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(1) Introduction : Nutrition plays a critical role in human development, especially during periods of growth, aging, and recovery. This case study explores the changing nutritional requirements across age groups — from children to the elderly ⎯ highlighting how dietary habits must adapt to support health and wellbeing.
(2) Methodology : A team of dietitians conducted a three-month observational study across five schools, two universities, three workplaces, and two retirement communities. Nutritional intake was recorded using food diaries, and health parameters were monitored through BMI, energy levels, and blood reports.
(3) Survey Examination : Participants were grouped into four age categories : children (6 – 12 years), adolescents (13 – 19 years), adults (20 – 59 years), and elderly (60+ years). Surveys assessed daily intake of macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), alongside hydration habits and meal frequency.
(4) Results : Children had higher energy and protein needs per kilogram of body weight, essential for growth and cognitive development. Adolescents showed increased calorie and calcium requirements due to rapid bone growth and hormonal changes. Adults required balanced intake to maintain weight and prevent chronic diseases, while the elderly needed more fibre, calcium and vitamin D to support bone health and digestion. Interestingly, adolescents consumed the most processed foods, while elderly participants had the most balanced diets due to regular meal routines. Adults often skipped meals due to work stress. Dehydration was common in both children and the elderly.
(5) Implications and Interventions : The findings highlight the need for age-specific dietary education. In schools, awareness programmes on healthy snacks and hydration were introduced. For working adults, meal planning workshops and healthy vending machines were recommended. Retirement homes integrated vitamin D supplements and fibre-rich meals into weekly menus. Across all groups, hydration reminders were implemented using digital tools and scheduled water breaks.
(6) Conclusion : Nutritional needs vary significantly with age, influenced by physical, cognitive, and lifestyle factors. Regular assessments and tailored interventions are essential for promoting long-term health across populations.
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(1) Science fiction, often abbreviated as sci-fi, is a genre of literature and film that explores imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced technology, space exploration, time travel, and extra-terrestrial life. While sci-fi has long captivated audiences in western countries, its growth in India has been comparatively slower. However, the genre is gradually gaining popularity among Indian readers and writers.
(2) One of the major advantages of science fiction is its ability to stimulate imagination and curiosity. It encourages readers to think beyond the present and explore possibilities that lie in the future. For students and young readers, sci-fi can act as a bridge between literature and science, making learning more engaging. Books like Isaac Asimov’s Foundation or Indian writer Samit Basu’s Turbulence have introduced scientific ideas in exciting narratives.
(3) Science fiction also reflects social and ethical concerns. In a rapidly changing world, sci-fi allows authors to speculate on how technology might shape society, for better or worse. In India, where issues like climate change, overpopulation, and digital surveillance are becoming more relevant, science fiction provides a creative lens through which these problems can be examined.
(4) Despite its potential, science fiction remains a niche genre in India. One of the key disadvantages is the lack of access to quality sci-fi literature in Indian languages. Most of the well-known works are written in English, which limits their reach. Moreover, there is a lack of mainstream platforms that promote Indian sci-fi writers. Many readers are unaware of homegrown authors contributing meaningfully to the genre.
(5) To enhance the science fiction reading experience in India, several steps can be taken. Schools and colleges can include sci-fi stories in their curriculum to expose students to the genre early on. Indian authors should be encouraged to write in regional languages to broaden the audience base. Libraries and online platforms can host reading clubs and discussions to make science fiction more interactive and engaging.
(6) In conclusion, science fiction has immense potential to grow in India. With the right support and exposure, it can become a powerful tool to inspire imagination, promote scientific thinking, and spark conversations about the future.
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Dogs and cats should never be permitted to eat chocolate, because chocolate works like a poison in their bodies. Chocolate contains a chemical called theobromine, which is similar to caffeine. Human bodies are able to process the theobromine without any ill side effects, but dogs and cats cannot.
Different types of chocolate contain different amount of theobromine. It would take \(20\) ounces of milk chocolate to kill a \(20\)-pound dog, but only \(2\) ounces of baker's chocolate or \(6\) ounces of semi-sweet chocolate. The amounts, of course, are much smaller for a cat, whose body weight is typically less than that of a dog. Most cats are not naturally attracted to eating chocolate, but many dogs are. Dogs by nature will sample nearly anything that they see their masters eating, so pet owners must take care to keep all chocolate products well out of reach of their dogs and cats.

