CULTURAL QA 06202426A
Topic Practical chemistry/General
Base Quora QA- Compiled
Q1 What surprised you today?
KR Mr Gopalakrishnan thinks that his laurel is being
reviewed by me as a critique; No sir; wherever I write indicate that your
notation, information or reasons are entirely AGAINST THE FACTS; only a
good Kutcheris is given evaluation report; not what I write. The real
answer shall only be what I write as Mr Gopalakrishnan dies not check facts
nor presentations and repeats then often and also admit FACTS NOT CHECKED.
SO ONLY MISINFORMATIONS ARE REWRITTEN CORRECTLY WHICH HE CANNOT CHALLENGE,
EVEN AN IOTA. Rarely I add more information. Rarely I also appreciate. And
wherever facts are correct, I brushed it aside and left had people seen.
Thank you, Goebbels are always smarter. K Rajaram IRS 26624
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KR: For example, Dabbawalla surprised the Quora to day means 26 6
24? WRONG The compiler gives the date when Presidential foreign visitor
episode happened long long ago. So many Media ran reports, shootings,
especially Republic, NDA. Even CNN ran shows.
When Prince Charles, now King Charles III, *visited India in 2003,*
one of his interests was meeting the Dabbawallas of Mumbai. The Dabbawallas
are renowned for their efficient lunch delivery system, which has been
studied by management experts worldwide for its incredible accuracy and
reliability. Prince Charles met with the Dabbawallas on November 5,
2003, during
his tour of India. He was fascinated by their operations and the unique
logistical system they employ. The Dabbawallas also celebrated the meeting
by donning traditional British outfits in honour of the prince's visit.
This meeting highlighted the global recognition of the Dabbawallas'
exceptional service. They are famous for their NET WORK; they choose
areas of service; use mostly trains; tiffin boxes are so engraved with
names and office; collection are done by area wise; but while transmitting,
they will meet at points, where they will exchange their area deliverable
carriers; (as paper boys do in the morning in Chennai) then those carriers
are delivered promptly ,on dot, and time, ,collected back; similarly
exchanged back; and returned back to homes. It is a day work so any break
will distort their good will.
AND after 21 years titled as TODAY; they were sensational then; dabbawalla
books came; films released; and media made a big hype, when I was at Mumbai
and Chennai in service. {IS IT CRITICISM OR FACTS REEVALUATED IN THE RIGHT
INFORMATION?}
SOME OLD FLASHES IN MEDIA TILL 2019:
Mumbai's Dabbawallas have continued to demonstrate their resilience and
adaptability. Following the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic,
which significantly impacted their operations, they have gradually resumed
their services, showcasing their unwavering dedication and exceptional time
management skills. The Dabbawallas are renowned for their near-perfect
delivery system, handling around 270,000 transactions daily with an
impressive accuracy rate, maintaining an error rate of just one in 16
million transactions (Hindustan Times) (The Hills Times).
Additionally, the Dabbawallas have expanded their services to include
cooking meals upon request. This new initiative offers a rotating menu of
home-style lunches, further enhancing their role in Mumbai's daily life
(Hindustan Times).
In another notable development, a new comic book celebrating the Dabbawalas
was launched, highlighting their significant cultural and social impact in
Mumbai (Hindustan Times).
These updates underscore the Dabbawallas' ongoing commitment to excellence
and their ability to innovate while maintaining their traditional values
and practices.
FEW MORE TO SHOW IT IS SO OLD WHERE Mr G NEVER RELEASE ANYTHING WITHOUT
FACTS CHECKING: BUT write a tall claim , abusing others>
Books Published then as far aas my knowledge goes:
1 "The Dabbawala System: On-Time Delivery, Every Time" by Shrinivas
Pandit This book delves into the organizational structure, working
methods, and the history of the Dabbawallas.
2 "Dabbawalla: Lessons for Building Lasting Success Based on Values" by
Shrinivas Pandit It provides insights into the principles and values
that drive the Dabbawallas' success.
3 Mumbai's Dabbawala The Uncommon Story of the Common Man
Shobha Bondre (2011)
4 THE DISCIPLINE OF ORGANIZING: 4TH PROFESSIONAL EDITION
91 The Dabbawalas of Mumbai Berkley library USA (2014)
By Pratibha Rathore, December 2014.
