commonly referred to as Hyperloop TT

promises to offer ground transport at

airplane speeds, this is a move that many

believe will revolutionize the transport

industry globally. Hyperloop TT 

uses electromagnetic propulsion to accelerate trains through a low-pressure tube; It even unveiled its planned passenger capsule named Quintero. ‘Virgin hybrid One’ will carry passengers between

cities at an affordable cost, also

these journeys will be so comfortable that passengers won't even spill a drop of their coffee over an entire trip. “The experience is even better than augmented reality”, “The riders will feel a G force just like an airplane.” Hyperloop TT announced that it had joined forces with the team at United States Pavilion at Expo 2022 where all of the great inventions are presented. 

Well, how to tell which country lies in which categories, and what can one determine by knowing the band a country lies in? For one, MEDc’s normally have a much better standard of living and average salaries are higher in such countries, whereas it’s the opposite in LEDc’s. LEDc’s are prone to have a worse standard of living and salaries are usually extreme with a bad average. MEDc’s also have better infrastructure and better quality production of products, whereas LEDc’s have poor infrastructure and usually are the ones who produce raw materials, which are sold at extremely low prices. Even due to low selling prices, the export of raw materials is an LEDc’s most employing and the biggest contributor to the economy. 

This is seen in our country too, which is an LEDc. We may have a good economy but we do have a dismal nominal GDP and GDP per capita. We also do sell raw materials in the agricultural sector. And do have a poor infrastructure in rural areas. India has all these issues and more which can be observed in all LEDc’s. WE have poor healthcare due to poverty and bad infra. We have high crime rates, with the leading cause being desperation, however crime rates are declining, so hey, that’s something. Our country has bad education as well, which leads to wrong practices of things like child marriage and labour(but what’s the difference). 

 

How can a country like ours improve? How do we cross the Brandt line and become one of the MEDc’s? Most, if not ALL, of our problems, can be solved by increasing education and awareness. Literacy rates eliminate thoughts of backward traditions. Being educated can increase one’s potential salary and imbibe skills in people. By increasing salary, the amount of tax paid increases, improving infrastructure and the economy in the long stretch.

 

And that’s my 2 cents on this topic. Sure I delved more into LEDc’s than I should have, but I felt like that part of the topic required a lot more information and awareness as we do live in an LED’c and should understand the issues countries like ours face.

99% of Costa Rica’s electricity is from renewable sources, such as solar, geothermal, wind, and hydroelectric. In addition, Costa Rica is the first country in Central America to ban sport hunting in order to encourage growth in biodiversity, the impact is the protection of their forests.

How many of you desire to look more attractive or have a fit body which all admire? But many people lose their lives in making themselves look better. Last year, actors Siddharth Shukla, comedian Raju Srivastava, actor Dipesh Bhan also died due to heart attack while working out, so is the gym now fatal? I hope you all must be familiar with these names. 16% of the public which exercise, lose their lives. This is not a small number. A reason for a gym-death is when one does vigorous exercise, lifts heavy weights for his first attempts in the gym. This boosts your heart-beat and blood swooshes through your veins in no time. You all present here must have wondered that gyms were there decades back too, but what has caused the death-rates to inflate at such a high pace.

 The major cause for death-rates in the gym are supplements like: steroids, drugs, intensive protein shakes, etc. almost all fil stars and celebrities consume these hazards to look better on screen. According to various researches, 46% gymers have lost their lives after getting targeted by cardiac arrest. Don Stenta turned 50 few years back. He thought to commence gyming. One day, during her gym sessions, he collapsed and woke up in the hospital. CRP had to be done and doctors notified that his 95% of an artery was blocked. This was an eye-opening news.

 In my opinion, it is a good initiative to exercise to stay fit. But overdoing weights and exercising which may harm your health is really quiet fatal. With this thought I would like to conclude my speech. 

Thank you, audience, for patiently listening to me.

 

I guess we all have heard the word ledcs and medcs before, no I don’t mean led as in lightbulbs but less economically developed countries and more economically developed countries. LEDC AND MEDC is actually a vast topic as there are so many things related to it, I may not be able to cover all but I can mention few. MEDCs are countries which have a high standard of living and a large GDP. LEDCs are countries with a low standard of living and a much lower GDP. Most of the southern hemisphere is less developed, while countries in the northern hemisphere are more developed. If I asked you would you be able to list down countries that are LEDC’S and some which are MEDC’S? 