A qataa, very simply, is a poem of four lines---a quatrain. It may occur in the middle of a ghazal (where the poet is unable to finish a thought in two lines, and chooses to use four). It may also be a stand-alone verse, un-embedded in any long poem. Here is an example of a stand-alone qataa from Faiz: Raat yoon dil mein teri khoi hui yaad aayi
Jaise veerane mein chupke se bahaar aa jaaye
Jaise sehraaon mein haule se chale baad-e naseem
Jaise beemar ko be-vajah qaraar aa jaaye Translation: Your faded memory visited my heart last night,
As if the spring came to the ruins, real quiet.
As if the zephyr silently cooled the desert,
And the sick, miraculously, gained some respite. Which of these is not true of a qataa?
The ``Eggshell Skull'' rule dictates that:
The ``Eggshell Skull'' rule dictates that:
According to the passage, the ``Reverse Onus'' principle in the context of special knowledge:
The ``Exclusion of Every Other Hypothesis'' rule acts as a safeguard against:
Read the following passage and answer the questions from 116 to 120. quote In the realm of tortious liability, negligence is defined as the breach of a legal duty to care which results in unintended damage to the claimant. The conceptual cornerstone of this doctrine is the "Neighbor Principle," articulated in Donoghue v. Stevenson, which posits that one must take reasonable care to avoid acts or omissions that could reasonably be foreseen to injure those closely and directly affected. However, modern jurisprudence, specifically the Caparo Three-Stage Test, has refined this by requiring three elements: foreseeability of harm, a relationship of proximity, and a determination that imposing liability is fair, just, and reasonable. Establishing a breach involves an objective standard: the conduct of the "reasonable person." Under the Bolam Test, a professional is not negligent if they act in accordance with a practice accepted as proper by a responsible body of medical or professional opinion. Yet, this is tempered by Bolitho, which allows the court to intervene if that professional opinion lacks a logical basis. Causation remains the most formidable evidentiary hurdle. The claimant must satisfy the "but-for" test, proving that the harm would not have occurred but for the defendant's breach. In cases involving multiple causes, the court may apply the "material contribution" test. Furthermore, the doctrine of Remoteness, established in The Wagon Mound (No. 1), dictates that a defendant is liable only for the type of harm that was reasonably foreseeable, even if the extent of that harm is exacerbated by the claimant's pre-existing vulnerability, known as the "Eggshell Skull" rule. quote The Caparo test added which specific requirement to the traditional `Neighbor Principle'?
How does the Bolitho clarification affect the application of the Bolam Test?
According to The Wagon Mound (No. 1), a defendant is not liable if the:
Read the following passage and answer the questions from 111 to 115. quote In the law of evidence, circumstantial evidence---often termed ``indirect evidence''---is a set of facts that, while not proving a fact in issue directly, allows for a logical inference of its existence. Unlike direct evidence, such as the testimony of an eyewitness who perceived the specific factus reus, circumstantial evidence relies on a multi-layered inferential process. The probative value of such evidence is governed by the ``Panchsheel'' of circumstantial evidence, a judicial standard requiring that the circumstances from which the conclusion of guilt is drawn must be fully established and form a complete chain that leaves no reasonable ground for a conclusion consistent with the innocence of the accused. The judiciary distinguishes between the admissibility of individual circumstances and the cumulative effect of the entire evidentiary corpus. Under the ``Last Seen Theory,'' if the accused and the deceased were seen together in a place where no one else could have intervened, the burden of proof under the Reverse Onus principle may shift to the accused to explain the circumstances, as per the doctrine of special knowledge. However, this theory is seldom sufficient for a conviction in isolation; it must be corroborated by other factors such as motive, subsequent conduct, or the recovery of incriminating objects. A critical safeguard is the ``Exclusion of Every Other Hypothesis'' rule. For a conviction based solely on circumstantial evidence, the facts proved must be incompatible with any other reasonable hypothesis save that of the guilt of the accused. If two views are possible on the evidence adduced---one pointing to the guilt of the accused and the other to his innocence---the benefit of the doubt must inevitably be extended to the accused. quote What is the fundamental distinction between Direct and Circumstantial evidence?
The ``Panchsheel'' of circumstantial evidence implies that
The ``Last Seen Theory'' is most effectively utilized to:
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On January 26, 2025, the National Cadet Corps (NCC) contingents marched down Kartavya Path along with the Armed Forces and Police marching contingents.
