...ammu, Jan 21: All Purpose Spray Adjuvant (APSA) – 80, the wonder agri-product from Amway proved its superiority yet again in a recent study done by Sher–e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), J&K. As per press release, the study done on Apple Crop, one of the key produces of J&K, Himachal Pradesh; showed extremely great results on most commonly reported infects like Wooly Aphid, Stem Borer and Powdery Mildew. The Study confirmed that use of APSA – 80 ensures drastic reduction in the reported infects. The key findings of the Study done by the university established a 25 percent better control on ‘Wooly Aphid’, 79 percent on ‘Stem Borer’ when APSA was mixed with pesticide as compared to pesticide alone. Also APSA – 80 showed 6 percent better results on ‘Powdery Mildew’ when APSA was mixed with fungicide as compared to fungicide alone. APSA – 80, on mixing with insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and defoliators increases their efficacy and the crops, fruits and vegetables are better protected from diseases, pests and unwanted herbs, resulting in better yield. APSA-80 contains special ingredients – “Non Ironic Surfactants” that break down the surface tension of the water and helps water to penetrate and spread better on the fields. It also helps reduce losses due to apportion and run-off giving better utilization of scare water. Institutes like Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bangalore have conducted tests on crops like Mangoes,...
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...Political scandals and possible increased interest rates have lowered the expectations of Turkey’s economic growth for this year. The December corruption investigation that lead to the arrest of about 50 people including highly esteemed businessmen, the leader of the state-owned bank and the sons of three ministers spread rapidly in the international news market. The events have “put pressure on administration officials and the Central Bank to alter monetary policy to protect the lira and deter risk-adverse foreign investors from selling off Turkish debt. (APCO, 2014)” Turkey’s corruption scandal was set off by a telephone conversation in December allegedly with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan telling his son to get millions of dollars out of the house for fear of an investigation. The conversation was denied by Erdogan’s office however it lead to a series of early morning home and office raids of his acquaintances. “The crisis has damaged Turkey’s already troubled economy (Arango, 2014)”. Countries have now looked at the government as somewhat untrustworthy and not capable of continuing current businesses. In February, citizens of the country protested and chanted for the government to resign. This only left the country in more turmoil and curious of whom would be elected in the upcoming March elections. By 45% popular vote, Erdogan was the winner however it is still unclear of what could come of Turkey’s economy. Under Erdogan, Turkey has thrived on a...
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...To be or not to be: Social Entrepreneurship in Kashmir. “Today that land of Kashmir, under the heels of hardship and misfortune, has become weak, vulnerable and impoverished; A land, which was once known among the wise, as Little Iran.” -Sir M. Iqbal (Armaghan-e-Hijaz-24) The idea of social entrepreneurship in a society as politically unstable and volatile as Kashmir is, however, new. This latent idea has been in hibernation mode for far too long, resulting in regrettable social, economical, and psychological consequences. This dormancy is a result of deep rooted ignorance and misplaced information about the career paths which trace its origins in the imperial Maharaja’s Rule of pre-independent India where people who used to work for the government were usually better off than ordinary people doing peasantry jobs. Decades of political uncertainty has further escalated the doubts on success in business, hurtling the Kashmiri youth deep into the psychological abyss where pursuing their dreams as remained, as such, a dream. Throw in some statistics in the gloomy picture and the picture gets even darker: life expectancy, in part due to access to better medical care and in part due to casual improvement in wages, is ever increasing, and with the fertility rates unchanged, causes an unprecedented “pot belly” in the population pyramid. This accumulation of a young population further exacerbates the unemployment quagmire. According to a report by Mercy Corps, a non-government...
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...Since the partition of subcontinent in 1947 into two independent states, Pakistan and India, the political situation in the region has been volatile. Both these countries have strained relations and have fought two major wars resulting in the cession of East Pakistan. The real bone of contention between the two countries is Kashmir. The people of Kashmir have expressed their desire to accede to Pakistan but India creates hurdles in the fulfillment of their desire. The state of Jammu and Kashmir came into existence in 1848. Gulab Singh, Dogra Rajpot, bought it for RS. 7500000 from Lord Lawrence. The state has an area of 84,471 square miles. It has 902 miles long border with Pakistan and with India 317 miles only. The three main rivers of Pakistan, namely, the Indus, the Jhelum and the Chenab are their sources in Kashmir. The two roads that link Kashmir with the rest of the world also lie through Pakistan. More than 80% of the people of Jammu and Kashmir are Muslims. Thus geographically, culturally, economically and religiously Kashmir is an integral part of Pakistan. But India has never accepted this fact. The result is that Kashmir has become an apple of discord between Pakistan and India. The Kashmiris were leading a miaerable life. They were treated as slaves. They had no status in society. They were always at the mercy of the Dogras and the Hindus of the state. The result of this suppression and oppression was that the people of Jammu and Kashmir stood against the Maharaja’s...
