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Earth's magnetic field can change

10 TIMES FASTERTHAN THOUGHT

Using simulations in the laboratory, scientists have revealed that changes in thedirection of the Earth's magnetic field may take place 10 times faster than

previously thought. The study gives new insight into the swirling flow of iron, 2,800kms below the planet's surface, and how it has influenced the movement of the

magnetic field during the past 100,000 years...

What is Earth'smagnetic field? Earth's magneticfield is the magneticfield that extendsfrom the Earth'sinterior out into thespace, where itinteracts with thesolar wind, a streamof charged particlesemanating from thesun It is created bythe movement of liq-uid iron in theEarth's outer core,some 2,896 kmbelow our feet

How does it work? The iron is super hot (over 3,000 degrees Celsius and likewater flows very easily. While flowing, it drags the magnetic field with it, and itscorresponding North and South poles.

Are magnetic poles the sameas geographical poles? No. These magnetic North andSouth Poles are different fromthe geographic North and Southpoles. The geographic North andSouth poles are in a fixed posi-tion; they are diametricallyopposite to each another However, the magnetic Northand South Poles are constantlymoving. Over time, they becomemisaligned with their geographicequivalents

How often does the Earth flip poles? According to scien-tists, the Earth's magnetic field regularly flips poles in every few100,000 years. The latest World Magnetic Model, which tracks themovement of the Earth’s magnetic field, revealed last year that themagnetic North pole is moving on its own. Last year,researchers reported that the Earth's magnetic North Pole is travel-ling at a rate of 48km per year. This is the fastest recorded shift ofthe Earth's north, since the mid-16th century, they say

Why do these changes happen? Scientists say theserapid changes are due to the local weakening of the mag-netic field. This means that these changes have generallyoccurred around times, when the field has reversed polari-ty or during, what are known as, 'geomagnetic excursions'

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1One of the biggest impacts of revers-

ing magnetic field,according to scientists,will be on animals thatuse the magnetic fieldfor navigation, especially, tur-tles and birds

2Importantly, the direction ofcompass will also change—

North on the compass will pointto Antarctica rather than Canada

3It will affect humanbeings too. The

biggest risk depends onhow weak the field getsduring its transition. If itgets too weak, more

radiation will get to the Earth'ssurface and could cause cancer

4It could also cause havoc foraviation and navigation sys-

tems, including smartphoneapps that use GPS

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M ore than 200 scientists from 32 na-tions had written to the WHO, say-ing there is evidence that the

coronavirus is airborne and evensmaller particles can infect people, asignificant departure from the UN healthagency's claims so far that Covid-19 spreadprimarily through coughs and sneezes. Areport in The New York Times said thatclusters of infections are rising globallyas people go back to restaurants, offices,markets and casinos, a trend that in-creasingly confirms that the virus lingersin the air indoors, infecting those nearby.In an open letter to the WHO, around 239scientists outlined the evidence showingthat smaller particles can infect people.They had also urged the agency to reviseits recommendations.

Over the years, I've realisedthat cultivating livestock for

food, has not only destroyedforests, but also been thelargest source of carbon diox-ide, methane, and nitrousoxide emissions. These aremajorly responsible for theclimate change, our planetis experiencing. Following avegetarian diet is not onlybeneficial for animals, butalso can actually protect usfrom lifestyle diseasesShilpa Shetty

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T he Central Board ofSecondary Education (CBSE)has rationalised the syllabus

by up to 30% for classes IX to XII forthe academic year 2020-21 to reducecourse load of students amid theCovid-19 crises, Union HRD ministerRamesh Pokhriyal announced onTuesday. The curriculum has beenrationalised, while retaining the core

elements. The Union minister saidthe changes made in the syllabi havebeen finalised by the respectivecourse committees with the approvalof the curriculum committee and theGoverning Body of the Board.According to the updated curriculum,among the chapters deleted fromclass X syllabus are— democracy anddiversity, gender, religion and caste.

