What is the full form of OK?

The full form of OK is Olla Kalla or Oll Korrect.

  • Introduced in the 18th century the term OK (Olla Kalla), is a Greek word that means 'All Correct'/ 'All Good'.
  • OK (also spelled as Okay, O.K, or ok), is an English word used to indicate acceptance, approval, agreement, support, or acknowledgment. 
  • OK is usually used as a loanword in other languages too. 
  • Ok is generally used in a conversation or while chatting when we agree with the other. 

Trivia: The term OK gained popularity in 1840 presidential campaign of Martin Van Buren. He used "Vote for OK" as his campaign slogan. Van Buren was nicknamed "Old Kinderhook" as his birthplace was in Kinderhook, New York.

What is the meaning of "Stay Blessed" phrase?

"Stay blessed" signifies "May you stay in God's favor."

In older English, it was worded as "May God never turn his face from you." Stay blessed is more imperative when a speaker wants to express to the person he is speaking to – Is doing good (behavior).

Stay blessed is usually addressed with religious beliefs in mind; it can also be a generic phrase. If you say this phrase to someone, you denote that you would like them to continue having good things in their life.

Which are the most inspirational movies?

The top 5 most inspirational movies are The Shawshank Redemption, Forrest Gump, Pursuit of Happyness, 3 Idiots, and Taare Zameen Par.

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  1. The Shawshank Redemption (1994) - (IMDb - 9.3/10)

“Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.” - Andy Dufresne 

The movie is about a banker named Andy Dufresne’s 19 years in prison. The movie gives a strong message of patience as well as friendship. It encourages the audience to focus on long term goals while still maintaining short term goals. It is a really inspiring tale filled with hope and faith. 

  1. Forrest Gump (1994) - (IMDb - 8.8/10)

“My Mama always said you've got to put the past behind you before you can move on.” - Forrest 

The movie is a touching story of a man who gives a high level of inspiration while watching it. The man is filled with optimism and reminds the audience to appreciate the life one has and love it to the fullest. The story also reminds you to live in the present as we don’t know what’s going to be in future. 

  1. Pursuit of Happyness (2006) - (IMDb - 8/10)

“The world is your oyster. It’s up to you to find the pearls.”  - Chris Gardner

The movie gives a strong message that hard work always pays off and you should never give up. It also focuses on the father-son bond and the struggles taken by father for providing a better future to his son. It is a heartwarming story which shows that you can find happiness in every small thing even in the middle of problems. 

  1. 3 Idiots (2009) - (IMDb - 8.4/10)

“Pursue for excellence, success will chase you” - Rancho

The movie gives a message that instead of following success, most importantly you have to achieve excellence which requires hard work and commitment. It also highlights the importance of learning with purpose rather than for the sake of examination. The story also throws light on the importance of friendship. 

  1. Taare Zameen Par (2007) - (IMDb- 8.4/10)

“ Sometimes in life, it is healthy to be slow and dumb.” - Nikumbh

Taare Zameen Par is a heart touching movie which gives a message of smart parenting and teaching. It also focuses on helping children to follow their passion rather than getting top grades and competing with others. The movie also highlights the strong bond of mother and child which deeply touches the audience's heart. The movie is a whole package of awesome life lessons. 

How much kg is equal to 1 quintal?

100 Kilograms = 1 Quintal 

The quintal or centner is a traditional unit of mass/ weight in many countries, usually defined as 100 base units, such as kilograms or pounds.

It is a standard unit of weight/ mass in many countries like Portugal, Spain, France, and their former colonies. 

Important Facts about Quintal:

  • Countries like France, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Indonesia, and India, use quintal as a standard measurement of mass for agricultural products at wholesale markets even today.
  • Quintal was defined in the United States of America in 1866 as 100 kilograms.
  • In British English, the terms quintal and centner were once alternative names for the hundredweight.
  • In American English, quintal was formerly known as an uncommon measure of 100 kilograms.
  • 100-kilogram centner/ the term ‘centner per hectare’ were the standard agricultural unit used in the Soviet Union.
  • In Germany, 100 kilograms of mass is called Doppelzentner.

The Mass of 1 Quintal in Different Countries

Country

Mass of 1 Quintal

India

100 Kg

Albania

100 Kg

Britain

100 lb (45 kg) or 112 lb (50 kg)

France

100 Livres/ Pounds (48.95 kg)

Portugal

128 Arráteis (58.75 Kg)

Spain

100 Libras (46 kg)

Trivia: The difference in British and American English definitions resulted in 2 different series of masses, i.e., those based on the local pound and those based on kilograms.