Movies as far as I know:
"The Lunchbox" (2013) Directed by Ritesh Batra, this critically acclaimed
film features the Dabbawalla delivery system as a central element of the
story, where a mistaken delivery leads to an unusual friendship. IMDb:
The Lunchbox
TV Shows and Documentaries as far as I could collect and from memory:
"Mumbai Dabbawallas" (National Geographic) This documentary explores the
daily operations and efficiency of the Dabbawallas, highlighting their
precision and dedication.
"Midday Meal" (BBC) A documentary episode focused on the Dabbawala system,
showcasing their meticulous delivery process and the human stories behind
it.
"Mega Icons" (National Geographic) This series features an episode on the
Dabbawallas, presenting them as icons of management and efficiency.
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Q2 How accurate is carbon dating? Is there anything better?
KR Memory of MR G is farfetched; also he refuses to read others with
materials jibing at; I had written a large volume already on carbon dating
but not only now he does provide misinformation but also does not talk its
significance. A physics connoisseur may not be a scholar in my humble
opinion, though may ne a time passing gossiper, but Mr G views always wrong
people and wrong perceptions.
2 Carbon dating, also known as radiocarbon dating, is a method used to
determine the age of an object containing organic material by measuring the
levels of carbon-14, a radioactive isotope of carbon. Here are the
scientific pros and cons of carbon dating:
Pros
Widely Applicable: Carbon dating can be used to date materials that are up
to about 50,000 years old, making it extremely useful for archaeology,
geology, and other fields. {not 60000 years as silk mentions; this is by
NASA)
It is applicable to a wide range of materials, including wood, cloth,
paper, and bones.
Accuracy and Precision: When properly calibrated with dendrochronology
(tree ring dating) and other methods, radiocarbon dating can provide *highly
accurate age estimates.*
Non-Destructive Sampling:
*Only a small sample* of the material is needed, which often means that the
object being tested is not significantly damaged.
Improved Techniques:
Advances in technology, such as Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS), allow
for more precise measurements and require even smaller samples.
Cons
Contamination:
Samples can be contaminated by more recent carbon, which can skew results.
Handling and environmental factors must be carefully managed.
In such circumstances, if large areas are available the NASA takes close
range samples such as even every sq. inch if so warranted; and test; if
contamination is wide spread there will be major wrong dates together; but
there could be the best results also; then they evaluate again at that
site;the data of date is released after careful considerations. In case of
rarre failures, dates are not released; in TN we have >350000 samples dusty
which evaluation is kept pending for>3 decades.
Limited to Organic Materials: Carbon dating only works on materials that
once contained carbon, which limits its use to organic materials.
Age Limit: The effective range of carbon dating is up to about 50,000
years. Beyond this, the amount of carbon-14 left in the sample is often too
small to measure accurately.
Calibration Issues: Variations in atmospheric carbon-14 levels over time
can affect the accuracy of dating. Calibration with other dating methods is
necessary to correct these fluctuations.
Assumptions: The method assumes that the carbon-14/carbon-12 ratio in the
atmosphere has been constant over the period of interest, which is not
always the case due to factors like fossil fuel emissions and nuclear
testing.
Books on Carbon Dating
"Radiocarbon Dating" by Sheridan Bowman This book offers a comprehensive
overview of the principles, techniques, and applications of radiocarbon
dating. (in USA libraries)
"Radiocarbon Dating: An Archaeological Perspective" by R.E. Taylor and
Ofer Bar-Yosef (In USA libraries) (I have it) This text provides an
in-depth look at radiocarbon dating from an archaeological perspective,
discussing its strengths and limitations.
"Chronometric Dating in Archaeology" edited by R.E. Taylor and Martin J.
Aitken This collection of essays covers various dating methods, including
radiocarbon dating, and their applications in archaeology.
"Radiocarbon and the Historical Record" by Charlotte Pearson This book
explores the integration of radiocarbon dating with historical data,
emphasizing the importance of calibration and cross-disciplinary approaches.
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Q3 What surprised you today?
KR TO DAY date is 19 th July 2020. Today is 2024
Q4 If you're stuck in the middle of the ocean, why can't you
drink the salt water?
