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Introduction: Space tourism   In the 21st century, space has been a new recreational place for human being.  Interest of people is rapidly increasing to explore the space. With this space tourism concept, space has been more accessible to non astronauts and those want to travel space other than scientific purposes. Three private companies are now competing with each other to be the leader in this space tourism business. The name of the Companies are – Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic and Space X. The progress of the above three companies will decide the fate of the space tourism in the future and whether space travel can become one day as accessible as air travel. Previous Space Tourists: The first space tourist was Dennis Tito, who in 2001  visited International Space Station on a Russian Soyuz TM-32 spacecraft by paying USD 20 million and spent eight days there. Only seven other private citizens had travelled to space till 2009 and after that Russian space agency  had ...

OPSC Bhawan Odisha Odisha Civil Service preliminary examination which was earlier scheduled on May, is now rescheduled to be conducted on 27th August 2021. The wait, presumptions all are over now the candidates can focus on their studies for the success in the examination. The examination will be conducted in two sittings. First sitting will be from 10 A.M to 12 A.M the questions will be based on general studies and it will carry 200 marks for 100 questions. Second sitting will be from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Second sitting examination is qualifying in nature an it will consists of 80 questions (200 marks) from aptitude, English, communication etc. There is negative marking also which is 25 % of the mark of the question. Physically challenged category candidates will be given extra 40 minutes in both the sittings.

Introduction:   Vitamin K is a water insoluble vitamin and is also called coagulation vitamin. This vitamin is essential for the production of a type of protein called prothrombin and other factors involved in the blood clotting mechanism. You should know the fact that ptothrombin levels in the blood determine the rate at which the blood clots in the body. For blood to clot, fibrinogen a soluble protein must be converted into fibrin. Thrombosis catalyses the proteolysis of fibrinogen to yield fibrin. Sources: Vitamin K rich foods Plant sources-  spinach, cabbage, broccoli, lettuce, cauliflower, soyabean, wheat, oats. Animal sources- Milk, Meat, yoghurt Function: Helps in clotting of blood, participates in bone formation and remodeling. Necessary for formation of bone matrix and mineral deposition. This vitamin is essential for the prevention of internal bleeding and haemorrhages. Vitamin K is also important for the normal functioning of the liver. This also involve in energy p...

Introduction: Calcium is denoted by the symbol Ca. It is one of the major elements found in human body. An adult man weighing 60 kg has nearly 1 kg of Calcium in the body. Almost 99% of body's Calcium is found in the hard tissues of the body such as bones and teeth. Vitamin D plays vital role for the absorption of Calcium. Sources: Calcium rich foods Rich sources : Milk and leafy vegetables like amaranth, fenugreek, drumstick etc. Good sources : Ragi, small fishes. Function: Calcium plays essential role in the formation of bones and teeth. Calcium is also known own to be a good clotting agent. Calcium helps enhancing the permeability of capillary walls. Calcium is essential for contraction of heart and muscle. Excitability of nerve and heart muscles are regulated by Calcium. Calcium acts as an activator for the enzymes present in the gastric juice. Calcium is required for proper foetal growth and accelerates all healing process. Maintenance of overall health is one of the m...

Importance of Omega-6 fatty acids: Omega-6 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) as the fatty acids contain more than one cis double bonds.These are also called essential fatty acids as human body cannot itself produce so these are obtained from the diet. The parent fatty acid of Omega-6 is Linoleic acid. Types: 1.      Linoleic acid 2. Arachidonic acid Optimum use of Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids: Ratio of Omega-6 is to Omega-3 to be between 1:1, and 1:4, but studies suggest that those who follow western diet may consume a ratio of 15:1 and almost 17:1 . Sources : Omega-6 rich foods Linoleic acid sources: Vegetable Oils 🛢,  sunflower 🌻 Oil, Soyabean Oil, almonds, foods cooked in vegetable oils. Arachidonic acid sources: Meat 🍖,  poultry, eggs 🥚   Requirements: 17-20 grams/day for adult male. 12-13 gram/day for adult female . Benefits: Omega-6 is an important structural component of cell membranes. Replacing saturated fat with Omega-6 low...

Importance of Sodium: Sodium is represented by the symbol Na. This is a mineral which is usually taken more or less in its pure form and also in addition to the amounts present in foods. All other minerals except Sodium Chloride are present in sufficient amounts in a balanced diet. Sodium is easily absorbed in the small intestine. Sodium is lost during exercise or in hot environment through sweat. Sodium Chloride also known as table salt and we take it in our diet in the form of salt.2.4 grams of Sodium is found in 6 grams of Sodium Chloride. Sources: Sodium rich foods Vegetables 🥒🍆: green leafy vegetables, dried fruits🍑🍓, roots like beet root, carrot 🥕, radish.  Animal:  milk 🥛, egg white🥚 , fish 🐠, meat 🥓🍖. Function:  Sodium plus ion is present abadundantly in the extra cellular fluid of human body. Sodium plus ion acts with other electrolytes, especially potassium ion in the extra cellular fluid to regulate the osmotic pressure and maintain proper water bala...

Importance of Omega-3: Omega-3 is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that body cannot make by its own. So these are referred to as "essential fats". As body cannot produce it we have to get it from the food that we intake. Polyunsaturated meaning presence of  many double bonds in the molecule of Omega-3 fatty acid.  Sources: Omega-3 rich foods   Flax seeds, Chia seeds, Wal nuts, soyabean oil, mustard oil, crab, oily fish etc. Types: 1. Eicosapentanoic acid (EPA): It Contains twenty carbon fatty acid, a chemical called eicosanoids is produced by it that helps in reducing inflammation. It is also used  in reduction of symptoms of depression. 2. Docosahexanoic acid (DHA): It Contains twenty two carbon fatty acid and is responsible for 8% of brain weight. It is mainly responsible for brain 🧠 development and function. 3. Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA): It is a eighteen carbon fatty acid and helps in better functioning of heart, immune system and nervous system. Omega-3 rich foods ...

Special festival: Raja is one of the most celebrated festival in Odisha. Odia people used to celebrate this festival for 3 days. Usually this festival is celebrated in the mid of the month June every year. The festival has 3 days for celebration along with a day prior to first day of the festival which is known as "paani buha". This paani buha meaning carrying water from the water resources and storing it inside house. This is a long tradition so people in ancient days did not had individual tube well and they used to bring water from public tube well or by any other public means. Village people of Odisha are desperately waiting for this festival to arrive. People from different social strata come together to enjoy in this festival. Three days celebration: The first day of this festival is known as "Pahili Raja", means first day of the festival. Second day of the festival is know as Raja Sankranti and last day is known as sesha Raja or last day of Raja.      Main a...

Introduction:   Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder or condition where body cells cannot utilize glucose properly due to insufficient secretion of insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced by Beta cells of pancreas which plays very important role in transport of glucose into the body cells for production of energy in the body. The predisposing factors for this condition mainly hereditary, stress or chronic malnutrition. Fasting blood glucose level if greater than equal to 126 mg/dL then the condition is said to be diabetic. Risks in Diabetes Meaning : Diabetes mellitus = Diabetes meaning to pass through and mellitus meaning sugar or honey. So passing of sugar in urine is termed as Diabetes mellitus. Symptoms : Symptoms of Diabetes Increased thirst, increased urination, increased hunger, weight loss, glycosuria, hyper glycemia, skin irritation, body weakness, loss of energy, blurred vision, slow healing of cuts, tingling in hands etc. Types:   Type 1 : This ...