Definition:

Geography is the study of places and the relationships between people and their environments. Geographers explore both the physical properties of Earth’s surface and the human societies spread across it.

There are 7 types of geography;

• cultural geography.
• economic geography.
• health geography.
• historical geography.
• political geography.
• population geography.
• rural geography.
• social geography.

Cultural geography:

In broad terms, cultural geography examines the cultural values, practices, discursive and material expressions and artefacts of people, the cultural diversity and plurality of society, and how cultures are distributed over space, how places and identities are produced, how people make sense of places and build senses 

Economic geography:

Economic Geography is the study of how people earn their living, how livelihood systems vary by area and how economic activities are spatially interrelated and linked.

Health geography;

Health geography  is the application of geographical information, perspectives, and methods to the study of health, disease, and health care.

Historical geography;

Historical geography  is the branch of geography that studies the ways in which geographic phenomena have changed over time. It is a synthesizing discipline .

Political geography:

Political geography looks at a huge number of different elements in the relationship between politics and places

Population geography:

Population geography relates spatial variations in the distribution, composition, migration, and growth of populations to the terrain. Population geography involves demography in a geographical perspective. It focuses on the characteristics of population distributions that change in a spatial context

Rural geography:

A rural area is an open swath of land that has few homes or other buildings, and not very many people. A rural areas population density is very low. Many people live in a city, or urban area. Their homes and businesses are located very close to one another.

Social geography:

Social geography is the branch of human geography that is interested in the relationships between society and space, and is most closely related to social theory in general and sociology in particular, dealing with the relation of social phenomena and its spatial components.

Space:

For something to exist in the realm of geography, it must be able to be described spatially. Thus, space is the most fundamental concept at the foundation of geography .The concept is so basic, that geographers often have difficulty defining exactly what it is.  Absolute space is the exact site, or spatial coordinates, of objects, persons, places, or phenomena under investigation. We exist in space.

Place:

Place is one of the most complex and important terms in geography. In human geography, place is the synthesis of the coordinates on the Earth’s surface, the activity and use that occurs, has occurred, and will occur at the coordinates, and the meaning ascribed to the space by human individuals and groups. This can be extraordinarily complex, as different spaces may have different uses at different times and mean different things to different people. In physical geography, a place includes all of the physical phenomena that occur in space, including the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere.

Time:

Time is usually thought to be within the domain of history, however, it is of significant concern in the discipline of geography. In physics, space and time are not separated, and are combined into the concept of  space time. Geography is subject to the laws of physics, and in studying things that occur in space, time must be considered

References:

https://en.wikipedia.org 

https://www.britannica.com 

https://unsplash.com 

Definition:

Electrical engineering is an engineering discipline concerned with the study, design, and application of equipment, devices, and systems which use electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.

What do electrical engineers do?

Electrical engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacture of electrical equipment, such as electric motors, radar and navigation systems, communications systems, or power generation equipment. Electrical engineers also design the electrical systems of automobiles and aircraft

The future of electrical engineering

Employment of electrical and electronics engineers is projected to grow by 4 percent between now and 2022, because of these professionals’ “versatility in developing and applying emerging technologies,” the BLS says.

The applications for these emerging technologies include studying red electrical flashes, called sprites, which hover above some thunderstorms. Victor Pasko, an electrical engineer at Penn State, and his colleagues have developed a model for how the strange lightning evolves and disappears. 

Another electrical engineer, Andrea Alù, of the University of Texas at Austin, is studying sound waves and has developed a one-way sound machine.”I can listen to you, but you cannot detect me back; you cannot hear my presence,” Alù told Live Science in a 2014 article.

What’s the difference between electrical and electronics engineering?

 The difference between electrical and electronics engineering is often blurred, but it is generally true to say that electrical engineers are concerned mainly with the large-scale production and distribution of electrical power, while electronics engineers focus on much smaller electronic circuits. In an electronics engineering degree, you are likely to develop an expert understanding of the circuits used in computers and other modern technologies, and for this reason electronics engineering is often taught alongside computer science. An electrical or electronics engineering degree will also overlap with mechanical and civil engineering.

Eligibility Criteria for Electrical Engineering

Candidates can pursue Electrical Engineering at diploma, graduate ,postgraduate and doctorate levels. Below mentioned are the eligibility criteria to be fulfilled in order to pursue Electrical Engineering:

Course	Eligibility Criteria
Diploma	To pursue diploma in Electrical Engineering, the candidate must have completed Class 10th with at least 50%  and cleared Diploma Entrance Exam.
Undergraduate	Minimum eligibility criteria to pursue Electrical Engineering (BTech) is a Class 12 pass in PCM/PCMB subjects with at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised school or university or equivalent
Postgraduate	To pursue Electrical Engineering at postgraduate level, the candidate must have a BTech degree in Electrical Engineering.
Doctorate	To pursue Electrical Engineering at the doctorate level, the candidate must have completed MTech in Electrical Engineering.

Entrance Exams for Electrical Engineering

Admission to BTech/BE/MTech (Electrical Engineering) programmes in most of the institutes are based on entrance exam scores. The popular entrance exams are as follows:

JEE Main	LPU-NEST	AUEET
JEE Advanced	COMEDK	Assam CEE
BITSAT	WBJEE	GEEE
UPSEE	GATE	HITSEEE
KCET	SITEEE	VSAT
CUSAT CAT	HS TES	VTUEEE
LPU NEST	UPESEAT	SMIT
IPU CET	REAP	SAAT
JKCET	BCECE	AP EAMCET
BITSAT	KEAM	KIITEE
MHT CET	SRMJEEE	TS EAMCET
WBJEE	COMEDK UGET	TNEA
CG PET	MET	UKSEE

Syllabus for Electrical Engineering 

Some of the core topics in Electrical Engineering course are:

Syllabus of Electrical Engineering
Calculus	Chemistry
Physics	Elements of Electrical Engineering
Art of Programming	Mathematics
Analog Electronic Circuits	Network Analysis and Synthesis
Electrical Transducers and Measurements	ICT Tools and Security
DC Machines and Transformers	Digital Electronic Circuits
Control System Engineering	Engineering Electromagnetics
Rotating AC Machines	High Voltage Engineering
Utilization of Electrical Power	Microprocessor and Micro controller
Electrical Drives and Traction Systems	Testing, Commissioning and Maintenance of Electrical Equipment
Digital Signal Processors for Electrical Engineering	Power System Protection and Switchgear
Environment and Energy Studies	Electrical Workshop Practices
Thermal and Hydraulic Prime Movers	Electrical Engineering Materials
Fundamentals of Electrical Power System	Fundamentals of Power Electronics
Analysis of Electrical Power System	Power Electronic Converters
Power System Operation and Control	Electrical Machine Design

Top Colleges for Electrical Engineering

College	City
Indian Institute of Technology	Chennai
Indian Institute of Technology	Bombay
Indian Institute of Technology	Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology	Roorkee
Indian Institute of Technology	Kharagpur
Indian Institute of Technology	Hyderabad
Indian Institute of Technology	Guwahati
Indian Institute of Technology	Kanpur
National Institute of Technology	Rourkela

Top Job Profiles for Electrical Engineering

Most people relate Electrical Engineering with wires and circuits but it is much more than that. Electrical Engineers are needed not only in the construction or power industry but also in telecommunication, IT, navigation, railways, automobile, architecture, aerospace, defence, etc. From maintaining power grids to supervising research and development of electronic devices and technology to designing circuits for computers, Electrical Engineers are required in various fields.

This branch of Engineering is basically required broadly in two fields: Power and Telecommunication.

Power Engineers: Power Engineers are involved in the generation and transmission of electricity. Their service is sought the most in the automobile industry as they are responsible for designing, manufacturing and maintaining engines and maintaining the flow of power from the engine attached to devices. Power Engineers have specialised skills in microelectronics design and manufacture very small power circuits used in computers and other electronic devices. The average starting salary per annum for Power Engineers is INR 4 lakh and upwards.

Telecommunication Engineers: They mainly work on designing and maintenance of cables. Their service is also sought for the production of receivers and transceivers. The average starting salary of Telecommunication Engineer is INR 4 lakh and upwards. Key roles of an Electrical Engineer are:

• Designing, manufacturing and operating power plants, industrial machinery, electrical motors, and ignition systems for automobiles, aircraft, space crafts and other types of engines
• Research and designing improved ways for using electrical power
• Compute the cost of manufacture, construction and installation of electrical equipment as per specifications

Some of the Electrical Engineering jobs includes:

Control And Instrumentation Engineer	Electronics Engineer
Broadcast Engineer	Electrical Engineer
Design Engineer	Nuclear Engineer
Consultant	Systems Analyst

References:

https://www.britannica.com › … › Civil Engineering

https://www.livescience.com › Reference

Definition:

Law is a set of rules that are created and are enforceable by social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior, with its precise definition a matter of longstanding debate. It has been variously described as a science and as the art of justice.