There were two marching contingents from the NCC. NCC Girls contingent comprising of 148 girl cadets was led by Commander Senior Under Officer (SUO) Ekta Kumari from the Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh Directorate. The Boys contingent was led by Commander SUO Prashad Prakash Walkul from the Maharashtra Directorate. The cadets for the girls and boys contingents were drawn from all the NCC directorates.
The contingents marched on the tunes of the NCC band, led by Cadet Ankita Kumari from Birla Balika Vidypeeth, Pilani and Cadet Mahesh Ashok of Scindia School, Gwalior. The band played ‘‘Kadam-Kadam Badhaye Ja’’ and ‘‘Sare Jahan Se Achha’’ to the delight of the spectators.
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Abha has recently joined an MNC as an executive. She feels overburdened by the work. She stays back in the office to finish her assignment but the work keeps piling up on her desk. In the review meetings she has to cut a sorry figure due to the unfinished work.
Ashok, a senior manager who had recruited Abha from the campus interview, realized that she was not managing her time well. He asked her to work smartly. She was told to prepare the daily time log and list out tasks for the day. He asked her to do it for a week and discuss the outcome with him.
Next week, after the meeting, Abha realized that time wasters like long phone calls, unnecessary messages, unscheduled meetings and long coffee breaks were eating into most of her office time.
Ashok advised her to cut down on the frivolous activities and carry out daily and weekly work planning and prioritize work as per their importance. The advice worked for Abha. She is now not only more efficient in her work, but also confident.
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Our Army has been involved in five major wars with our neighbouring countries. We have fought four wars with Pakistan and one with China. Other major operations undertaken by the Army include Operations Meghdoot, Pawan, Cactus and Rakshak. Many gallantry awards have been awarded to the Indian Army for displaying courage, bravery and selfless dedication beyond the call of duty.
The Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is India’s highest military decoration awarded for the highest degree of valour or self-sacrifice in the face of enemy. So far, the medal has been awarded 21 times, 14 of which were posthumous awards. Literally meaning ‘‘Wheels (or cross) of the Ultimate Brave’’, it is similar to the Medal of Honour in the United States and the Victoria Cross in the United Kingdom. The PVC was established on 26 January, 1950 by the President of India, with effect from 15 August, 1947.
The PVC was designed by Mrs. Savitri Khanolkar who was married to an Indian Army Officer, Major General Vikram Khanolkar. This was done following a request from the first Adjutant General, Major General Hira Lal Atal, who in turn had been entrusted with the responsibility of coming up with an Indian equivalent of the Victoria Cross by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. The medal is a circular bronze disc 1·375 inches (3·49 cms) in diameter. The state emblem appears in the centre, on a raised circle surrounding this, four replicas of Vajra, the all-powerful mythic weapon of Indra, the ancient Vedic King of Gods. The motif symbolizes the sacrifice of Rishi Dadhichi, who had donated his bones to Gods for making a Vajra.
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Modernisation is a constant process. The Indian Navy has acquired INS Vikramaditya from Russia. It is a modified Kiev-class aircraft carrier which entered into service with the Indian Navy in 2013. Originally built as Baku and commissioned in 1987, the carrier served with the Soviet Navy and later with the Russian Navy (as Admiral Gorshkov) before being decommissioned in 1996. She was commissioned on 16 November 2013 at a ceremony held at Severodvinsk, Russia. On 14 June 2014, the Prime Minister of India formally inducted INS Vikramaditya into the Indian Navy and dedicated her to the nation. In addition, Jalashwa – Landing Platform Dock, Shivalik Class – Stealth Guided Missile Frigates, Kolkata Class – Stealth Guided Missile Destroyers, Arihant Class – Ballistic Missile Nuclear Submarine and Sumitra Class – Offshore Patrol Vessel – new classes of ships have been commissioned in recent times. To replace the aging MiG-29K aircraft of the fleet of the aircraft carriers, 26 Rafale-M aircraft are being inducted shortly.
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Finally, your aero model is ready for a test flight. Flying a model is an exacting task, like building it. The site, foliage, weather, wind and safety restrictions all affect the flying. In certain cities, like the national capital, flying of models and drones is prohibited. The aero model should not be flown higher than 400 feet within three miles of an airport.
A large field would be an ideal choice for flying. Make sure that there are no tall trees and thick foliage in the area. Trees can cause air pockets and downdraughts and often ‘‘suck’’ the model into the branches.
