Vijay Bhatkar lesson

 Short answer questions

--->Answer the following questions in a sentence or two.
1. When and where was Dr. Vijay Bhatkar born?
A:- Vijay Bhatkar was born in 1946 in Akhola district of Maharashtra.
2. What subject did Vijay Bhatkar take his basic degree in?
A:- Vijay Bhatkar took up Electronics in his Engineering degree.
3. What award was Vijay Bhatkar presented in the year 2000?
A:- Vijay Bhatkar was awarded the Padma Shri in 2000.
4. In how many years was the supercomputer Param developed?
A:- Vijay Bhatkar took just three years of time to develop Param computer.

---> Answer the following question in 100 words.
1. Why did Dr.Bhatkar develop the supercomputer?
A:- Dr.Vijay Bhatkar is one of the initiators of the electronic revolution in India. He was best known as the architect of India's national initiative in the development of Param supercomputers. When India was denied the supercomputer by U.S.A., Dr Bhatkar took the challenge of developing an indigenous supercomputer in a record time of 3 years and delivered Param 8000 in 1991. With this, and with terascale Param 10,000, he propelled(moved) India into the exclusive(only) club of select nations who have this technology.
2. Give a brief account of the work of Dr. Bhatkar.
A:- Dr.Vijay Bhatkar contributed to the beginning of the electronics revolution in India. He introduced Param 8000, India's first supercomputer in 1991. He, later developed Param 10000 in 1998. He also created several national institutions, notably; Center for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), the Electronic Research & Development Centre (ER&DC). He also started a path-breaking(revolutionary) project, called Education via broadband.
             He led the development of several innovations such as- India's fully solid state color television, color T.V.broadcast during Asiad in 1982, distribution of control systems for Indian power plants, traffic control systems, automation of security systems, defense simulators etc.
3. Mention some grassroots level applications of technology.
A:- Dr.Bhatkar is widely known for bringing ICT to the masses through a wide range of path-breaking initiative. One of them is, applying technology at the grassroots level, such as for weather forecasting, disaster prediction, resource mapping for agriculture etc.
4. What makes India an IT super power?
A:- Dr.Vijay Bhatkar is one of the initiators of the electronics revolution in India. He is best known as the architect of India's national initiative in supercomputing.
               The designing of petascale supercomputers, besides param series of supercomputers, made India an IT superpower. Because, very few countries like USA and Japan are able to design petascale computers, which create tremendous wealth. That's why the designing of petascale supercomputers is the crowning glory of India's advanced computing and IT capability.

---> Answer the following questions in 150 words.
1. What were the circumstances under which C-DAC was started?
A:- Dr.Vijay Bhatkar is one of the initiators of the electronics revolution in India. Of his many path-breaking initiatives, the best known are, the Param supercomputers and GIST multilingual technology.
              Vijay Bhatkar, through the creation of the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) in Pune, had an opportunity to lead India's national beginning in supercomputing. With C-DAC, India developed Param 8000, India's first supercomputer in 1991 followed by Param 10000 in 1998.
2. What does India need to do to stay ahead in the global supercomputer race?
A:- Dr.Bhatkar contributed to the beginning of the electronics revolution in India. He created Param supercomputer 8000and Param 10000. He also introducejd GIST multilingual technology.
         Dr.Bhatkar opines that in order to stay ahead in the global supercomputer race, India requires several breakthroughs, and in the development of new creations for multi-core chips(with thousands of cores on a chip). A billion nodes need to be connected, for which we require a new network, new software, new applications. However, we, the Indians have to create new applications in the field of IT & Electronics sector. As yesterday's supercomputers are only today's laptops and tomorrow's supercomputers will only be commoditised. Hence, we need to focus on innovations to stay ahead in the global supercomputer race.
3. What were the path-breaking initiatives that Dr.Bhatkar led?
A:- Dr.Vijay Bhatkar is one of the initiators of electronics revolution in India. He was greatly praised global leader in computing.
       Of his many path-breaking initiatives, the best known is the param supercomputers. Some other are;
a) GIST multilingual technology, covering India's 22 official languages.
b) MKCL's computer literary programme that made a world mark by creating 7.5 million computer literates within a decade.
c) 'Education To Home' (ETH) initiative to spread education via(through) broadband in learning, teaching, administration, governance and communication and collaboration.
d) Applying technology at the grassroots level such as for weather forecasting, disaster prediction, resource mapping for agriculture etc.

