The Health Scene    Health–The world Health Organization (WHO) has defined health as a state of complete, physical mental and social well being and not merely as the absence of disease or infirmity. Health is influenced ,not only by the internal environment or the body parts but also by the external environment. The 1978 Alma Ata declaration aimed at achieving health for all by A. D. 2000. However despite constructive measures...

Our Universe The Universe consist of innumerable stars, galaxies, nebulae and other celestial bodies. Galaxy—A galaxy is a huge congregation of millions of stars held together by its own gravitational field. Based on structure they are classified into three types—Spiral galaxies, Elliptical Galaxies and Irregular galaxies. Spiral Galaxies There is a greater concentration of old stars in the centre, whereas younger stars are concentrated in the arms. Elliptical Galaxies Elliptical galaxies...

 Climate, Atmosphere and Monsoon   Atmosphere is the cover or envelope of air or different gases surrounding the globe. 99% of atmosphere is within the height of 32 km from earth’s surface. It is held to the earth’s surface by the force of gravity. Composition—The composition of atmosphere is described below : Component Gas    Volume in percentage      Nitrogen (N2) 78.08% Oxygen (02) 20.94% Argon (Ar) 0.93% Carbon dioxide (CO2)...

Our Earth The Earth which is our homeland is one of the member of solar system. It is one of the small inner or terrestrial planets with high density. It is the third planet outward from the sun. With its Satellites it lies between Venus and Mars. When it is viewed from space it looks like a ball shining bright and blue. It is, an oblate spheroid. It is pear shpaed...

Role of Minerals in Our Life As for mineral functions in our body concerned, boron prevents tumour and cysts in the body. Calcium is essential for strong bones. Chlorine in the form of salt is a natural disinfectant, Chromium promotoes glucose tolerance and works with insulin in the metabolism of sugar. Copper converts iron into haemoglobin. Flourine is necessary for healthy teeth. Iodine prevents goitre. Iron purifies the blood. Each gram...

Role of Vitamins in Our Life Every food almost has some vitamins. Vitamins are organic substance which are essential for the growth of the body and are required in small amounts. Their deficiency causes sickness and stunted growth. Vitamin A (retinol) is found in foods of animal origin viz., shark, liver oils, eggs, green vegetables. Carotene is also a source of Vitamin A. It is a yellow pigment found in vegetable...

Importance of Mental Health    Mental health is the successful performance of mental function, resulting in productive activities, fulfilling relationships with other people. It is the ability to adapt to change and cope with adversity, from early childhood until late life. It is the spring board of thinking and communication skills, learning emotional growth, resilience and self esteem. It is a state of mind in which a person thinks, feels and...

Bureaucracy: A Boon or a Bane Bureaucracy is the sovereign factor in public administration. It is also called manpower management, personnel management, labour welfare management and so on. But bureaucracy has wider meaning; it deals with classification, recruitment promotion compensation, discipline and retirement benefits of the personnel in government. According to Encyclopedia of Britannica “Bureaucracy is a body of professional, full time officials employed in the civil affairs of a state...