World Ozone Day 2020

World Ozone Day 2020 – Ozone for life! 

16 September is World Ozone Day. Thanks to international cooperation, this year we celebrate 35 years of the Vienna Convention and 35 years of global ozone layer protection.

World Ozone Day shows that collective decisions and action, guided by science, are the only way to solve major global crises.

Background:

In 1985, the world’s governments adopted the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer. Under the Convention’s Montreal Protocol, governments, scientists and industry worked together to cut out 99 per cent of all ozone-depleting substances. Thanks to the Montreal Protocol, the ozone layer is healing and expected to return to pre-1980 values by mid-century. In support of the Protocol, the Kigali Amendment, which came into force in 2019, will work towards reducing hydrofluorocarbon (HFCs),greenhouse gases with powerful climate-warming potential and damaging to the environment.

           World Ozone Day 2020: Ozone Facts

     Sometime in the late 1970s, scientists found out that gases used                 in refrigerators and air conditioners for cooling were creating a hole in the ozone layer.

     This was a cause of great concern as the dangerous UV rays of the sun  were creating severe health issues including skin cancers.

     It was a wake-up call for governments across the world. In                           1985 countries adopted the 'Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer'.

     Under the Vienna Convention's Montreal Protocol, nations                      worked  together to cut out 99 per cent of ozone-depleting substances

• In 2019, the Kigali Amendment came into force as a follow-up to the Montreal Protocol
• The Kigali Amendment called for reducing greenhouse gases which cause global warming, the latest cause of worry for nations

   The slogan 'Ozone For Life' is a reminder for people to care for the    environment for sustainable and healthy life on earth.

 source- https://www.unenvironment.org/

हिंदी दिवस -2020

                                          

हिंदी दिवस 2020:इतिहास

हिंदी को राजभाषा का दर्जा 14 सितंबर, 1949 के दिन मिला था. तब से हर साल यह तारीख 'हिंदी दिवस' के रूप में  मनाई जाती है। हम सभी अंग्रेजी भाषा को सीखने में इतने व्यस्त हो गए हैं कि कम ही लोग जानते हैं आखिर ये दिन क्यों मनाया जाता है और इस दिन का क्या महत्व है।

हर साल 14 सितंबर को हिंदी दिवस मनाया जाता है। अंग्रेजी, स्पेनिश और मंदारिन के बाद हिंदी दुनिया में चौथी सबसे अधिक बोली जाने वाली भाषा है। हिंदी दिवस पर हर साल, भारत के राष्ट्रपति भाषा के प्रति योगदान के लिए लोगों को राजभाषा पुरस्कार से सम्मानित करते हैं। 

भारत में हिंदी भाषा का इतिहास इंडो-यूरोपियन भाषा परिवार के इंडो-आर्यन शाखा से है। जिसे देवनागरी लिपि में भारत की आधिकारिक भाषाओं में से एक के रूप में लिखा गया है। जब देश आजाद हुआ था, उसके बाद सबसे बड़ा सवाल भाषा को लेकर ही था। हम सब जानते हैं कि भारत में सैकड़ों भाषाएं और बोलियां बोली जाती हैं। ऐसे में किसी एक भाषा को भारत की राजभाषा के रूप में चुनना हमारे संविधान निर्माताओं के लिए बड़ी चुनौती थी।

6 दिसंबर 1946 में आजाद भारत का संविधान तैयार करने के लिए संविधान सभा का गठन हुआ था. 26 नवंबर 1949 को संविधान के अंतिम प्रारूप को संविधान सभा ने मंजूरी दे दी थी, जिसके बाद आजाद भारत का अपना संविधान 26 जनवरी 1950 से पूरे देश में लागू हुआ, लेकिन उस समय भी ये बड़ा सवाल था कि राजभाषा के रूप में कौनसी भाषा का चयन किया जाए।

जिसके बाद काफी सोच विचार किया गया, फिर हिंदी और अंग्रेजी को नए राष्ट्र की भाषा चुना गया. संविधान सभा ने देवनागरी लिपी में लिखी हिंदी को अंग्रजों के साथ राष्ट्र की आधिकारिक भाषा के तौर पर स्वीकार किया था, लेकिन फिर 14 सितंबर 1949 को संविधान सभा ने एक मत से निर्णय लिया कि हिंदी ही भारत की राजभाषा होगी। भारतीय संविधान के भाग 17 के अध्याय की धारा 343 (1) में यह वर्णित है कि 

"संघ की राजभाषा हिंदी और लिपि देवनागरी होगी."

1918 में हिंदी साहित्य सम्मेलन में भारत के राष्ट्रपिता महात्मा गांधी ने हिंदी भाषा को राष्ट्रभाषा बनाने के लिए पहल की थी। गांधीजी ने हिंदी को जनमानस की भाषा भी बताया था।

जब हिंदी भाषा देश राजभाषा चुनी गई थी, उस समय देश के पहले प्रधानमंत्री जवाहरलाल नेहरू ने कहा था कि इस दिन के महत्व देखते हुए हर साल 14 सितंबर को हिंदी दिवस के रूप में मनाया जाए। भारत में पहला हिंदी दिवस 14 सितंबर 1953 में मनाया गया था। तब से लेकर आजतक 14 सिंतबर को हिंदी दिवस मनाया जा रहा है। 

अगर आज भी हमने भाषा को लेकर सतर्कता नहीं बरती तो वो दिन दूर नहीं जब हिंदी भाषा हमारे बीच से बिल्कुल गायब हो जाएगी। यदि हमें हिंदी भाषा के महत्व को जिंदा रखना है तो इसके प्रचार-प्रसार को बढ़ाना होगा। साथ ही सरकारी और प्राइवेट ऑफिस के कामकाज में हिंदी को प्राथमिकता देनी होगी। इसी के साथ सिर्फ अंग्रेजी भाषा के आधार पर किसी भी इंसान की काबिलियत को न आंका जाए। अंग्रेजी भाषा के फेक भ्रम को हमें और आपको जहन से निकालना होगा, ताकि आने वाली पीढ़ी हिंदी भाषा को और मजबूत बना सके। 

 

"हिंदी द्वारा सारे भारत को एक सूत्र मे पिरोया जा सकता है। " 

-स्वामी दयानन्द सरस्वती 

 World Suicide Prevention Day 2020

  

World Suicide Prevention Day 2020 is observed on 10th September 2020 to promote awareness and worldwide action to prevent deaths due to suicide across the world which is important among today’s generation.

