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What is the difference between a seismograph and
Richter Scale while both are used for measuring the intensity of an earthquake?
The seismograph is an instrument used to record
earthquakes and consists of a sensor, mounted on hard rocks and a recording device
connected to it. The records of earthquakes, obtained from the seismograph, are called
seismograms. The Richter Scale is used to measure the magnitude (and not intensity) of an
earthquake from the seismograms. The greater the amplitude of the seismogram, the higher
will be the magitude of the earthquake. The magnitude refers to the energy released during
an earthquake and the Richter Scale starts from minuszero (-0) and goes beyond eight (8+).
V.Subramanyan, Dombivli
The Richter Scale measures only the magnitude of an
earthquake. The seismograph, on the other hand, records other important details like time
and duration of the tremor and direction and distance from the centre of the earth quake.
K.K.Biswas, Gwalior
Those who are affected by it know no difference.
Ajay Chutani, Karnal
The same difference as that between an ECG and Heart
Rate!
Dheeraj Babbar, Jaipur
What is meant by royalty in business terms?
Royalty means a sum payable (based on output or sale)
to the owner of a mine, a patentee or an author, for the use of rights vested in him. For
example, a firm of publishers of a book has to give the author a certain percentage of the
sale-proceeds as royalty.
Thongsei, New Delhi
An individual or company or any other institution pays
a certain amount as per agreement for acquiring a special right for using others'
property. This amount is paid as a consideration for the use of the special rights and is
called royalty. It is also payable for the use of any patent or copyright, apart from
extraction of minerals from mines. The royalty is generally based on the extent of such
exploitation -- the quantitative use, or the income yielded from such use.
Preeti Teje, Bhopal
A royal commission.
Yojna Mathur, Agra
Giving the devil it's due!
Tahir Qureshi, Delhi
What is Parkinson's disease?
It is a disorder of the central nervous system
characterised by tremors, muscular rigidity and the lack of movement and facial
expression. It was named after the British physician James Parkinson (1755-1824). The
disease is caused from a lack of dopamine, a neurotransmitter which are essential for the
control of voluntary movement of muscles. The disease is more prevalent among men than
women and affects a person generally after the age of 50. The symptoms of the diease
develop gradually, often with trembling of hands. For this reason, Parkinson's disease
also is called `shaking palsy'. The disorder can cripple the body but rarely causes death.
The cause of the disease is unknown, although it is
believed that environmental pollution from pesticides may play an important role.
S.P.S.Jain, Calcutta
Coup in the brain.
P.A.Ghadge, Satara
A disease that makes even the deadliest of boxers
shiver!
Ajay Chutani, Karnal
Why are there no advertisements on the editorial
page of a newspaper?
To preserve the sanctity.
Raj Kumar Hansdah, Bhilai
Editorials are unsponsored.
M.Venugopal, Madras
Just as there is none on a cricket pitch but on the
sides of the ground.
Mudit Mathur, Hyderabad
Otherwise we will start getting newspapers free of cost
at our doorsteps!
Mahananda, JNU
To prove that a newspaper is not only meant for
advertisers but also for the editor.
Mahanand, JNU
Oh no, don't give them idea please!
Abhineet, Lucknow
Because of the apprehension that an editorial page with
ads might turn an aditorial one.
K.K.Biswas, Gwalior
To return at least some value to the readers, for the
price paid by them!
Sameer Bhargava, Calcutta
Because the editorial page itself is an advertisement
for that newspaper.
Mahamuni Shailesh, Osmanabad
What is the difference between a bad debt and Non
Performing Assets (NPA)?
A bad debt on loan is termed as a bad debt, when the
recovery of the loan becomes impossible. NPA for the banks, the loans and advances given
to the customers form the biggest part of their oncome generating assets. The income on
these loans are generated in the form of interest or discount. When the repayment of the
interest or instalments on these loans remain unpaid for more than 6 months (2 quarters),
after they are due for payment, these loans or advances are classified as Non-Performing
Assets (NPAs) to distinguish these loans from the Standard Assets (Performing Assets).
Depending on the age of these loans, after being identified
as NPAs, and the availability of the realisable value of securities, they are further
classified as sub-standard, doubtful or loss assets. While all the bad debts are
non-performing assets (NPAs), all the NPAs are not necessarily the bad debts.
K.Amar, Bhopal
A bad debt is a Canara Bank loan to ABCL while a
non-performing asset is Amitabh Bachchan himself!
Aneesh Joshi, Belgaum
The first is dead while the other is in coma.
N.M.Paithankar, Paithan
Same difference as that between as a train being
cancelled and it running late.
A.R.Lirani, Gondia
What is the meaning of the phrase to let your hair
down and where did it originate?
The phrase means relaxed behaviour and an absence of
inhibitions. During the age of hairdressing in France, new styles developed every day.
Women of aristocracy used to appear in public with the latest hair-style, which made it
difficult for them to rest their heads on pillows. So when they were not in public, these
women would pull out the pins studded in hair and let their hair free. Soon informality
was linked with hair that was free and unbound.
Surinder Kumar Marwaha, New Delhi
It means `To relax after a tiring time' -- it probably
originated in the fairy tale of Rapunzel, who let her hair down each day to let her prince
climb up to her room, using her hair as a rope.
Amit Loiwal, Baroda
Why are fingerprints of identical twins not alike,
whereas that of two clones are suppossed to identical?
Twins are monozygotic or dizygotic. Monozygotic twins
are externally identical while dizygotic twins may or may not be identical. Every human
has two things which are unique to him -- finger prints and DNA. In any case twins cannot
have identical DNA or finger prints because they are genetically different. But clones are
genetically identical and hence finger prints of clones are supposed to be identical.
Prasanna Ghadge, Satara
To give sleepless nights to the finger-prints experts
of the crime branch!
Mahananda, JNU
Because the clone is the same person.
Tahir Qureshi, Delhi
Because the former is one of nature's beautiful gifts
whereas the latter is a product of man's mischief.
Aneesh Joshi, Belgaum
What is Open General Licence?
There are certain goods which are freely imported into
India. There are certain goods, to import which, `specific' licences from RBI are
required.Those goods for which specific licences for import into India is given come under
Open General Licence (OGL).
L.Srinivasan, New Delhi
Opportunity for all while threat to some monopolists.
Ajay Chutani, Karnal
What every teenager wants from parents!
M.Venugopal, Madras
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