How to write bibliography for school project?

APA (American Psychology Association) format is used for writing bibliographies of school projects.

There are several formats of writing a bibliography, such as MLA, Chicago, and so on; but one of the most common and widely used formats of writing a bibliography in India is the APA format.

The APA style follows the author-date style of writing references, which is:

"Author (Published Year), Book/ Journal's Title, Publisher, Volume (If any)".

Example:

  • Book - "Ruskin Bond (2014), The Room on the Roof, Penguin Books Limited"
  • Journal - "Onuh M.U (2010), Propaganda usage in modern-day journalism, Journal of Communication and Culture, Volume 01"

Which are the best job portals in India?

The best job portals in India are Naukri, Linked In, Times Jobs, Shine, and Indeed.

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  1. Naukri: Started in 1997, its now the best job portal in India because this portal is user-friendly, best search filters to find suitable jobs for everyone, and is easy to get in touch with genuine employers.
  2. Linked In: It’s not a typical job portal; it’s a popular professional networking site. Linkedin allows you to display your profile, making it easy for recruiters to reach out and directly hire you.
  3. Times Jobs: Managed by the Times Group, this portal has 25 million registered job seekers. The key feature of this portal is it has a dedicated section for government jobs, recommends most suitable jobs/ companies based on the candidate’s profile.
  4. Shine: Owned by HT Media Limited, this portal offers professional tips to job seekers. Shine’s key features are easy-to-navigate, advanced job search feature, job alert, company review, resume builder, hide resume feature, live chat support, etc.
  5. Indeed: A US-based job portal that is now popular in India. Indeed has the best search filter that is easy to narrow down job searches. This portal is user-friendly. We can not only search for jobs in Indeed but also check reviews and ratings of companies. 

Difference between correspondence address and permanent address?

A correspondence address is the temporary address for sending and receiving mails whereas the permanent address is the parental home address.

Correspondence Address 

Permanent Address  

Temporary 

Fixed and legal

Place where you currently live 

Address intended to exist for a long time 

Address for sending or receiving mails 

Address registered in important documents

Can be provided for tax purposes, Utility services, Online shopping sites etc.,

Can be provided for Government documents like driving license, passport, ration card etc.

Fun Fact: The correspondence and permanent addresses can also be the same.

How much is the Persian cat price in India?

The price of a Persian Cat in India is ₹ 12,000 - 18,000.

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A Persian cat is a long-haired cat breed with a round face and short muzzle. According to the Cat Fanciers' Association, the Persian cat was ranked as the 4th most popular cat breed globally in 2021.

It is not clear when this long-haired cat first appeared; as per records, the first documented ancestor of the Persian cat was imported to Italy from Persia around 1620. 

The Persian comes in 2 types:

  • Show Persian Cats: It has a round head enhanced with a thick ruff, small ears, big round copper eyes, a flat nose, a short body with heavy boning atop short legs, and a thick & smooth plume tail. 
  • Traditional Persian Cats: It's also known as the Doll Face, does not have the good features of the show cats, and their nose is a regular length as other cats, gives it a sweet appearance. 
  • Both types have a long, glamorous fur coat that comes in many colors and patterns, and both share the same wonderful personality.

Trivia: Calico cats are one of the popular choices of cat lovers because of their gorgeous tri-color (black, white, and orange) coats.

How to know my JIO numbers?

You can easily check your Jio number via USSD code, SMS, MyJio App or Jio Customer Care.

  1. Via USSD Code 
  • Open your phone’s dialer and press *1#.
  • You will be able to see your Jio number.
  1. By SMS
  • Open the messaging app, type “MYPLAN” and send SMS to 199.
  • You will instantly receive a message with your registered mobile number and account details.
  1. Using MyJio App
  • Download the free MyJio app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store
  • After downloading the app, log in to your MyJio account.
  • Click the ‘Sign in with Sim’ option.
  • Your mobile number can be seen on the Home screen in “My Account” section.  
  1. By Calling Customer Care
  • Dial 198 and select your language.
  • Press the necessary button to contact the customer care executive.
  • Ask your mobile number to the Jio customer care executive.
  • The customer care executive will verify your details. 
  • After verification, the customer care executive will provide you the mobile number. 

Fun Fact: The easiest way to know your Jio number is by calling on your family or friend’s number and asking them to share the number details with you.