     Hello everyone, I’m Aashna and I’m here to give you some more information about ledcs and medcs. So, for a clearer idea let’s just list down the differences between ledcs and medcs. Starting with birth rate, in MEDC it is Low 10-16 babies born per 1000 people and in LEDC it is High 20-45 babiesborn per 1000 people while at the same time the death rate in MEDC is comparatively low considering how there is access to good healthcare as compared to LEDC where the healthcare facilities are poor and hence greater chances of diseases spreading. Housing in MEDCs is adequate for a majority of people. Most people have access to clean running water and electricity whereas Housing in LEDCs is often inadequate with no access to clean running water or electricity. Shanty towns are large areas which develop in LEDCs and consist of poorly built properties. Another issue that is faced by LEDC is the high illiteracy rate which is there because people don’t have high incomes and cannot possibly afford to send their kids to school plus there is even the lack of teachers. It’s completely opposite in the case of MEDC.

    You know, while I was reading more about LEDC and MEDC I thought that Why do people migrate from LEDCs to MEDCs? To begin, migrations from low- to high-income countries are due to certain push and pull factors, such as unemployment, poverty, social discrimination and barren land in LEDCs and job opportunities, economic and political safety, greater wealth and fertile land in MEDCs. The causes for this mass migration range from political instability, to economic disparity, and even include environmental disasters. Especially when migration occurs between LEDCs and MEDCs, the less economically developed countries are at a greater disadvantage.

      I don’t want to bore you all with the speech but I do want to ask that after listening to me do you think you can now name countries some ledc and some medc? Well, let me help you a bit. Some LEDC include: Madagascar, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Bhutan and MEDC include: United States, Japan, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and so many more. Atlast , I want to thank all of you sitting here for listening to me and being a great audience .Thankyou!

Over a third of the worlds population is suffering in the less fortunate parts of this world and yet it seems like a higher priority to explore a whole new planet, rather than sustain your current one. Is this the right advance? Or should we focus on our own land first? The Earth is made up of LEDCs and MEDCs and while there certainly a lot of hospitals and lights, this talk focuses on less and more developed countries in this state of time. Research shows that 1% of the worlds population owns about 75% of its money and 2 countries make up almost a 3^rd of the worlds GDP.  This influx of money has created a division between the 195 countries in the world, dividing them into 2 parts: LEDCs and MEDCs. Less developed countries have suffered throughout time and lack in almost every aspect of economy. The healthcare, infrastructure and education in these countries is below the expected level, while birth rate, and death rate stay high as compared to MEDs. Majority of Asian, African and south American nations fall under LEDCs whereas north American, European and countries down below are mostly MEDsC. The twist in this setup is that both types of nations cant survive without each other. Medcs depend on the cheap raw materials and labor from LedCs whereas ledCs rely on the technology and manpower of MEDCs. Countries like the US have almost no raw fuels and oils, so are wholly dependent on the middle eastern areas for Oil. Russia banks on ledcs for vehicles and tools for business, giving countries like India its precious metals and pearls. The only reason LEDcs trade is to increase their status towards an MEDC too. Even a single country drastically changing its trade and laws can affect the whole world, whether an LEDC or MEDC. so in a way, the globes economy wouldn’t function without this division in countries, and there is immediate no way forward, so I guess it couldn’t hurt to go up, up and beyond.

This is wealth inequality, and it is not only seen among us humans, but also among different countries. This is where classification of medcs and ledcs come into play. More and less economic developed countries. There are so many countries in the world, so how do we remember which ones are categorized in which. First of all, you don't need to remember but if you have nothing better to do, here you go: Medcs include the USA, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Australia and the entire continent of Europe. And Ledcs include every other country, including India. Going back to my example of our country, lets compare India, to a country like Germany. India have a much much lower gdp per capita compared to Germany which in turn means the quality of life is lower as well. Higher birth and death rates can also be seen in our country. Literacy rates and life expectancies are also significantly high in Germany. So moral of the story? Start a major war and you may see positive effects 80 years down the line This pattern will be seen every time you compare an MEDC and an LEDC. As of now, every LEDC are too far away from being an MEDC. So, there's an explanation on what Medcs and Ledcs are, and I can tell some of you aren't very happy that this speech was about boring old geopolitics and not more interesting light bulbs 

I want to talk today about the digital divide between lesser economically developed countries and more economically developed countries.