6 main Sources in different legal systems:

• Legislation (primary and secondary)
• The case law rules of common law and equity.
• Parliamentary conventions.
• General customs.
• Books of authority.

Legislation:

legislation, the preparing and enacting of laws by local, state, or national legislatures. In other contexts it is sometimes used to apply to municipal ordinances and to the rules and regulations of administrative agencies passed in the exercise of delegated legislative functions.

The case law of common law and equity:

Common law, equity is the set of maxims that “reign over all the law” and “from which flow all civil laws”. The Chancery, the office of equity, was the “office that issued the writs that were the foundation of the common law system”.

Parliamentary conventions:

Features of Parliamentary Conventions. Conventions are rules that define non-legal rights, powers and obligations of office-holders in the three branches of Government, or the relations between governments or government organs.

General customs:

Customs can be described as a cultural idea that defines a regular pattern of behaviour, which is considered a characteristic of life in a social system.

Books of authority:

Books of authorities contain copies of authorities (case law, legal texts etc.) referred to in a party’s factum (written argument). This is a list of format requirements for creating paper Books of Authorities

Types of lawyers:

• Intellectual Property Lawyer.
• Public Interest Lawyer.
• Tax Lawyer.
• Corporate Lawyers.
• Immigration Lawyers.
• Criminal Lawyer.
• Civil Rights Lawyer.
• Family Lawyer.

Intellectual property lawyer:

Intellectual Property lawyers are those specialised groups of legal practitioners who help in carrying out litigation only related to intellectual property cases which may include trademark, copyright, trade secrets to that of patents and geographical indication.

Public interest lawyer:

Public interest lawyering is a process of legal empowerment aimed at capacity building of everyday people towards using the law and institutions to bring about social change. In public interest lawyering, general people and community takes the lead in an active process while working hand in hand with lawyers

Tax lawyer:

Representing clients before the Authority for Advance Ruling and the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal. Representing clients before the High Courts and the Supreme Court of India and briefing senior counsels where required

Corporate lawyers:

Corporate lawyers serve only one client – the corporation they work for. As a corporate lawyer, you will be called upon to handle a variety of legal tasks including corporate taxes, mergers and acquisitions, corporate structure issues, employment law, and government reporting.

Immigration lawyers:

An immigration lawyer is responsible for representing the individuals (clients) involved in the immigration process that includes legal, illegal citizens and refugees who want to reside in the country, start a business or get employment.

Criminal lawyers:

A Criminal Lawyer is someone who represents a party to a court of law and makes sure that the party gets justice under the various Criminal Laws and rules of a country.

Civil rights lawyer;

These professionals specialize in matters involving injustice against members of a protected group. Civil rights lawyers handle matters involving individual freedoms, like the right to freedom of expression. They draft paperwork, represent clients in court, and mediate case resolutions.

Family lawyer:

Family lawyers are involved in the personal aspects of their clients’ lives which may include divorce, child custody, alimony, abuse and neglect proceedings, successions, family partitions and so on. A family lawyer is expected to help a client resolve any issue relating to his/her family.

Law firm:

A law firm is usually a partnership between lawyers who have come together to offer their expertise to clients under one name. These partners share the profits of the firm as well as the risks (liabilities), and engage other lawyers to work with them as associates.

Objectives of lawyer;

 Provided accurate and effective legal advice to clients.

– Attended hearings at court as well as presented evidence in court to support clients in legal proceedings.

– Writing legal documents such as trusts and will besides doing out of court settlements.

Duties of lawyer:

• Advise and represent clients in courts, before government agencies, and in private legal matters.
• Communicate with their clients, colleagues, judges, and others involved in the case.
• Conduct research and analysis of legal problems.
• Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses

References:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law

https://www.britannica.com/topic/law

https://www.india.gov.in/topics/law-justice

Chandragupta Maurya

Founder of the Maurya dynasty in ancient India, Chandragupta Maurya reigned from 321 BCE–298 BCE. He was born to a very meek and humble family; he was orphaned and deserted. Though raised as their son by another rural family, he was later chosen, trained, and counseled by Chanakya, the creator of the world-famous novel ‘Arthashastra.’ After defeating the ‘Nanda Dynasty, Chandragupta built ‘The Maurya Dynasty,’ one of the biggest and most prominent dynasties ever in Indian History.

Later life of Chandragupta Maurya:

As per the Jain sources, Chandragupta Maurya later renounced everything; his power, wealth, and position, and became a Jain monk. As claimed by the ancient Jain texts, Chandragupta Maurya followed Jainism in his life after renouncing everything and went away to Karnataka (known as the Deccan region during that time) with the Jain monks. He ultimately performed Sallekhana – the sacred custom followed by Jains where they welcome death peacefully by fasting. He is certainly one of the greatest emperors in Indian History and is also known to have triumphed over the easternmost satrapies of Alexander the Great.

Many other sources have since been discovered which are capable of rendering further valuable aid in this direction. The Puranas, the Buddhist chronicles of Ceylon 3 and the Jain records, when read together, go a long way in solving the vexed problems of chronology.In the judgment of the present writer it is possible to arrive at nearly precise dates by reconciling the diverse chronologies preserved in these works. Buddhist and Jain authors usually base their calculations on the dates of the passing away of Buddha and Mahavira respectively, and despite occasional mistakes in other matters, they appear to be generally correct when they date an event in terms of these epochs, which were important enough for them to well remember.

Professor Geiger has, after thorough study of the problem, arrived at the conclusion that the Nirvana of Buddha took place in 483 B. C. 1 The date of the death of Mahavira has similarly been determined by Professor Charpentier, on the authority of the Parisishtaparvan and other Jain works, as 468 B. Ca We shall accept these dates in determining the chronology of the kings of Magadha upto Chandragupta. It is, at present, not possible to verify the Puranic account of the Kings of Magadha before the time of Bimbisara. We, therefore, start with that king. The durations of the reigns of Magadhan kings from Bimbisara downwards are diversely given in the Ceylonese chronicles and the Puranas. The VayuPurana, which is one of the oldest Puranas, seems to have the best preserved list, as calculations madeon its basis most nearly agree with the Buddhist and Jain dates.

Growth of magadha:

There were many kingdoms and republics in India when the founder of Buddhism lived. Themost famous kingdoms of that period were Magadha,Avanti, Kosala and Vatsa, while the most important republican clans were the Mallas, the Vrijis, the Sakyas and the Moriyas. The ruling dynasties as well as the republican clans generally belonged to the Kshatriya class. The tendency of the time wastowards the growth of monarchies and the republics were generally being merged into the existing kingdoms or otherwise coming under the influence of monarchism. Chandragupta himself, the hero of our story and the ‘founder of the greatest Indo Aryan dynasty known in history’, sprang from a republican clan, as we shall see later The kingdom of Magadha, which was traditionally founded several centuries before by a king named Brihadratha, was rapidly rising at this period under the rule of a new dynasty whose first important king was Bimbisara, The history of India henceforth is the history of this kingdom’s growth, which culminated in the rise of the Maurya empire.

