CULTURAL QA 05202412 Q1 Can an IAS officer order a government medical officer to provide treatment for skin diseases and toe infection at the officer's residence (even if disrupt the duty of the doctor at the hospital)?
KR I am not able to understand. Med officer state govt is only subordinate to IAS collector or secretary; so can call him; he has to come; and what not then? X Can A CM call IAS to his house? And ask him to prostrate? Yes, He can. If based on service yes; if based on morality, it is the individual straightforwardness. Q2 What are the benefits of being poor? KR Are they beneficial? And rich wife loves for money? Having money is secured. Being poor is mental stress. The notion that "poverty is bliss" is a provocative and contentious one, often sparking debate and reflection on the nature of happiness and fulfilment. However, it's essential to approach this idea with nuance and empathy, recognizing the complexities inherent in discussions about poverty. For many people living in poverty, their daily reality is marked by hardship, struggle, and a lack of basic necessities. From inadequate access to food, shelter, and healthcare to limited opportunities for education and employment, poverty can profoundly impact individuals and communities, often leading to feelings of despair, hopelessness, and marginalization. At the same time, some individuals may argue that there is a certain simplicity or freedom in having fewer material possessions and societal pressures. They might suggest that without the burden of wealth or excessive consumerism, one can focus more on relationships, personal growth, and the simple joys of life. However, it's crucial to recognize that this perspective often romanticizes poverty and overlooks its harsh realities. Poverty isn't just about having less; it's about lacking the resources and opportunities needed to live a dignified and fulfilling life. Moreover, the idea that poverty is inherently blissful can perpetuate harmful stereotypes and stigmatize those experiencing poverty, further marginalizing them in society. Ultimately, it's essential to approach discussions about poverty with empathy, recognizing the inherent dignity and worth of every individual regardless of their socioeconomic status. Rather than romanticizing or trivializing poverty, we should work towards addressing its root causes and creating a more just and equitable society where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Q3 Do lions ever go after hippos and buffalos? KR Why doubt? Shall I send National Geography photos? K Rajaram IRS 12524 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On Sat, 11 May 2024 at 22:18, 'gopala krishnan' via iyer123 < [email protected]> wrote: > *CULTURAL QA 05-2024-12* > > *All the BELOW QA are from Quora digest to me on 12-05-2024.* > > * Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers * > > *.Compiled **and posted by R. Gopala krishnan, on 12-05-2024* > > Q1 Can an IAS officer order a government medical officer to > provide treatment for skin diseases and toe infection at the officer's > residence (even if disrupt the duty of the doctor at the hospital)? > > A1 Anil Roongta, Former Member at Consumer Court21h > > It’s an old story of early 1970s. True ofcourse. > > There was this IAS officer who was posted as the district magistrate in a > district. His sister was expecting and was staying with him for delivery. > One late night she became terribly sick and the DM called the head of > gynaecology department of the government hospital to come and check her. > She was a very senior doctor and very well respected in the district. She > advised the DM to bring his sister to the hospital for a thorough check up. > > The DM reluctantly took his sister to the hospital and that doctor also > reached. While she was checking that woman with otter junior doctors, that > woman became irritated and slapped the doctor. The DM also shouted on the > doctor. That doctor and the entire staff of the hospital immediately left > the hospital. The DM tried his level best to call her back but neither she > nor any other doctor came. The news spread in the entire city and all the > doctors came in support of that lady doctor. > > That IAS officer had to bring her sister to the capital by car for > treatment. > > I think that’s a rare case. Normally bureaucrats and doctors in a city > maintain cordial relationships and doctors do visit IAS officers at their > residences. But an IAS officer can’t order a doctor to leave hospital > during duty hours and come to his residence. It doesn’t normally happen. > > My note- Most watching Kerala news may know the QA is asked based on a > recent incident in Trivandrum, where the District collector asked a doctor > from Trivandrum medical college to inspect his toe infection in the morning > busy hours at medical college. > > I have selected the QA, not related to that incident but for the old > incident described in the answer. > > Q2 What are the benefits of being poor? > > A2 Shaunak Bhattacharjeee, Software Engineer at Copado > (2020–present)8h > > 1. You get free ration from the government and a lot other subsidies. You > don't need to work to