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Shubham Dhongadi
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Shubham DhongadiBegginer
Asked: July 18, 2024In:
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Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services—including servers, storage, databases, networking, software, and analytics—over the internet (“the cloud”). This model enables users to access and use these resources on-demand without having to own and maintain physical infrastructure or software ...

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  1. Bhavana Madas
    Bhavana Madas Begginer

    Cloud computing is like renting a library of books instead of buying them. You access these "books" (services like storage, processing power, and software) over the internet. Benefits: Cost Savings: Imagine you don’t buy the entire library but pay only for the books you read. Scalability: Need moreRead more

    Cloud computing is like renting a library of books instead of buying them. You access these “books” (services like storage, processing power, and software) over the internet.

    Benefits:

    1. Cost Savings: Imagine you don’t buy the entire library but pay only for the books you read.
    2. Scalability: Need more books? Just rent more without needing a bigger bookshelf.
    3. Accessibility: Read your rented books from anywhere, as long as you have an internet connection.
    4. Maintenance: The library staff (cloud provider) takes care of organizing and updating the books.
    5. Collaboration: Friends can read the same book simultaneously, no matter where they are.
    6. Disaster Recovery: If you lose your books, the library has backups, so you don’t lose your place.

    This way, cloud computing makes things simpler, more flexible, and cost-effective, just like an online library compared to owning physical books.

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Abhilipsa Mahapatra
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Abhilipsa MahapatraBegginer
Asked: July 18, 2024In:
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What is ‘ emotional intelligence’ and how does it help an individual in making ethical decisions?

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  1. Raghavendra Acharya
    Raghavendra Acharya Begginer

    Emotional intelligence (EI) refers to the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one's own emotions and to recognize, understand, and influence the emotions of others. It encompasses skills like emotional awareness, empathy, self-regulation, and social skills. In ethical decision-making, EI plRead more

    Emotional intelligence (EI) refers to the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one’s own emotions and to recognize, understand, and influence the emotions of others. It encompasses skills like emotional awareness, empathy, self-regulation, and social skills.

    In ethical decision-making, EI plays a critical role. Firstly, self-awareness allows individuals to understand their values and biases, ensuring that decisions align with their core beliefs. Self-regulation helps manage emotions that could cloud judgment, such as anger or fear, promoting rational thinking.

    Empathy, a key component of EI, enables individuals to consider the feelings and perspectives of others affected by their decisions. This leads to more compassionate and fair outcomes. For instance, in a workplace scenario, an empathetic leader is more likely to make decisions that consider employee welfare, fostering a positive ethical climate.

    Furthermore, strong social skills, another facet of EI, aid in effectively communicating and implementing ethical decisions. These skills help in resolving conflicts, garnering support for ethical initiatives, and fostering a culture of integrity.

    Overall, emotional intelligence equips individuals with the tools to navigate complex moral landscapes, balance personal and collective interests, and make decisions that uphold ethical standards and promote the well-being of all stakeholders.

    Emotional intelligence (EI) refers to the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one’s own emotions and to recognize, understand, and influence the emotions of others. It encompasses skills like emotional awareness, empathy, self-regulation, and social skills.

    In ethical decision-making, EI plays a critical role. Firstly, self-awareness allows individuals to understand their values and biases, ensuring that decisions align with their core beliefs. Self-regulation helps manage emotions that could cloud judgment, such as anger or fear, promoting rational thinking.

    Empathy, a key component of EI, enables individuals to consider the feelings and perspectives of others affected by their decisions. This leads to more compassionate and fair outcomes. For instance, in a workplace scenario, an empathetic leader is more likely to make decisions that consider employee welfare, fostering a positive ethical climate.

    Furthermore, strong social skills, another facet of EI, aid in effectively communicating and implementing ethical decisions. These skills help in resolving conflicts, garnering support for ethical initiatives, and fostering a culture of integrity.

    Overall, emotional intelligence equips individuals with the tools to navigate complex moral landscapes, balance personal and collective interests, and make decisions that uphold ethical standards and promote the well-being of all stakeholders.

     
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MAHI DUBEY
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MAHI DUBEYBegginer
Asked: July 18, 2024In: , , , ,
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How can community programs be designed to better support education and skill development for underprivileged youth?

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  1. Mhabeni Ezung
    Mhabeni Ezung Begginer

    Community programs must foster more creativity and innovation among underprivileged youths to help support education and skill development for the underprivileged youth.   All community programs give vocational training, from technical to soft skills, with courses such as hospitality, tourism,Read more

    Community programs must foster more creativity and innovation among underprivileged youths to help support education and skill development for the underprivileged youth.

     

    All community programs give vocational training, from technical to soft skills, with courses such as hospitality, tourism, sewing, pottery, crafts-making, banking, IT, carpentry, and masonry. Yes, community programs give job-oriented skills and life skills are necessary for underprivileged students to foster learning and to prevent them from dropping out. However, for such skill development activities, community programs need more capacity-building for their teachers and proper supervision and monitoring of the activities.

     

    Community programs must also give importance to the facilities and infrastructure of the school. For example:- basic facilities like clean drinking water, electricity and well-ventilated classrooms are crucial. 