Carrer of magadha:

We have seen that Northern India was far from being a united country at the time of the invasion of Alexander the Great. But the man who was destined to do more than achieve this .unity was already born. This heroic figure was Chandragupta.
The ancestry and early life of Chandragupta is recorded in several works of ancient and metftaeval times although, unfortunately, sufficient details are every-where lacking. It has hitherto been believed by several scholars, on the authority of some mediaeval
works, that Chandragupta was a low-caste man and a scion of the Nanda family. The most important of these works is a collection of stories, without any pretensions to history, known as the Brihatkatha which is preserved through many Sanskrit recensions*
Its story of the death of Nanda and the re-animation of his body is obviously not deserving of criticism, and its account of the origin of Chandragupta should also be likewise treated, being not supported by other old works. The other work which calls Chandragupta a low-caste man and connects him with Nandais the MudraJRakshasa, which is also said by the

Carrer of chandragupta:

Dasarupavaloka to be based on the Brihatkatha. This work contains many inaccuracies such as the assignation of high birth to Nanda. a statement which led the commentators to postulate that the mother of Chandragupta was a Sudra woman, for otherwise
how could the son of a high bom man be low born. 2 On the other hand, all the older works recognise Chandragupta as a Kshatriya. The Puranas, no doubt, state that Sudra kingship began with Nanda, but it simply means that kings of Sudra
caste were not rare from that time, and not that all the subsequent kings were Sudras, for the Puranas themselves designate the Kanva kings, who belonged to one of the subsequent dynasties, as Brahmans.* Therefore, when the Puranas describe the Mauryas
as a new dynasty, neither connecting them with the Nandas, nor calling them Sudras, it is clear that they recognised them as Kshatriyas, the caste to which the king normally belonged. The Kalpasutra of the Jains mentions a Mauryaputra of the Kasyapa gotra, which shows that the Mauryas were regarded as high class folk,* The Buddhist Divyavadana calls Bindusara
and Asoka, a the son and grandson respectively of Chandragupta,asKshatriyas. The Buddhist Mahavansa calls Chandragupta himself as a member of (he Kshatriya clan of the Mauryas, 8 who are represented by the Mahavansatika as a Himalayan off-shoot of the Sakyas.

Administration of empire:

The limits of the empire governed by Chandragupta are not known with absolute precision. But we can approximate to the truth by combining, the accounts of foreign writers with the Indian literary and epigraphic evidence. The empire extended upto the borders of Persia in the north-west as gathered from the terms of the treaty with Suleukos Nikator. It included the whole of the IndoXjangetic valley extending, in the west upto Kathiawar as is evident from the inscription of Rudradaman, and in the east, upto Bengal which must have passed to Chandragupta from Nanda, whoruled over Gangaradai (Ganges delta) as well as
Prassiai (Prachi).

References:

https://www.rarebooksocietyofindia.org

https://examsdaily.in 

Definition:

Public administration is a field in which leaders serve communities to advance the common good and effect positive change. Public administration professionals are equipped with skills to manage at all levels of government (local, state, and federal) as well as nonprofit organizations.

The text has accordingly provided 18 definitions to capture the intrinsic richness and subtlety of the broad phrase “public administration.” These are clustered into four main categories: 

1) political,

2) legal,

3) managerial, and

4) occupational.

Political:

Public Administration is a discipline which is concerned with the organization and the formulation and implementation of public policies for the welfare of the people. It functions in a political setting in order to accomplish the goals and objectives, which are formulated by the political decision makers.

Legal:

Administrative law encompasses the body of laws, procedures, and legal institutions affecting government agencies as they implement legislation and administer public programs. As such, administrative law implicates important political and social values, including democracy, fairness, and efficiency.

Managerial:

Public administration is a field in which leaders serve communities to advance the common good and effect positive change. Public administration professionals are equipped with skills to manage at all levels of government (local, state, and federal) as well as nonprofit organizations.

Occupational:

Public administration is a field in which leaders serve communities to advance the common good and effect positive change. Public administration professionals are equipped with skills to manage at all levels of government (local, state, and federal) as well as nonprofit organizations

Types of Public Administration

• Classical Public Administration. …
• New Public Management (NPM) …
• Postmodern Public Administration.

Classical public administration:

The central assumption of the classical approach to public administration is that hierarchy involves direct control, with the civil servant being accountable only to their superior.

New public management:

New Public Management (NPM) is an approach to running public service organizations that is used in government and public service institutions and agencies, at both sub-national and national levels.

Post modern public administration:

Postmodern public administration theory is the antithesis of positivism and the logic of objective social science. Particularism in postmodernity is overly preoccupied with efficiency, leadership, management, and organization.

Who is the father of new public management?

The Father of Public Administration, Woodrow Wilson, introduced the concept of public administration in the United States of America.

Important characteristics of Public Adminstration :-

1. It is part of executive branch of government.
2. It is related with the activities of the state.
3. It carries out the public policies.
4. It realise the aspirations of the people as formulated and
   3
   expressed in the laws.
5. Waldo and other thinkers insist on the commitment and
   dedication to the well being of the people. Otherwise Public
   Adminstration behaves in a mechanical, impersonal and
   inhuman way.
6. Public Adminstration is politically neutral.Scope :-Following are the three important perspectives about the scope ofPublic Adminstration.Narrow perspective or posdcord perspective.Broad perspective or subjectmatter view.Prevailing view.

scope of public administration:

scope of public administration includes;

1. ‘P’ stands for planning
2. ‘O’ stands for organization
3. ‘S’ stands for staffing.
4. ‘D’ stands for Directing.
5. ‘Co.’ stands for Co-ordination.
6. ‘R’ stands for Reporting
7. ‘B’ stands for Budgeting

p stands for planning:

Planning is the first step of Public Adminstration. i.e. working out the broad outline of the things that need to be done.

O stands for organization:

It means establishment of the formal structure of authority through which the work is sub-divided, arranged and co-ordinated for the defined objective.

S stands for staffing:

It means the recruitment and training of the staff and maintenance of favourable conditions of work for the staff.

D stands for directing:

It means the continuous task of making decisions and embodying them in specific and general orders and instructions, and thus
guiding the enterprise.

Co stands for co-ordination:

It means interrelating the various parts of organization such as branches, divisions, sections of the work and elimination of
overlapping

R stands for reporting:

It means informing the authority to whom the executive is responsible as to what is going on.

B stands for budgeting:

It means accounting, fiscal planning and control.

Evaluation:

POSDCORB Perspective about the Scope of Public Adminstration is limited and narrow. It stressed on the tools of PublicAdminstration. It does not show the substance of administration. Itis a technique oriented perspective, not a subject oriented.

Prevailing view:

Prevailing view divides the scope of Public Adminstration into two
parts.-
1) Administrative theory
2) Applied administration

Administrative Theory :

Administrative theory includes:

a) Organisational Theory –
The Structure, organization, functions and methods of all types of public authority engaged in administration, whether national,
regional or local and executive.
b) Behaviour –
The functions of adminstrative authorities and the various methods appropriate to different types of functions. The various forms of control of administration.
c) Public Personal Adminstration –
The problems concerning personnel e.g. recruitment, training, promotion, retirement etc. and the problems relating to planning,
research, information and public relation services.

2. Applied administration –
   It includes the following aspects :-
   a) Political functions –
   It includes the executive – legislative relationship, administrative activities of the cabinet, the minister and permanent official
   relationship.
   b) Legislative function –
   It includes delegated legislation and the preparatory work done by the officials in connection with the drawing up of bills.
   c) Financial functions –
   It includes total financial administration from the preparation of the budget to its execution, accounting and audit etc.
   d) Defence – Functions relating to military adminstration.
   e) Educational function – It includes functions relating to educational administration.
   f) Social welfare administration –
   It includes the activities of the departments concerned with food; housing, social security and development activities.
   g) Economic Adminstration –
   It is concerned with the production and encouragement of industries and agriculture.
   h) Foreign administration –
   It includes the conduct of foreign affairs, diplomacy, international cooperation etc.
   i) Local administration –
   It concern with the activities of the local self-governing institutions:
3. Conclusion :– The modern state cannot confine its field of activities to only maintenance of law and order, dispensation of justice, collection of revenue and taxes. The modern state is expected to provide more and more services and amenities to the people. This results in tremendous growth both in the governmental responsibilites as well as in the administrative machinery of the state. Naturally the scope of public administration is increased.

Definition:

As a general science major, you’ll study at least three of these fields biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, and psychology and do advanced work in one of them, plus a year of math. You’ll gain confidence to pursue knowledge and ideas across disciplines, setting you up for professional success

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The 3 main branches of Natural Sciences are:

• Physics: the Study of Universe.
• Chemistry: the Study of Matter.
• Biology: the Study of Life and Living Organisms.

Physics:

Physical Quantities and Mechanics
Matter and its Properties
Electromagnetics Waves & Optics / Light
Heat
Electricity and Magnetism

Physical quantities and mechanics:

Physical quantities are a characteristic or property of an object that can be measured or calculated from other measurements. Units are standards for expressing and comparing the measurement of physical quantities. All units can be expressed as combinations of four fundamental units.

Matter and its properties:

Any characteristic that can be measured, such as an object’s density, colour, mass, volume, length, malleability, melting point, hardness, odour, temperature, and more, are considered properties of matter.

Electromagnetic waves & optics/light:

 Light is an electromagnetic wave phenomenon described by the same theoretical principles that govern all forms of electromagnetic radiation. Optical frequencies occupy a band of the electromagnetic spectrum that extends from the infrared through the visible to the ultraviolet.

