World No Tobbacco Day - 31 May 2023

 

“We need food, not tobacco”

It’s World No Tobacco Day 2023 on May 31st, and the goal of the day is to raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco usage. As a result of the yearly campaign, individuals will be more aware of how to cut down on their usage while also protecting their own well-being. Many programs, organizations, and events are held on this day to raise awareness about the dangers of smoking. Quitting smoking has both instant and long-term health advantages.

Every year, the World Health Organization supports World No Tobacco Day to raise awareness about the dangers of cigarettes use and to urge countries to enact measures to decrease cigarette smoking as well as other tobacco-related behaviors. Tobacco usage destroys over 8 million people annually, according to the World Health Organization. All tobacco smoking decreases lung capacity and worsens existing respiratory conditions.

Meaning of Tobacco

Tobacco is a shrub that is cultivated across the globe as field crops. The fact that smoke is a central nervous enhancer that disrupts biochemistry and neurotransmitters function is something you may not have considered.

Its leaves are loaded with nicotine, a highly addictive substance that is bad for you. Leaves of the plant are often consumed by tobacco consumption, cigarettes, and pipes, or by immersing and chewing tobacco, or by breathing it as snuff, or by applying it to the gums.

Impacts on Health

Tobacco smoking may have short or long duration health consequences.

Ulceration, dental discoloration, diseases, dental cavities, and tooth loss are some of the short-term health effects of tobacco use.

It may also lead to poor breath, oral aches, and even difficulty eating.

It may occasionally render the tongue useless, preventing the sufferer from tasting their meal.

Tobacco usage produces disorientation, which leads to a general sense of exhaustion.

Smokers are at an increased risk of developing serious health issues including cancers, respiratory illness, cardiovascular disease, and strokes because of the long-term effects of tobacco usage.

Oral cancer may be caused by chewing tobacco.

Leukoplakia, which is white spots within the mouth that may develop into cancer, could be caused by this medication.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is World No Tobacco Day 2023?

World No Tobacco Day 2023 will be observed on May 31, 2023.

When was world no tobacco day created?

The day was created in 1987.

Why is World No Tobacco Day celebrated?

This day is celebrated for raising awareness about the worst affect of tobacco usage.

What is world no tobacco day 2023 theme?

“We need food, not tobacco”

The ‘SENGOL’ in Parliament will be a symbol of the rule of dharma

What is Sengol?

Sengol holds historical importance in the legacy of the Indian Parliament. It was first given to the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru when he took charge of the nation after Independence.

The Sengol represents a symbol of the transfer of power from the British Government to India. The idea of Sengol was the brainchild of C.Rajagopalachari, who was inspired by the Chola Dynasty.

In Cholas, a similar ceremony was held at the time of the transfer of power from one king to another.

The “sengol” was created by the Chennai-based jeweller Vummidi Bangaru Chetty. It was presented to the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on August 14, 1947.

The “sengol” is five feet long staff with its top adorned by Nandi, a divine bull and vehicle of Lord Shiva. Nandi represents fairness and justice.

The ceremonial sceptre, next to the Speaker's seat, is called "sengol" - which derives from the Tamil word "semmai", meaning "righteousness".

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the 'Sengol' has played a key role in India's history. This sceptre was handed over to India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to mark the transfer of power from the British to Indians.

Until now, the sceptre was housed at a museum in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.

Ahead of its installation in the new Parliament building, the 'Sengol' was handed over to PM Modi by nearly 30 pontiffs from different Adheenams in Tamil Nadu.

The one accorded the 'sengol' is expected to impart a just and impartial rule.

New Parliament Building of India - Interesting Facts

The New Parliament Building of India is  inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 28th May 2023.

PM Modi described the new parliament building as a "temple of democracy" and wished that it continues to strengthen India's development trajectory and empower millions.

The New Parliament House is the new building that will house the Parliament of India. It is a part of the Central Vista Redevelopment Project which is undertaken to revamp the Central Vista, which is the central administrative area of the Indian Government located near the Raisana Hills, New Delhi.

