Benjamin Franklin has long been credited with the invention of bifocal lenses and he was the first to wear bifocal lenses. He did not produce them himself but instead had some optician in London or France make them for him to overcome Presbyopia, a condition that Franklin suffered. He was tired switching between lenses for far and near sightedness. And that resulted in inventing Bifocal Lenses.
The United Nations Public Service Day is observed every year on June 23 to recognize the work of public servants and to encourage young people to pursue careers in the public sector. The day is also observed to celebrate value and virtue of public service to the community and to raise awareness regarding the contribution of public service in the development of society and honouring the work of public servants.
The 'Parents’ Worship Day' (or 'Matru-Pitru Diwas' ) is celebrated every year by the Chhattisgarh government on February 14 at all schools in the state to teach 'Bharatiya sanskriti' to students.
Bangalore-based Sagar Baheti has become the first visually impaired Indian runner to complete the historic Boston Marathon, the world's oldest and the hardest marathon to qualify for.
Which of the following definitions describes a chemical hazard?
A) Microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungus, mold, or viruses that can cause illness
B) These hazards can lead to injuries to the joints or muscles by way of heavy, frequent lifting, repetitive tasks
C) Can be present in dust, fumes, liquids, solids, mists, vapors, or gases of products used at a site or released during a construction job
D) The most commonly thought of hazards for construction
A) Microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungus, mold, or viruses that can cause illness
B) These hazards can lead to injuries to the joints or muscles by way of heavy, frequent lifting, repetitive tasks
C) Can be present in dust, fumes, liquids, solids, mists, vapors, or gases of products used at a site or released during a construction job
D) The most commonly thought of hazards for construction
Answer & ExplanationAnswer: C) Can be present in dust, fumes, liquids, solids, mists, vapors, or gases of products used at a site or released during a construction job