Heat:

Heat is the transfer of kinetic energy from one medium or object to another, or from an energy source to a medium or object. Such energy transfer can occur in three ways: radiation, conduction, and convection.

Electricity and magnetism:

Electricity and magnetism are essentially two aspects of the same thing, because a changing electric field creates a magnetic field, and a changing magnetic field creates an electric field. (This is why physicists usually refer to “electromagnetism” or “electromagnetic” forces together, rather than separately.)

Chemistry:

Nature / State of Matter – Solid, liquid and Gas
Atomic Structure
Radioactivity rays, nuclear fission and fusion
Chemical Formula, Change equation, reactions and bonding
Element classification / periodic table

Nature or state of matter:

Solids, liquids and gases are three states of matter. In solids, the particles are tightly packed together. In liquids, the particles have more movement, while in gases, they are spread out. Particles in chemistry can be atoms, ions or molecule

Atomic structure:

Atomic structure refers to the structure of an atom comprising a nucleus (centre) in which the protons (positively charged) and neutrons (neutral) are present. The negatively charged particles called electrons revolve around the centre of the nucleus.

Radioactivity rays , Nuclear fission and fusion:

Fusion is where two light atomic nuclei combine and release energy, while fission is the process of splitting two heavy, unstable atomic nuclei into two lighter nuclei, also releasing energy although less than with fusion. Radioactivity is the spontaneous release of energy from an unstable atom to get to a more stable state. 

Chemical formula, change equation reactions and bonding:

According to the modern view of chemical reactions, bonds between atoms in the reactants must be broken, and the atoms or pieces of molecules are reassembled into products by forming new bonds. Energy is absorbed to break bonds, and energy is evolved as bonds are made.

Element classification or periodic table:

In the long form periodic table the elements are arranged in the order of their atomic numbers. Atomic number of an element is equal to the number of protons inside the nucleus of its atom.

The general features of the long form periodic table are:

• There are in all, 18 vertical columns and 18 groups in the long form periodic table.
• These groups are numbered from 1 to 18 starting from the left.
• There are seven horizontal rows called periods in the long form periodic table. Thus, there are seven periods in the long form periodic table.
• The elements of Groups 1, 2 and 13 to 17 are called the main group elements. These are also called typical or representative or normal elements.
• The elements of Groups 3 to 12 are called transition elements.
• Elements with atomic number 58 to 71 (Ce to Lu) occurring after lanthanum (La) are called lanthanides. Elements with atomic numbers 90 to 103 (Th to Lw) are called actinides. These elements are called f-block elements and also as inner transition elements.

Biology:

Biology
Cell Biology, Genetics and Blood
Plant Anatomy and Physiology
Kingdom and taxonomy of Plant
Plant Physiology

Cell biology:

Cell biology is the study of cell structure and function, and it revolves around the concept that the cell is the fundamental unit of life. Focusing on the cell permits a detailed understanding of the tissues and organisms that cells compose.

Plant anatomy and physiology:

Plant anatomy refers to the detailed structure of the plant: leaf, stem, roots, flowers, and fruits, while plant physiology is concerned with the processes that occur within the plant that account for it being alive and productive.

kingdom and taxonomy of plant:

Kingdom Plantae includes all the plants. They are eukaryotic, multicellular and autotrophic organisms. The plant cell contains a rigid cell wall. Plants have chloroplast and chlorophyll pigment, which is required for photosynthesis.

Plant physiology:

Plant physiology is a branch of study in Botany dealing with the physiological processes or functions of plants. Precisely, it is a descriptive study of variation and structure of plants at the molecular and cellular level, resulting in ecological, physiological and biochemistry related aspects of plant exploration

Definition:

Botany, branch of biology that deals with the study of plants, including their structure, properties, and biochemical processes. Also included are plant classification and the study of plant diseases and of interactions with the environment.

Branches of botany:

There are 5 branches of botany

• Plant Pathology.
• Plant ecology
• Palaeobotany. …
• Archaeobotany. …
• Forensic Botany.

Plant Pathology:

Plant pathology is the science that studies the causes of plant diseases, the mechanisms by which diseases develop in individual plants and in plant populations, and the ways and means by which plant diseases can be managed or controlled.

Plant ecology:

Plant ecology is a subdiscipline of ecology that studies the distribution and abundance of plants, the effects of environmental factors upon the abundance of plants, and the interactions among plants and between plants and other organisms.

Palaeobotany:

Paleobotany is the scientific study of ancient plants, using plant fossils found in sedimentary rocks. These fossils can be impressions or compressions of the plants left on the rock’s surface, or “petrified” objects, such as wood, which preserve the original plant material in rocklike form.

Archeobotany:

Archaeobotany is the study of ancient plant remains. By studying archaeobotanical remains we can find out how people used plants in the past: for food, fuel, medicine, symbolic or ritual purposes, or for building and crafts

Forensic botany:

Forensic botany, otherwise known as plant forensics, is the use of plants in criminal investigations. This includes the analysis of plant and fungal parts, such as leaves, flowers, pollen, seeds, wood, fruit, spores and microbiology, plus plant environments and ecology.

History of botany:

Plants are the major source of life on earth. They provide us with food, oxygen and a variety of raw materials for various industrial and domestic purposes. That is why humans have always been interested in plants since time immemorial.

The Greek scholar Theophrastrus  was one of the early Botanists of the world. He is also known as the “Father of Botany” due to his major writings on plants. One of his books called “Enquiry into Plants” classified the plants based on the geographical ranges, sizes, uses and growth patterns. The other work called “On the Causes of Plants” explained the economics of growing plants.

Dioscorides was another Greek physician from 90-40 A.D. who wrote an encyclopedia about herbal medicines known as “De Materia Medica”. This book was used as an important medicinal guidebook for over 1500 years until the invention of the compound microscope.

The invention of the compound microscope by Robert Hooke in 1665 marked the advancement of scientific knowledge in the field of Botany. It helped in the study of the anatomy and physiology of plants. The discovery of chlorophyll helped in understanding the process of photosynthesis. Gregor Mendel studied the genetic inheritance in plants through his experiments on pea plants.

Anatomy:

Robert Hooke’s microscope which he described in the 1665 Micrograhia: he coined the biological use of the term cell .In the first half of the 18th century botany was beginning to move beyond descriptive science into experimental science. Although the  microscope was invented in 1590 it was only in the late 17th century that lens grinding provided the resolution needed to make major discoveries. Antony van leuwenhoek is a notable example of an early lens grinder who achieved remarkable resolution with his single-lens microscopes.

Important general biological observations were made by  (1635–1703) but the foundations of plant anatomy were laid by Italian Marcello Marpigi(1628–1694) of the University of Bologna in his Anatomy Plantarum (1675) and Royal Society Englishman Nehemiah Grew (1628–1711) in his The Anatomy of Plants Begun (1671) and Anatomy of Plants (1682). These botanists explored what is now called developmental anatomy and morphology by carefully observing, describing and drawing the developmental transition from seed to mature plant, recording stem and wood formation. This work included the discovery and naming of  parenchyma and stomata.

Physiology

 Plant physiology

In plant physiology research interest was focused on the movement of sap and the absorption of substances through the roots. Jan Helmont(1577–1644) by experimental observation and calculation, noted that the increase in weight of a growing plant cannot be derived purely from the soil, and concluded it must relate to water uptake. Englishman Stephen Hales (1677–1761) established by quantitative experiment that there is uptake of water by plants and a loss of water by transpiration and that this is influenced by environmental conditions: he distinguished “root pressure”, “leaf suction” and “imbibition” and also noted that the major direction of sap flow in woody tissue is upward. His results were published in Vegetable Staticks (1727) He also noted that “air makes a very considerable part of the substance of vegetables”. 

English chemist Joseph priestly(1733–1804) is noted for his discovery of oxygen (as now called) and its production by plants. Later Jan ingenhousz (1730–1799) observed that only in sunlight do the green parts of plants absorb air and release oxygen, this being more rapid in bright sunlight while, at night, the air (CO₂) is released from all parts. His results were published in Experiments upon vegetables (1779) and with this the foundations for 20th century studies of carbon fixation were laid.

From his observations he sketched the cycle of carbon in nature even though the composition of carbon dioxide was yet to be resolved. Studies in plant nutrition had also progressed. In 1804  (1767–1845) Recherches Chimiques sur la Végétation was an exemplary study of scientific exactitude that demonstrated the similarity of respiration in both plants and animals, that the fixation of carbon dioxide includes water, and that just minute amounts of salts and nutrients (which he analyzed in chemical detail from plant ash have a powerful influence on plant growth.

