Nobel prizes: --interesting facts and history

Recently a lot of media hype is there about Bob Dylan getting theNobel prize for literature.

Here we present some facts about the Nobel prize given every year:-

(1) Nobel prize is awarded for outstanding contribution in fields ofchemistry, economics, literature, peace, physics, and physiology ormedicine.(2) Sweden and Norway presents the award every year.The Royal SwedishAcademy of sciences awards the Nobel Prize in Physics, the Nobel Prizein Chemistry, and the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, theNobel Assembly at Karolinska Institute awards the Nobel Prize inPhysiology or Medicine, the Swedish Academy grants the Nobel Prize inLiterature, and the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded not by a Swedishorganisation but by the Norwegian Nobel committee.(3) Nobel prize was first awarded in 1901.(4) Initially Nobel prize was not given in field of economics, In1968, Sveriges Riksbank celebrated its 300th anniversary by donating alarge sum of money to the Nobel Foundation to be used to set up aprize in honour of Nobel. That year, the Nobel memorial prize ineconomic sciences was awarded for the first time.(5) The prize ceremonies take place annually in Stockholm, Sweden(with the exception of peace prize which is held in Oslo, Norway).(6) Each recipient (or laureate) receives a gold medal, a diploma anda sum of money decided by Nobel foundation (the Nobel prize amount for2016 is set at Swedish kronor SEK, 8.0 million per full Nobel prize).

Story of Nobel prize :--

Nobel prize is given in the name and honour of Swedish inventorAlfred Nobel. Alfred Nobel was a chemist, engineer and inventor. Nobelmade a lot of inventions of which 'Dynamite' is the most famous. Thewill of Alfred Nobel established the prizes in 1895.

»Alfred Nobel did a lot of innovations, and earned a lot of money fromhis patents.

»In 1888, Alfred Nobel's brother Ludwig died due to some accident. Onthe next day a french newspaper mistakenly published Alfred'sObituary.It condemned him for his invention of dynamite, Obituary stated "Themerchant of death is dead"It further stated "Dr, Alfred Nobel, who became rich by finding waysto kill more people faster than ever before, died yesterday".

»Alfred Nobel was disappointed with what he read and decided to leavea better legacy after his death.

»This inspired Nobel to change his will. His will specified that histotal fortune to be uesd to confer awards in various fields ofchemistry, peace, physics, medicine etc. After his death Nobel prizefoundation was established. And thats how Nobel prizes were awarded.


(Doesn't that seem an interesting story?)

Surgical strikes and political aftermath in India

Recent surgical strikes that the Indian armed forces conducted across the line of control, are being highlighted in the media constantly due to growing politics over the issue. Surgical strikes came up in the wake of terror attack at an army camp in Uri(kashmir), on september 18th in which our 19 soldiers were killed.


Here are some facts about the surgical strike :-

1. Such strikes were also carried out in the past (remeber operation ginger) but they were different in certain ways, like scale of operation and political involvement.

2. Previous strikes mostly happened at operational-tactical level. Which means that local army commanders took the action and government was informed later.

3. This strike was different because it includes the highest level of political involvement. Some reports say that PM Modi was himself watching the whole operation( live ) conducted by our armed forces.

4. As soon as the news spread in media Pakistan denied any kind of strike in Pakistan occupied Kashmir.

5. Meanwhile Pak troops also resorted to heavy cross border firing along LOC after this strike.

6. Some terrorist attacks are also reported in baramula and pampore district of Kashmir.


Now have a look at political scenario post surgical strike in India:-

1. There were tough times ahead post Uri attack, for modi led NDA government. Public sentiments were creating pressure over government to act tough and give befitting reply to Pakistan. At the same time Modi government was also suffering backlash over the ongoing tension in Kashmir.

2. After the successful conduct of surgical strikes, congress and opposition parties displayed their support for government's decision.

3. When Pakistani establishment denied any kind of cross border strike on their side of LOC, a debate started about whether government should release video proof of the operation. Although government decided to not to make public those evidences due to safety concerns.

4. Meanwhile some BJP leaders and hindutva groups were too much tempted to take the advantage of this operation for their political advantage. In UP at some places posters have appeared to celebrate surgical strikes. Some of them were using PM's image posed as superhero.

"Defence minister Parrikar's statement were seen as chest thumping of BJP and Modi government."

AND HERE STARTED THE BLAME GAME.

