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Does Akshay Kumar have dual citizenship?

Prasanna Kotamraju
Updated on 06-May-2022 06:02:38

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The Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has close ties to Canada. He has also received an honorary doctorate degree from the University of Windsor. All these facts have raised many doubts that he has taken Canadian citizenship and he holds dual citizenship etc., In this context, we have to be clear that Article 9 of the Constitution of India or Section 8 of the Citizenship Act, 1955 do not allow dual citizenship. Once you have an Indian passport, you cannot hold any other country's passport.The Ministry of Home Affairs – New Delhi, in August 2017 has made it clear through their ... Read More

How did the formation of oceans take place?

Prasanna Kotamraju
Updated on 05-May-2022 09:25:15

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Earth was a burning sphere millions of years ago. Water has remained in the stage of gas till earth got cooled below 212 degrees Fahrenheit. At that time, 3.8 billion years ago, the water condensed into the rain and it rained for centuries.The water got drained into the great hollows of the Earth's surface and got filled into the basins. The Earth's gravitational power prevented the water from leaving the planet. The rainwater which filled the basins has become oceans. This is how oceans have formed.

How does wearing a helmet while riding a bike save our lives?

Prasanna Kotamraju
Updated on 04-May-2022 07:44:47

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Riding a Motorcycle at high speeds is the dream of every young boy or girl. It will be a lot of fun and gives a sense of freedom to ride a bike on an open road.Keeping the fun and usefulness of the transport apart, it poses a high risk to ride a bike on the road. There are serious dangers involved and a threat to life when you take to the road. As the motorcycle does not provide structural protection that a car does, drivers have to look after their safety by using safety gear.The most important safety gear being ... Read More

Where do you like to see yourself after five years from now?

Prasanna Kotamraju
Updated on 27-Jun-2020 08:54:12

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When you are attending an Interview, at some point in time, you can expect this question "Where do you see yourself in five years?”When a hiring manager asks you this, there will be quite a few things running through your head like "Moving up in the career", "That side of the table", "Working for myself", "Heading this Organization" etc., Why do they ask this question?The interviewer might want to understand more about your career goals and check whether you are motivated, proactive and like to stick around and check how this position would fit into your grand plan.How to answer ... Read More

What is the difference between Hinduism and Buddhism?

Prasanna Kotamraju
Updated on 27-Jun-2020 08:55:00

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India is undoubtedly the land of many religions. These religions have played a significant role in weaving the cultural fabric of our nation. Of these, Hinduism (mainly understood as Sanatana Dharma), Jainism, and Buddhism are the oldest religions which have existed in the land for thousands of years. The most popular and widespread in the Indian Subcontinent are Hinduism and Buddhism.The main essence of both the religions is attaining the ultimate solace. Hindus call it Moksha and Buddhists call it Nirvana. The approach may be different, but the ultimate goal is the same in both the religions.The fundamental difference between Hinduism ... Read More

What is the Flexi-fare System and how is it going to affect your travel?

Prasanna Kotamraju
Updated on 27-Jun-2020 08:56:21

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The railways have started the Flexi-fare system in September 2016, thinking it is a smart move of earning more revenue by smart pricing.Under this system, the base fare increases by 10% with every 10% of berths sold subject to a maximum ceiling limit of 1.5 times in classes Second AC, Sleeper, Second Sitting (Reserved), AC Chair Car and 1.4 times in 3rd AC class. No change was made in the fares for 1st AC and Executive Class.This is going to affect people who are booking their tickets late. The person who is booking when the train is almost full has to ... Read More

What are the differences between the Chicago style and MLA style of writing?

Prasanna Kotamraju
Updated on 27-Jun-2020 06:56:58

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The MLA and the Chicago citation and writing styles are the most commonly used styles for writing and submitting college research papers. These two styles are mostly favored because of the proper citation they provide and commonly used to create papers on the subjects of history and humanities.While the Chicago style is used for History subjects, MLA style is mostly used for English subjects.There will be a title page in the Chicago style of writing where you have the information like the title of the paper, the name of the student, the subject or course code and the name of ... Read More

Why do doctors wear White & Lawyers black?

Prasanna Kotamraju
Updated on 28-Apr-2022 05:11:47

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Doctors wear White coats because they signify health and hygiene. White is desirable because they show the stains and perhaps indicates when you need to change clothes as soon as they are stained. Frequent changing gives a better outcome for the patient. This will ensure that Doctors maintain a clean and sterile environment all the time.Wearing black robes by Lawyers and Judges dates back to 17th Century British practice. The black color is perceived as a symbol of dignity, honor, wisdom, and justice. As Lawyers and Judges have to keep up these values and maintain grace and dignity black is prescribed ... Read More

Why do Passports have different colours ?

Prasanna Kotamraju
Updated on 06-May-2022 06:46:07

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Most passports in the world are based on Red, Green and blue primary colors, though there is an enormous degree of variation in hues. The passport of a country represents their Geography, politics, and even religion.Although there is nothing that stipulates the color of the Passport Cover, it depicts the nation's Identity. The color of the passport is potentially influenced by culture and History also. There is another practical interpretation in selecting dark colors for the cover of a Passport is they show less dirt and tends to look more official.The US passport cover has seen several changes in color, from ... Read More

Can certain animal hear or detect Wi-Fi signal?

Prasanna Kotamraju
Updated on 27-Jun-2020 06:51:43

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The answer is NO. The range of frequencies that humans and animals can hear is quite restricted, up to a maximum of 100–200 KHz. Wi-Fi uses up to 2.4 GHz (2,400,000 KHz) so it would not be possible for any creature to hear or detect Wi-Fi signal.

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