Q1 Made in china does not mean all products mentioning made in
china is CHINESE P[RODUCTS; many companies like HP, Walmart ,Sony etc have
hired on contract many chinese factories with a contract of services , bu
giving their brands charts, lay outs, anad to manufacture only as it is,
because the labour is cheap there. The contractor in China has to to show
specifications of land building , designs of office etc aas demanded in the
contract to those top brand companies and they will inspect periodically.
The codes and manuals will show the serial numbers as released in those
manufacture, with the title MADE IN CHINA, which are normally available in
India, Malaysia etc; also Malaysians do manufacture similarly through the
world branded contracts and serial numbers will bear MADE IN MALAYSIA. So
on so forth. And all those products vouched by the parent company will be
perfectly qualified. But The USA and others do make a big profit out of
sales when sold in Dollars. That is why those nations declare in each year
certain days as SALE; then at a very low price those products are sold and
cleared; there will not be any loss to them. But there is another angle of
China's subversion tactics.
The same factory owners extend their factory as bigger as they can,
and do the same things with still cheap labor, behind and around with the
same design suo motto bearing the same or no serial numbers with made in
china; those products manufactured clandestinely are sold in open smuggled
markets which yields a whooping profits to china, diminishing the quality
of the branded products. They easily find the markets in Asia. Those
products based on their own cheap materials, but designed replicas, make us
go aghast. OPPO phones are one such. In the USA you wont get OPPO to be a
cell phone for USA sim cards; they will not take it since, OPPO china
products will not find a place in their programmed software. Walmart filed
many cases but failed totally since the Govt of China does cooperate with
those ruthless china manufacturers since they yield heavy foreign exchange
and taxes to those nations. NEW YORK TIME LADY CORRESPONDENT WHO WORKED
LONG IN CHINA AROUND 2004 HAD WRITTEN A BOOK, :ON CHINA COST" WHICH WILL
EXPLAIN A LOT; about this book I have written a decade back in these
columns. Kantha message is incorrect and too late or carry over is too
late.
Q4 Dr Nair had seen a recent OTT platform web series because that system
was followed there.
Q5 1 There is no chilli powder on earth that has killed anyone and the
rest 4 are senseless without any jokes behind.
Q9 Even after reading mine yet uttering senseless because
someone gossiped about it?
Q10 Recently I wrote ethically wrong about all that is spoken there
and concluded blasphemously. There only E=Mc2 failed and the theory of
singularity failed; and quantum entanglements driven all in perplexity.
Gossip will not make science sir. KR IRS 17123
On Tue, 17 Jan 2023 at 18:30, 'gopala krishnan' via Thatha_Patty <
[email protected]> wrote:
> *CULTURAL QA 01-2023-13*
>
> *BEING A COMPILATION THERE MAY BE ERRORS*
>
> Q1 Do people only buy Chinese products because they are cheap, or
> are some Chinese products actually good?
>
> A1 Kanthaswamy Balasubramaniam, Lawyer, Jan 9
>
> *Yes and Yes*
>
> Sadly the truth is even today - People buy Chinese Products because they
> are Cheaper than the Western Equivalents.
>
> *It was the same for Japanese Products in the 1980s*
>
> In India- Grundig, Zenith, Phillips, Braun always had far greater ‘value’
> and was deemed to have much better quality than Akai, Sony, Sanyo and
> Panasonic
>
> The Datsuns, Toyotas and Nissans were regarded dubiously in the US when
> compared to the Fords, Chevys and Station Wagons.
>
> *A Grundig Color TV Imported cost Rs. 14000/- in 1985 whereas a Akai TV
> Imported cost Rs. 8000/-*
>
> A Phillips Sound System cost Rs. 4000/- in 1985 whereas a Magic Tone Sound
> System (Japanese) Imported cost Rs. 2,200/-
>
> *The Worlds best selling TV - the Sony was purchased by Americans solely
> due to its Price*
>
> Eventually Western Manufacturers migrated to more High Tech Manufacture or
> went out of business and Japanese brands became more popular for their
> quality even though they had good quality in the 1980s
>
> Same with Chinese Brands
>
> *Already today - Chinese Brands are dominating because of their massive
> supply chain. Sure they* may not have 5 nm Chips but most other
> components are cheapest when made in China and China has a huge market
>
> So most Western brands focus on the top segments while allowing China to
> completely dominate the middle segments
>
> For instance Apple dominates the $ 800 and above Segment , Apple and
> Samsung hold a near 60% Share in the $ 500 - $ 800 Segment but Xiaomi
> dominates the $ 200- $ 500 Segment with Alcatel and Sony Ericcson almost a
> mile away.
