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FIRST AID: THE LIFE SAVING SKILL EVERY ONE SHOULD KNOW

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INTRODUCTION : Emergencies and accidents are an inevitable part of life. Whether it's a minor cut, a sudden illness or a serious accident, time between the incident and professional medical help can be critical. First aid is the initial assistance or treatment given to some one who is injured or suddenly taken ill before professional medical services can be accessed. This preliminary help can mean the difference between life and death, rapid or prolonged recovery and temporary or permanent disability. In this essay, we will explore the definition, importance, principles, basic procedures, common scenarios and the global need for wide spread first aid knowledge.   WHAT IS FIRST AID? : Definition and Scope: First aid refers to the immediate care provided to an injured or ill person until full medical treatment becomes available. This care may range from cleaning a wound and applying a bandage to performing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or managing choking. It aims to preserve ...

A FEW EASY STEPS TO STOP ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

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INTRODUCTION : Pollution is the presence of any pollutant in an environment which may cause harm. The two main kinds of pollution are environmental pollution and human health pollution. There are several ways of measuring the extent of pollution in a particular area. Pollution is the eventual result of not only improper disposal of waste but also the increasing amount of waste disposed. Non-recyclable products like plastic bottles, plastic bags and food wrappers take a toll on our eyes by blocking them from seeing vivid colours. Pollution comes in the form of gas that can be harmful for humans and cause health problems. Cities are polluted by industrial or commercial activities which create hazardous waste in landfills. Pollution is when harmful materials (emissions) enter an environment and harm natural resources or living organisms. Pollution can occur in any human activity but is most common in industry, agriculture and transport. Pollution happens when wastes and harmful materi...

MARVELLOUS SERVICES RENDERED BY UNITED NATIONS FOR HUMANITY

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INTRODUCTION : The United Nations, founded in 1945, is a global organization that works to promote international cooperation. It has a number of programs and funds that help countries around the world development and improve the lives of their citizens. Since its inception, United Nations has played a pivotal role in safeguarding global peace and security and promoting international cooperation. The organization has achieved many remarkable successes in its 77 years history, making a significant difference in the lives of millions of people around the world. The United Nations has responded to major global challenges with noble objectives and has catalyzed progress on a number of fronts. The organization has worked tirelessly to eliminate poverty, disease and illiteracy; to promote human rights and gender equality; to end conflict and promote peace. One of the UN’s most important functions is to provide humanitarian aid in times of need. The organization does this by working with cou...

HOW TO MAKE OUR SOCIETY CRIME FREE?

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INTRODUCTION : Crime is the most important problem faced by every society. It can be defined as the commission of an unlawful act or violation against a person or property with the intention to gain satisfaction, pleasure, sense of power or authority. Crimes are committed in all walks of life. We mostly see crimes related to financial matters and physical properties but we also see crimes related to moral issues like drug abuse. White collar crimes and street crimes are very common in our modern times. These two types of crime have always been there but they have magnified their presence due to growing technology and social media. Crimes are intentional acts which violate or harm the rights of another person. Crimes are divided in to different types. Each type has a particular definition and can be identified by its characteristics. Crime can be voluntary or involuntary, planned or impulsive or considered in one sense to be an element of life. The term crime is often applied both to ...

ERADICATION OF CHILD LABOUR: NEED OF THE HOUR

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INTRODUCTION : Child labour refers to employment that deprives children of their childhood or makes them vulnerable to exploitation, especially when there is no specific age limit for working in the industry or profession. Child labour is a common practice in many countries. It is cruel, inhumane and should be banned by international law. Child labour is a violation of basic human rights. Every child deserves a childhood, to be a child. Child labour takes that away by preying on their innocence and turning it in to an instrument of financial success. The practice of child labour has both economic and psychological implications and may leave children vulnerable to diseases, poor physical health and increased debt before they reach adulthood. Child labour is an alarming social problem that can not be ignored. In fact, it has become so widespread that many countries have enacted laws to protect children from exploitation in the work place. Child labour is forced or slave labour perfor...

UNEMPLOYMENT – THE WORLD WIDE ISSUE: CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS

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INTRODUCTION : The issue of unemployment is one of the most important challenges facing our world today. Unemployment is a global issue that has been plaguing the human race since time immemorial. Most people around the world spend time worrying about being unemployed. This week we take a look at the causes of unemployment, its impacts and how to reduce it. Today there is no country where the rate of unemployment is 0. In fact, everyone knows someone who is unemployed. Unemployment is a global issue and its causes can be attributed to psychological, economic, biological, political and sociological factors. At the same time it is also relatedly associated with gender, age, race and geographical elements. Unemployment can be caused by many things including death of a worker (i.e. natural disaster), lack of skills among workers, companies not having enough money to buy goods or services from other companies and technological changes in the work place. This article will enable you to und...