MRS SUDHA MURTY

 https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/philanthropist-and-author-sudha-murty-takes-oath-as-rajya-sabha-member/articleshow/108487157.cms?from=mdr

Courtesy: The Economic Times

Indian writer, social worker, and philanthropist Sudha Murthy, also goes by the name Sudha Murty. In Shiggaon, Karnataka, India, on August 19, 1950, she was born. Murthy is the chair of the Infosys Foundation, a philanthropic entity founded by Infosys, a prominent information technology company in India.

Murthy is well-known for her contributions to literature, especially in the fields of children's and fiction writing. She has authored multiple books in Kannada and English, frequently drawing from her personal experiences and social observations. Themes include human values, social issues, and the value of education are frequently explored in her writings.

Popular works by Sudha Murthy include "Wise and Otherwise," a compilation of short stories inspired by true stories, and "The Mother I Never Knew," a novel.

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOME: B.Sc Chemistry - Madras University - Effective from academic year 2021-22

 Programme Learning Outcome 

The learning outcome based curriculum is specific in nature in terms of changes in cognitive and psychomotor behavior of students. The present course give students ability to employ critical thinking and efficient problem solving skills in the core areas of chemistry including analytical, Inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. It also helps in understanding various concepts theoretical principles and experimental findings in chemistry. It develops effective oral and written communication skills especially the ability to transmit complex technical information in a clear and concise manner. It introduces the students to modern laboratory methods and principles using state of the art scientific experiments

PROGRAM OUTCOME AND PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOME OF B.Sc DEGREE PROGRAM IN CHEMISTRY

 PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (PO) OF B.SC DEGREE PROGRAMME IN CHEMISTRY 

MADRAS UNIVERSITY: B.Sc Chemistry Course (Affiliated Colleges ) Effective from the academic year 2023-24

Students will possess basic subject knowledge required for higher studies, professional and applied courses 

Students will acquire basic Practical skills &Technical knowledge along with domain knowledge of different subjects in the science & humanities stream. 

Students will develop scientific aptitude Integrate skills of analysis, critiquing, application and creativity.  

Students will employ appropriate digital tools and techniques necessary in analyzing data and creative design. 

 Students will gain competence to pursue higher learning, research and careers or will be able to opt for entrepreneurship 

Students will interact meaningfully with others displaying leadership and coordination in executing projects. 

Students will demonstrate responsibility as citizens committed to national development through community outreach, wellness of self and a sustainable environment.

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES 

PSO1: Students acquire in-depth knowledge of the fundamental concepts in all disciplines of chemistry.

 PSO2: Students can disseminate the basics of chemistry and advanced topics and analytical skills in organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. 

PSO3: Students will be able develop creativity in academics and research. 

PSO4: Students will be able apply digital tools to collect, analyze and interpret data and present scientific findings. 

PSO5: gain competence to pursue higher education and career opportunities in chemistry and allied fields.

 PSO6: exhibit leadership qualities to work individually and within a team in organizing curricular, co-curricular and extracurricular activities.

 PSO7: apply the concepts of chemistry to solve problems in the community, entrepreneurial and research pursuits. 

PSO8: exhibit competence in educational, industrial and research pursuits that contribute towards the holistic development of self and community.

India and Chemical Security

https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/environment/poison-unlimited-india-s-chemicals-industry-remains-dangerously-68718 

Courtesy: Down to Earth and USCSB

Even after 39 years since the tragic Bhopal gas tragedy, India has not learned a lesson, which is worrying everyone. Are Indian lives so cheap? When India is able to send the Aditya L1 satellite and make it stay in the Lagrangian point, which is a proud moment for everyone, why not also focus on the safety of people living?

Mr Vijayakanth and his demise

 

Courtesy: Madan Gowri

Very true. When he was living, the media projected him as a fool. Now, after his demise, people are realizing the truth. Had this been done before his death, Mr Vijayakanth's health would not have deteriorated to this extent. 

ARTIFICIAL LEAF TECHNOLOGY

 Courtesy: Seeker and https://spectrum.ieee.org/artificial-leaf

Scientist have successfully produced hydrogen efficiently and also devised a system to make syngas. a mixture of CO and H2 to make products like ethanol. At the University of Cambridge they have made Artificial Leaf to convert CO2 to fuels like propanol and ethanol. The artificial leaf devise has a cathode composed of photovoltaic pervoskite and cobalt catalyst and anode made of photocatalyst bismuth vanadate. When the devise is immersed in water, bismuth vanadate absorbs sunlight and splits the water at the anode. At the cathode pervoskite generate electricity which drives the cobalt catalyst to reduce CO2 and produce syn gas.

UNIFORM CIVIL CODE

 Courtesy: BBC News Tamil

Youth must know about Uniform Civil Code. Is is right to implement it? What are the Pros and Cons?