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Who was the inventor of Periodic Table?

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Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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The Periodic table is a tabular arrangement of the chemical elements according to the increasing order of their atomic number. These chemical elements when arranged in such order, exhibit similar properties with elements that belong to the same group, where such a recurring pattern is called Periodic Law.An English chemist named John Newlands, who studied the 56 elements and their characteristics, discovered till then in 1863, had divided them into 11 groups and formed this Periodic table.The Contribution of ScientistsIn 1869, the Russian chemist Dimitri Mendeleev started developing the periodic table by placing the chemical elements in a table in ... Read More

Is Padmavati a historical or a mythology figure?

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Rani Padmini or Padmavati is a historical character, who was first mentioned by the medieval poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi in his poem named “Padmavat” in 1540. Rani Padmini who was popularly known as Padmavati was the legendary Indian queen who lived between 13th and 14th centuries and was the princess of the Sinhala Kingdom, which is today’s Srilanka.According to the HistoryPadmavati was well-known for her astounding beauty and unmatched intelligence, skill, and exceptional prowess. She had a talking pet parrot named Hira-mani, who spoke of her unparalleled beauty to Chittorgarh’s Prince Rana Ratan Singh, who came all the way to ... Read More

Can we compare Akshay Kumar with Jackie Chan?

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In my opinion, we can’t compare two professionals of different fields and come to conclusion whether who’s the best. Undoubtedly, Jackie Chan is a great martial art expert cum actor who has proved himself on the international platform, whereas Akshay Kumar himself is a fan of Jackie Chan.Jackie ChanChan Kong-Sang who is popularly known as Jackie Chan, is a professional martial artist from Hong Kong who has attained a black belt in Hapkido under the grand master Jin Pal Kim, is also an expert in other martial arts like Kung Fu, Karate, Judo, Taekwondo, Jeet Kune Do (JKD). He is ... Read More

What is the meaning of line "Yug Shahstra Yojan par Bhanu" which is taken from Hanuman Chalisa?

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Updated on 10-Mar-2021 18:57:59

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Lord Hanuman is the great central characters  of the Indian epic Ramayana. Hanuman is well-known for his strength and he is immune to all sorts of weapons. He has got extreme speed (manojavam, marutha tulya vegam) effulgence, wisdom, no fear of death (Chiranjeevi), has won over the senses that lure. He has the knowledge of Eight Siddhis and Nine devotions. Even the world’s dangerous weapon Brahmastra can never harm him. He is the most powerful yet very obedient devotee of Shri Rama.The accurate prediction of distance from Earth to Sun:It was written in Hanuman Chalisa, “Yug Sahasra Yojana Par Bhanu, ... Read More

What are the types of Utilitarian ethics followed in Engineering?

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The Utilitarian ethics was proposed by John Stuart. According to this theory, the happiness or pleasure of the greatest number of people in society is considered as the greatest good. According to this philosophy, an action is morally right if its consequences lead to the happiness of people and wrong if they lead to their unhappiness.An example of this can be the removal of the reservation system in education and government jobs, which can really benefit the talent. But this could endanger the minority rights.Following are two main types of Utilitarianism.Act UtilitarianismRule Utilitarianism.Act UtilitarianismThe Act utilitarianism focuses on each situation ... Read More

Why do fathers need Paternity Leave?

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This question actually leaves me in astonishment. So, is it a belief or truth that a dad has nothing to do when a child is born in the family? I think this is the point where you need to change your mind.A newborn needs the care and love of the father as well as the mother. It’s not only about the food and nursing that mother offers, but the care and affection that father shows are equally important for a newborn, to grow with secured warmth.Maternity leaveMaternity leave is granted keeping in view of the mother’s condition and the rest ... Read More

Why is Sanskrit known as the mother of all languages?

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Sanskrit is the Holy and Divine language of India, written in Devanagari script which is also known for its clarity and beauty. Sanskrit belongs to the Indo-European languages family. The meaning of the word "Sanskrit" is refined, decorated and produced in perfect form. This is the oldest language ever attested on Earth.Covers A Larger PrecinctThough not for all the languages, Sanskrit is surely the mother of many languages, especially languages spoken in Northern India. Even many words from Dravidian languages are derived from Sanskrit. Almost all of the ancient kinds of literature such as the Vedas, Upanishads, Epics, Shastras, Puranas ... Read More

Who is the pioneer person behind Aditya Birla Group?

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Birla is one of the names which needs no introduction in India. Birla, the brand name of a number of products, is the family name of a Marwari family which hails from Rajasthan. Besides being the largest business tycoons, they are into several social activities also. From the highly reputed institutes like BITS and Birla Schools to the Birla temples constructed all over India, their contribution is in many sectors in India.Aditya Birla GroupThe founder of Aditya Birla Group was Shri Seth Shiv Narayan Birla in 1857. This is an Indian multinational conglomerate that operates in 40 countries having interests ... Read More

Why is the inclusion of Kumbh Mela on UNESCO list a matter of pride for Indians?

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Kumbha Mela which is a mass Hindu Pilgrimage was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. It was done during an ongoing session in South Korea. This is the third inscription after the Yoga festival and Parsi festival in December 2016.The expert body recommended inscribing the Kumbha Mela when they observed that it is the largest congregation of pilgrims where the religious rituals and cleansing in holy rivers are performed peacefully. They have also observed the transmission of knowledge and skills through “Guru-Sishya Parampara” which passes on to the next generation without losing its verve.Soon after the official ... Read More

What are the codes of Engineering ethics?

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The engineering societies such as AAES, ABET, NSPE, IEEE, and AICTE have framed these codes of ethics which are helpful to engineers to strengthen the moral issues on their work. The codes of ethics play at least eight important roles such as the following.Serving and Protecting the PublicEngineers are in a responsible position where trust and trustworthiness, both are essential. A code of ethics functions as a commitment to the profession as a whole that engineers will serve the public health, safety, and welfare. All the remaining ones contribute to this function in some or other way.GuidanceCodes are written in ... Read More

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