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...presents Kumarans Model United Nations 2016 7th, 8th, 9th July Background Guide Summit of States In Association With BACKGROUND GUIDE: SOS The Executive Board Secretary-General Barghav Cavale Under-Secretary Generals Ashwin Kumar Rutwik Shah Chiefs of Staff Akhil Udathu Dharini Prasad Shreya Rao Tanay Ravichandran Heads of Operations Neha Harish Sanjay Krishnan Shweta Kini Varun Gopalakrishnan Varun Sriram Heads of Finance Sathvik MC Surya Sanjay Tarang Mittal Trivesh Jain Heads of PR Alankrita Amarnath Neethi Kumar Heads of Press Aditya Giridharan Saurab Mitra Heads of Tech Abhishek Krishna Ankush Arunkumar Hiranmaya Gundu Heads of Research Aditya N Rao Sesh Sadasivam Shefali Kanitkar © KUMARANS MODEL UNITED NATIONS 2016 2 BACKGROUND GUIDE: SOS Letter from the Dais Greetings Delegates, It is with great pleasure that I invite you to the Summit Of States at KMUN 2016. I, Aniruddh Hari will be your Chair. Joining me on the dais are Aditya Venkatraman, your Vice Chair and Adhesh Shenoy, your Moderator. KMUN started off on a very minute scale, but has grown to become one of Bangalore’s biggest MUNs. As the dais, we hope to continue this legacy with the SoS- envisioning this futuristic crisis committee was thrilling, but putting the pieces together to make it a reality takes the excitement to a whole new level. The Summit of States is going to be a committee like no other, with crises that will hit you hard and leave you in a daze. One wrong decision, one wrong...
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...ENLARGECAPTION KUALA LUMPUR: In Malaysia, the death of South Africa's former president Nelson Mandela has been politicised. Comments from some political parties comparing their party struggles to the life of Mandela have been perceived by critics as inappropriate attempts to leverage political capital. Such comparisons have been ridiculed and condemned by the public at large. As the world honoured and paid tribute to a man who has been called a “giant of history”, Malaysian politicians were caught up in their own politicking. Both the ruling United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) and the opposition People's Justice Party (PKR) have been drawing parallels between their own party's struggle and that of Mandela and his ANC party. Prime Minister Najib Razak at the closing of UMNO’s annual congress on Saturday said his party fought for the same cause as Nelson Mandela. UMNO, he said, should emulate South Africa's ANC party in protecting and nurturing a younger generation of leaders to continue its struggle. Mr Najib said: "We are saddened and appreciative of him as a freedom fighter, a man of peace. We must pay him tribute because UMNO struggles on the same principle." Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim's party poured scorn on Mr Najib's remarks saying that they were an insult to Mandela, as UMNO was essentially a race-based party defending Malay supremacy. And going even further, PKR claimed it was its leader Anwar Ibrahim who more closely embodied Mandela's...
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...Wawasan 2020 or Vision 2020 is a malaysian ideal introduced by the former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Mahathir bin Mohamad during the tabling of the Sixth Malaysia Plan in 1991. The vision calls for the nation to achieve a self-sufficient industrialized nation by the year 2020, encompasses all aspects of life, from economic prosperity, social well-being, educational worldclass, political stability, as well as psychological balance. In order to achieve Vision 2020, Mahathir lamented that the nation required an annual growth of 7% (in real terms) over the thirty-year periods (1990–2020), so that the economy would be eightfold stronger than its 1990 GDP of RM115 billion. This would translate to a GDP of RM920 billion (in 1990 Ringgit terms) in 2020.Wawasan 2020 is also the title of an article by William Greider about globalization in Malaysia.Mahathir had outlined nine strategic challenges that Malaysia must overcome to achieve Vision 2020. The first challenge is establishing a united Malaysian nation made up of one Bangsa Malaysia (Malaysian Race). The second challenge is creating a psychologically liberated, secure and developed Malaysian society. The third challenge is fostering and developing a mature democratic society. The fourth challenge is establishing a fully moral and ethical society. The fifth challenge is establishing a matured liberal and tolerant society. The sixth challenge is establishing a scientific and progressive society. The seventh challenge is establishing...