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Sudha Murthy lesson

Sudha Murthy’s life and contributions

Short answer questions

--->Answer the following questions in a sentence or two.
1. Where did Sudha Murthy study?
A:- Sudha Murthy did her B.E. In Electrical Engineering from the B.V.B. College of Engineering& Technology. She did her M.E. in Computer Science from Indian Institute of Science.
2What did Sudha write to TELCO about. ?
A:- After completion of her graduation, Sudha applied to work in TELCO as an engineer. While, she was told that only men were eligible to apply. Then she wrote to the then company chairman, JRD Tata, complaining of the gender-bias at TELCO.
3. What awards did Sudha get in 2006?
A:- Sudha Murthy was awarded the Padma Shri and the R.K.Narayan award for literature.
4. Apart from writing, what are Sudha's otheph interests?
A:- Sudha Murthy likes to walk, likes to climb. Travelling is her passion. She is an epicure too.
5. Name some of Sudha Murthy's fictional works.
A:- Some of the fictional works Sudha Murthy are;
"How I Taught My Grandmother To Read", "The Day I Stopped Drinking Milk”, “Old Man and his God", "Gently Falls the Bakula" etc.

--->Answer the following questions in 100 words.
1) How was Infosys started?
A:- Infosys was Narayan Murthy's dream and long-cherished ambition. It was Sudha Murthy, his wife, provided the seed money of Rs. 10,000 to help Infosys get started. Its first office was in Pune. Infosys operated out of the house that Sudha and Narayana Murthy had purchased with the help of a loan. In fact there is  a lot of contribution of Sudha Murthy in the development of Infosys.
2. Give an account of some the work done Sudha Murthy in the field of philanthropy and social work.
A:- Sudha Murthy is a philanthropist, a kind-hearted. She has a helping hand. She is a member of public health care initiatives of Gates Foundation. She founded several orphanages (homes for orphans), participated in rural development efforts. She also supported the movement to provide all Karnataka government schools with computers and library facilities. She established 'The Murthy Classical Library of India' at Harward University.

--->Answer the following questions in 150 words.
1. 'We should make way for the youngsters instead of expecting them to come around to our ways.' Do you agree with Sudha Murthy?
A:- Yes. I totally agree with Sudha Murthy in this regard.
Because, I believe that everybody have their own goals, ambition and they have to make their own to bring them into reality. For this, everyone should have freedom to set up their path. A person should not take up a job, that which, cannot be a platform to reach his goal. One, who is successful in reaching his goal, should not expect others to come around in his successive path for their success. If one do so, what does the mean of their goal, even what does it mean of their individuality?
              I think Sudha Murthy has done a right thing in this regard. She has given full freedom to her in-laws to make their own ways. I would like to say that achieving our goal is more valuable than accumulating money under the shade of others.
2. Mention Sudha Murthy's achievements.
A:- Sudha Murthy was an extraordinary student. She was such a brilliant that she got gold medal in both her B.Tech and M.Tech courses respectively. With her good academic performance, she became the first female engineer in TELCO of TATA Company. She was also bold enough to question the gender-bias maintenance of TELCO, later was able to get a job as the first female engineer in it.
             Sudha Murthy was also a many-sided genius. She made many personal sacrifices, and put all her efforts on Infosys. In fact, there was a lot of contribution of Sudha Murthy in the development of Infosys Technologies. She worked at many industries for its progress. She was a  successful writer, got fame with her fictional works. For her contributions in rural development and social work, she was awarded the Padma Sri and other awards.

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G.R.Gopinath’s views

Answer the following questions in a sentence or two.

1) Where was Gopinath from?

A:- G.R.Gopinath was born on 13 November 1951 in the village of Gorur, in Karnataka.

2) What did Gopinath’s father do for living?

A:- Gopinath’s father was a school teacher and a farmer.

3) List two awards or honors that Gopinath received.

A:- Gopinath received the Rolex Laureate Award for establishing an ecologically sustainable sericulture farm. He also received the Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur, the highest civilian award from the French government for his advancements in Air transport field.

4) What war was Gopinath involved in during his time in the Army?

A:- During his time as a captain in the Indian Army, Gopinath was involved in the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971.

5) Who was happy to see Gopinath return from the army to his village?

A:-Gopinath’s mother was happy to see Gopinath return from the army to his village as by returning from the army he was out of danger to face death.