5. Oppsition is accusing the central government for politicisation of the issue, and stated that Modi Gov. is using surgical strikes for their electoral gains. Opposition demanded to give evidence after Pakistan claimed no strike happened. Government accused the opposition of lowering the morale of armed forces and doubting our forces capability. Delhi CM Mr. Arvind kejriwal projected as anti nation or Anti Indian Army for asking video proof of surgical strikes. While Rahul Gandhi was criticized for his 'khoon ki dalali' remark.

6. NOW THE INTERESTING THING IS, either call it coincidence or SOMETHING ELSE, some States of India are going to face assembly elections next year (Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttarakhand, UP, Gujrat and Himanchal Pradesh) in 2017. And such kind of nationalistic and anti pakistan sentiments are supposed to benefit BJP in elections. Or if these sentiments fuses over the time it may backfire for the BJP.

We believe that credit for surgical ops goes to Army for their sound planning and precise execution, and also to government to give army a free hand. These strike displays our capability to act against the cross border terrorism sponsored by Pakistani army.
But as the current happening going on, and this issue is being politicised, it may somehow diminish the image and prestige of Indian army.

Your views are welcome in the comment box. 

6 Reasons why 'boycott china' is not a good idea after all

Indo-China relations have not been on the track now a days. China's unconditional support to Pakistan, then blocking India's entry in NSG group, threatening India to stop the water of river Brahmputra, and lately also blocking India's bid to ban Jaish-e-Mohammed Cheif terrorist Masood Azher are the main reasons which determines the coarse of bitterness between both countries. Also there have been military and territorial disputes from long time ago between both countries.

In the recent developments post URI attack a wave of patriotism has been swinging around the country, along with anti Pakistan and anti china sentiments. A message is being circulated in social media to not to buy chinese products, some political groups are actively supporting it too, but if we look at the whole picture this whole boycott idea seems a bit unpractical.

Here we explain the six reasons why #boycott_china is'nt a good idea:-

1.) Some people are arguing in social media that government should ban import of Chinese product in Indian market, but this is certainly impossible as this will be against the norms of World Trade Organisation. And any country can't simply abandon its rules.

2.) China is India's biggest trading partner but it's not true vice versa. In financial year 2014 china  imports amounts only of 16.4 billion us dollors from India, that accounts for 0.8% of total imports of China. While Indian imports from china amounted 58.4 billion us dollors i.e 12.6% of total Indian imports (data source:Wikipedia). And remember that chinese GDP is way bigger than that of India. Even if boycott china succedes to some extent, and our business ties are effected, India will have to suffer more. Figures clearly explain that we can't mess with big boy right now.

3.) China has the least transportation distance with India as compared to US, UK, GERMANY etc. And this factor cuts down the goods price significantly. Major imports from china includes computer hardware, steel, chemicals and drug   intermediaries. India exports a large number of small automobiles and automobile industry requires a lot of steel, this is difficult without imports from china. India has the biggest pharmaceutical industry in the world, but drug intermediaries(chemicals used to make medicine) are suppied from china.

4.) We are in the era of globalization. At present time consumer wants good quality products at lowest cost. Think for a moment can we ditch the Xiaome phone for the micromax one, no, we buy it because it has better quality at same price.

5.) India has large and growing population and we don't have enough manufacturing sector to fulfil the needs of that much people. We have some manufacturing units for these needs but either they are not technologically advanced or they are not cost effective. Obviously we have to import from other countries and here Chinese goods win the game due to their cost competitiveness.

6.) Avoiding chinese products may accelerate inflation, as we know that most of the Indian population lives below the poverty line."SWADESHI ANDOLAN OR BUY SWADESHI" sounded good in Gandhi's era but not in this era of globalization.We have to understand that promoting made in India and boycotting made in china both should be seen from differnt perspective.

Here are some steps that need to be taken for saving our domestic economy rather then completely boycotting Chinese goods:-
1.) Raise import duty on Chinese goods (but it has its limits too).
2.) Set up manufacturing sector and increse domestic manufacturing and expand the existing one so that we can fulfil the needs of society.
3.) Invest more in R&D so that we can make our manufacturing sector more advance.
4.) Invest in infrastructure.
5.) raise the competitiveness of our economy, for example India made satellites and space missions same could be done in other fields too.

Above all we can say that totally boycotting Chinese products is'nt in favour of India, instead we need to try to increse the exports to foreign countries including China.

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