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...Putrajaya is the seat of the federal government. The population stands over 28 million made up of Malays, Chinese, Indians and numerous ethnic groups. Malaysia gained its independent on August 31, 1957. Since independence Malaysia has had six Prime Ministers namely, Tunku Abdul Rahman the first Prime Minister and known as “Bapa Kemerdekaan” (Father of Independence), Tun Abdul Razak the second sitting Prime Minister, known as the Father of Development, Tun Hussein Onn was granted the soubriquet “Bapa Perpaduan” (Father of Unity) sited as the third Prime Minister ,Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was the fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia is the longest running leader in Asia serving for 22 years since 1981, the fifth Prime Minister was Dato' Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and the current Prime Minister is Dato' Sri Mohd. Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak. The national language is Bahasa Melayu, but English is widely spoken and understood, and taught as a second language. The people of Malaysia also converse in a range of Chinese and Indian dialects. Malaysia is rich in culture and a haven for food. It comes as no surprise that our country is well known for its variety of food. Diverse cuisine from gourmet to hawker food easily available at affordable prices. The unique and authentic cooking styles and flavours of Malay, Chinese, Indian and the other...
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...Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak , Prime Minister 3rd April 2009 unveiled a new concept- One Malaysia - as a guiding principle to build a united and progressive Malaysian nation in 21st century. The two paramount cardinal principles underlie in One Malaysia concept is to inculcate the sprit and values of togetherness and a sense of belonging among Malaysians, regardless of race ,religion and creed. Najib also reiterated that he will make sure that the future policies formulated by the government will be focused on people centric or people’s interest at heart. He urged Malaysians of all walks of life to admit and accept the reality that Malaysia is made up of plural society. There is no two way about it. Thus, he called all Malaysians to treat diversity in a plural society of Malaysia as a impetus to progress further to greater heights in future. Some of Najib’s new cabinet’s decisions recently reflect the spirit of One Malaysia. For an example, his cabinet decision on conversion issue. The rakyat, particularly the non-Muslim society who were looking forward to resolve many issues pertaining to conversion and lopsided policies felt joyous about the recent decision. His laudable and remarkable decisions on conversion marks the dawn of a better and greater Malaysia for all. His recent policies surely has potential to woo the confidence of the rakyat towards his government . Cabinet has made a ruling that a child must follow the religion practiced by the parents at the time of...
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...SOCIAL MEDIA Nowadays, information and communications technology has been used extensively by modern people to seek material gain such as commerce and trade, including deal in pornography and immoral. The new site is also infiltrated by people who want to give their views and personal opinions about religion, politics and social up views on this to be too much disseminated throughout this borderless world. As provided by Article 10 of Federal Constitution, Malaysian citizens do enjoy the right to freedom of speech. According to our Prime Minister YAB Dato’ Seri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abd Razak, freedom of speech must be suited and match Malaysian norms which are synonymous with good manners and noble values. Although it is clear and unambiguous called every citizen has the right to freedom of expression and speech, but all subject to the other clauses. For example, racist remarks and incitement that could interfere with national security are not allowed. In this issue, the right of expression come into conflict with the right to live in peace. Malaysia is not the only country set this rules as United Kingdom also impose limits more or less the same even freedom of speech and expression is the negative rights of the people under the "common law". Former Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir is the most outspoken leaders defend free speech restrictions. According to him at the Culture Inaugural Lectures 2011, 10 November 2011, freedom of speech should be limited so that...
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...– HIS 105 Strayer University - Lithonia Campus June 15, 2014 Police of the World Since gaining independence from the British in 1776, the United States foreign policy over the years has gone from expansionist to isolationism to defending democracy. With the responsibility of defending democratic rights for those who cannot defend themselves, the United States in my opinion has taken on the role of “policeman of the world.” This role became more evident with the use of U.S. military force in international incidents like U.S. intervention in the 2011 Libyan Civil War to oust Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, and U.S. involvement in the 2011 Yemeni Civil War protesting the leadership of Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh. Despite the United States hailed, as a defender of democracy by some, their actions are usually not selfless. In both situations, protecting United States interests was a major factor. Both Libya and Yemen are hot beds for terrorist activity by radical groups like al-Qaeda. The United States monitors the activities of these groups in an effort to intercept information to thwart acts of terrorism, particularly against Americans. Leadership in these vulnerable countries is of great interest to the United States because some regimes are sympathetic to these militant groups. A lack of clear leadership in these countries also poses a threat to U.S. interests because a lapse in leadership can lead to militant groups seizing control...