Answer the following questions in 100 words.

6) Give an account of Gopinath’s school experience.

A:- G.R.Gopinath is an entrepreneur and founder of the Indian Airlines Air Deccan. He is a retired captain of the Indian Army, an author, a politician. He is considered by many to a pioneer for providing low-cost air travel facility within India.

     Due to living in a village in Karnataka, Gopinath attended a Kannada-medium school till fifth standard. It was in his fifth standard that the school’s head master informed the students that there was an entrance examination going to be held in their school for joining in the Defense Forces. But unfortunately the exam paper was given in English as so all the students, including Gopinath failed in the exam. When this information came to the notice of headmaster, he wrote a stern letter to the Ministry of Defense in Delhi, by mentioning the flaws(mistakes) of the questions paper. With this, he was able to convince the Ministry to conduct the exam once again in Kannada medium. Gopinath including some of his classmates this time could able to appear in exam.

7) What impact did Gopinath’s headmaster had in shaping his future?

A:- G.R.Gopinath is an entrepreneur and founder of the Indian Airlines Air Deccan. He is a retired captain of the Indian Army, an author, a politician. He is considered by many to a pioneer for providing low-cost air travel facility within India.

                   G.R.Gopinath’s headmaster was a well determined person to tackle the problems. As soon as he got the information of the entrance exam to join in Defence Force, which was given in English language, he wrote a stern letter to the Ministry of Defense in Delhi, by mentioning the flaws(mistakes) of the questions paper. His words apparently had the effect on the members of the Ministry of Defense, and eventually the Ministry conducted the exam in Kannada medium.

           Gopinath took the exam and passed with flying colors. He learnt an important lesson from his headmaster that one has to be proactive and try as hard as possible to influence things one’s way. It was a lesson, Gopinath would remember for the rest of his life.

8) What role did A.J.Sam play in Gopinath’s life?

A:- G.R.Gopinath is an entrepreneur and founder of the Indian Airlines Air Deccan. He is a retired captain of the Indian Army, an author, a politician. He is considered by many to a pioneer for providing low-cost air travel facility within India.

                A.J.Sam was a pivotal figure in Gopinath’s life. He was a good friend of Gopinath in the army. After resigning from the army, he had taken a freelance job as a helicopter pilot. Gopinath, when he met A.J.Sam after many years, saw the value of helicopter pilot training and pictured how easy it was that helicopters could transport vehicles, men and materials easily from one place to another. Gopinath then decided to go into transport business. He, A.J.Sam and colonel Jayanth Poovaiah agreed to set up the business together. They settled on the company name Deccan Aviation.

9) Give an account of the importance of helicopters and motorcycles in Gopinath’s life?

A:- G.R.Gopinath is an entrepreneur and founder of the Indian Airlines Air Deccan. He is a retired captain of the Indian Army, an author, a politician. He is considered by many to a pioneer for providing low-cost air travel facility within India.

                    Gopinath secured a deal with Royal Enfield motorcycles and was able to start a business called Malnad Mobikes, which supplied Enfield motorcycles. By establishing helicopter transport business, he could able to become a successful businessman. In 2003, he started Air Deccan, the low-cost air line. His air business later expanded and under the banner of LCC (Low Cost Carriers), developed into a major role in the air industry.

  10) How successful was Gopinath as a farmer?

A:- G.R.Gopinath is an entrepreneur and founder of the Indian Airlines Air Deccan. He is a retired captain of the Indian Army, an author, a politician. He is considered by many to a pioneer for providing low-cost air travel facility within India.

               After leaving the Indian army, he wanted to work as a farmer, purchased ten acres of land. He took to farming the barren land. It was a hard work and he applied several times for loan before getting success. He numerous times requested a bank manager with a loan application once, because the manager had rejected his request for loan. However, Gopinath’s grit and determination paid off. He could eventually get the loan from the bank and his farm prospered. In 1996 he received the Rolex Laureate Award, for establishing as ecologically sustainable sericulture farm.

Answer the following questions in 100 words.

