CULTURAL QA 11-2022-14 BEING ACOMPILATION THERE MAY BE ERRORS
Q1 What are some of the best Hindu templesout of India? A1 Rohit Virmani,I Love travelling Nov 3 Beautiful ‘Hindu temples’ that are located outside ofIndia: 1. ParasakthiPatchaiamman Temple, Malaysia2. Pashupatinath Mahadev Mandir, Nepal 3. BAPSSwamynarayan Mandir, Chicago 4. Batu Caves Murugan Temple, Malaysia 5. Angkor WatVishnu Mandir, Cambodia Prambanan Tridev Mandir, Indonesia7. Sri SivaSubramaniya Temple, Fiji 8. Tanah Lot Temple, Bali Indonesia 9. Besakih MotherTemple, Indonesia10. Pathirakali Amman Temple, Srilanka 11. Ganga TalaoMauritius Q2 If a car is sold for 10 lakh rupeesfrom a showroom of the car, how much profit does the showroom owner make? A2 Prasanna Bhalerao, M. Sc. inElectronics & Physics, Fergusson College, Pune Sep 3 While I am notprivy to such infirmary such as dealer margin on cars, I can hazard a guess. It is between 5% to 8%.For very high end luxury cars, large premium SUVs, this might be as low as 3%–4%. It is well knownfact that dealers don't make much money on car sales. Their profits come fromaftersales services. Discounts, like corporare discount, promotion,exchangers, usually come from the manufacturer's policy. The dealer discount isusually for non moving inventory and is limited to the dealer's own margin. Why do we get reminders and alerts that our car is duefor service, urgently in need of service? Do theyreally care that our car should be in top notch condition? Maybe, just maybe. They care about the revenue. There, they have huge margins.If a new car is stripped down to the full lowest BOM level and reach item issold at retail price of the part, one can easily earn 10 times the car value.That kind of margin is on parts alone. Labour cost has no recommended standardother than normal service. So, anything goes. Q3 If the water in the oceans receded,could we walk from one continent to another? A3 Alfred Hand,Nov 8 There areapproximately 1375 million cubic km of water on the planet. The amount of waterpresent is enormous. Soif we remove that much water, the Earth is a gigantic desert, and the journeyfrom Europe to North America would be a very, very long journey. Actuallyno.You're unlikely to be able to cover that distance, even if you have a caravanof provisions. Themid-Atlantic ridge would be a challenge to be overcome. So unless youwere an experienced climber and could avoid placeswhere lava would turn you to ash, you probably wouldn't have madethe trip a success Q4 Who was the laziest person in thehistory of mankind? A4 Steve Theodore, professional gamedeveloper, amateur know-it-all Updated 7y I was told this story by a former Microsoft employee whoclaims to know it first hand. If you everinstalled Microsoft Windows in the 90's or early 2000's you probably remember theinterminable wait which happened after the OS was installed and the computerbooted up for the first time. The scads of little applications whichthe OS included - the calculator, the calendar, notepad, and so on (which,let's face it, hardly anybody ever actually used) had to initialize themselvesand their registry settings for the first time . Each one was individuallytrivial, but collectively this little ritual added a long time -- I remember it as being 30-40minutes, but perhaps my memory exaggerates - to the process of installing a newcopy of windows. My informant toldme that it would have been simple to include the initial files with theWindows. He said, however, that this was not done because the person(s) atMicrosoft who did the final build of Windows release candidates didn't likewaiting thirty or forty minutes every time the release candidates were builtand tested. So, they decided to save themselves half an hour a few times duringthe release cycle by not including the settings.... ...thereby sentencing every one of the tens of millionsof people who installed Windows during that decade or so to an extra half anhour of waiting. My guess is thatthis system affected something like 50 millions installations of Windows. Athalf an hour apiece, that totals a bit more than 2,891 years of wasting otherpeople's time - including leap years. It's the Great Pyramid of time wasting,the Taj Mahal of using other people's precious moments on earth like disposablehandi-wipes. My note- When we installed the Indian technology CDOTtype telephone exchanges, for executing commands, it tooklong time in minutes. So, we used to say, after the command is given we can gofor tea with refreshment and return, the command might have carried out. Laterpatches were installed one by one, commands executed in time. Now with Laptops with windows 10, by updating windows 11might have installed. Some Lap top work perfectly,but some works very slow or held up, which require some more hard wares. I have one Laptop working perfectly, another one, Ihave to install additional parts, often get held up, CCTV display come in partsetc. Q5 What are some amazing facts about theIndian Railways? A5 Shivani 1y Tunnel no.33 on Kalka-Shimla line, which is the longeststraight tunnel in the world, is said to be haunted.Col. Barog was assigned the job of constructing this tunnel, hiscalculations went wrong and caused the exchequer losses. He was fined ₹1 for his mistake. He couldn’t