>
> Eventually Apple or Samsung will focus on a narrower and narrower market
> segment while Xiaomi and One Plus will dominate the Larger Chunk of the
> Market Segment. Its inevitable.
>
> Same with Electronic Brands
>
> Its Market Economics and thats how it works
>
> *Chinese Products are like the Japanese Products of the 1980s*
>
> Today they can compete only on a Price Advantage. People simply won’t
> believe they make products of the same quality as the west - even if its
> 100% true.
>
> Yet like the Walkman - in some areas China has innovation and ensures its
> products have the best design and best quality - like the 5G Equipment -
> one area where China is regarded the top end manufacturer
>
> *My note- I purchased my first computer HP Pavilion* paying 78000-00
> rupees in 2001. It had the power supply problem in 2002 and I was going to
> Dubai on a visit. I note down all the details and could one exactly the
> same type of my computer. It was made in China. I looked at the old PSU
> after
> replacement- It was also made in China. Mother board was replaced after a
> month of purchase. However with starting trouble and repeated switching ON
> and OFF I continued with the laptop till 2008. In 2008 I changed to HP
> Laptop. I had a later thought like many others I would have purchased an
> assembled computer spending about 35000-00 rupees only. *My present
> Laptop ASUS cost me only 38000-00 rupees purchased in 2021. *
>
> Q2 Are there any countries in the world that have railway systems
> which are not electrified? If yes, what are they called and how have they
> managed without electricity for running trains until now?
>
> A2 Nicholas Stone, Life long interest in trains. Fri
>
> *There are at least two national rail networks which are not electrified.
> Both are in Europe - Albania and Northern Ireland.*
>
> Albanian Railways has a fleet of ČKD built *diesel locomotives* which
> haul rolling stock. There are limited freight services. Currently,
> passenger services amount to one return service at weekends between two
> towns. In 1994, I travelled around Albania by train. *The service was
> affordable, slow and used elderly second rolling stock.*
>
> For the intrepid rail passenger, *Europe’s only other non-electrified
> national rail network - in Northern Ireland *- holds more promise than
> the train travel around Albania. State owned Northern Ireland Railway
> operates a fleet of diesel multiple units for their domestic passenger
> services. There are no freight services. Passenger services operate every
> day at regular intervals from Belfast’s two main railway stations. I’ve
> travelled across Northern Ireland by train and can particularly recommend
> the coastal line to Derry.
>
> *Diesel locomotives hauled passenger coaches on international service from
> Belfast (Northern Ireland) to Dublin (Ireland).*
>
> A Northern Ireland Railways diesel passenger train at Belfast Lanyon Place
> station. Trains in Northern Ireland operate on the broader 1,600 mm track
> gauge which is incompatible with the standard 1,435 mm gauge used in Great
> Britain (England, Scotland & Wales).
>
> Q3 Can you use the toilet on the plane before take off?
>
> A3 Shaunak Bhattacharjeee. Software Engineer | Traveller |
> Foodie Jan 6
>
> Those who are saying that since the flight isn't taking off or landing,
> passengers can access the lavatory are clearly mistaken. Anybody who is a
> frequent flyer would know *that the lavatory is out of bounds to the
> passengers when the aircraft is taking off, landing, facing turbulence or
> in taxi mode.*
>
> Taxi mode refers to the time when the aircraft is on the tarmac and not
> moving. One of those times is mentioned in the question which is before
> take off. Even though the aircraft is stationary, you cannot access the
> washroom at that time. It can only be accessed when the aircraft is at
> cruising altitude.
>
> If you have a hard time figuring out which is the right time to access the
> lavatory and do not want to get yelled at by the flight attendant halfway
> across the aisle and embarrass yourself in front of the crowd*, look at
> the seat-belt sign. If it is on, you cannot access the lavatory; it is as
> simple as that!*
>
> Q4 What are the new medical breakthroughs or new technologies
> that is changing old medical procedures?
>
> A4 Tiny Nair, Cardiologist at PRS Hospital, Trivandrum16h
>
> *In medieval England, people used to sprinkle ninhydrin powder over the
> door lock before they left home*. *If a thief tried to break-in, they
> would have ninhydrin powder in their hand. Ninhydrin reacted with sweat and
> produced a rather permanent red colour.*
>
> Check the suspects hand, and the thief would be caught ‘red-handed’.