The idea of a new parliament house stemmed from the fear of stability of the existing Parliament building which is around 100 years old. The old parliament house was inaugurated on January 1927 by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker.

The interior has three national symbols - the lotus, the peacock and the banyan tree - as its themes.

The triangular-shaped four-storey building has a built-up area of 64,500 square metres. It has three main gates - Gyan Dwar, Shakti Dwar and Karma Dwar - and separate entrances for VIPs, MPs and visitors

Interesting Facts about New Parliament House

The following are some of the interesting facts about the New Parliament House:

1. PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the building on 10th December 2020 

2. It will have 1272 seats of which 888 are reserved for Lok Sabha and 384 seats for Rajya Sabha.

3. The building is said to have a lifespan of around 150 years.

4. The new building is shaped like a triangle and is 10% smaller than the old building.

5. Bimal Patel is the chief architect of the building.

6. Tata Projects Limited is the contractor for the construction of the new parliament building.

7. The total cost of the construction is ₹862 crores

8. A historical sceptre called “Sengol” would be placed at an important spot in the new parliament building

Mensuratiinal Hygiene Day _28 May 2023

 

*Menstrual Hygiene Day date: Why is it celebrated on May* *28* ?

Menstrual Hygiene Day is observed every year on the 28th day of the fifth month because menstrual cycle averages 28 days in length and people on an average menstruate for five days each month.

 *Menstrual Hygiene Day 2023* *Theme* 

The theme for Menstrual Hygiene Day 2023 is - ' _Making menstruation a_ _normal fact of life by 2030._ 

 *List of common menstrual products that can ensure* *hygiene during periods* 

1) Menstrual pads

2) Menstrual cups

3) Organic cotton tampons

4) Period panties

5) Reusable cloth pads

 *Tips for menstrual hygiene*

 _As per CDC, these are the_ _guidelines one must follow_ _for a healthy period:_ 

Wash your hands before and after using a menstrual product.

Do not flush the menstrual products down the toilet and instead wrap them with a toilet paper or tissue and dispose them in a dustbin.

Sanitary pads must be changed every few hours even if the flow is light.

 Change them more frequently if the flow is heavy.

Change tampons every 4-8 hours.

In case of menstrual cups, clean them after a day’s use and sanitise them properly by placing them in boiling water for a few minutes after your period is over.

Wear cotton underwear and keep your genital area clean.

 Wipe from the front of your body toward the back.

Drink enough liquids to keep up the hydration levels.

NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY DAY 11 MAY 2023

 

The theme for National Technology Day 2023 is 'School to Startups-Igniting Young Minds to Innovate

In 1998, India made history by conducting a successful nuclear test at Pokhran under the leadership of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. India’s former President was the man who spearheaded the project and helped India in proving its mettle around the world. National Technology Day is celebrated in India on May 11th every year to commemorate the successful Pokhran nuclear tests conducted in 1998. National Technology Day 2023 will be celebrated this year to mark the same.

The day honors the important role that Indian scientists and engineers have played in the growth of the nation’s technology sector.

Reason for Celebrating National Technology Day

The Indian government recognises scientists, researchers, and engineers who have made major contributions to the development of the nation’s technology on this day. It also acknowledges the effort and commitment put forth by those responsible for the nuclear tests at Pokhran. Every year

The goal is always to raise awareness of technology and its advantages for society.

PM to inaugurate the programme marking National Technology Day 2023 on 11th May

PM to lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation multiple scientific projects worth more than Rs 5800 crore

PM to lay foundation stone of Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory – India (LIGO-India); it will be one of the handful Laser Interferometer Gravitational wave observatories in the world

PM to dedicate ‘Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Plant, Visakhapatnam’ to the nation; India will join select group of nations with capacity to produce Rare Earth Permanent Magnets

PM to also dedicate to the nation ‘National Hadron Beam Therapy Facility’ and ‘Fission Molybdenum-99 Production Facility’; the facilities will boost the country’s capacity for cancer treatment and for advanced medical imaging

PM to also lay foundation stone and dedicate to the nation several Cancer Hospitals and facilities which will decentralise and enhance provisioning of world class cancer care in different regions of the country

READ ABOUT THE GAUTAM BUDDHA- BUDDH POORNIMA

Gautama Buddha was born in Nepal. His family name is Siddhārtha. Gautama was the person who began the religion of Buddhism. He lived from about 563 BC to about 483 BC. He is also called Sakyamuni or Tathāgat.