WASH SALAD GREENSTHE RIGHT WAYA bowl of salad is an excellent source ofnatural fibre; it helps in weight manage-ment too. For instance, Lettuce, animportant salad green, is rich inVitamin C, K, A, calcium, folate andpotassium. So is spinach that is high infolate, calcium and other nutrients

However, leafy greens carry a lot ofdust and dirt with them, so it is veryimportant to clean them thoroughlybefore consuming. Here are sometips to wash them in the best possi-ble way...

Wash salad greensas soon as you getthem from the store,or your veggie vendor Take a large bowland fill it with coolwater. Then place thegreens in them, afterseparating them from their stems Swirl the water so that it reaches everycorner of the greens Soak the leafy greens in the water for atleast 10 minutes. This helps all the dirt par-ticles to settle down at the bottom Take them out of the water and dry themthoroughly. Make sure you dry them proper-ly before storing them in the fridge,because if you keep water-soaked greens incontainers, they run the risk of becomingsoggy and can rot

STAY SAFE

The World HealthOrganisation (WHO) had longheld that the coronavirus isspread primarily by large respi-ratory droplets, when an infect-ed person coughs or sneezes

In its latest update datedJune 29 on the coronavirus, the WHO said airbornetransmission of the virus was possible only after med-ical procedures that produce aerosols or droplets,smaller than 5 microns However, the WHO, onTuesday, acknowledged scientists’claim on the basisof "evidence emerging" of the airborne spread of thenovel coronavirus

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Mona Lisa charms visitorsas Paris' LOUVRE reopens

Louvre Museum, which houses the world's most famous portrait,welcomed limited number of visitors, as it reopened on Monday,

after a four-month coronavirus lockdown

WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUTMONA LISA

1) Which person is believed to be the sub-ject of the Mona Lisa?a) Mona Giocondo b) Lisa Simpsonc) Lisa Gherardini

2) In which year did the Mona Lisa becomepart of the collection at the Louvre?a) 1593 b) 1693 c) 1797

3) In which year the Mona Lisa wasstolen from the Louvre museum?

a) 1901 b) 1911 c) 1927

4)Why was the Mona Lisaremoved from the Louvre in 1939?

a) The painting was loaned to Italy b) Itneeded to be cleaned c) To protect itfrom damage or theft during WW-II

ANSWERS: 1)C 2)C 3)B 4)C

IMPACT OF REVERSING MAGNETIC FIELD

CBSE REVISES CLASS IX-XII SYLLABUS FOR 2020-21 academic session The heads of schools and teachers

have been advised by the Board toensure that the topics that have beenreduced are also explained to the stu-dents to the extent required to connectdifferent topics. However, the reducedsyllabus will not be part of the topicsfor internal assessment, and year-end board examination. For classes I to VIII, the National Council of Education Researchand Training (NCERT) has already notified an alternative calendarand learning outcomes

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02 “Every flower is a soul blossoming in nature.”GÉRARD DE NERVAL, FRENCH WRITER AND POET SCHOOL IS COOL

WELL-BEING OF KIDS INTURBULENT TIMESEN

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The current pandemic andconsequent restrictions arehaving a significant impacton the health, well-beingand cognitive development

of the children. Constrained within theconfines of their homes with minimalsocial interactions and negligible phys-ical activity, children have been facingsignificant unease over the last fewmonths. The uncertainty about the fu-ture and the constant bombardment ofdepressing news over mass media aswell as social media are only adding tothe angst. Such prolonged periods ofanxiety during critical, formative yearsof childhood can have a lifelong impact.

Progressive schools are venues ofholistic learning which go beyond mere-ly imparting learning. They focus on de-veloping personality traits, instilling

values, inculcating life skills and pro-viding a conducive environment for

physical, cognitive, emotional& social development of stu-dents. Simple tips can help par-

ents to mitigate the adverseeffects of the current restric-

tions and ensure the well-being of ourkids. Spending quality time with themand building cherishable memories ofwonderful family times would definite-ly top this list. Engaging with kids fre-quently and assuring them that the sceneis not as gloomy as is being painted bythe media would definitely provide thenecessary succour. Encouraging chil-dren to connect with friends & relativesusing technological facilitators regu-larly would also assist in relieving themof their anxieties. We must also en-courage them to remain physically ac-tive through indoor or outdoor activitieswhich they can be done even while main-taining social distancing & following req-uisite best practices for ensuring hygiene.Above all, we must endeavour to set anall-inclusive but realistic routine forthem, which will provide them with therequisite comfort & consistency in theirdaily lives. Let us all do these small lit-tle things that can work wonders for thewell-being of our kids!

