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Do you know these days on February?

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Every month has many days but some days are special days which are national and International  days which we won’t aware of them. Usually we know only two or three special days in a month but here We know some interesting special days.👇  1 February – Surajkund Crafts Mela Surajkund Crafts Mela is celebrated at Surajkund, District Faridabad, Haryana from 1st February to 17 February. In this Mela, richness, and diversity of handicrafts, handlooms and cultural fabric of India are seen. 1 February – Indian Coast Guard Day The Indian Coast guard was established on 1 February 1977 to prevent sea-borne smuggling of goods which were hampering India's domestic economy. 2 February – World Wetlands Day  It was first celebrated in 1997. World Wetlands Day 2020 theme is  ' Wetlands and biodiversity. 2 February to 8 February - International Development Week It marks the 30th anniversary of International Development Week in Canada. This day inform about diffe...

Scientists dive into 'Midnight Zone' to study dark ocean

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A team of scientists is preparing to dive deep into the depths of the Indian Ocean - into a "Midnight Zone" where light barely reaches but life still thrives. Scientists from the British-led Nekton Mission plan to survey wildlife and gauge the effects of climate change in the unexplored area. Working with the Seychelles and Maldives governments, the five-week expedition is targeting seamounts - vast underwater mountains that rise thousands of meters from the sea floor. To explore such inhospitable depths, Nekton scientists will board one of the world's most advanced submersibles, called "Limiting Factor There are only five vehicles in the world that can get below 6,000 meters ( 19,685 feet), and only one that can get to the bottom half," said expedition leader Rob McCallum. "So everything we do is new. Everything we see is virtually a new discovery." When we actually think of the living space on the planet for species, over 90% of that living...

Article about Parent - Child physiological synchrony

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The main goal of the study was to examine whether emotional parenting was positively or negatively associated with parent-child physiological synchrony for school-age children. Parent-child synchrony during interaction might possess important features that underlie parenting processes throughout development.  Conforming to this trend in parenting research, the current study considered both the physiological and behavioral aspects of parenting and examined whether emotional parenting behaviors captured in parent-child interaction.  It  associated with moment-to-moment parent-child physiological synchrony for children in their middle childhood. However, children in their middle childhood are becoming more independent actors in parent-child interactions. Parenting behaviours  The emotional parenting behaviors of interest in this study included psychological unavailability and psychological control.  The emotional unavailability scale reflected the...

Key points of Union Budget 2020

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Nirmala Sitharaman Presented Budget 2020 on Saturday that focused on raising the purchasing power by cutting income tax rates and boosting rural income. Budget 2020 Highlights and Important Points:  * 10% tax for income between 5 lakh-7.5 lakh  * 15% tax for income between 7.5 lakh to 10 lakh * 20% tax for income between 10 lakh to 12.5 lakh  * 25% tax for income between 12.5 lakh to 15 lakh  *  30% tax for income for above 15 lakhs. Insurance cover of bank depositors  been raised from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh. 1. Total of 60 lakhs new taxpayers and 105 crore e-way bills generated   under GST. 2. Central government debt reduced to 48.7 per cent of GDP in 2019  from 52.2 per cent . 3.  Nearly 261 million people are out of poverty between ( 2000- 2016 ).      India is now 5 th largest economy in the world . 4. Agricultural    credits of providing  20 lakh farmers in settin...

An inspiring Differently abled persons are super- abled

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It’s was a great surprise that differently abled person who won a crore in a tamil reality game show. Kausalaya who is hearing and speech impairment is first person from the state to have won one crore Prize money in kodeeswari.  She used to read newspaper and read books for three to four hours. I keep reading short article on my phone says Kausalya. Kausalya’s long time dream is to become an IAS officer , but her hearing impairment  is a barrier to it says her husband . She cleared the public service commission exams for the post of a junior assistant in Madurai high court . “The preparation for the competitive exams had sharpened her general knowledge “.  I want every parent with disabled kids to be patient and compassionate,so that they can discover what’s best in their children says Kausalya .

Indian economy currently facing challenges

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Indian economy currently facing challenges, says Sitharaman Finance Minister  Nirmala Sitharaman    unveiled a book on  global finance , and said it suggests solutions for challenges that the world and Indian economy is currently facing.   India's economic growth slumped to an over six-year low of 5% in the first quarter ended June this fiscal due to slower consumer demand and private investment amid deteriorating global environment. As a textbook, I am sure it will become very popular and more importantly, this will be a book that is very relevant to those of us, sitting on the policy making table. Secondly, its relevance and the timing of the launch of the book in India. We are currently facing a challenging time," the minister said. She said it has come at a time when questions are being asked about the nature of the slowdown, which is affecting the global economy and bogging it down and indeed questioning if India is actually in a slowdown....

Coronavirus advisory information

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The novel corona virus which was first detected in wuhan is now spreading other parts of the globe. Preventive measures applies to all airports in Tamil Nadu following first confirmed corona virus case in Kerala . Passengers arriving from wuhan at Chennai and other airports in Tamil Nadu  are now required to provide blood samples for corona virus screening with immediate effect. A women who studies in wuhan rested positive  for the virus that has till now killed 170 people and is spreading fast. WHO (World health organisation ) and center for disease control , US are monitoring the situation closely.  As of now there is no vaccine for coronavirus but personal hygiene goes long way in prevention said  Former city health officer .  What is a coronavirus ? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are known to cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Res...