His early years

Siddhārtha Gautama (Sidaaha) was born in the kingdom of Kapilvastu in Nepal. At present this birthplace is called Lumbini, in Nepal. At that time, a clan called the Shakya's ruled Kapilvastu. His father was a king named Suddodana Tharu, and his mother was Maya Devi. Siddhārtha lived in luxury; his father kept trouble and hard work far from him. A seer predicted that if Siddhārth stayed inside his palace his whole life, then he would become a great king. However, if he left the palace, then he would become a great religious leader. The king did not want his son to become a religious leader. He kept Siddhartha in the palace for his whole childhood.

When he was older, his father found a woman for Siddhārtha to marry at the age of 16. He married the woman named Yashodhara, and they had a son, Rahul. Although Gautama had everything he could want, he still was not happy. He wanted to learn the meaning of his existence.

He got out of the castle against his father's orders. He saw the "Four Passing Sights": an old crippled man, a sick man, a dead man, and a holy man with no home. Right then, Gautama knew that nothing can stop people from being born, becoming old, getting sick, and dying. He decided to give up his worldly life. He would not keep his wives, his children, his wealth, or his palace. He would become a holy man with no home. He would look for the answer to the problem of birth, old age, sickness, and death. He left his home in the middle of a dark and stormy night.

Seeking answers

At that time, holy men were usually ascetics. They hurt their bodies in order to help their spiritual beings. They do not do things they like so they can defeat their desires. The most ascetic kinds of holy men were called Jains. They practiced self-denial and made themselves suffer very much. They believed this would free the ātman (soul) from pain and sadness. Siddhārth did these things well. Eventually he was better than his teachers. He still found no answer, and he left his teachers, some friends and he went even farther. He ate only six grains of rice a day. He tried holding his breath. He became just skin and bones, and he nearly died. Still, he had no answer.

Siddhārth started to think again about this path. He thought there might be a better way than hurting himself. He found a fig tree (now called the Bodhi tree) and started to meditate. He told himself that he would not get up until he had found enlightenment. He meditated under the tree for 49 days. His mind is said to have become pure, and then, six years after he began his path, he said he found Enlightenment, and became the Buddha.

The life as a Buddha

 

When the Buddha became enlightened, he knew the answer to suffering, and he knew how to defeat suffering. This answer was called the Four Noble Truths. He was not sure if he should teach his new ideas or not. He asked himself if the world was ready for such a deep teaching. But in the end, he decided to travel to a town called Sarnath to teach the people his new way. He taught about the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path. The people listened to him.

When he taught, he did not pretend to be a god. He said he was just a man who had found the meaning of life (enlightenment), and that any person can also find the meaning of life. For the rest of his life, he walked all over Southern Nepal and parts of India to teach people what he believed. He started a Sangha, which is a group of Buddhist monks and nuns. Many people became enlightened because of him. At the age of 80, Gautama Buddha died of food poisoning.

The life teachings

The teachings of the Buddha are known as Buddhism. Buddhism is mostly about ending the feeling of pain that all people feel inside. Gautama Buddha taught that pain is a part of all life. He taught that pain is because of desire. And he showed that there is a way to end desire and end pain by doing good things, not doing bad things, and training one's mind. This is done to end pain and gain enlightenment.

Buddhism teaches non-harm and balance – not going too far one way or the other. The Buddha taught people to meditate, or think deeply, while sitting in the lotus position. Some Buddhists chant and meditate while walking. Buddhists sometimes do these things to understand the human heart and mind. Sometimes they do these things to understand the way the world works. Sometimes they do these things to find peace.

The Buddha would not say if gods exist or not. He taught that people should not look to gods to save them or bring them enlightenment. The gods may have power over world events and they might help people, or they might not. But Buddha believed that it is up to each person to become enlightened.