The current state of Indian comedy is booming. People from all across the nation are putting up their content on YouTube, performing overseas and are even helping budding stand-up artists to get proper exposure. But, to be honest, they’ve tough competition from our country’s politicians. While stand-up artists have to write scripts and practice a lot, politicians just improvise and give us comedic gold. The latest person to do so is our Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.
Twitter user @RealHistoryPic uploaded a video of PM Modi speaking on the use of toxic gases. However, the science in his speech about the production of bio-gas was extremely off.
“Kisi chotte se nagar mein, naale ke paas, koi chai ka thela lekar ke khada rehtha tha aur chai banakar ke bechta tha. Ussne ek chote se bartan ko ulta karke, ched karke ek pipe daal di. Aur jo gutter se gas nikalta tha, woh pipeline se uske chai ke thele mein le liya. Aur woh chai banane ke liye ussi gas ka upyog karke chai banata tha.“
To break it down into scientific terms, PM Modi is probably talking about converting sewage into gas/bio-fuel for powering stoves. And there’s no doubt that that’s a thing which is being developed in India since 2016. But the thing is, you need a proper industrial plant to do that and not just by overturning a bartan(pan).
You can watch the video here:
Dr Homie Jubaangir Baba explaining his research about the use of Toxic gases of sewer & manhole for cooking purposes in front of Nobel Prize committee for Chemistry. (2018) pic.twitter.com/PCwraslxEJ
— History of India (@RealHistoryPic) August 12, 2018
While simple minded people might’ve bought this theory, others saw through it and took PM Modi back to school.
- That’s more efficient than aloo to sona.
Last night I ate a lot of chole..
— Atul Khatri (@one_by_two) August 13, 2018
Today morning used that gas to make tea..
- Wah wah! Wah wah!
जब जब लीडर जी बोलेंगे
— Aisi Taisi Democracy (@AisiTaisiDemo) August 13, 2018
उलटा संदेस ही निकलेगा,
तुम कितने नाले बंद करोगे
हर गटर से gas ही निकलेगा।
- It’s already in production?!
We at Jio Campus organizing a Tea Making Championship for Bhakts. A Bhagona (vessel) with a hole, a pipe, a burner and an open Drain (naali) will be provided at venue. @RoflGandhi_ will be the Chief Guest and Judge for the Event.
— Jio lnstitute (@Jiolnstitute) August 12, 2018
Plz reach out & Tag Bhakts in this post.
4. This is still a prototype.
भैय्या @RoflGandhi_ प्रतिभा तो प्रतिभा है, अब इसका मज़ाक़ बना लो या सराहना कर लो वो आपके ऊपर है, अब हिंदू अख़बार भी अगर आपके हिसाब से विश्वसनीय नहीं है तो फिर आलू डाल कर सोना निकालने वाली मशीन की खोज में लग जाइए।https://t.co/vD6eYNlIFO
— Bhaiyyaji (@bhaiyyajispeaks) August 12, 2018
- Now the process is official.
You people are crazy, changed the info on Wikipedia page. ??????? pic.twitter.com/rZm978BEE4
— Angoor Stark ??? (@ladywithflaws) August 12, 2018
- I don’t think that’ll be worth it.
नाली से गैस बनाने की बात पर उस ग़रीब व्यक्ति की सूझ-बूझ की तारीफ़ करने की जगह ‘पढ़े-लिखे’ लोग भी अनपढ़ों जैसा तंज कस रहे हैं, जैसे कभी बायो-गैस और गोबर गैस के बारे में पढ़ा ही ना हो, मीथेन गैस सुनी ही ना हो, मोदी विरोध में अब विज्ञान को भी चुनौती देने को तैय्यार हैं लोग।
— Bhaiyyaji (@bhaiyyajispeaks) August 12, 2018
- Is that so?!
Ppl making fun of Modiji for his theories on gas should know, that gas production of ONGC increased by 6.3% after Sambit Patra joined as director.
— Punster® (@Pun_Starr) August 12, 2018
- Holy cow!
Emboldened by PM words, that Chaiwala is now filling empty LPG cylinder with oxygen through his mouth. pic.twitter.com/iDrabU909w
— Happucrat (@AreeDada__) August 12, 2018
- Count me in as well.
