What is ESG in S&P BSE ESG 100?

 ESG stands for Economic, Social and Governance.

Companies that follow good ethical practices and are in the good books of the Regulators and Government

What are Hurricane, typhoon, cyclones? same storm, just different names.

 Good Read : 

http://thevane.gawker.com/what-is-the-difference-between-a-cyclone-typhoon-and-1617803648

a hurricane/typhoon/cyclone generally has winds stronger than 74 MPH (~124 Km/hr)

India - Cyclone, Japan -Typhoon, USA - Hurricane

How to clean your stainless steel water bottle or coffee maker using Vinegar or Bleach

Use half bottle vinegar with half bottle water i.e., vinegar to water 1:1 ratio. Rinse it.

Avoid using bleach. If you have used bleach. Use half teaspoon for 1liter water. Rinse it twice.

(2 teaspoons per gallon (3.78 liters)=> 1 teaspoon for 1.8 liters) =>~1 litre.

 

Notes:

White vinegar has 5 percent acidity; while cleaning vinegar, on the other hand, has 6 percent. 
20 percent stronger than white vinegar.

Cleaning vinegar can be used undiluted or mixed with water, depending on the job.
For tough stains on fabric furniture or clothes, use cleaning vinegar alone on a sponge or rag to wipe away the spot. 

 It is not recommended to use cleaning vinegar—or white vinegar, for that matter—on natural stone, waxed wood, cast iron or aluminum.

 Useful reads https://health.tas.gov.au/healthykids/blog/how_to_clean_water_bottles

Are Raisins good or bad for you? (kishmish)

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What are raisins?
Raisins are minimally processed, with no added ingredients or preservatives. 

How are raisins made?
Dried in the sun or in a food dehydrator
They are high in sugar and calories, so they should only be eaten in moderation.

Caution:
To prevent natural discolouration, dried fruits are sometimes treated with sulphur dioxide.
This compound can lead to discomfort, headaches and nausea when digested.


Do Raisins Go Bad - Shelf life period ? how long do raisins survive?
About 3-5 months in the pantry if opened
 6 months in the pantry if unopened.
 9-12 months in the fridge (both opened and unopened)


How much portion of Dry Fruits raisins per day?
A portion of dried fruit is around 30g.
This is about 1 heaped tablespoon of raisins, currants or sultanas,
1 tablespoon of mixed fruit,
2 figs, 3 prunes or 1 handful of dried banana chips.

Tip:
Soak 8-10 raisins overnight in a glass of water and then eat them in the morning.


Side affects of raisins
Too much dietary fiber can be bad for your stomach
Too many antioxidants can cause damage to your body
May cause Hypotension.

Can raisins make you sick?

It increases soluble fiber. Too much fiber may cause gastrointestinal upset, such as cramps, gas, and bloatingSome people may even develop diarrhea

Additional Information

The soaking allows all the vitamins and minerals of raisins to be released in the water while restricting sugar content. The process multiplies the benefits of black raisin for your body, hair growth, and skin.

How long to soak raisins?

Cover the raisins with room temperature liquid and soak for 30 minutes. After that time has passed, they're ready to use!

Calf to Cow - Lifespan of a Cow

A cow is a calf or hiefer till the age of 2 yrs after which, between the age of 2 to 10 years, it can give birth to approximately 2 to 4 or upto 10 calves.
For each Calf, there would be a pregnancy period of ~283 days or 9 months followed by 10 months for it to provide milk.
During the 10 monts of pregnancy, it can produce ~10-25 litres per day.
Once the Cow reaches 10 years, it would loose its ability to get pregnant or produce a calf.

FAQs for the summary presented above:

Q)Is Cow female? What is male?
Cow is female. An adult male is known as bull.
Most cows will give birth to a single calf at a time, either a heifer (female) or bull (male) calf.
A heifer is a female that has not had any offspring.

Q) What is the Lifespan of a Cow?
18-22 years?


Q) Can a Cow give milk when it is not pregnant?
No

Q) What age does a Cow reach Puberty occur?
~2 yrs - 12-14 months

Q) What are the ways a Cow is impregnanated?
Bull or IVF

Q) How long is a Cow Pregnant?
~1 year ~9 months

Q) How long can a Cow become Pregnant again?
After calving, it takes 60 to 90 days for cows to resume cycles


Q) How long does a cow provide milk?
10 months followed by rest period of about 2 months before next calf is born.
10 months + 2 months

Production levels peak 40 to 60 days
Production declines steadily afterwards until milking is stopped at about 10 months

Additional Information:
Dairy cows must give birth to one calf per year in order to continue producing milk.
Typically they are artificially inseminated within three months of giving birth.

Q) How many liters of milk does a cow give?
Varies:
10-15 litres per day. Good yield stands at ~25 litres per day.

Q) How many calves can a Cow produce in a lifetime (18-22 yrs)?
most cows have 2-4 calves in a lifetime. This can go upto 8 to 10

Q) How long and much milk does a Calf need per day?

A calf needs 10% of the body weight per day. Thus, a 30kg calf should be fed at least 3L of whole milk per day. A new born calf should be given 2 litres of colostrum within the first 2 hours of birth.
 
Milk can be stopped after 2 months is what they say. However, after 10 months milk can/should be stopped (weaned off ).
6 months of age, cows will begin eating forages and grains

After how many years can Cows stop giving birth to babies?
~10 years

 

Disclaimer:

All the information provided above is only for educational purpose of understanding and the facts of each statistic may vary from region to region and across country to country.

Source: Various sources on the internet

P.S: This is in draft stage with Proofreading pending.