Reflections

What is Education?

Education is an attuning process. It is the method of preparing the individual intelligence to come into contact with the universal intelligence. Cosmic knowledge is at large and an ardent student has to wait for drops from the ocean of knowledge. A real student is a yogi who is trained to wait for the heaven sent moments. Deep contemplation plays a very important role in unraveling the mystery of the universe. Mere mechanical collection of information will not help an individual. Nature will open up its latent secrets to one who diligently prepares his mind for the reception at a blessed moment.

Dr. Abraham Karickam

GK Corner

ACIDS

1. The major acid present in grapes is...............
Ans:  Tartaric acid

2.  The acid present in vinegar is.................
Ans:  Acetic acid

3.  The acid present in oranges and lemons is......
Ans:  Citric acid

4. The acid present in curd is....
Ans:  Latic acid

5.  The acid present in Tamarind is ..............
Ans:  Tartaric acid 

6.  The acid present in Tea is............
Ans:  Tannic acid

7. The acid present in urine is............
Ans:  Uric acid 

8.  The acid present in in Apple is .......
Ans:  Ascorbic acid and Malic acid

9.  The acid used in lead storage batteries is.............
Ans:  Sulphuric acid

10-. The acid present in the body of ants is ...........
Formic acid
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**   Pure milk contains no acid but sour milk contains lactic acid 

**  Old name of Hydrochloric acid is Muriatic acid

**  Aqua fortis is Nitric acid

**  Earliest known acid is Acetic acid

**   Ordinary sodawater is chemically Carbonic acid

**   Sulphuric acid is called "King of chemicals"

**  Sulphuric acid is manufactured by Contact process

**   The chemical name of Aspirin is Acetyl Salicilic acid

**  Sulphuric acid is also known as 'Oil of vitriol'

**  To purify gold it should be treated with con. Nitric acid 

**  Aqua regia is a mixture of con.nitric acid and con. sulphuric acid in the ratio 1:3. It can dissolve gold and    platinum.

**  The acid that can be used as hypnotic is barbituric acid.

**   Vitamin C is chemically Ascorbic acid

**   Dilute phenol is called Carbolic acid.

**   Weakest acid (Inorganic acid) is Hydrocyanic acid

**   The acid functions as digesting agent in our body is Hydrochloric acid

**  The acid which fumigates when exposed to air is Nitric acid

**   Boric acid is a mild antiseptic used as eye lotion

GK Corner

1.  Pyorrhea is a disease of the ............
Ans:  Gums
Periodontitis or pyorrhea is a set of inflammatory disease affecting the periodontium, i.e, the tissue that surround and support the teeth.

2.  Jacobson's organ is related with..........
Ans:  Smell
The vomeronasal organ (VNO), or Jacobson's organ, is an auxiliary olfactory sense organ that is found in many mammals.

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3.  ............... contain the list of the endangered species of plants and animals
Ans:  Red Data Book

The IUCN(International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources) maintains an international list, published as the Red Data Book.
Red Data Book species are classified into different categories of perceived risk. Each Red Data Book usually deals with a specific group of animals or plants (for instance, reptiles, insects or mosses).
The original IUCN Red Data Book threat categories have been widely applied to hundreds of thousands of taxa of animals, plants, and fungi. These categories refer to the conservation status of an organism in the wild, not to its presence in cultivation or captivity

4.  The technique of DNA fingerprinting has been developed by
Ans:  Prof. Alec Jeffreys

5.  Wrinkles in old age are due to the deficiency of ............
Ans:  Collagen

6.  Hydathodes occur on ...........
Ans:  Leaves

7.  Ants go in a line by the secretion of ..........
Ans:  Pheromones
A pheromone is a secreted or excreted chemical factor that triggers social response in members of the same species. Pheromones are chemicals capable of acting outside the body of the secreting individual to impact the behavior of the receiving individual. Some vertebrates and plants communicate by using pheromones.

8.  Silver fish is .........
Ans:  A wingless insect

9.  Which vitamin is considered both as a vitamin and hormone
Ans:  Vitamin E

10.  Paper is chemically..............
Ans:Cellulose

      Leya Sabu

Reflections

What is Life?