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior. Psychologists are actively involved in studying and understanding mental processes, brain functions, and behavior.

4 main types of psychology

There are different types of psychology, such as cognitive, forensic, social, and developmental psychology.

A professional practitioner or researcher involved in the discipline is called a psychologist. Some psychologists can also be classified as behavior or cognitive scientists. Some psychologists attempt to understand the role of mental functions in individual and social behavior. Others explore the physiological and neurobiological processes that underlie cognitive functions and behaviors.

History:

The ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, China, India, and Persia all engaged in the philosophical study of psychology. In Ancient Egypt the Ebers Papyrus mentioned depression and thought disorders. Historians note that Greek philosophers, including Thales, Plato and Aristotle (especially in his De Anima treatise),addressed the workings of the mind. As early as the 4th century BC, the Greek physician Hippocrates  theorized that mental disorders had physical rather than supernatural causes.In 387 BCE, Plato suggested that the brain is where mental processes take place, and in 335 BCE Aristotle suggested that it was the heart.

Begining of experimental psychology:

Wilhelm wundt (seated) with colleagues in his psychological laboratory, the first of its kind

Philosopher John Stuart Mill believed that the human mind was open to scientific investigation, even if the science is in some ways inexact. Mill proposed a “mental chemistry ” in which elementary thoughts could combine into ideas of greater complexity. Gustav Fechner began conducting psycho physics research in Leipzig in the 1830s. He articulated the principle that human perception of a stimulus varies logarithmically according to its intensity. The principle became known as the Weber-Fechner-Law. Fechner’s 1860 Elements of Psychophysics challenged Kant’s negative view with regard to conducting quantitative research on the mind. Fechner’s achievement was to show that “mental processes could not only be given numerical magnitudes, but also that these could be measured by experimental methods.’ In Heidelberg, 

Development of psychology

Developmental psychologists would engage a child with a book and then make observations based on how the child interacts with the object.

Developmental psychology refers to the scientific study of how and why the thought processes, emotions, and behaviors of humans change over the course of their lives. Some credit Charles Darwin with conducting the first systematic study within the rubric of developmental psychology, having published in 1877 a short paper detailing the development of innate forms of communication based on his observations of his infant son. The main origins of the discipline, however, are found in the work of Jean Piaget. Like Piaget, developmental psychologists originally focused primarily on the development of cognition from infancy to adolescence. Later, developmental psychology extended itself to the study cognition over the life span. In addition to studying cognition, developmental psychologists have also come to focus on affective, behavioral, moral, social, and neural development.

Mental Healthcare:

The provision of psychological health services is generally called clinical psychology in the U.S. Sometimes, however, members of the school psychology and counseling psychology professions engage in practices that resemble that of clinical psychologists. Clinical psychologists typically include people who have graduated from doctoral programs in clinical psychology. In Canada, some of the members of the abovementioned groups usually fall within the larger category of professional psychology. In Canada and the U.S., practitioners get bachelor’s degrees and doctorates; doctoral students in clinical psychology usually spend one year in a predoctoral internship and one year in postdoctoral internship.

Agriculture is a art and science of cultivating the soil, growing crops and raising livestock, It includes the preparation of plant and animal products for people to use and their distribution to markets.Agriculture provides most of the world’s food and fabrics.

There are 4 types of agriculture which includes;

1)Shifting Cultivation

2)Subsistance Farming

3)Pastoralism

4)Intensive Farming

Shifting Cultivation:

Shifting cultivation is a form of farming where farmers cultivate the land temporarily for two or three seasons .Then they abandon the land and leave it to allow vegetables to grow freely. After that, farmers move to a different place. They leave the place when the soil gets out of fertility or land is overrun by weeds. The cultivation time is generally less than when the ground is allowed to regenerate fertility.

Subsistence Farming:

subsistence farming, form of farming in which nearly all of the crops or livestock raised are used to maintain the farmer and the farmer’s family, leaving little, if any, surplus for sale or trade. Preindustrial agricultural peoples throughout the world have traditionally practiced subsistence farming. Some of these peoples moved from site to site as they exhausted the soil at each location. As urban centres grew, agricultural production became more specialized and commercial farming developed, with farmers producing a sizable surplus of certain crops, which they traded for manufactured goods or sold for cash.

Pastoralism:

Pastoralism has involved the care of herds of domesticated livestock for four millennia, providing a range of services to subsistence farmers. Pastoralism takes different forms, depending on ecology, including nomadic because of discontinuous p pasture (e.g., Mongols), seminomadic with mixed herding-farming (e.g., Turkmen), and transhumance  and estivation (e.g., Mediterranean) with highly developed agriculture.

Intensive Farming:

Intensive agriculture, also known as intensive farming (as opposed to extensive farming), conventional, or industrial agriculture, is a type of agriculture, both of crop plants and of animals, with higher levels of input and output per unit of agricultural land area.

Agriculture Insurance:

What to do?

Safeguard yourself financially against natural risks like
natural disasters/ calamities, insect, pests & diseases and
adverse weather conditions.
1) Take benefit of appropriate crop insurance scheme
applicable in your area.
2)Four insurance schemes are being implemented namely,
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (WBCIS),Coconut Palm Insurance Scheme (CPIS) and Pilot Unified Package Insurance Scheme (UPIS) (45 districts).
3) Coverage under PMFBY/WBCIS/CPIS/UPIS is compulsory, if you avail crop loan for notified crops.
4) Coverage is voluntary for non-loanee farmers.
5)Contact District Agriculture officers of State Govt./nearest branch of bank/PACS Common
Service Centre (CSC) or crop insurance company operating in your area for availing the benefits under the crop insurance scheme

Whom to Contact?
Nearest branches of Bank/ PACS/Cooperative Banks/ Common Service Centre (CSC) Empanelled General Insurance Companies notified for the area and District Agriculture Officer/Block Development Officer may be contacted or visit web portal http://www.pmfby.gov.in.

Soil Health Card:

What to do?
1) Always use appropriate quantity of fertilizer based on
soil test.
2) Use organic manures to maintain the fertility of soil.
3) In order to get maximum benefit of the fertilizers, always apply in root zone instead of broadcasting.
4) Resort to judicious and efficient use of Phosphatic Fertilizers for proper development of roots/shoots and timely maturity of crops, particularly the legumes which fix atmospheric Nitrogen for enrichment of soil.
5)Farmers desirous of adopting Participatory Organic Guarantee System (PGS – India) Certification system may form a group of at least 5 farmers and get it registered with the nearest Regional Centre of Organic Farming.

Soil Health Card: Soil health card has been launched on 19th February 2015. Under the scheme,
Soil health card will be provided to all farm holdings in the country at an interval of 2 years so as to
enable the farmers to apply appropriate recommended dosages of nutrients for crop production
and improving soil health and its fertility

Whom to Contact?
District Agriculture Officer / District Horticulture Officer / Project Director ATMA

Pradhan Manthri Krishi Sinchai Yojana And Others

What to do?
1) Conserve soil and water through good Agricultural Practices.
2) Harvest rain water through construction of check dams and ponds.
3) Adopt crop diversification, seed production and nursery raising in water logged areas.
4) Adopt drip and sprinkler irrigation system to save 30-37% water and enhance crop quality and productivity.

Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) : PMKSY was approved by the Cabinet
Committee on Economic Affairs on 01.07.2015 with an outlay of Rs. 50,000 crore for a period of 5
years (2015-16 to 2019-20).
The vision of PMKSY is to ensure access to some means of protective irrigation to all agricultural
farms in the country – to produce ‘per drop more crop. Thus bringing much desired rural prosperity.
PMKSY is strategized by focusing on end-to end solution in irrigation supply chain, viz. water sources,
distribution network, efficient farm level applications, extension services on new technologies &
information etc. based on comprehensive planning process at district/State level.

Whom to Contact?
District Agriculture Officer / District Soil Conservation Officer / Project Director ATMA /District
Horticulture Officer.

India gained its independence on 15th August, in the year 1947. To achieve its independence, India had to fight relentlessly. India was able to achieve complete independence through the sacrifice of numerous heroes. However, the outrage of rebels started with the introduction of nationalism. The Indian National movement was the first movement that shook the British and the national movement itself paved the path of independence for India and its people. Nationalism played an important part in constructing the history of India and the Indian National Movement. 

How did nationalism arise?