I want what he's smoking! https://t.co/lIA60TV3jx
— Jayesh Khabar (@Jayesh_Khabar) August 12, 2018
- Only in India.
Like @kunalkamra88 says, "Kaha milega itna content?!" https://t.co/ObtW5Lu3i0
— Priya Tiwari (@prrriiiyayayaya) August 12, 2018
- Facts, facts and only facts.
A chaiwala once made gas from the gutter. And if you believed that story, another chaiwala made a fool of you.
— Punster® (@Pun_Starr) August 12, 2018
- And Doctor Strange as well.
This guy beats our famous magician, the late Shri P.C. Sorkar.??? https://t.co/rdCZfOnua1
— Rajat Saxena (@RajatSaxenaa) August 12, 2018
- Strong will power, maybe?
I wonder, how come the audience did not faint after listening to this? https://t.co/n1HuXS9KUd
— RP tweet's✒ (@anti_corrupt_01) August 12, 2018
- Jio Institute is still making it.
Ghazab. Ye wali scheme abhi tak launch kyun nahi hui? https://t.co/qMIX3EWCdL
— Deeptiman Tiwary (@DeeptimanTY) August 13, 2018
We Indians are truly living in the weirdest timeline of our country’s history where the leaders are coming up with the strangest theories. And the worst part is that there’s a large section of people who’re running with it. So, jokes apart, what do you think about PM Modi openly showing his scientific ‘knowledge’? Is it good, bad or just another reason for us to laugh?
Courtesy: www.storypick.com
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New Delhi (PTI): Thirteen of the world's top 20 most polluted cities are in India, with Byrnihat in Assam topping the list, according to a new report published on Tuesday.
The World Air Quality Report 2024 by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir said Delhi remains the most polluted capital city globally, while India ranked as the world's fifth most polluted country in 2024, down from third in 2023.
The report said India saw a 7 percent decline in PM2.5 concentrations in 2024, averaging 50.6 micrograms per cubic metre, compared to 54.4 micrograms per cubic metre in 2023. Yet, 13 of the world's 20 most polluted cities are in India.
Air pollution in Delhi worsened, with the annual average PM2.5 concentration rising from 102.4 micrograms per cubic metre in 2023 to 108.3 micrograms per cubic metre in 2024.
The Indian cities in the world's top 20 most polluted cities are Byrnihat, Delhi, Punjab's Mullanpur, Faridabad, Loni, Gurugram, Ganganagar, Greater Noida, Bhiwadi, Muzaffarnagar, Hanumangarh and Noida.
Overall, 35 percent of the Indian cities reported annual PM2.5 levels exceeding 10 times the WHO limit of 5 micrograms per cubic metre, the report said.
The high level of pollution in Byrnihat, a town on the border of Assam and Meghalaya, is due to emissions from local factories, including distilleries, iron and steel plants.
Delhi grapples with high air pollution year-round and the problem worsens in winter when unfavourable meteorological conditions, combined with vehicular emissions, paddy-straw burning, firecrackers and other local pollution sources, make the air quality hazardous.
Air pollution remains a serious health risk in India, reducing life expectancy by an estimated 5.2 years.
According to a Lancet Planetary Health study published last year, about 1.5 million deaths in India every year from 2009 to 2019 were potentially linked to long-term exposure to PM2.5 pollution.
PM2.5 refers to tiny air pollution particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which can enter the lungs and bloodstream, leading to breathing problems, heart disease and even cancer. Sources include vehicle exhaust, industrial emissions and the burning of wood or crop waste.
Former WHO chief scientist and health ministry advisor Soumya Swaminathan said India has made progress in air quality data collection but lacks sufficient action.
"We have the data; now we need action. Some solutions are easy like replacing biomass with LPG. India already has a scheme for this, but we must further subsidise additional cylinders. The first cylinder is free, but the poorest families, especially women, should receive higher subsidies. This will improve their health and reduce outdoor air pollution," she told PTI in an interview.
In cities, expanding public transport and imposing fines on certain cars could help. "A mix of incentives and penalties is necessary," she said.
"Finally, strict enforcement of emission laws is crucial. Industries and construction sites must comply with regulations and install equipment to cut emissions instead of taking shortcuts," the former director general of the Indian Council of Medical Research added.