bear this blot onhis professional career so one day he took his dog on a walk in thistunnel and shot himself. Post the deathof Col. Barog, Col. Harrington was entrusted with this job.He too couldn’t complete the tunnel because of miscalculations. Finally, they sought help from a spiritualist Baba Bhalku who told themexactly where and how to proceed with the task, after which the job was complete. There is now a Baba Bhalku rail museum near Shimlastation. Barog station, named after Col. Barog, still to this dayhouses a cafeteria place where the British women and folks would spend theirtime. They deemed it to be the perfect place away from the hot plains of Punjaband from the harsh cold of Shimla. Kalka-Shimlahill railways still uses the British made equipment of passing tokens to up anddown trains. Thereis a small metal ball (the “token”) which is given to the loco pilot in-hand,acting as an approval signal to proceed to the next station. It is also givento the loco pilot of the train coming from the opposite direction; until thathappens, the trains cannot move. That is when there is delay and longstoppages at certain stops as they are waiting to get their tokens. Thisequipment is present at every station on the kalka-shimla line and they say “Made in London”. There are a pre-determined number of seats reserved forlast minute VIP reservation requests from high placed govt. officials. If theseseats are unclaimed they are then allotted to the general public on the waitinglist. Ghum station whichcomes before Darjeeling is the highest station in India. It’s a beautifulstation and is right on the road. If you have travelled in Darjeeling HillRailways, you’ll know a lot of their stations and the route are simply oncommon traffic roads. Batasia loop on theDHR was not built for aesthetics. It was an engineering requirement. From Ghumto Darjeeling, there is an approximate drop of 140ft and a toy train cannothandle this sharp fall directly. The batasia loop is considered as a great engineering feat.The train actually crosses the beginning of the loop again on its exit from thetunnel. My note- I haveread the story about Mr Col barog long back in theinternet. Q6 What are the benefits of eating acombination of curd, fruits, nuts, and milk daily? A6 Laura Bailey,Get Fit. Get Healthy. GetResults!1h There aremany benefits to eating a combination of curd, fruits, nuts, and milk daily.This combination provides a balance of nutrients that can help improve youroverall health. For example, curd is a good source ofprotein, while fruits and nuts provide essential vitamins and minerals.Additionally, milk is agood source of calcium, which is important for bone health. Eating this combination of foods can also help boost yourimmune system, making you less susceptible toillness. Furthermore, it can help improve your digestion and reduce your riskof constipation. So if you're looking for a way to improve your health,consider adding this combination of foods to your diet. My note- Most of us might have curd, milk andvegetables. Nuts may be or may not be there. Recently I have added cashew nuts3-4 a day. The very high cost make me limit the consumption. In addition I eat 5-7 cardamom,5-7 raisin and 3-4 cloves in a day. By consuming these frequent hunger iseliminated and mouth is kept fresh. My family doctor has approved eating the small quantitiesmentioned above. Raisins must never increase more. Q7 Oranges For Diabetics: The market isfull of yellow oranges, eating it every day will not increase sugar? A7 Kispin's Health Care Posted by KispinMarak 22h Oranges help keepthe body hydrated and give strong immunity. Its vitamin C helps boost immunity.Here's a little problem, excessive consumption of vitamin C can haveadverse effects on the body. There is a long-standing debate aboutwhether oranges, rich in vitamin C, can increase blood sugar. Everyone thinks that thesweetness of oranges increases blood sugar. So without getting confused, getexpert advice. Winter is knockingat the door. And before the winter comes, the market is full of juicy oranges. It's hard to find people whodon't like to eat oranges in the cold, dewy air of Hemant. Being aseasonal fruit, it is rich in nutrients. There is a long-standing debate aboutwhether eating oranges rich in vitamin C can increase blood sugar (Oranges ForDiabetics). Winter is about tobegin. Colors are added to the spirit of Bengalis in the mild cold mood ofNovember. And holding his hand, various colored fruits took place on the diningtable. When it comes to winter fruit, the first thing that comes to mind islemon. Orange. Like the cherry on the cake, Bengalis have a sweet relationship between winter andoranges. As the taste is loved by everyone, so is this fruit for health.Orange month runs from November to February. This time, the market is full ofgreat tasting lemons – fruits from places like Darjeeling, Sikkim, Bhutan,along with Nagpur lemons. Orange juice, peels, peels are all beneficial. Why should you add oranges to your diet? Oranges do notcontain fat and are very low in calories. So those who dream of losing weightcan eat oranges comfortably. On the contrary, it is rich in antioxidants. Italso contains vitamin C, which is very effective in keeping your skin healthy.Antioxidants in oranges can keep our skin away from all the problems caused bysunlight and pollution. Alongwith that, your immune system also becomes strong. 