Numerous developments took place in the country and these developments make people curious about certain things. They started asking questions like what is the country of India, and for what kind of people India is meant for? Eventually, the questions were answered. All the people of India together make India where an individual’s class, color, sex, and language do not matter. Additionally, all the resources that are present inside the boundaries of India belong to the people of India as well. As the people of India received answers like this, they started to become aware of the British implementation of control on the lives of the citizens, and resources of India. People started to understand how the British government was compromising the well-being of the country of India and only focused on the development of Britain. The political associations that were formed after the year 1850 were majorly those that came into formation in the 1870s and 1880s. These political associations had well-educated individuals who were professionally a lawyer. Some of the most important political associations were the Indian association, the Bombay Presidency Association, the Madras Mahajan Sabha, Poorna Sarvajanik Sabha, and the Indian National Congress.  The Poorna Sarvajanik Sabha was called so because the word “Sarvajanik” translates to “for or of all the people” (Sarva= all, Janik= off the people).  All of these associations worked in a certain part of the country. The goals set by these associations were goals set by the people of the entire nation.

The goals remained uniform among all the citizens and they did not change according to caste or creed. This was to make India a sovereign country. Sovereignty was a relatively modern concept for the people of India. The idea of sovereignty played a big role in nationalism. In simpler words, the Indian people believed that they must be allowed to take care of their affairs. Then another act was introduced named ‘The Arms Act’. According to this act, Indians were not allowed to carry any kind of weapons. The Vernacular Press Act was introduced to silence the voice of the Indian Press. Then a bill, named Ilbert Bill was supposed to be passed. According to this bill, the Britishers and the Indians would get equal grounds in a court. However, the Britishers did not allow the Bill to pass. This showed the mindset of the Britishers regarding Indian race. The Britishers discriminated based on color. Therefore, due to the passing of such acts and the prevalence of racial discrimination, the Indians started to generate a feeling of nationalism inside their heart.

The nationalism, as we know it, is a modern phenomenon which evolved in eighteenth-century Europe and, in the wake of European hegemony over the globe, spread to all parts of the world. The new form of community, that is nation, was created through imagination and not through shared experiences. Such communities also demanded to have their own representative states, and they succeeded in a large number of cases. It was through this process that the nation-states emerged, which is a completely novel form of state as it is organically connected with the society. Unit 1 will discuss various theories of nationalism and their relevance in Indian case. Indian Nationalist Movement, as you are aware, was a grand and prolonged struggle launched against British imperialism. Nationalism was the main ideology and the instrument with whose help this struggle was launched. In the context of the Indian Nationalist Movement, Indian nationalism represented two major ideas: anti-imperialism and national unity. In other words, any person, movement or organization that practiced and upheld these two ideas, could be considered a nationalist. It would be best to look at Indian nationalism as a case-study of nationalism in general, but as an important and distinctive case-study. It may not be necessary to construct a separate theory of Indian nationalism, but rather that general theories of nationalism will have to be modified and tailored so as to accommodate the Indian case-study. Perhaps one should separately look at the two components of the Indian experience – the Indian component (specific) and the nationalist (generic) one. It should therefore be seen both as Indian nationalism and also as Indian nationalism.

Rise Of Nationalism In India:

For India, the making of national identity was a long process whose roots can be drawn from the ancient era. India as a whole had been ruled by emperors like Ashoka and Samudra gupta in ancient times and Akbar to Aurangzeb in Medieval times. But,
it was only in the 19th Century that the concept of a national identity and national consciousness emerged. This growth was intimately connected to the anti-colonial movement about which you have already read in lesson 4. The social, economic and
political factors had inspired the people to define and achieve their national identity. People began discovering their unity in the process of their struggle against colonialism. The sense of being oppressed under colonial rule provided a shared bond that tied different groups together. Each class and group felt the effects of colonialism differently. Their experiences were varied, and their notions of freedom were note always the same. Several other causes also contributed towards the rise and growth of Nationalism. One set of laws of British Government across several regions led to political and administrative unity.

This strengthened the concept of citizenship and one nation among Indians. Do you remember reading the lesson Popular Resistance Movements? Do you remember the way the peasants and the tribals rebelled when their lands and their right to livelihood was taken away? Similarly this economic exploitation by the British agitated other people to unite and react against British Government’s control over their lives and resources. The social and religious reform movements of the 19th century also contributed to the feeling of Nationalism.

Do you remember reading about Swami Vivekananda, Annie Besant, Henry Derision and many others? They revived the glory of ancient India, created faith among the people in their religion and culture and thus gave the message of love for their motherland. The intellectual and spiritual side of Nationalism was voiced by persons like Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, Swami Dayanand Saraswati and Aurobindo Ghosh. Bankim Chandra’s hymn to the Motherland, ‘Vande Matram’ became the rallying cry of patriotic nationalists. It inspired generations to supreme self-sacrifice. Simultaneously, it created a fear in the minds of the British. The impact was so strong that the British had to ban the song. Similarly, Swami Vivekananda’s message to the people, “Arise, awake and stop not till the goal is reached”, appealed to the Indians. It acted as a potent force in the course of Indian Nationalism.

References:

https://mis.alagappauniversity.ac.in

https://unacademy.com

There is a strong connection between sleep and mental health. Getting enough sleep is essential to maintaining good mental health and can help improve mood, cognitive functioning and overall wellbeing. On the other hand ,lack of sleep can increase  the risk of developing mental health conditions such as irritability, difficulty  concentrating, depression and anxiety.

Living with a mental health problem can affect how well you sleep, and poor sleep can have a negative impact on your mental health.  Sufficient sleep, especially REM sleep, facilitates the brain’s processing of emotional information. During sleep, the brain works to evaluate and remember thoughts and memories, and it appears that a lack of sleep is especially harmful to the consolidation of positive emotional content. Additional research found that sleep interventions are effective at reducing symptoms of PTSD,10 lessening the severity of ADHD symptoms,12 and improving the overall quality of life for people with both conditions.

Sleep deprivation makes us moody and irritable, and impairs brain functions such as memory and decision-making. It also negatively impacts the rest of the body – it impairs the functioning of the immune system, for example, making us more susceptible to infection. The recommended amount of sleep for a healthy adult is at least seven hours. Most people don’t need more than eight hours in bed to be well rested. Insomnia is a common problem throughout the world. According to estimates, it is believed to affect approximately 33% of the world’s population.¹Even people without chronic insomnia often struggle with sleep problems.

How Does Lack of Sleep Affect Mental Health?

It’s no secret that sleep plays an important role in good physical health. Lack of sleep is linked to a number of unfavorable health consequences including heart disease and type 2 diabetes. etc,

Some psychiatric conditions can cause sleep problems, and sleep disturbances can also exacerbate the symptoms of many mental conditions including depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder. Research suggests that the relationship between sleep and mental health is complex. While lack of sleep has long been known to be a consequence of many psychiatric conditions, more recent views suggest that lack of sleep can also play a causal role in both the development and maintenance of different mental health problems.

Brain Fog:

Our brain needs sleep to operate at full capacity. Lack of sleep can lead to brain fog, which often feels like confusion or trouble concentrating. You may find it’s more difficult to recall certain memories or find the right words for what you want to say when you didn’t get enough sleep the night before. You will probably find it difficulty to be productive.

Mood Changes:

Not getting enough sleep may cause mood changes, including increased irritability. Participants in one study also experienced feelings of anxiety and depression as a result of sleep deprivation.

Behavior Changes

Along with mood changes may come unusual behaviors. Lack of sleep can lead to increased impulsivity, hyperactivity, and emotional outbursts. We might notice that we struggle to interact with other people when we’re sleep-deprived.

Stress

Poor sleep can make it much more difficult to cope with even relatively minor stress. Daily hassles can turn into major sources of frustration. You might find yourself feeling frazzled by everyday occurrences.

Psychotic Symptoms

Severe sleep deprivation is linked with the development of temporary psychotic symptoms. One study found that some participants who went 24 hours without sleep experienced hallucinations and other perceptual changes; others who went 60 hours without sleep experienced both hallucinations and delusions.

Depression

Insomnia and other sleep problems can be a symptom of depression, but more recently, research has implicated lack of sleep in actually causing depression.