KR Osmotic pressure is also the reason you should not drink seawater if
you’re stranded on a lifeboat in the ocean; seawater has a higher osmotic
pressure than most of the fluids in your body. You can drink the water, but
ingesting it will pull water out of your cells as osmosis works to dilute
the seawater. Ironically, your cells will die of thirst, and you will also
die. (It is okay to drink the water if you are stranded on a body of
freshwater, at least from an osmotic pressure perspective.) {It means that
a rescue team would find you and treat later; as you will be rescued, OK if
you drink; if not anyway you are going to die. So, you can drink; who knows
who will survive and who will not) Osmotic pressure is also thought to be
important—in addition to capillary action—in getting water to the tops of
tall trees. (science NCBI research) {also you all might have read Mr G’s
reverse osmosis often; that is the process because it is needed}
FROM THE tv SHOW: HOW TO SSURVIVE “steps to Manage Thirst at Sea
Ration Fresh Water: If you have any fresh water, ration it carefully. Drink
small sips and try to limit physical activity to conserve water and reduce
sweating.
Collect Rainwater: Use any available containers, clothing, or even your
mouth to collect rainwater. Rainwater is your best source of fresh water
when stranded at sea.
Solar Still: If you have plastic sheeting or a waterproof material, you can
create a solar still. This method involves using the sun to evaporate sea
water and condense the vapor into drinkable water. Dig a hole in a flat
container, place a cup in the center, and cover the container with the
plastic sheet, securing it around the edges. Place a small weight in the
center of the plastic so that the condensed water drips into the cup.
Desalination Devices: Some survival kits come with small desalination
devices or desalination straws, which can remove the salt from sea water.
Fish and Sea Creatures: Some sea creatures contain fresh water in their
bodies. If you catch fish, you can use the liquid found in their bodies. Do
note, however, that not all parts of fish are safe to consume raw, and this
should be a last resort.
Avoid Urine: Despite myths, drinking urine is not recommended as it
contains waste products that can further dehydrate you.
Preventative Measures
Survival at sea without fresh water is challenging, but understanding the
risks of drinking sea water and knowing alternative methods to obtain fresh
water can significantly increase your chances of survival. Always
prioritize collecting and conserving fresh water and use any available
tools and techniques to ensure your safety until rescue arrives.
Q5 What surprised you today?
A5 Abinash Mishra, Updated 4y
This is an incident from our Bharat darshan.
We were in Cochin, Kerala. We were staying in the Government guest house
there.
In the morning I was about to check out. That time a gentleman came. He was
neatly dressed with traditional Kerala attire.He came towards us and
started asking about our home, education, background. We had a good chit
chat. We were surprised by his in depth knowledge about various places and
cultures of India.
We curiously asked “ What do you do? “
He was none other than the Flamboyant Revenue Minister of Kerala. So down
to earth he was. He was there walking, talking without any security and
show off. Such a senior Minister and yet.
Though it should be an ideal thing, but still it's a culture shock for us
since always we have associated Government people with huge Convoys and
security forces which is often not needed
This is called work culture and ethics
My note-One year back or so, I was attending the Malayali Samajam meeting
at Sriperambadur, Chennai. My son and family are members in it.
Hemachandran, MP from Quilon was presiding. I was wonderstruck the fluency
with which he was talking about many things, especially about
Sriperambadur, in Malayalam. He was welcomed by the local MLA. He too
talked partially in Malayalam, partially in Tamil and his speech was
integration of Kerala with Tamil Nadu from Sangham period. He also made me
wonder stuck by his talk. He is also a postgraduate, born in that area. 95
% of politicians are well studied and cultured.