As we all know, digital literacy is a critical skill in today's society. It is necessary for participating in many aspects of modern life, including education, employment, and civic engagement. However, not everyone has equal access to or knowledge of digital tools and technologies, leading to a digital divide between those who are able to fully participate in the digital world and those who are left behind.

This digital divide is often more pronounced in lesser economically developed countries, where access to technology and the internet may be limited or non-existent due to financial barriers or logistical challenges such as a lack of infrastructure or internet service providers. As a result, many individuals in these countries are unable to fully participate in the digital world and may be at a disadvantage when it comes to finding and applying for jobs, accessing education, and connecting with others.

On the other hand, in more economically developed countries, access to digital tools and technologies is more widespread. This can give individuals in these countries a significant advantage in terms of education, employment, and other opportunities.

So what can be done to bridge this digital divide and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to fully participate in the digital world? One solution is to increase access to technology and the internet in lesser economically developed countries. This may involve investing in infrastructure, providing financial assistance to those who cannot afford access, and creating educational programs and resources to help individuals learn the skills they need to use digital tools and technologies effectively.

Another approach is to leverage the resources and expertise of both the public and private sectors through public-private partnerships. By bringing together the strengths of different sectors, we can work towards increasing access to and understanding of digital tools and technologies in a way that is sustainable and impactful.

Ultimately, bridging the digital divide between lesser economically developed countries and more economically developed countries will require a comprehensive and holistic approach. It will take the efforts of governments, organizations, and individuals working together to increase access to and understanding of digital tools and technologies, and to address the underlying social and economic factors that contribute to the digital divide.

Thank you.

As rightly said by Pete Seeger “If it can’t be reduced, reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, refinished, resold, recycled, or composted, then it should be restricted, designed or removed from production”

Understanding how our lifestyle choices affect the environment and figuring out methods for everyone to live better, lighter lives are two key components of sustainable living. Our behavior and our decision-making determine how we live, work, and play in the future. People take action to satisfy their wants and needs and base their choices on factors including cost, accessibility, and other standards like trends 

To bring sustainability into my life, I started cycling in my classes. My family too believes in sustainable living so after moving into a new space, my dad made sure that we use appliances and electrical connections with minimalistic energy consumption and I make sure to reduce the amount of electricity usage in my house. Our EVM classes made a great impact on our thinking which taught us not to waste or rather make the best use of waste and a big ‘NO TO PLASTIC’ in our daily lives.

We should become more conscious of our actions about the environment. We need to take small steps to encourage the idea of sustainable living for the people around us. Thank You and I hope we all adapt a healthy and sustainable lifestyle for a better future.

 

First things first, LEDCs stand for Less Economically Developed Countries, and MEDCs stand for More Economically Developed Countries. These labels are important because they help us understand the differences between these countries and how we can support LEDCs in their journey towards economic development.

One major difference between LEDCs and MEDCs is access to resources and technology. MEDCs often have more access to resources such as clean water, education, and healthcare, which can lead to better quality of life for their citizens. LEDCs, on the other hand, may struggle to provide these basic necessities for their people.

Another big difference is industrialization. MEDCs tend to have more advanced and developed industries, while LEDCs might rely more on agriculture and other traditional forms of work. This can really impact a country's economic growth and development.

So how can we support LEDCs in improving their living standards and quality of life? One way is through foreign aid and investment. This can provide resources and opportunities for economic development, and can help boost the economy of an LEDC. It's also important for MEDCs to practice fair trade and avoid exploiting the resources and labor of LEDCs.

For example, India has made significant economic progress in recent years and is now considered an MEDC. Investment in infrastructure, such as building roads and bridges, has played a major role in India's economic development. This has improved transportation and connectivity within the country, making it easier for people to access resources and for businesses to operate.

In conclusion, LEDCs and MEDCs are not defined solely by their economic status, but rather by the resources and opportunities available to their citizens. By supporting LEDCs through foreign aid and investment, and practicing fair trade, we can help create a more equal and prosperous world for all. Thanks for listening!