A doctor may also recommend:

• Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I): CBT-I is similar to CBT, except it’s focused on relieving insomnia. A therapist will help you address the thoughts and feelings that may keep you from falling/staying asleep. You’ll learn relaxation techniques to prepare you for rest.¹⁸
• sleep studies: A sleep study is when you sleep in a controlled environment that is set up like a bedroom; doctors monitor your brain waves, heartbeat, eye movements, and more. They can also determine whether you have a sleep condition such as sleep apnea or restless legs syndrome.¹⁹
• Over-the-counter sleep aids: There are over the counter (otc) such as  melatonin that some people find helpful. However, melatonin should only be used for a short time period. Be sure to consult with a doctor prior to use and report any unusual side effects (like dizziness or confusion) to a doctor right away.²⁰
• Sleep medicine: In some cases, a doctor may prescribe a prescription sleep medicine to help you get a full night’s rest. Generally, it’s recommended you don’t use these medications for more than a few weeks, due to potential side effects and dependency, so be sure to use them only under a doctor’s supervision and report any unusual side effects.

Sleep deprivation can affect your mental health

Sleep and mental health are closely connected. Sleep deprivation affects your psychological state and mental health. And those with mental health problems are more likely to have insomnia or other sleep disorders. Americans are notoriously sleep deprived, but those with psychiatric conditions are even more likely to be yawning or groggy during the day. Chronic sleep problems affect 50% to 80% of patients in a typical psychiatric practice, compared with 10% to 18% of adults in the general U.S. population.

How Sleep Deprivation Impacts Mental Health

Americans were having trouble sleeping before COVID-19. Unfortunately, it only got worse when the pandemic isolated us from friends and family, closed our schools and offices, and sent shock waves through the economy.

According to a study of 22,330 adults from 13 countries published in November 2021, one in three participants, had clinical insomnia symptoms and nearly 20 percent met the criteria for insomnia disorder rates more than double what they were before the pandemic. Furthermore, sleep disturbances were linked to higher levels of psychological distress. Anxiety and depression rates were also considerably higher than pre-pandemic levels in the same survey.

“Just like our electronics need to be charged, sleep may recharge or reset the brain to optimize functioning,” Elizibeth zake says, an assistant professor of psychology (in Psychiatry) and a clinical psychologist at the Columbia University Clinic for Anxiety and Related Disorders.

Columbia Psychiatry News spoke with Zakarin about the psychological impact of sleep deprivation, challenges brought on by the pandemic, the influence of food on our sleep patterns, and effective treatments for sleep difficulties. 

References:

https://www.verywellmind.com

https://www.sleepfoundation.org/mental-health

https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter

MENTAL ABILITY

 A mental ability is a pre-employment test that assesses a candidate’s ability to comprehend complex ideas, solve problems, and apply learned skills through questions based on abstract reasoning, numeric reasoning, and verbal reasoning. It helps you identify top talent at the pre-hire stage., GMA tests are mainly used for ranking candidates in recruitment settings. Types of general mental ability include: verbal comprehension, word fluency, associative memory, spatial visualization, perceptual quickness, number facility, and reasoning. characteristics of mental ability include, Abilities allow people to acquire knowledge and solve problems. This general mental ability is what underlies specific mental skills related to areas such as spatial, numerical, mechanical, and verbal abilities. The General Ability segment will contain questions from various subjects such as General Knowledge (GK), English, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Current Events.

Important functions of general ability include, General mental ability tests are used as pre-employment screening assessments because they are great indicators of success in the future. In a general mental ability test, a candidate will face different types of questions based on several aptitudes, including reading, writing, and logical skills. Types of mental ability includes , The cognitive and psychometric ability tests are further classified into two: logical/abstract reasoning and verbal reasoning. There are 7 G’s of intelligence which includes, The broad abilities recognized by the model are fluid intelligence (Gf), crystallized intelligence (Gc), general memory and learning (Gy), broad visual perception (Gv), broad auditory perception (Gu), broad retrieval ability (Gr), broad cognitive speediness (Gs), and processing speed (Gt).Importance of mental ability includes, Psychological skills, or mental skills are tools for the mind. This includes skills like positive self-talk, enhancing confidence, goal setting, and achieving the most productive mindset, among many other skills. Improving your psychological skills can enhance academic performance and your overall well-being.

1. Logical/Abstract Reasoning
2. Verbal Reasoning
3. Data Interpretation
4. Puzzles

The mental ability topics for competitive exams include both reasoning and interpretation questions. Nonetheless, there is no prescribed mental ability syllabus for competitive exams. Here is the mental ability topics list that most of the competitive exams cover:

• Assertion & Reason
• Jumbled Paragraphs/Para-jumbles
• Summary Questions
• Reading Comprehension
• Logical Reasoning
• Data Interpretation (Tables, Charts, Graphs)
• Puzzles
• Analogy
• Blood Relations
• Classification
• Coding and Decoding
• Data Sufficiency
• Direction
• Logical Sequence of Words
• Logical Venn Diagram
• Number Series
• Sequence
• Missing Characters
• Spontaneous Reaction

Though candidates should learn and revise the mental ability syllabus for competitive exams, they must comprehend the right tricks to excel.

1. To solve any problem in the mental ability test, the candidate needs to read the question carefully. For example, if you are solving a data interpretation question, try to analyze the data very carefully before concluding.
2. Blood Relation Tricks– Prepare a tree diagram by assigning symbols to different members of the family. For example, you can allot a circle for mother, a square symbol for father, etc. While reading the questions, draw the symbols of the members mentioned in the problem. This will help you to get accurate answers to blood relation problems.
3. Coding-Decoding Tricks: Most of the coding-decoding questions have a particular pattern to figure out the problem. Be it letter codes or substitution questions, the pattern is the key to solve the coding and decoding questions.
4. Analogy Tricks– There are various types of verbal analogy questions.
5. NWI promotes Six Dimensions of Wellness: Emotional, Physical, Intellectual, Occupational, Spiritual, and Social.

Contents of Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability

• Syllogism
• Statement and Arguments
• Statement and Assumptions
• Statement and and Courses of Action
• Statement and Conclusions
• Deriving Conclusion
• Assertion and Reason
• Punch lines
• Situation Reaction Tests
• Cause and Effect
• Analytical Reasoning

Mental ability test includes:

Analogy, series completion, coding-decoding, blood relations, logical Venn diagrams, alphabetical test, number ranking, mathematical operations, arithmetical reasoning, data interpretation, data sufficiency, cubes and dies, construction of sequences and triangles

References:

https://iasexamportal.com

https://www.vedantu.com,

https://www.practiceaptitudetests.com,

https://www.vidhyarthimitra.

In now a days inforamation technology is very useful to learn What type of information have you need.

Advantages of Information Technology:

1.Expand your Knowledge

2.Learn what information what we need

3.It improves our knowledge

4.Easy and quick Communication

5.Technology allows to increase production

Why Information technology is Important:

Information technology refers to the use of systems, particularly computers and communications, for the archiving, retrieval, and transmission of data. Our lives revolve heavily around it. The use of computers, the Internet, and mobile devices is essential. Due to their extensive use over time, we frequently take them for granted.

Ye belongs from Chicago. He was born in 1977, on 8th June. He used to produce beats for other artists before he transformed into a rapper himself. People around him who gave him work thought more of him as a producer rather than a rapper. He used to cook beats for ROCK-A-FELLA RECORDS. People from the Record label accept it today that they did not see Kanye west becoming the rapper he became today. One of the Artists from the record label said “ I knew he was a rapper but I was like stick to the beats kid”.

Nobody saw YE coming. When he rapped one of his verses to Pharell Williams, He was quite shocked. Kanye had been trying to get in touch with Pharell for a while but he couldn’t. Pharell was touched by the piece that Kanye did for him. Birth of a jeen-yuhs was taking place.

Kanye has been involved in some questionable moments all his life. But the life he breathes to his music is above all the white noise that he surrounds himself with. Some people can call Kanye’s energy narcissistic and maybe rightly so. But, I believe this is the energy that makes his music alive. His songs are so Kanye that when you listen to them you know it’s Kanye. This energy has given him a different identity that is unique to him and makes him arguably the biggest rapper of his time.

His mother’s presence in his life is a big reason for what kanye has achieved today. Donda West died in 2007. He released an album dedicated to his mother in 2021. This shows you how much his mother meant to him. There’s a clip in his documentary where his mother is trying to tell him by how he can come off as rude to people sometimes. I expected Kanye to burst out and say something stupid at that moment but he didn’t. He actually accepted it in a way and you could see in his eyes that there was an actual realisation of his action. Donda had her way with Kanye.

Ye’s biggest downfall in his career was when he started having problems with his mental health in 2016. He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. In his documentary, he said to one of his team members “ man I took pill yesterday just so I can talk to you normally right now”. This can give you some insight into his state. His decision about running for president didn’t help his public image either. People took it as a big joke and questioned his sanity. You could see by the public appearances he made post-2016 that he was indeed troubled.