International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) organizes World Suicide Prevention Day every year. It is co-sponsored by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH). It is observed since 2003 to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides.

Why is it Important to Observe World Suicide Prevention Day?

It's a developing problem. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), every 40 seconds, someone takes their own life, which is about 800,000 people worldwide every year.

Suicide seems to be the leading cause of death for people aged between 15 and 29. There are as many as 40 attempted suicides for every suicide that results in death. Each one of us needs to talk to people and convey that suicide is not the ultimate solution to any problem, and there's a lot to live for. 

Depression: An Overview 

Depression is the most common mental disorder. As per WHO reports, it is the leading cause of disability worldwide and is a major contributor to the overall global burden of diseases. Even though one understands depression as mood fluctuations and short-lived emotional responses to challenges in everyday life, it’s imperative to treat depression if it persists for a long time, as it becomes a root cause for many other medical conditions if not treated on time. 

Symptoms of Depression

• Deep feelings of sadness

• Dark moods

• Feelings of worthlessness or hopelessness

• Appetite changes

• Lack of energy

• Lack of interest in things one used to enjoy

• Withdrawing from friends

• Preoccupation with death or thoughts of self-harm

• Feelings of aggressiveness, anxiousness, and irritability

• Drinking excessively

• Engaging in high-risk activities

• Difficulty staying focused on a task and performing daily tasks

• Slow responses during conversations

• Abnormal sleep patterns, such as insomnia (not sleeping through the night), restless sleep, etc.

• Feeling worthless or guilty

• Hallucinations, Delusions or Paranoia

• Reduced sexual desire or lack of sexual performance

Main Sources of Depression

• Abuse -Any past experience of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse           

• Medications-Certain drugs such as antiviral drugs, and contortionists

• Conflicts -Any past experiences of personal conflicts or disputes with closed ones

• Death -Grief arising from the death of a close one

• Events -Major life events such as loss of a job, divorce, or retirement

• Genetic factors -A family history of depression

• Brain structure -The lesser active the frontal lobe of the brain, the higher is the risk of developing a depressive disorder.

• Medical conditions -Serious chronic medical illnesses such as chronic illness, insomnia, chronic pain, or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

• Addiction -Drug or alcohol addiction and abuse

Depression Treatment

Mild to severe, all types of depressions are treatable. If depression is keeping you or your loved ones away from living a content life then do not hesitate to seek medical help. From medications to therapies to lifestyle changes, there are many different treatment options available.

Apart from therapies, or treatments, sometimes antidepressants, anti- anxiety and anti- psychotic medication are prescribed as well to treat depression and its symptoms.

How can you relax your Mind and Body?

Relaxing the Mind

• Take slow, deep breaths. Or try other breathing exercises for relaxation.

• Soak in a warm bath.

• Listen to soothing music.

• Practice mindful meditation. The goal of mindful meditation is to focus your attention on things that are happening right now in the present moment. For example, listen to your body. Is your breathing fast, slow, deep, or shallow? The idea is just to note what is happening without trying to change it.

• Write. Some people feel more relaxed after they write about their feelings. One way is to keep a journal.

• Use guided imagery. With guided imagery, you imagine yourself in a certain setting that helps you feel calm and relaxed. You can use audiotapes, scripts, or a teacher to guide you through the process.

Relaxing the body

• Do yoga. You can get books and videos to do at home or take a yoga class.
• Try progressive muscle relaxation. This process involves tensing and relaxing each muscle group. Progressive muscle relaxation can reduce anxiety and muscle tension. If you have trouble falling asleep, this method may also help with your sleep problems. When you relax your muscles, your body gets the signal that it is okay to fall asleep.
• Take a walk or do some other activity. Making time to do things you enjoy can also help you relax.
• Get a massage or have someone give you a back rub.
• Have a warm drink that doesn't have alcohol or caffeine in it, such as herbal tea or warm milk.

How to prevent suicidal thoughts

If you’ve had suicidal thoughts or feelings, don’t be ashamed and don’t keep it to yourself. While some people have suicidal thoughts without any intention of ever acting on them, it’s still important to take some action.

To help prevent these thoughts from recurring, there are several things you can do.

• Talk to someone

• You should never try to manage suicidal feelings entirely on your own. Getting professional help and support from loved ones can make it easier to overcome any challenges that are causing these feelings.

• Take medications as directed

• You should never change your dosage or stop taking your medications unless your healthcare provider tells you to do so.

• Pay attention to warning signs

• Work with your healthcare provider or therapist to learn about the possible triggers for your suicidal feelings. This will help you recognize the signs of danger early on and decide what steps to take ahead of time.

life is a gift!

TEACHERS' DAY 2020

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CELEBRATING TEACHERS' DAY ON THE BIRTHDAY CEREMONY OF Dr. SARVEPALLI RADHAKRISHNAN

HAPPY TEACHERS' DAY!

                      

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