100 grams oforange contains 47 grams of calories, 87 grams of water, 0.9 grams of protein,11.8 grams of carbohydrates, 9.4 grams of sugar, 2.4 grams of fiber and 76percent vitamin C. How many oranges can be eaten a day? Oranges arenaturally acid rich fruits. People with gastroesophagealreflux disease (GERD) may experience heartburn by eating oranges. Therefore,before giving oranges to such patients, doctors should be consulted. Consumingexcess oranges can cause vomiting and heartburn. People with high bloodpotassium levels should also consult a doctor before consuming oranges. Orangesare naturally acid rich fruits. People with gastroesophageal refluxdisease (GERD) may experience heartburn after eating oranges. Therefore,before giving oranges to such patients, doctors should be consulted. Consumingexcess oranges can cause vomiting and heartburn. People with high bloodpotassium levels should also consult a doctor before consuming oranges. Can orangesbe eaten if diabetic? Healthy seasonalfruit in winter is 'Orange'. There's no denying that it's a nutritionalpowerhouse of sorts. It is great for health. But if you arediabetic, take advice from the doctor whether it is safe to eat Oranges ForDiabetics. According tothe American Diabetes Society, citrus fruits like oranges or lemons are verybeneficial for diabetic patients. Rich in fiber, vitamin C andpotassium, oranges should be included in the diet of honeydew patients. Q8 Is it safe to sleep near the windowwith an air conditioner and fan on, even at night? A8 Gopala Krishnan, Former AssistantGeneral Manager 1996-2004 at Department of Telecom (1966–2004)Just now I haveanswered earlier also it is more safe to open a window partially and have AC ON.A fan circulates the cool air more in summer. In winternormally fan is not used. One should ensureinsect screen is provided in the windows especially the one opened partially. Q9 Are some IT companies doing layoffs inthe name of fake experience? A9 Prasanna Bhalerao, M. Sc. inElectronics & Physics, Fergusson College, Pune Sat All good companies, not just IT companies, are carryingout background checks. They use 3rd party servicesfor the same who are experts at this. Based on the report, the company will retain genuinepersons and fire the persons with fake (even suspected fake) experience. Of late, just postCOVID, many IT companies went into hiring spree expecting high contracts. Thedemand surged and people were hired at high to very high packages. I was alwaysa bit puzzled by the hiring spree of late and how people are getting 75-100%hike. I even heard of a case with near 200% hike. Ijust shrugged and said, “well, good for them” but never understood how therewas such an acute shortage suddenly. I thought maybe the stalled projects over 18 months weresuddenly started at the same time. Then reality struck! The actualdemand was never that much. So these companies had to trim down. Themcompanies, using “fake resume” as an excuse to fire, cannot be ruled out thoughstrictly speaking such an excuse is not needed. This is no different as in case with arrangedmarriages when while rejecting the proposal the standard excuse is “जन्म कुंडली नहीं मिल रही।” (the horoscopes do not match). Q10 Are mules found naturally in thewild or obtained by humans through selective breeding? A10 Our Animal Friends, Answered by Mary AnnBesser, Oct 31 Yes, it is possible for a male donkey and a female horseto breed and produce offspring in the wild. However,the possibility of this occurring naturally in the wild is certainly rare. First, there would have to be a place where the two coexist in the samehabitat. Then, the two would have to choose to interbreed rather than matewithin their own species. Selective breedingof mules has occurred for thousands of years. Mules have manyof the best qualities of horses and donkeys. They are stronger, eat less, andlive longer than horses. They are also larger and have calmerpersonalities than donkeys. The parents of mules are selected and bred fortheir specific traits. Themother horse determines the mule’s size and physical endurance. The fatherdonkey gives the mule its intelligence, easy care, and longevity. The resulting mule will likely be sterile. A horse has 64chromosomes whereas a donkey has 62. A mule ends up with 63 chromosomes andthus is unlikely to produce sex cells during meiosis. There have been a few rare cases where a female mule hasgiven birth but no known cases where a father has reproduced. Now, for theunusual. I had a cousin who had a beautiful female Arabian horse. Why the neighboringfarm decided to have a male donkey on a modern-day working farm is certainlybeyond me but they did. One day their donkey escaped and took a liking to mycousin’s horse. The end result of their union was my cousin ended up with amule. …. My note- Anexcellent information about mules. All the above QA are from Quora website on 13-11- 2022. Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers . Compiled and posted by R. Gopala krishnan on 14-11-2022 -- 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]. 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