Having selected a site, now check your model for alignment. A misaligned model will fly haywire and might even get lost. So look at the nose, tail and the wings of the model minutely. No component should be out of place, loose or warped. A balanced model will stay on its point of balance. A calm day with little or no wind will be an ideal situation.
Now hold your model on the point of balance, i.e. approximately one-third back from the leading edge of the wings, and gently launch it in the air with the nose slightly upward. The model will glide gracefully and land on its wheels.
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We know photosynthesis is a feature of plants which absorb sunlight and use the energy to convert atmospheric CO2 into glucose. While sunlight peaks in the 400-700 nm region (of wavelengths), scientists have shone ultraviolet radiation on plants and found that this opens new avenues in enzyme engineering and drugs through photocatalysis-the process of using light to jump-start chemical reactions. Light-activated enzymes turn light energy into chemical action. In some cases, light triggers lightning-fast shape changes that turn on the enzymes. These movements can now be tracked in real-time on a scale of trillionths of a second using ultra-fast imaging. Researchers at Nanjing University, China have used visible light to trigger inherent enzymes as catalysts, paving the way for manufacturing useful products and drugs.
Photocatalysis means
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Plastic is a notorious material. Of the more than 400 million tonnes of plastic produced globally each year, only about 9% is recycled, while millions of tonnes end up in the oceans annually. Plastic can take hundreds of years to break down, fragmenting instead into microplastics that have now been detected in the air, drinking water, and even the human body. Produced largely from fossil fuels, it is estimated to account for around 3% to 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Greenhouse gases are components of the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide, methane and water vapour being durable, cheap and endlessly versatile, however, plastic has woven itself into nearly every aspect of modern life. Longevity changes the environmental equation. And recycling, while necessary, cannot be the primary solution to a crisis driven by the sheer scale of production and design of single-use plastic.
According to the passage, choose the statement which is not correct.

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La mode chez les jeunes est un phénomène dynamique et en constante évolution. Chaque année, de nouvelles tendances émergent, influencées par la culture populaire, les médias sociaux, les célébrités, et bien plus encore. La mode est un véritable mélange de styles et de préférences. À commencer par le streetwear, qui continue de dominer la scène de la mode chez les jeunes. Les vêtements urbains, caractérisés par des logos, des designs graphiques et une esthétique décontractée, sont particulièrement populaires parmi les jeunes.
Cependant, les jeunes sont de plus en plus conscients de l’impact environnemental de l’industrie de la mode. Ils recherchent des marques qui adoptent des pratiques durables, utilisent des matériaux recyclés et mettent en avant des initiatives éthiques. En fin de compte, l’athleisure_est un autre style qui a conquis les jeunes. Les vêtements de sport fonctionnels sont désormais portés non seulement pour l’exercice, mais aussi comme une déclaration de mode. De plus, les baskets, les leggings et les hoodies sont devenus des pièces incontournables de la garde-robe des jeunes. La nostalgie pour les vêtements vintage et rétro est également très populaire parmi les jeunes. Les boutiques de seconde main sont de plus en plus populaires, offrant aux jeunes la possibilité de trouver des pièces uniques et intemporelles. De plus, les médias sociaux jouent un rôle majeur dans la définition des tendances de la mode : les influenceurs sur Instagram, TikTok et YouTube ont une immense audience et peuvent rapidement populariser un style ou un produit. Ils sont également fortement influencés par les célébrités et les stars de la musique.

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Quels sont les jeux des petits Français ? − Les plus jeunes s’amusent aux jeux traditionnels de leur âge : mouvementés pour les garçons (gendarmes et voleurs, saute-mouton, balle au chasseur) ; plus calmes pour les filles (la poupée, la marelle ; jeux d’hiver, où l’on court pour se réchauffer ; jeux d’été, où il y a moins de mouvement.
Mais souvent, tout se mêle j’ai vu des filles faire des parties de ballon ou de saute-mouton, comme de vrais garçons. Je vois parfois des garçons jouer à la marelle, sagement, comme des filles. J’ai vu des bandes d’enfants courir à perdre haleine en plein été, et des groupes immobiles, jouant aux billes en plein hiver.
A l’heure de la recréation, regardez ces garçons qui, s’étant précipités dans la cour, se mettent à courir. Quel bruit ! Quelle poussière !

Pourquoi les ingénieurs construisent-ils un barrage ?
Pourquoi l'aubergiste ne peut-il pas servir une omelette ?