ALPANA BAVEJA, Principal, Manav Rachna

Int School, sec 51, gurgaon

KHUSHBOO, XI, adarsh world school, dwarka AARUSHI THUKRAL, 12B MANAV STHALI SCHOOL

SAMIKSHA, X, Shanti Gyan Niketan Sr Sec School, Goyala vihar

The Venkateshwar Global School,

Sec-13, Rohini started its virtual

classes. Some of the best prac-

tices of online pedagogy being

followed by the instructors are:

Focus on ‘Active and Blended Learning’

- teachers ensure that the lessons are mix

spurts of discussions, collaborations etc.

Making the best use of online tools and

applications available- using a variety of

applications like Microsoft Forms, Class

Notebooks, Assignments, Sway etc.

Encouraging community learning-

ensure that the sense of presence is

enhanced when everyone shows their face

via their webcam.

Embedding digital citizenship among

learners- A set of explicit expectations for

online participation, communication, and

etiquette are set by the teachers.

Providing prompt feedback – conduct

quizzes and provide assignments on

Microsoft Forms, Class Notebooks etc.to

improve learning outcomes.

Motivating students by making a real-

world connection- connect the concepts

they have learned with real-life applica-

tions thereby enhancing their critical

thinking skills.

Active involvement of the parent com-

munity- parents are invited in the meetings

to share their views and are given regular

feedback.

Doubt clearing sessions and one to one

personalized classes given by teachers.

In these difficult times, meeting the

social-emotional needs of students is also

crucial. The VGS has ensured that stress

buster activities like Art, Yoga, Aerobics,

Music and Dance sessions have also been

added to the time-table.

Life-skills and Values are being impart-

ed through discussions during morning

assembly periods. Teachers have also

incorporated stretching and eye exercises

at regular intervals into their classes to

ensure relaxation and better focus.

KAVITA SONI, Principal, The Venkateshwar Global

School, Sector-13, Rohini

Perfect blending of tech

and textbooksPerfect blending of tech

and textbooks

S am International schoolgrabbed an opportunityfor the students of class

XII to participate in an onlinediscussion on “Transitionfrom Schools to Univer-sities during Covid-19 outbreak”. Thisbecame possible be-cause of the con-stant effort of dynamic schoolPrincipal Karuna Verma.

Session began with stu-dents’ anxieties and uncer-tainties about missing envi-ronment of schools and col-leges also late commence-ment of admissions, con-duction of Science practicaland so on. They were intel-ligently answered by educa-tionists that the wholeworld is in the same boat.They were also suggestedto utilize this time withparents and in the plan-ning of better future po-tential. Name of the schol-ars who participated areKirti Mondal, AnveshaRiya, Aastha Bhatt,Harsh Sehrawat and Rak-shita Kataria.

PRO-ACTIVELYCREATINGWhat would be our life

without our GURUS?L

T Atul KataryaMemorial Schoolcel-ebrated Guru Purni-ma to remember,

thank and express gratitude tothe Master and seek his bless-ing to lead a successful life in allsolemnity. A live online assem-bly was organized for the entireschool in the morning payingtribute to all persons who are di-rectly or indirectly play a roleof a teacher in the life of every-one. The significance of the daywas beautifully explained to thestudents by teachers who werecomparing the event. It was fol-lowed by poems and speechesby students from variousclasses highlighting theindelible impressionthat teachers leave foreveryone to cherish. Ad-dressing the studentson the occasion, MsSumitra Katarya, theesteemed Director ofthe school, ex-horted the stu-dents to pay

their respect to mothers, eldersand more importantly teacherswhose guidance and blessingsbring perfection and joy to life.She also used this auspicious oc-casion to advise children toadopt a healthy and hygieniclifestyle to defeat the pandemicthreatening the world.The Prin-cipal Anshu Nakra won thehearts of students with her in-spiring words in which it wasemphasized that gurus teachlife lessons and lead pupils toglory. Referring to ancientscriptures, she said that par-ents and school teachers shape

our morals as we step into thefuture. We must always pay

deep gratitude and devo-tion to all who guide

and lead our lives tosuccess. The assem-bly was concluded

with a vote of thanksremembering the con-

tribution of allteachers all students

who made it a memo-rable event.

