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WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY

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    IS TOBACCO CONSUMING YOUNG PEOPLE?    T obacco consumption among young people continues to be a concern in many parts of the world. While smoking rates have declined in some countries, there are still significant numbers of young people who use tobacco products. Tobacco use can have severe health consequences, and starting at a young age increases the risk of long-term health problems. It is estimated that nearly 90% of adult smokers begin smoking before the age of 18. Tobacco use is a leading cause of preventable deaths worldwide, with millions of people dying each year from tobacco-related illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, and respiratory disorders. Various factors contribute to tobacco consumption among young people. Social and peer influences, marketing and advertising tactics targeted at young audiences, and the perception that tobacco use is glamorous or adult-like can all play a role. Additionally, the addictive nature of nicotine can make it chall...

CHERNOBYL DISASTER-THE MASSIVE EXPLOTION_1986

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  CHERNOBYL DISASTER-THE MASSIVE EXPLOTION_1986 The Chernobyl disaster was a catastrophic nuclear accident that occurred on April 26, 1986, at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Pripyat, Soviet Union (now Ukraine). It is considered one of the most severe nuclear accidents in history. The disaster happened during a late-night safety test in Reactor 4 of the power plant. The test was intended to simulate a power outage and determine if the reactor's turbine could generate sufficient power to keep the cooling systems running until the backup generators came online. However, due to a combination of design flaws and human errors, the test went awry. During the experiment, operators initiated a shutdown of the reactor, but a sudden power surge occurred, causing a runaway reaction and a massive steam explosion. The explosion destroyed the reactor core and released large amounts of radioactive materials into the environment. The blast caused the reactor's graphite moderator to catch ...

ECONOMIC CRISIS FACED BY INDIA 2023

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 ECONOMIC CRISIS FACED BY INDIA 2023 P rior to September 2023, India faced several economic challenges, including the following: COVID-19 Pandemic: The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on India's economy. The country experienced a severe contraction in economic activity due to lockdown measures imposed to contain the spread of the virus. Sectors such as manufacturing, construction, transportation, and hospitality were particularly affected. The pandemic also led to a decline in domestic consumption and disrupted global supply chains. Unemployment: India has been grappling with high unemployment rates, particularly among the youth. The pandemic exacerbated this issue, leading to job losses and reduced employment opportunities. The informal sector, which comprises a significant portion of the Indian economy, was hit hard, and many workers faced income losses or layoffs. Slowdown in Growth: India experienced a slowdown in economic growth even before the pandemic. Fact...