11) Give an account of the letter written by the headmaster to Ministry of Defence in Delhi.
A:-G.R.Gopinath is an entrepreneur and founder of the Indian Airlines Air Deccan. He is a retired captain of the Indian Army, an author, a politician. He is considered by many to a pioneer for providing low-cost air travel facility within India.
       Once, while Gopinath was a fifth standard student, the headmaster informed the students that an entrance exam was going to be held in their school for preparatory  school for those wishing to later join in the Defence force. But the exam paper was given in English. The students failed the examination as they didn't know how to read, write or speak in English.
       As soon as he got this information, the headmaster wrote a stern letter to the Ministry of Defence in Delhi. He mentioned in it the mistakes of the question paper and was able to convince the Ministry to consider his views. His words apparently had the effect on the Ministry of Defence, eventually they conducted the exam in Kannada medium.
         Gopinath took the exam and passed with flying colors (with good results). He learnt an important lesson from his headmaster from this issue that one has to be proactive and should try as hard as possible to influence things one's way. It was a lesson, Gopinath would remember for the rest of his life.
12) What role did motorcycle play in Gopinath's life?
A:-   G.R.Gopinath is an entrepreneur and founder of the Indian Airlines Air Deccan. He is a retired captain of the Indian Army, an author, a politician. He is considered by many to a pioneer for providing low-cost air travel facility within India.

          Gopinath secured a deal with Royal Enfield and was able to start a business called Malnad Mobikes, which supplied Enfield motorcycles and got tremendous success in it.

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Luck by Mark Twain

                                             Luck     

                                                                                                                             Mark Twain

→Describe Scoresby's character

Mark Twain was an American author and humorist. His wit and satire in prose and in speech earned praise from both critics and peers. His popular novels are "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and its sequel, "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" was often called 'The Great American Novel'. In the lesson, "Luck", Mark Twain gives a humorous description of the character, Scoresby. With a pleasant description he explains how luck has favored Scoresby, who doesn't even have the basic skills to get success in his career. With the compassionate help of a Clergy, who was a former army official, Scoresby could reach the higher position in the army.
              Once Scoresby, in his young age attempted to write a preliminary examination to join the army. He didn't even have the basic knowledge to appear in the exam. While the other participants of the exam could able to answer the questions brightly, Scoresby was unable to answer the questions. Basically, he would appear like a good, sweet, lovable and guileless. With this he got the favor of the Clergyman (army official now). As he wanted to help Scoresby, the Clergyman took him aside, drilled him with a line of stock questions, which would be most probably asked in the examination. Luckily Scoresby passed the examination with flying colors, got complements too. From this initial help of the Clergyman, the fortune of Scoresby continued in the rest of his professional life.
          Scoresby was very poor at mathematics. The clergyman thought if he were not assisted by anybody, he would, at any cost, fail in the test. Hence the clergyman again resolved to help him by giving a serious drilling of questions, which the examiners would be most likely to use. Scoreby miraculously could get the first prize in this time of exam too. In this way, Scorerby, even he is a 'wooden-head' man, was put in number of promotions and prodigious responsibilities.
         Later, during the time of Crimean War Scoresby was even appointed as the captain of the army, which the clergyman wouldn't believe it. As a captain of the army, Scoresby would make many blunders. But every time his performance was misinterpreted by others. Every fresh blunder mistake he commit increased his reputation. He climbed to the higher positions from grade to grade over the dead bodies of his supervisors. Fortunately he even became Colonel as the Colonel on duty was died in the Crimean war.
              Once in the battle, when their regiment occupied a vital position, Scoresby committed a blunder mistake of detaching the regiment, asking them to charge over a neighboring hill, where by that time, there was the Russian army in reserve. Scoresby's regiment could have undoubtedly defeated. But, surprisingly, the Russian army miscalculated the strength of theirs and ran away. The name Scoresby won on that day as a marvelous military victory.
                  In this way Scoresby could emerge as a knight, a baronet by astonishing luckiness. I would like to conclude by saying that the lady luck had always favored in the life of Scoresby.

Meanings:-

Humorist             = someone who acts, speaks or writes in an amusing way

Wit                      = the quality of being funny

Satire                  = a comment of something; witty language used to convey insults

Peer                    = a person who is equal standing with another in a group

Adventure          = task; risky venture; dangerous undertaking

Humorous          = something that has full of humor

Favored           = benefitted

Guileless         = honest

Clergyman      = a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

Appear            = pass; get success in a test

Initial               = beginning

Wooden-head = a person who doesn’t even have the basic knowledge about something

Prodigious      = great; huge

Blunders         = mistakes; faults

Miraculously = surprisingly

Reputation     = fame; the state of being held in high esteem and honor

Regiment       = army unit

Baronet         = a degree of honor in army

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