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...The Synthesizing Curriculum Paper Name: Institutional Affiliation: Date: Introduction The book ‘Curriculum Leadership: Strategies for Development and Implementation’ is addressed to the present leaders and those in practice for the role. The primary goal of the book is to provide learners with knowledge and qualities needed to become exemplary leaders in many parts. The first part of the book begins with the research of foundation of the field. This act helps make decisions from a broad perspective with intense knowledge. The second part discusses the procedures needed to bring about significant curriculum change. The third part is more interested in the management on the curriculum. It states that for a curricular to be effective then management must be handled well. The fourth section, this being the last part of the book it talks about the curricular trends in our current days. Thesis; the book Curriculum Leadership: Strategies for Development and Implementation Issues study that can help in our day to day leadership skills and requirements to educate and govern the public to a better-living standard. Report In the topic ‘The Nature of Curriculum’ which provides the general oversight of concepts for analyzes, we learn that the key to leadership is by making sure the leadership policies should line up with the set curricular goals to assist in student learning (Glatthorn, Boschee & Whitehead, 2015). In the concept of curriculum...
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...SABAH DEVELOPMENT CORRIDOR(SDC) What is Sabah development corridor (SDC)? The Sabah Development Corridor or SDC is a new development corridor in Sabah, Malaysia. The SDC was launched on 29 January 2008. The project is expected to take 18 years with total investment of up to RM 105 billion.On average, starts from the year of 2009, RM5.83 billion will be allocated each year for development. 900,000 jobs are expected to be created with this project along with a waterfront city, tourism sub project and a Sabah Railway terminal. The project kick-started with the Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi announcing that the government has allocated an extra RM 5 billion under the Ninth Malaysia Plan to improve infrastructure and lower the cost of doing business in the state. Key objectives of the project are: ▪ make Sabah a gateway for trade, investment and tourism ▪ transform the state into a harmonious state regardless of race or religion ▪ create job opportunities in the state ▪ make the state more technology-savvy ▪ make the state a comfortable state to live in The development plan of the SDC will be implemented across three sub-regions namely the Western Sub-Region, Central Sub-Region and Eastern Sub-Region. The Western Sub-Region is identified as Sabah’s industrial belt. This region provides access to market, processing, packaging and port facilities. The Central Sub-Region is Sabah’s agricultural hinterland and food production belt. The focus will be on encouraging...
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...and women. Decades ago, the Saudi government started a project to give scholarships to the students who wants to complete their education abroad. The Saudi culture is very sensitive issue. Most of the Saudis are conservatives. A lot of changes happened in the Saudi’s economy, education, and cultures after five years of king Abdullah being in charge. The Saudi’s economy had major changes in the last five years. Before, the Saudi’s economy was relying on the oil business. Today, the Saudi economic policy has been changed a lot. King Abdullah established one of the four economic cities. The economic cities are a government development plan for the future. The goal of this plan is to diversify their economy away from oil, by generating foreign interest and bringing big corporations to these economic cities. The Saudi education has been changed to the better during the last decades and it at its best these days. King Abdullah is very interested in the education field. He established international universities for men and women. These universities afford full scholarships to Saudis and international students. Good example of these universities is King Abdullah of Science and Technology. The idea of this university is to bring the best scientists in the world and from the best universities such as Harvard and Cambridge University to work and study in Saudi Arabia. Also they upgraded the study abroad program to cover more then 100,000 Saudi students around the world. The benefits...
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...! VOTING IN VARIOUS COUNTRIES BRAZIL: In Brazil, the legal voting age is 16years. The first election in brazil was held on 16 January 1532. In this election, only ‘good’ men were allowed to vote according to their families and wealth. In 1824, the voting system was redefined. Voting became mandatory, however, only men older than 25years old and who had a lot of money were allowed to vote. Women, slaves and those in the working class were not allowed to vote. In 1881, direct voting was introduced and only 1.5% of the population could vote. On 17 January 1932, women were allowed to vote and 3years later women voted for the first time. Exactly 56years , the illiterate were allowed to vote in brazil. By 2013, voting became mandatory for people over 18 years but optional for those 16 or 17eyars olds, the illiterate and those over 70 years. This brought great delight to the people of the state, however, the mass media and the public did question the decision to allow those as young as 16years old to vote. ! NIGERIA: The legal voting age in Nigeria is 18years. Initially, under the colonial era, only taxpaying males earning 50-100pounds were allowed the right to vote. Thus women and those in the working class were disenfranchised. In 1954 women from the eastern part of the country were given the right to vote. In 1955, taxpaying women from the western region were allowed to vote in elections. In 1959, women from the southern part of the country could also vote in elections. And...
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