■ Principal Anshu Nakraemphasised that gurusteach life lessons & leadpupils to glory. She saidthat parents & teachersshape morals as chil-dren step into thefuture. One mustalways pay grati-tude & devotionto them.

The students and teachers ofBlue Bells Public School,Sector 10, Gurugram cele-brated Father’s Day over the

Webinar platform. Over 200 stu-dents from all the Wings par-

ticipated in the celebration andthe event was attended by over

250 fathers. The event was attended byDr Saroj Suman Gulati, Director, BlueBells Group of Schools and AnshukaAneja, Deputy Director (IT). Vice-Prin-cipal Arpita Acharya welcomed theguests and Jyotika Saikia, PrimaryWing Leader, extended the Vote ofThanks.

The fathers were entertained bymyriad presentations by the juniorsand seniors. Poetry recitation, songs,dance performances and emotional mes-

sages by the children mes-merized the audience, as

the children tried to puttheir best foot forward.

All performances em-phasized the truth that

a father’s love for hischild compares to nothing

else in the world.

To the real supermen...the fathers

Fostering globalcitizens locally

The MUN Secre-tariat of StMarks GirlsSchool, Meera

Bagh comprising ofMehak Sharma, DiyaAnand and PritikaThukral of class XII or-ganised a two-day onlineMUN ( Global Youth Par-liament). 63 delegatesfrom different schoolsacross India participated in theconference making it one of thelargest E-Debating platform. Stu-dents utilized the opportunity of-fered by this platform and trans-formed into delegates and cari-caturist, defending the nationalpolicies of countries throughtheir research and by portrayingthe current situation of coronapandemic through the politicalcartoons.

This platform, apart fromgiving students an opportunityto debate with equally enthusias-tic delegates from various

schools was also organized withnoble intent. The proceeds fromthe event were donated to PMCARES as a humble contributiontowards the nation’s fightagainst COVID-19. The UnitedNations and governments havecertainly had to address pan-demics and other global issues inthe past, and will face themagain in the future. We need toprepare future worldleaders who areready to tacklefuture globalchallenges.

Different languages aredifferent visions of life

Balvantray MehtaVidya Bhawan, An-guri Devi SherSingh Memorial

Academy, Second Shift, GKII celebrated English Lan-guage Week “PRAXIS” ( WhenIdeas Meet Actions). This yearthe theme was ‘NATURE’.

Various activities which in-cluded Debate, Quiz, SloganWriting, Poster Making andPoem Writing were conductedduring the week. Children pre-sented a plethora of ideasthrough their self-composed po-ems, posters and slogans. Theweek long celebration culmi-nated with a programme pre-sented online which was at-

tended by the Principal Van-dana Baberwal, all the Coordi-nators, Departmental Heads,and the participants. The pro-gramme started with a Wel-come Song sung by Vasundhara(VIII) followed by RecitationCompetition, Elocution Com-petition and a Presentation ofSlogans and Posters along withvarious activities conductedduring the week. Sanskrit Day,Srijan-San-skritothan,

was celebrated and various activ-ities were organized like SuktiWriting, Hymns, Recitation, Read-ing and Hanuman ChalisaKriyakalap. The programme wasattended by the Principal VandanaBaberwal, all the Coordinators, De-partmental Heads, and the partic-ipants. Virtual Hindi Diwas“Pradyot ” (Ek Nayi Udan, Ek NayiVigyan) was celebrated. VandanaBaberwal, Principal was the Chief

Guest for the day. The ac-tivities which kept theaudience spellboundwere Moral Stories,Hymns Recitation, Recita-tion and a Presentation ofPosters and Slogans createdby the students.. The pro-gramme concluded with theblessings by the Chief Guest fol-lowed by Vote of Thanks by Jy-oti Arora, HOD Hindi.

Childrenare not things

to be molded, butare people to be

unfolded.

St. Angel’s SchoolGurugram, Haryana

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