“Thou hast made me endless, such is Thy pleasure…” Tagore starts Gitanjali like this. It suggests that we have an endless journey through the inner recesses of the universe. Where does this exploration begin? When does it come to a standstill? No one has given a final answer, but have given us umpteen pointers. It still remains a mystery. After all only five percent of the universal secrets have been revealed so far. So it will take millions of years to  solve this riddle forever.

One thing is sure. Life is an adventure, whether in this world or the other world to come. What about previous lives then? Mahavira is the only one who has predicted all his twenty six previous lives. (One chapter in my novel “Super Souls Revisited” is about Mahavira and the title is “Twenty Six Lives and After.) As Buddha said, we have to face the terrible and face it boldly. Most easy thing is to die. The most difficult affair is to live. But we can make every moment rewarding, if we live for some higher purpose. The quality of the soul will determine the quality of life.

Dr. Abraham Karickam

GK Corner

GK Corner

1. Recently which country's scientists have developed the world's first bendable battery?

Ans:  South Korea

South Korean scientists developed the world's first imprintable and bendable battery and it could pave the way for flexible mobile devices in the near future. According to the researchers, the new lithium- ion batteries are not only flexible, but also more stable and less likely to overheat or catch fire than conventional batteries.  This technology could lead to the creation of flexible smart phones or other electronic devices, as well as the development of new apps that could change the way consumers interact with their phones.

2. Where is Srinivasa Ramanujan Institute of Basic Science newly established by the Government of Kerala situated?

Ans:  Pampady (Kottayam District)

3. Which top Indian scientist has been conferred with the Award for International Scientific Co-operation (2012), instituted by Chinese Academy of Sciences?

Ans:  Dr. C.N.R Rao

He currently serves as the Head of Scientific Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of IndiaHe is the founding President of the Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced Scientific Research.

4.  Who was the chief guest of India at the 64th Republic Day Parade?

Ans:  Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck (King of Bhutan)

5. Which cricket player from Kerala has been recently signed up by Royal Challengers Bangalore for their next IPL season?

Ans:  Sandeep Warrier

6. Who was the winner of the 2013 Australian Open title in women's single category?

Ans:  Victoria Azarenka

7.  Who was the winner of the 2013 Australian Open title in the men's single category?

Ans:  Novak Djokovic

8. Who was sworn as the Vice President of America on January 20, along with President Barack Obama?

Ans:  Joseph Biden (Joe Biden). In 2012 Biden was elected to a second term alongside Obama.

9. Who is the current Chairman of University Grants Commission (UGC)?

Ans:  Prof. Ved Prakash

10.  How many persons were chosen for this year's Padma Vibhusan?

Ans:  Four (They are: renowned sculpture Reghunath Mohapatra, painter S Haider Raza, space scientist Roddam Narasimha anhd educationist Yash Pal. A total of 108 persons were chosen for Padma Awards this year)

      Leya Sabu

Summer Entrance Coaching Classes

Excellent Summer Entrance Coaching for Medicine and Engineering

Karickam International Public School and Cosmic Community Center, Karickam

* 10th passed out students can apply for classes in April and May

*  Limited seats only

*  Best students can opt for plus one admission in KIPS

*  Coaching by eminent retired professors

*  Those who handle classes are:

1.     Prof. Dr. Venugopalan Pillai N M.Sc (Physics) , Ph.D

2.      Dr. K. Jacob John M.Sc ( Physics)  B.Ed, Ph.D (Visiting faculty)

3.     Prof. Dr. N.K.P. Roy M.Sc (Zoology) Ph.D   (Visiting faculty)

4.     Prof P.K. Varghese M.Sc ( Botany)  B.Ed , M.Phil

5.     Prof. K.O Johnson  M.Sc ( Chemistry)  M.Phil

6.     Leya Sabu M.Sc (Chemistry)  B.Ed

7.     Sobha K.B M.Sc (Maths)  B.Ed

Dr. Abraham Karickam  M.A(English), M.A(History), Ph.D   (Chairman)

Engg. C.K John (Course Coordinator)

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