. She retired from active practice, that year. The Government of > India bestowed India's second highest Civilian Award, the Padma Vibushan on > S.I.Padmavathi in 1992. > > Both Padmavathi and her sister Janaki(neurologist) remained single and > started the Janaki-Padmavathi trust, pouring in their entire earnings to > start a trust to provide poor people with money for life-saving Heart > Surgeries. > > After dedicating her entire life to serving the poor in the field of > Cardiology, S.I.Padmavathi passed away in 2020, at age 103 from Corona. > > Imagine the steely resolve, vision, brilliance and sheer determination of > this iron- lady to shatter the glass ceiling in achieving all these, > serving poor Indians with quality cardiac care, and finally giving away all > her wealth to her fellow citizens. > > Here is an inspiring story of the first female cardiologist of India, who > achieved so much by returning to her country. Tamilnadu & India should be > mighty proud of their daughter- Sivaramakrishna Iyer Padmavathi! > > My note- Most probably age would have been the main reason added with > corona for death. It is mybthinking. > > Q3 During summer, iron pipes get hotter and due to that water is > hot too in the taps. If we paint iron pipes from outside, will the water be > still hotter or come back to normal? > > A3 Gopala Krishnan, Retired AGM BSNL just now > > I am answering from Chennai, India. It is a place having hot climate and > very hot in summer. > > *Earlier water pipes were GI pipes, now mostly PVC ISI pipes are used. > However in vulnerable areas GI pipes is used.* > > It is a fact first hot water will come through pipes for two minutes or > so, as very hot, and normal water will come. > > Upper layers of water are very hot and *water supply pipes are connected > at bottom, what the hot water one get is the water in the pipes*. Painting > of pipes protect the GI/PVC pipes. It has not much effect in cooling the > water, > > Q4 Do cruise ships still hit icebergs? > > A4 Rebecca Williams,knows about boats and ships8h > > It is extremely rare for cruise ships to hit icebergs today. There have > been a few incidents in recent years, but they have been minor and have not > resulted in any major damage or injuries. > > Cruise ships have advanced technology and safety measures that help them > avoid or minimize the impact of icebergs. For example, cruise ships use > radar systems and satellite monitoring to detect and track icebergs in > their vicinity. They also rely on information from other sources, such as > the International Ice Patrol, which monitors the iceberg conditions in > the North Atlantic Ocean and issues warnings and advisories to mariners. > > *Cruise ships also have trained navigators and crew members who are > responsible for steering the ship away from any potential hazards*. They > follow strict rules and regulations that govern the waterways and ensure > safety and order. For instance, cruise ships have to maintain a safe > distance from icebergs, depending on their size and visibility. *They > also have to reduce their speed or change their course when sailing in icy > waters.* > > Cruise ships also have emergency procedures and equipment that can help > them deal with any unexpected situations. For example, cruise ships have > watertight compartments that can isolate any damage or flooding caused by > an iceberg. They also have lifeboats and rafts that can accommodate every > passenger and crew member on board, as well as additional capacity in > reserve. Cruise ships also conduct regular drills and exercises to prepare > their passengers and crew members for any possible scenarios. > > Q5 What are some unknown and miraculous facts about the > Mahakaleshwar Temple? > > A5 Prathmesh rAj, MBBS from AIIMS Delhi Aspirant (Expected > 2024)10h > > A divine place dedicated to lord shiva. It's among 12 Jyotirlingas of lord > shiva and is a very historic temple. > > It was once in a life time experience to feel the power of Shri mahakaal. > > A must visit place for sure.Located on the banks of river Shipra. > > The Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, the > holiest shrines of Lord Shiva in Hinduism. *It is said to be the place > where Shiva appeared in his Mahakal form*, the destroyer of time. The > temple is believed to be over 10,000 years old and has a rich history and > many miraculous legends associated with it. > > The Mahakaleshwar Temple is a sacred place of pilgrimage for Hindus from > all over the world. It is a place of great spiritual significance and is > said to be a gateway to moksha. > > Here are some unknown and miraculous facts about the Mahakaleshwar Temple: > > The idol of Mahakaleshwar is known to be dakshinamurti, facing the South. > This is a unique feature, upheld by tantric tradition to be found only in > Mahakaleshwar among the 12 jyotirlingas. > > The temple has five levels, one of which is underground. The underground > level is said to be the place where Shiva performed the tandava dance, the > cosmic dance of destruction and creation. > > The temple is said to be one of the seven mukti sthals, or places of > liberation. > > It is believed that those who die in Ujjain and are cremated near the > Mahakaleshwar Temple will achieve moksha, or liberation from the