     

    To foster an environmentally conscious environment, community programs must focus on sanitation and waste management in the curriculum and innovative practices in mid-day meal schemes like growing food with the community. For instance:- Introducing community gardens. 

     

    Zero tolerance of social discrimination is vital for this group of students. Introducing innovative programs and activities in the curriculum to remove these stigmas is essential.

    Deserving students must receive scholarships and financial aid. 

    There needs to be a dedicated mechanism to supervise all these programs or else there will be no desired outcome and a holistic learning experience for the underprivileged youths.

     

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Sakshi
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Asked: July 18, 2024In:
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  1. Bidisha Das
    Bidisha Das Begginer

    Ladies like emotionally intelligent men than insensitive men because such type of intelligence enhances the interaction in the relations, consideration, and comprehension of feelings. The first component of the SEAM model of male intimacy is emotional intelligence, which essentially means that the mRead more

    Ladies like emotionally intelligent men than insensitive men because such type of intelligence enhances the interaction in the relations, consideration, and comprehension of feelings. The first component of the SEAM model of male intimacy is emotional intelligence, which essentially means that the man is capable of managing his own emotions and being in touch with his female partner’s emotions”. This makes the foundation for a healthy relationship as it enables the development of a protective setting.

    For their part, insensitive men may either be unaware of their partner’s emotional demands or unable to meet them which will culminate into conflict. Emotional intelligence also helps men avoid the worst tendencies of man-bood and be less likely to compromise a healthy and happy relationship by not listening to their partners and constantly arguing.

    Finally, it is crucial for men to listen to women to answer the question of what women want in a man; women want emotionally intelligent men because they build a strong, happy, and sustainable relationship which improves both partners’ quality of life.

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Yoganandareddy Gosula
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Yoganandareddy GosulaBegginer
Asked: July 19, 2024In:
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What are the main objectives of the Right to Education Act (RTE) in India, and how effective has it been since its implementation?

  1. Khushali Shah
    Khushali Shah Begginer

    Aspect Details Main Objectives of RTE Act Description Free and Compulsory Education Ensure that every child aged 6-14 years has the right to free and compulsory education in a neighborhood school. Quality of Education Improve the quality of education by setting standards for schools, teachers, and cRead more

    Aspect Details
    Main Objectives of RTE Act Description
    Free and Compulsory Education Ensure that every child aged 6-14 years has the right to free and compulsory education in a neighborhood school.
    Quality of Education Improve the quality of education by setting standards for schools, teachers, and curriculum, including the provision of qualified teachers.
    No Discrimination Prohibit discrimination against children based on caste, religion, or gender, ensuring inclusive education for all.
    Child-Centric Approach Promote a child-centric approach to teaching, focusing on the holistic development of the child, including physical, emotional, and cognitive growth.
    Infrastructure Standards Mandate the provision of basic infrastructure requirements for schools, such as classrooms, toilets, and safe drinking water.
    Teacher Training and Recruitment Ensure that teachers are adequately trained, recruited, and qualified to deliver quality education.
    Community Participation Encourage community involvement in school management through School Management Committees (SMCs) to foster transparency and accountability.
    Government Responsibility Define the roles and responsibilities of the central and state governments in providing and monitoring the quality of education.

     

    Effectiveness of RTE Act Assessment
    Increased Enrollment Significant improvement in enrollment rates for children aged 6-14, with a net enrollment ratio reaching over 90% in recent years.
    Reduction in Dropout Rates Decrease in dropout rates, though challenges remain, particularly in remote and disadvantaged areas.
    Improvement in Infrastructure Progress in improving school infrastructure, but some schools still lack essential facilities like proper toilets and clean drinking water.
    Quality of Education Mixed results in terms of educational quality; issues persist in terms of teacher absenteeism, inadequate training, and uneven implementation.
    No Discrimination Generally successful in promoting inclusivity, though some cases of discrimination and disparities remain.
    Teacher Training and Recruitment Progress in increasing teacher numbers, but concerns about the quality of training and teacher performance persist.
    Community Participation Active participation in many areas through SMCs, but effectiveness varies widely across different regions.
    Government Responsibility Central and state governments have made efforts to uphold the RTE Act’s mandates, but there are ongoing challenges in effective policy enforcement.
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Varun Chopra
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Varun ChopraBegginer
Asked: July 19, 2024In: , ,
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  1. Archie
    Archie Begginer

    Respect for diversity is essential for multicultural society. As we know India is an multicultural society with more than 100 languages and 700+ tribes and it has been known and recognized by World as the country where all cultures exists peacefully mainly because they respect each others culture anRead more

    Respect for diversity is essential for multicultural society. As we know India is an multicultural society with more than 100 languages and 700+ tribes and it has been known and recognized by World as the country where all cultures exists peacefully mainly because they respect each others culture and knows to foster empathy and individuality . Respect is the main basis for its existence till now . Sure there are fights in between them but still in the end people knows and understands the value of the act of giving respect to one another because through this admiration we learn and can help one another in things they need or lack like medicine , transportation etc. because of that India has such a vibrant personality and it stands out because we know the importance of respect especially to all cultures and not making them feel less worthy. I would say that this is the main difference between India to other nations mostly because they are maybe not able to respect the diversity and treat them equally making them not stand out and be peaceful from within.

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