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The Indian Independence Act-1947


The Indian Independence Act was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The act partitioned British India into two new independent dominions of India and Pakistan. It received the assent of the royal family on 18th July 1947. In effect, India came into existence on August 15th and Pakistan on 14th August in the year 1947.The timeline of Indian history from 1857 to 1947 traces the constant and diligent efforts our freedom fighters took to free the nation. At last 200 long years of slavery and colonization came to an end.

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad


Abul Kalam Azad, original name Abul Kalam Ghulam Muhiyuddin, also called Maulana Abul Kalam Azad or Maulana Azad, (born November 11, 1888, Mecca [now in Saudi Arabia]—died February 22, 1958, New Delhi, India), Islamic theologian who was one of the leaders of the Indian independence movement against British rule in the first half of the 20th century. He was highly respected throughout his life as a man of high moral integrityAzad became active in journalism when he was in his late teens, and in 1912 he began publishing a weekly Urdu-language newspaper in Calcutta, Al-Hilal (“The Crescent”). The paper quickly became highly influential in the Muslim community for its anti-British stance, notably for its criticism of Indian Muslims who were loyal to the British. Al-Hilal was soon banned by British authorities, as was a second weekly newspaper that he had started. By 1916 he had been banished to Ranchi (in present-day Jharkhand state.

After the war Azad was one of the Indian leaders who negotiated for Indian independence with the British. He tirelessly advocated for a single India that would embrace both Hindus and Muslims while strongly opposing the partition of British India into independent India and Pakistan. He later blamed both Congress Party leaders and Mohammed Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, for the ultimate division of the subcontinent. After the two separate countries were established, he served as minister of education in the Indian government of Jawaharlal Nehru from 1947 until his death. His autobiography, India Wins Freedom, was published posthumously in 1959. In 1992, decades after his death, Azad was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award.

Know Your Days

13 November: World Kindness Day


World Kindness Day is a global day that promotes the importance of being kind to each other, to yourself, and to the world. It is celebrated on 13 November and this day provides us an opportunity to reflect and follow the most important and one of the unique human principles, “Kindness”.

14 November: World Diabetes Day

           World Diabetes Day is observed on 14 November to raise awareness about the impact of diabetes disease, its prevention, and education of diabetes. The theme for World Diabetes Day 2020 is “The Nurse and Diabetes”. The campaign aims to raise awareness around the crucial role that nurses play in supporting people living with diabetes.

14 November: Children’s Day

           Children's Day is celebrated on 14 November in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. Jawaharlal Nehru had immense love, care, and affection for children and so, they call him Chacha Nehru.

14 November: Diwali

Diwali is a festival of lights. It is one of the biggest celebrations in India, celebrated with great enthusiasm and happiness. People burn crackers and share the sweets specially made for festival.

16 November: International Day of Tolerance

      Tolerance is an attribute that helps people to live together peacefully. International Day for Tolerance is observed on 16 November to raise awareness about strengthening tolerance by encouraging mutual understanding among cultures and peoples.

19 November: International Men’s Day


International Men's Day is celebrated on 19 November. This day highlight the positive difference that men bring to the world, communities and to their families. It also raises awareness about men's well-being and issues that men face on a global scale. For this year, the theme is “Better health for men and boys”.

19 November: World Toilet Day

            World Toilet Day is celebrated on 19 November worldwide to raise awareness among people about the importance of sanitation in our lives in reducing diseases and creating healthier communities. The theme for World Toilet Day 2020 is “Sustainable Sanitation and Climate Change”.

Interesting Facts

1.         Fear of number 13 is called triskaidekaphobia and scare of clowns is called coulrophobia.

2.      The Unicorn is the national animal of Scotland. Although it’s a fabled creature, it is chosen because of its dominance as well as purity.

3.       The largest known living organism is an Aspen Grove. It’s an estimated 80,000 years old and takes up more than 100 acres.

Reading Matters


The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey is an awakening and a self help book. This book is based on Covey's belief that the way we see the world is complete based on our own perceptions. To change a particular situation, we must change ourselves and to change ourselves, we must change our perceptions. In this book Covey explains the 7 habits that makes a person  highly effective. Those seven habits are:

 1. Pro-active

2. Begin with the end in mind.

3. Put first things first

4. Think win-win

5. Seek first to understand than be understood

6. Synergize

7. Sharpen the saw

So catch up this eye popping one for not only to become success but to become highly effective!

KINDLE YOUR BRAIN

1)An accurate clock shows 8’o clock in the morning. Through how much degrees will the hour hand rotates when the clock shows 2’o clock in the afternoon?

A)154°

B)170°

C)160°

D)180°

2)The price of a car is Rs.3,25,000. It was insured to 85% of its price. The car was damaged completely in an accident and the insurance company paid 90% of the insurance. What was the difference between the price of the car and the amount received?

A)Rs.70,000

B)Rs.82,150

C)Rs.34,000

D)Rs.76,375

3)A student has to obtain 33% of the total marks to pass. He got 125 marks and failed by 40 marks. The maximum mark is:

A)600

B)400

C)300

D)500

4)A train 108 meter long is moving at a speed of 50 km/ hr. It crosses a train 112 meter long coming from opposite direction in 6 seconds. What is the speed of the second train?

A)82 km/hr

B)58 km/hr

C)44 km/hr

D)76 km/hr

5)A person has to cover a distance of 6 km in 45 minutes. If he covers one-half of the distance in two-thirds of the total time, what should be his speed in km/hr to cover the remaining distance in the remaining period of time?

A)12 km/hr

B)10 km/hr

C)14 km/hr

D)8 km/hr

ANSWER FOR LAST WEEK QUESTIONS

1)Answer: Option(B) 34.25

Solution:

Total runs scored in 10 matches = 10 × 38.9 = 389

Total runs scored in first 6 matches = 6 × 42 = 252

Total runs scored in last 4 matches = 389-252 = 137

Average for the last 4 matches = 137/4 = 34.25

2)Answer: Option(C) 18 years

Solution:

Total age of husband and wife (at the time of their marriage) = 2 × 23 = 46

After 5 years, they have a one year old child. That is, child was born after 4 years of marriage. Therefore total age of husband and wife when the child was born = 46+4+4 = 54

Average age of the family when the child was born = 54/3 = 18 years

3)Answer: Option(C) 11

Solution:

Let the number of subjects = X

Total marks = 63X

If he had obtained 20 more marks for Geography and 2 more marks for History, his average would have been 65. That is, in this case the total marks would have been 65X.

Now, we have 65X-63X = 20+2

Therefore X = 11

4)Answer: Option(A) Rs.6

Solution:

Due to the reduction of 10%, total cost required to purchase the same number of pens will be decreased by Rs.54 and the total cost of additional 9 pen is equal to this amount.

Therefore reduced cost of a pen = 54/9 = Rs.6

5)Answer: Option(C) Rs.107500

Solution:

Cost price = 80000+5000+1000 = Rs.86000

Profit = 25%

Selling price = 86000+86000+(1/4) = Rs.107500

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