>
> *Catching a rogue cancer cell hiding somewhere* among the 37 trillion
> healthy ones, standing shoulder to shoulder, *is not that easy as
> catching a thief. But now scientists have found a way to catch the
> cancer-cell literally red-handed.*
>
> *They are called tumour markers*
>
> Tumour Markers are either fragments of cancer cells, their products, their
> secretions; but coming from a rogue cell, it is different from a healthy
> product. Tumour markers are promising in replacing painful biopsies
> sometimes in the future. Already many are in clinical use but search for
> others are on.
>
> Time is not far away when a drop of blood, just about another anxious 15
> minutes, and you would know if you have cancer anywhere in the body.
>
> But till that comes true, don't smoke, don't drink alcohol, avoid excess
> sunlight exposure and maintain a health body weight by a good diet.
>
> Remember, smoking, alcohol, excess UV exposure and obesity are correlated
> with most preventable cancers.
>
> Right now, investing in a better Lock is preferable to looking for a pair
> of red hands in the crowd.
>
> *My note- Really the meaning of caught red handed* explained is a new
> information. How the doctor draws a comparison. He is a good writer also. When
> some body asked how he got the name Tiny Nair- he replied- When born he was
> tiny comparing to other new borns.
>
> Q5 What are some mind-blowing facts that sound unreal but are
> actually true?
>
> A5 Amit Shakya, Studies Core Mathematics & Mathematical Physics
> (Expected 2026)Jan 12
>
> Here we go,
>
> 1.The hottest chilli pepper in the world is so hot it could kill you.
>
> 2.The entire world's population can fit inside Los Angeles.
>
> 3.There are more twins now than ever before.
>
> 4.The fastest gist of wind ever recorded on earth was 253 miles per hour.
>
> *5.The best place in the world to see rainbows is in Hawaii.*
>
> Q6 What are some upcoming grand Hindu temples that are under
> construction?
>
> A6 Rohit Virmani, I Love India Jan 8
>
> *Some amazing upcoming Hindu temples that are under construction:*
>
> 1. Chandrodaya Vrindavan Mandir
>
> 2. Shri Ram Mandir Ayodhya
>
> 3. Om Asharam Pali, Rajasthan
>
> 4. Umiya Mata Temple, Mehsana, Gujarat
>
> 5. Tirupati Balaji Temple, Replica Jammu
>
>
>
> 6. Virat Ramayana Temple, Kesaria Bihar
>
> 7. Sri mandir Heritage Complex Puri
>
> 8. Mahakal Lok, Ujjain
>
> 9. Krishna Leela Theme Park, Bengaluru
>
> 10. Sri Mayapur Iskcon Temple
>
>
>
> Q7 What makes Japan different?
>
> A7 Premjeet Yadav, Electrical engineering student Jan 5
>
> You know, the little things make Japan different.
>
> Here are 12 examples of such differences;
>
> *1. Blind drinking culture*
>
> Blind people now can know what’s inside drinking cans by reading the
> braille written on top of the can.
>
> *2. Saving natural resources*
>
> A common type of toilet in Japan is where *you can wash your hands with
> the newly added flushing water, and reuse it for the next flush.*
>
> 3. Street art
>
> Manhole covers in Japan are beautiful.
>
> 4. Consideration for others
>
> If you lose your shopping bag on the streets, it’s probable that someone
> will place it somewhere untouched and easy to find. And no one will take it.
>
> 5. Location of fish
>
> Fish (Koi) are sometimes living in drainage channels in Japan.
>
> 6. Toilet courtesy
>
> With modern toilets, *you can mask pee and poop sounds with water sounds.*
>
> 7. Umbrella policy
>
> Umbrella lockers, so you can leave it at the entrance of the building, and
> no one takes yours accidentally (no one would steal one anyway).
>
> 8. Neatness
>
> It’s common for Japanese people to have orderly manners.
>
> 9. Emergency procedures
>
> Elevator seats that can be used as a toilet in an emergency.
>
> 10. Restaurant menus
>
> Fake, plastic menu items in front of restaurants that looks just like real
> food.
>
> 11. Bathroom etiquette
>
> *Separate slippers for using the bathroom.*
>
> 12. Egg retail
>
> Eggs sold in vending machines is common in the countryside.
>
> And that’s my list of things that makes Japan a little different.
>
> Q8 Which is a fruit with one seed?
>
> A8 Shray Bhardwaj, Super Geek, Avid Reader, Writer5h
>
> *A fruit with one seed is called a drupe*. A drupe is a type of fruit
> that has a hard stony outer layer (the endocarp) surrounding a single seed
> (the pit or stone) which is surrounded by a fleshy edible layer (the
> mesocarp). *Examples of drupe fruits include:*
>
> * Peaches Plums Cherries Mangoes*
>
> * Olives Coconuts Almonds Pecans*
>
> * Pistachios Walnuts*
>
> It's worth noting that some fruits are classified as "drupes" while others
> are classified as "stones" or "pits" depending on the size and thickness of
> the endocarp layer.