KR There is a problem in the above presentations which looks to me
as gossip. Krishnan Kutty 1973 born was revenue minister for quite long who
is B.Sc.; B.L ; As far as WB and Kerala are concerned all right from CM
down politician will enter and exit in any office normally as it is the
communist Siddantha; once on additional duty in Kerala, one of the Home
minister suddenly sent his card through peon; I was surprised; and he came
in expressed a few points; and with due respect left. Rajiv Gandhi had
those habits. Here the revenue minister in the Guest house, if interacted
with any new recruit IAS posted in that guest house, is not at all a
surprise. And Mr G speaks about Hemachandran Quilon MP; Even Prema Chandran
was not from Quilon elected; and Krishnan Kutty yay irukkalam. Hemachandran
was DGP in the controversy of Sivaraj commission reports. Yam
ariyampattilla. But some confusion sare in your write up. (gnan Malayali
alle as per declarations so shamikkanum)
KR IRS 26624
On Wed, 26 Jun 2024 at 09:18, Gopala Krishnan <[email protected]> wrote:
> *CULTURAL QA 06-2024-26A*
>
> *Topic Practical chemistry/General*
>
> *Base Quora QA- Compiled*
>
> *Q1 What surprised you today?*
>
> *A1 Palash Deshmukh, B.E. from Institute of Engineering and
> Science IPS Academy (Graduated 2018)Updated 4y*
>
> *Yes, I was extremely surprised after going through this. Today I came to
> know about such followers of LORD VITTHAL, who are doing extremely well.*
>
> *Meet Dabbawalas (Lunchbox carriers) of Mumbai. They are working since
> last 128 years in and for the financial capital and of India, Mumbai.*
>
> *Now have a look at their surprising facts*
>
> *Prince Charles, when he was on tour of India, wanted to meet the
> President of Dabbawalas, but the president politely said, for one king I
> cannot make my kings (customers) wait. If you want to meet us, please come
> at Railway station at the time of our delivery work. And the bigger
> surprise is waiting for you in this picture.*
>
> *Yes , Prince Charles had to fit in the schedule of Dabbawalas to meet
> them since their timing was too precise to permit any flexibility.*
>
> *My note**- There was a real photo of Prince Charles with Dubbavalas in
> the railway station in the QA. I am not able to include it. It is felt not
> manipulated. For information of critic react Mr Rajaram. *
>
> *2. Richard Branson (Founder, Virgin group) came to meet them and took a
> photo so that he can put it in his office as a motivational factor for his
> employees.*
>
> *3. Dabbawalas are certified to the international standard: ISO 9001 in
> recognition of their reliable quality management system. They also got
> recognition from Forbes for Six Sigma I.e. one error in 16 million
> transactions (8 million per side)*
>
> *4. Every Dabbawala is a share holder in his organization, that's why they
> never faced any strikes by employees in last 128 years. Around 5000
> dabbawalas cover approximately 70 Sq. Km in and around Mumbai and carry out
> 400,000 transactions(for 200000 customers) everyday.*
>
> *5. They got appreciation from Forbes and Business schools, Universities
> and Corporate from all over the world invite Dabbawalas to give lecture on
> their Management skills.*
>
> *6. Best thing about them, none of them consume alcohol. They are the
> followers of LORD VITTHAL and they abide by LORD'S instructions.*
>
> *7. Dime a dozen a huge amount of food finds its place in dustbin after
> various parties and wedding events. But the good thing is that you can call
> these Dabbawalas and they will come to you to gather that food and will
> distribute that among the indigents (poor people) who actually need this
> food. In 2018, they saved the food worth ₹40 Lakhs from being wasted.*
>
> *8. Same is with clothes also, they collect the old clothes from people
> and distribute it to the needy who don't have enough money to purchase new.*
>
> *If you are a Mumbaikar, you can call them at 9867221310 if you have old
> clothes or in case you witness the wastage of food.*
>
> *Q2 How accurate is carbon dating? Is there anything better?*
>
> *A2 Silk Road, Physics Connoisseur, AI Machine Learning. Feb 8*
>
> *Carbon dating is one of the finest things ever invented by humans. It
> lets us figure out how old stuff is, like fossils, mummies, or ancient
> scrolls.*
>
> *It's based on a simple idea: some atoms of carbon are radioactive and
> decay over time into other atoms.*
>
> *By measuring how much of the radioactive carbon is left in a sample, we
> can estimate how long ago it was alive.*
>
> *There are some problems though.*
>
> *One problem is that the amount of radioactive carbon in the atmosphere is
> not constant.*
>
> *It changes depending on things like cosmic rays, solar activity, and even
> human activities like burning fossil fuels.*
>
> *This means that the ratio of radioactive carbon to normal carbon in a
> sample can vary depending on when and where it lived.*
>
> *Also, carbon dating only works for organic materials that are less than
> 60,000 years old.*
>
> *Anything older than that has too little radioactive carbon left to
> measure accurately.*
>
> *And anything younger than that can be affected by other factors, like
> contamination or calibration errors.*
>
> *There are other methods that can date different types of materials, like
> rocks, ceramics, or metals.*
>
> *Some of these methods use different radioactive elements, like uranium,
> potassium, or argon.*
>
> *Others use non-radioactive techniques, like thermolumine-scence,
> dendrochronology, or optically stimulated luminescence.*
>
> *But none of these methods are perfect either**. They all have their own
> limitations and uncertainties.And they all need to be calibrated against a
> reliable standard, which is often based on carbon dating itself.*
>
> *….…*
>
> *So, the bottom line is that carbon dating is still the best tool we have
> for dating organic materials up to 60,000 years old.*
>
> * But it's not foolproof, and it needs to be used with caution and care.