make a living; the government will feed you. > > 2. You can freely walk in public without the fear of being pickpocketed. > On the other hand, the pickpocketer might feel pity for you and put a > couple of 100-rupee notes in your wallet and put it back in the pocket. > > 3. You don't have to worry about where to invest your savings, because > there aren't any savings. You remain unaffected when the stock market > crashes. > > 4. You don't have to pay any income tax. Every penny that you earn will be > with you. The government won't take anything from you. > > 5. You'll know that your girlfriend or your wife isn't with you for your > money. She genuinely loves you and supports you for who you are. > > My note- I have selected the QA for the 5th reason. > > Q3 Do lions ever go after hippos and buffalos? > > A3 K. Fletcher,Master's Degree in Psychology, Harvard > University (Graduated 2011)Dec 17 > > Yes & yes. > > Hippos are typically only ever attacked in the following circumstances: > > Big males take down a youngster/small hippo > > Sub adult lions begin by playing/messing with a hippo & find themselves > getting the upper hand; then adults join in bc the hippo is exhausted. > > A hippo finds itself far from water in the heat of the day, weakened & > exhausted. (Or leaves bc big male overthrew it) > > Other prey is absent & are forced to take unusual risks & prey choices. > > In general, mature experienced cats don't take on hippos often at all. > Especially not adult hippos. They know they're not worth the effort or the > risk. But, equally powerful sub-adults are far more energetic & will give > it a try bc they dont have the skills (or patience) to catch up to other > prey. Plus, its fun to them. > > Lions commonly hunt water buffalo, with some prides hunting them almost > exclusively. Both prey are very dangerous, but water buffalo are far more > manageable to tackle. (As they can be smothered by a kiss of death or > throat hold-not true for hippos) > > Usually, multiple pride members are needed to take a buffalo down. (& far > easier w a male in the mix) but I've seen single females take one down as > well as single males. These are outliers, but it happens. These individuals > make it look easy but far more often an entire pride is foiled by buffalo. > Either rescued by herd members or underestimated the fitness of the > cow/bull they targeted. > > Note: many a lion have died or been mortally injured hunting both hippo > and buffalo. > > Q4 What is your favourite vintage political joke (from a > non-English speaking country)? > > A4 Ebenezer Egbule, Former Ceo FilmraryVUpdated 6y > > My country NIGERIA > > A man dies and goes to hell. Once there, he finds that there is a > different hell for each country, so he tries to seek out the least painful > one. > > At the door to German Hell, he is told: "First they put you in an electric > chair for an hour. Then they lay you on a bed of nails for another hour. > Then the German devil comes in and whips you for the rest of the day." > > He does not like the sound of that, so he checks out American Hell, > Russian Hell and many more. They are all similarly gruesome. However, at > Nigerian Hell a long line of people is waiting to get in. Amazed, he asks, > "What do they do here?" > > He is told: "First they put you in an electric chair for an hour. Then > they lay you on a bed of nails for another hour. Then the Nigerian devil > comes in and whips you for the rest of the day." > > "But that's the same as the others," says the man. "Why are so many people > waiting to get in?" > > "Because of the power cuts, the electric chair does not work. The nails > were paid for but never supplied, so the bed is comfortable. And the > Nigerian devil used to be a civil servant, so he comes in, signs his time > sheet and goes back home for private business." > > Edit: And you guys should know that Nigeria is a really beautiful country > and our fall backs have been due to our very corrupt government. I hope one > day, youths like I will be given a chance to lead the nation to a > progressive state. > > And to my Indonesian, Indian and South African readers. Yes our countries > are very much alike-politically. > > Q5 What is the difference between "affect" and "effect"? > > A5 QuillBot, The essential AI writing companion. May 2 > > Great question! Though "affect" and "effect" sound the same (AKA > homonyms), they are actually different parts of speech. Generally speaking, > affect is a verb, and is usually used to refer to situations where > something or someone is made to change. Meanwhile, "effect" is a noun, and > is used to refer to the change itself. > > So, to use "affect" as an example: > > "The caffeine may affect her ability to fall asleep." > > "The caffeine's effect helped her stay awake to study." > > -- > 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/iyer123/1562486986.962637.1715483878717%40mail.yahoo.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/iyer123/1562486986.962637.1715483878717%40mail.yahoo.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- 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]. 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