cycle of > birth and death. > > The temple is also said to be one of the pancha tirthas, or five sacred > pilgrimage sites. The other four tirthas are Haridwar, Nashik, Prayagraj, > and Rameswaram. > > The temple is visited by millions of devotees every year, especially > during the Maha Shivaratri festival. On this day, the temple is illuminated > with thousands of diyas (lamps) and the atmosphere is filled with the sound > of bhajans (devotional songs). > > It is said that the water of the Kshipra River, which flows near the > temple, has miraculous healing powers. Devotees often bathe in the river or > drink its water to cure diseases. > > The temple is also home to a number of other deities, including Ganesha, > Parvati, Nandi, and Hanuman. > > Q6 If iodine is carcinogenic and poisonous, why is it added to > table salt? > > A6 RI Shohag,11h > > There is a difference between iodine and iodine salts. > > For example, chlorine is an irritating and poisonous gas, but sodium > chloride or common salt is quite harmless (unless consumed in excess). > > Iodine salts are necessary micro-nutrients for the human body and are > neither carcinogenic nor poisonous at levels consumed. > > *On the contrary, the lack of iodine salts in the diet can cause thyroid > problems* such as Hypothyroidism . Severe iodine deficiency in the mother > has been associated with miscarriages, stillbirths, premature birth, and > birth defects in babies. Children of mothers with severe iodine > deficiency during pregnancy may suffer from mental retardation and problems > with growth, hearing and speech.[ 1 ] > > The woman in the photo suffers from goiter, which is an inflammation of > the thyroid due to a lack of iodine salts in the diet:Iodine salts are > found naturally in our diet, but in some parts of the world there is iodine > deficiency, causing health problems. > > Adding small amounts of iodine salts to common salt is a cheap and > efficient way to avoid these problems. > > Q7 What are some real life examples of the Butterfly Effect? > > A7 Dev Kumar, student Aug 10 > > The US standard railroad gauge (distance between the rails) is 4 feet, > 8.5 inches. That's an exceedingly odd number. Why was that gauge used? > Well, because that's the way they built them in England, and English > engineers designed the first US railroads. > > Why did the English build them like that? Because the first rail lines > were built by the same people who built the wagon tramways, and that's the > gauge they used. > > So, why did 'they' use that gauge then? > > Because the people who built the tramways used the same jigs and tools > that they had used for building wagons, which used that same wheel spacing. > > > Why did the wagons have that particular odd wheel spacing? > > Well, if they tried to use any other spacing, the wagon wheels would break > more often on some of the old, long distance roads in England . > > You see, that's the spacing of the wheel ruts. So who built those old > rutted roads? > > *Imperial Rome built the first long distance roads in Europe (including > England ) for their legions.* Those roads have been used ever since. > > And what about the ruts in the roads? > > Roman war chariots formed the initial ruts, which everyone else had to > match or run the risk of destroying their wagon wheels. > > Since the chariots were made for Imperial Rome , they were all alike in > the matter of wheel spacing. > > Therefore the United States standard railroad gauge of 4 feet, 8.5 inches > is derived from the original specifications for an Imperial Roman war > chariot. > > Bureaucracies live forever. So the next time you are handed a > specification/procedure/process and wonder 'What horse's ass came up with > this?', you may be exactly right. *Imperial Roman army chariots were made > just wide enough to accommodate the rear ends of two war horses. (Two > horses' asses.)* > > Now, the twist to the story: When you see a Space Shuttle sitting on its > launch pad, there are two big booster rockets attached to the sides of the > main fuel tank. These are solid rocket boosters, or SRBs. The SRBs are made > by Thiokol at their factory in Utah . The engineers who designed the SRBs > would have preferred to make them a bit fatter, but the SRBs had to be > shipped by train from the factory to the launch site. The railroad line > from the factory happens to run through a tunnel in the mountains, and the > SRBs had to fit through that tunnel. The tunnel is slightly wider than > the railroad track, and the railroad track, as you now know, is about as > wide as two horses' behinds. So, a major Space Shuttle design feature, of > what is arguably the world's most advanced transportation system, was > determined over two thousand years ago by the width of a horse's ass. > > *All the above QA are from Quora digest to me on 20-08- 2023.* > > *Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers .* > > *Compiled **and posted by R. Gopala krishnan, on 20-08-2023* > > > > -- > 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/iyer123/2063603615.979693.1692518063553%40mail.yahoo.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/iyer123/2063603615.979693.1692518063553%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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