> And sometimes, it can be wrong by as much as 20 years or more.*
>
> *Q3 What surprised you today?*
>
> *A3 Vaishali Vaira, Mar 11*
>
> *Kerala 80-yr-old has Rs 30000 in old notes as savings, unaware of
> demonetisation*
>
> *Thatha, 80 year old lady, from Pallakad had Rs 30,000 of savings in old
> currency. Local children informed police station when they saw her drying
> her notes on ground.*
>
> *According to the police, Thatha has been living in a room in her house
> and does not keep any contact with her relatives who live in the same
> house. She does not allow anybody to enter her room. After she saw a snake
> in the room, she removed all her stuff. They were kept in sacks outside to
> dry. Unfortunately, they got wet in the rain. Children who were playing in
> the grounds noticed her when she was trying to dry the wet notes.*
>
> *Local leaders and the police helped Thatha count and deposit the money in
> her bank account.*
>
> *She wasn't aware of demonetization in 2016. She had a bank account which
> she didn't use for long time.*
>
> *The police also said that their Janamaitri (people-friendly) wing would
> frequently keep tabs on the aged woman to see that her relatives treat her
> well.*
>
> *Local leaders have assured her that they would help her get money
> whenever she needs it.*
>
> *Q4 If you're stuck in the middle of the ocean, why can't you
> drink the salt water?*
>
> *A4 Roman Saini, Co-Founder, Unacademy Updated 6y*
>
> *Time to activate the doctor in me. You need to know some basic facts
> first:*
>
> * Kidney can't eliminate more salt than 20 parts per thousand (not giving
> the medical details and using terms like sodium ions, loop of Henle etc.)*
>
> *Sea water in general has salinity of 33 parts per thousand.*
>
> *So if you drink 2 litres of sea water (average adult consumption), your
> kidneys will need to eliminate the excessive salt (it's BAD for health) and
> in the process it will eliminate more than 3 Litres of water, so you'll end
> up dead very soon.*
>
> *There are a few solutions though which you should employ when you're cast
> away on an island, middle of ocean, desert etc.*
>
> * First of all try to find water. You can have easy access to water
> through plants, vegetables or coconuts etc.*
>
> * Find hidden water. Dig near tree roots, follow the foot prints of
> animals which usually leads to streams (beware of predators!) or use your
> T-shirt to suck the water from the mud.*
>
> *Devise a mechanism where you can evaporate sea water, with a covered
> layer of polythene or something that is impermeable. Excess salt will
> precipitate out and you can drink the water droplets that are formed.*
>
> *Though doctors won't recommend it, you can actually drink 1 Teaspoon of
> sea water every half an hour, mix it with your saliva as much as you can
> (dilute it) and only then ingest it. It's controversial but have been tried
> out in the past. At least it's better than dying of thirst as a castaway.*
>
> *You can drink your urine & survive for few days (2-3 at least) till urea
> & other waste starts to build up in your blood and make you sick & finally
> dead.*
>
> *Q5 What surprised you today?*
>
> *A5 Abinash Mishra, Updated 4y*
>
> *This is an incident from our Bharat darshan.*
>
> *We were in Cochin, Kerala. We were staying in the Government guest house
> there.*
>
> *In the morning I was about to check out. That time a gentleman came. He
> was neatly dressed with traditional Kerala attire.*
>
> *He came towards us and started asking about our home, education,
> background. We had a good chit chat. We were surprised by his in depth
> knowledge about various places and cultures of India.*
>
> *We curiously asked “ What do you do? “*
>
> *He was none other than the Flamboyant Revenue Minister of Kerala. So down
> to earth he was. He was there walking, talking without any security and
> show off. Such a senior Minister and yet.*
>
> *Though it should be an ideal thing, but still it's a culture shock for us
> since always we have associated Government people with huge Convoys and
> security forces which is often not needed*
>
> *This is called work culture and ethics*
>
> *My note**-One year back or so, I was attending the Malayali Samajam
> meeting at Sriperambadur, Chennai. My son and family are members in it. *
>
> *Hemachandran, MP from Quilon was presiding. I was wonderstruck the
> fluency with which he was talking about many things, especially about
> Sriperambadur, in Malayalam. He was welcomed by the local MLA. He too
> talked partially in Malayalam, partially in Tamil and his speech was
> integration of Kerala with Tamilnadu from Sangham period. He also made me
> wonder stuck by his talk. He is also a postgraduate, born in that area. 95
> % of politicians are well studied and cultured. *
>
>
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