>
> Q9 Who was the first man on Earth according to Hindu mythology?
> (just like Adam according to Christians)
>
> A9 Subhashree Nayak,M.A from Utkal University, Bhubaneswar
> (Graduated 2002)Jan 12
>
> *Manu is the first person on Earth, according to Matsyapurana.* The name
> Manu, which refers to his offspring, is the source of the Sanskrit word
> Maanav, which means "human." Prajapati, another name for *Brahma, and
> Shatrupa were the parents of Manu* (another name of Saraswati). *Manu's
> wife, Ananti, was made by God. The Hindu Mythology claims that these two
> are the world's parents.*
>
> The Manu Smriti, an ancient Sanskrit system of law, is credited to Manu.
> Each Kalpa (Aeon), which consists of fourteen Manvantaraas, is headed by
> Manu. Because each Manvantara lasts for the duration of a Manu, there are
> 14 different Manus, including Swayambhu Manu, Svarochisha Manu, Uttama
> Manu, Tapasa Manu, Raivata Manu, Chakshusha Manu, Vaivasvata Manu, Savarni
> Manu, Daksha Savarni Manu, Brahma Savarni Manu, Dharma Savarni Manu, Ru
>
> Nearly 306,720,000 years are contained within each Manvantara. That
> specific Kalpa comes to an end after these 14 Manvantaras. 4.32 billion
> years are roughly equal to one Kalpa. There are numerous kalpas, and the
> current one is called Bhadra Kalpa. Vyuhakalpa was the one before it, and
> Nakshatrakalpa will be the one after that.
>
> *The seventh Manvantara, which we are currently in, is known as the
> Vaivasvata Manvantara in honor of* its founder Vaivata Manu. In the
> Vishnu Purana, Vaivasvata Manu—also known as Sraddhadeva or Satyavrata—is
> mentioned. The Matsya incarnation of Lord Vishnu saves Vaivasvata Manu, his
> family, the seven wise men (saptarishis), and the four Vedas from the great
> flood or Pralaya. All life forms have come to an end, but not the universe.
> Later, Vishnu appointed Vaivasvata Manu as the Manvantara's ruler.
>
> Q10 How do we know that stars are billions of years old?
>
> A10 Steve Baker,Senior Software Engineer (2013–present)Dec 19
>
> Consider first our Sun.
>
> We know it’s gravity from the period of it’s planet’s orbits - so we know
> it’s mass.
>
> We know it’s light spectrum from spectrography - so we know it’s
> composition.
>
> We know it’s energy output from the energy we feel from it here on Earth -
> so we know we know it’s method of energy production.
>
> From (3) we know that it converts hydrogen to helium using a fusion
> reaction.
>
> From (2) we know the ratio of hydrogen to helium.
>
> From (3) we can calculate how fast it’s converting one to the other.
>
> From (1) we can calculate how much hydrogen it has left.
>
> And therefore we know how old it is (from the amount of helium it’s made)
> and how long it’ll last (from the amount of hydrogen it has left).
>
> OK - so we know that OUR star is 4.6 billion years old - and that it’ll
> run out of hydrogen in about another 5 billion years.
>
> Our star is about halfway through it’s lifetime as the star we know.
>
> We actually know a little more than that because we know that when it runs
> out of hydrogen, it’ll start to fuse helium instead - but by that time,
> it’ll have expanded in size immensely and swallowed up Mercury, Venus and
> Earth - and will be cooking Mars.
>
> OTHER STARS: For other stars - we can measure their brightness - and
> examine their spectra - and come to similar conclusions about their age.
>
> Now - it can get more complicated - there are different kinds of stars -
> and (for example) Red Giants last a LOT longer - and the massive blue/white
> stars burn through their hydrogen much faster than our sun.
>
> But with a combination of good astronomy and a knowledge of fusion
> reactions - we can conclude an approximate age and lifespan for pretty much
> any star we point our telescopes at.
>
> CONCLUSION:
>
> *The PRECISE age of stars can be hard to be certain about - but we can
> certainly tell that they have lives in the billions of years range.*
>
> *All the above QA are from Quora website on 17-01- 2023.*
>
> *Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers .*
>
> *Compiled **and posted by R. Gopala krishnan on 18-01-2023*
>
>
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