Nobody exactly knows the reason behind it. But there were a lot of things that happened to him in the last 5 years. Fallout with kid Cudi, divorce, the album pushed back and his mental misery. Ye’s life is so layered and grey. No one can deny that he’s a musical genius but at the same time, some of his acts in the public make him look like a foolish man who is still not over his teenage. There are so many tags you can associate him with. That’s what makes him so interesting.

Ye has done a lot of things which he won’t be proud off but one thing that he did absolutely right was his music. He is such a inspirational artist to so many aspiring rappers. He gave Hip-Hop a much needed new life by his presence.

“’Cause now I see women as somethin’ to nurture, Not somethin’ to conquer”

⁃ Violent crimes by kanye west.

Ye belongs from Chicago. He was born in 1977, on 8th June. He used to produce beats for other artists before he transformed into a rapper himself. People around him who gave him work thought more of him as a producer rather than a rapper. He used to cook beats for ROCK-A-FELLA RECORDS. People from the Record label accept it today that they did not see Kanye west becoming the rapper he became today. One of the Artists from the record label said “ I knew he was a rapper but I was like stick to the beats kid”.

Nobody saw YE coming. When he rapped one of his verses to Pharell Williams, He was quite shocked. Kanye had been trying to get in touch with Pharell for a while but he couldn’t. Pharell was touched by the piece that Kanye did for him. Birth of a jeen-yuhs was taking place.

Kanye has been involved in some questionable moments all his life. But the life he breathes to his music is above all the white noise that he surrounds himself with. Some people can call Kanye’s energy narcissistic and maybe rightly so. But, I believe this is the energy that makes his music alive. His songs are so Kanye that when you listen to them you know it’s Kanye. This energy has given him a different identity that is unique to him and makes him arguably the biggest rapper of his time.

His mother’s presence in his life is a big reason for what kanye has achieved today. Donda West died in 2007. He released an album dedicated to his mother in 2021. This shows you how much his mother meant to him. There’s a clip in his documentary where his mother is trying to tell him by how he can come off as rude to people sometimes. I expected Kanye to burst out and say something stupid at that moment but he didn’t. He actually accepted it in a way and you could see in his eyes that there was an actual realisation of his action. Donda had her way with Kanye.

Ye’s biggest downfall in his career was when he started having problems with his mental health in 2016. He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. In his documentary, he said to one of his team members “ man I took pill yesterday just so I can talk to you normally right now”. This can give you some insight into his state. His decision about running for president didn’t help his public image either. People took it as a big joke and questioned his sanity. You could see by the public appearances he made post-2016 that he was indeed troubled.

Nobody exactly knows the reason behind it. But there were a lot of things that happened to him in the last 5 years. Fallout with kid Cudi, divorce, the album pushed back and his mental misery. Ye’s life is so layered and grey. No one can deny that he’s a musical genius but at the same time, some of his acts in the public make him look like a foolish man who is still not over his teenage. There are so many tags you can associate him with. That’s what makes him so interesting.

Ye has done a lot of things which he won’t be proud off but one thing that he did absolutely right was his music. He is such a inspirational artist to so many aspiring rappers. He gave Hip-Hop a much needed new life by his presence.

“’Cause now I see women as somethin’ to nurture, Not somethin’ to conquer”

⁃ Violent crimes by kanye west.

Ye belongs from Chicago. He was born in 1977, on 8th June. He used to produce beats for other artists before he transformed into a rapper himself. People around him who gave him work thought more of him as a producer rather than a rapper. He used to cook beats for ROCK-A-FELLA RECORDS. People from the Record label accept it today that they did not see Kanye west becoming the rapper he became today. One of the Artists from the record label said “ I knew he was a rapper but I was like stick to the beats kid”.

Nobody saw YE coming. When he rapped one of his verses to Pharell Williams, He was quite shocked. Kanye had been trying to get in touch with Pharell for a while but he couldn’t. Pharell was touched by the piece that Kanye did for him. Birth of a jeen-yuhs was taking place.

Kanye has been involved in some questionable moments all his life. But the life he breathes to his music is above all the white noise that he surrounds himself with. Some people can call Kanye’s energy narcissistic and maybe rightly so. But, I believe this is the energy that makes his music alive. His songs are so Kanye that when you listen to them you know it’s Kanye. This energy has given him a different identity that is unique to him and makes him arguably the biggest rapper of his time.

His mother’s presence in his life is a big reason for what kanye has achieved today. Donda West died in 2007. He released an album dedicated to his mother in 2021. This shows you how much his mother meant to him. There’s a clip in his documentary where his mother is trying to tell him by how he can come off as rude to people sometimes. I expected Kanye to burst out and say something stupid at that moment but he didn’t. He actually accepted it in a way and you could see in his eyes that there was an actual realisation of his action. Donda had her way with Kanye.

Ye’s biggest downfall in his career was when he started having problems with his mental health in 2016. He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. In his documentary, he said to one of his team members “ man I took pill yesterday just so I can talk to you normally right now”. This can give you some insight into his state. His decision about running for president didn’t help his public image either. People took it as a big joke and questioned his sanity. You could see by the public appearances he made post-2016 that he was indeed troubled.

Nobody exactly knows the reason behind it. But there were a lot of things that happened to him in the last 5 years. Fallout with kid Cudi, divorce, the album pushed back and his mental misery. Ye’s life is so layered and grey. No one can deny that he’s a musical genius but at the same time, some of his acts in the public make him look like a foolish man who is still not over his teenage. There are so many tags you can associate him with. That’s what makes him so interesting.

Ye has done a lot of things which he won’t be proud off but one thing that he did absolutely right was his music. He is such a inspirational artist to so many aspiring rappers. He gave Hip-Hop a much needed new life by his presence.

“’Cause now I see women as somethin’ to nurture, Not somethin’ to conquer”

⁃ Violent crimes by kanye west.

Ye belongs from Chicago. He was born in 1977, on 8th June. He used to produce beats for other artists before he transformed into a rapper himself. People around him who gave him work thought more of him as a producer rather than a rapper. He used to cook beats for ROCK-A-FELLA RECORDS. People from the Record label accept it today that they did not see Kanye west becoming the rapper he became today. One of the Artists from the record label said “ I knew he was a rapper but I was like stick to the beats kid”.

Nobody saw YE coming. When he rapped one of his verses to Pharell Williams, He was quite shocked. Kanye had been trying to get in touch with Pharell for a while but he couldn’t. Pharell was touched by the piece that Kanye did for him. Birth of a jeen-yuhs was taking place.

Kanye has been involved in some questionable moments all his life. But the life he breathes to his music is above all the white noise that he surrounds himself with. Some people can call Kanye’s energy narcissistic and maybe rightly so. But, I believe this is the energy that makes his music alive. His songs are so Kanye that when you listen to them you know it’s Kanye. This energy has given him a different identity that is unique to him and makes him arguably the biggest rapper of his time.

His mother’s presence in his life is a big reason for what kanye has achieved today. Donda West died in 2007. He released an album dedicated to his mother in 2021. This shows you how much his mother meant to him. There’s a clip in his documentary where his mother is trying to tell him by how he can come off as rude to people sometimes. I expected Kanye to burst out and say something stupid at that moment but he didn’t. He actually accepted it in a way and you could see in his eyes that there was an actual realisation of his action. Donda had her way with Kanye.

Ye’s biggest downfall in his career was when he started having problems with his mental health in 2016. He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. In his documentary, he said to one of his team members “ man I took pill yesterday just so I can talk to you normally right now”. This can give you some insight into his state. His decision about running for president didn’t help his public image either. People took it as a big joke and questioned his sanity. You could see by the public appearances he made post-2016 that he was indeed troubled.

Nobody exactly knows the reason behind it. But there were a lot of things that happened to him in the last 5 years. Fallout with kid Cudi, divorce, the album pushed back and his mental misery. Ye’s life is so layered and grey. No one can deny that he’s a musical genius but at the same time, some of his acts in the public make him look like a foolish man who is still not over his teenage. There are so many tags you can associate him with. That’s what makes him so interesting.

Ye has done a lot of things which he won’t be proud off but one thing that he did absolutely right was his music. He is such a inspirational artist to so many aspiring rappers. He gave Hip-Hop a much needed new life by his presence.

“’Cause now I see women as somethin’ to nurture, Not somethin’ to conquer”

⁃ Violent crimes by kanye west.