Page 4 - Spectrum Volume 15 Issue 6

4 2022 | Spectrum | Volume 15 Number 6

SRMIST appoints new

controller of examination

STAFF WRITER

From teaching at the
Department of Civil Engineering
and academic honorary
achievements, which have
undoubtedly given contribution
and recognition to the College
of Engineering at SRMIST, to
an Administrative role as the shown a remarkable progress
Controler of Examination. Dr. K. in the administrative office for a
Gunasekaran is professor whose guaranteed and fair evaluation.
long going list of accomplishments His methods and policies are 192 Ambassadors representing their nations in the United Nations Climate Change Agreement
has landed him in the position of promising, so is his character
an entrusted COE to the Institute and vision. Many improvements
after quite a while rewarding him are yet to be witnessed and United Nations for climate change
for his untraceable academic later recorded in the history of
indulgence and dedication. Dr. SRMIST to serve as guidance and MOHAMMED FADIL The current rationale of the forward by the UN. The latest
K. Gunasekaran has already compass for the next Srmities. Paris Climate Accords pledges meeting concluded to reduce
A United Nations’ initiative, to reduce carbon emissions and the global temperature by 2
the United Nations Environment footprint. They have proposed degrees Celsius since the United
Programme (UNEP) was that the failure of moderation States of America has backed
Capturing moments: deployed in June 1972 as a result of the carbon emissions by off from the initiative.
of the Stockholm conference on 2030 will lead to environmental They are also expecting net-
then and now the human environment. Their catastrophes such as rise of zero by mid-century. Favorably,
objective is to provide leadership the sea level, floods, etc. They
KIRAN LOTEY it cheaper and more discreet. By and encourage partnership in have anticipated an average India is currently in compliance
with the conditions proposed
the 1970s, colour film became caring for the environment loss of 2 billion dollars per day
Everything that an individual quintessential in photography, by inspiring, informing, and due to natural calamities. The by the United Nations body.
experiences in life is like a while black-and-white films enabling nations and citizens current pathway also risks the Patricia Espinosa, head of the
chapter of a story. Anything were used particularly in fine to improve their overall quality natural triggering feedback of UN’s climate change body, said
other than the present moment is art and journalistic photography. of life without compromising massive thawing and widespread “We do have a possibility to
a memory which enhances that Eventually, other types of films future generations. In 2015, forest die-offs. Unfortunately, have a positive outcome, but
story. People have been capturing were introduced. In 1973, instant United Nations adopted Paris countries have to triple their I think that we are still facing
memories in photographs for cameras like the prominent Climate Accords to cover the reduction of carbon emissions a lot of challenges and one of
decades, trying to capture every Polaroid first appeared on the damages made by countries. to match the predictions put them is the lack of time.”
moment of happiness, joy, and market. Their uncomplicated
contentment. One loves to take structure and ability to print
pictures of unique, and sometimes photos within minutes made Expo 2020 Dubai
seemingly insignificant moments them popular with consumers.
that mean something. By the mid-to-late 1990s, due
Photography began about to technological advancements,
two centuries ago. In the early digital cameras were commonly ANAMIKA TRIPATHI
days, simple box-cameras took available to the general public. To find solutions for problems
black and white pictures. In the People stored their photos in
late 19th century, the method aesthetic old albums that are and challenges faced by
of photographic etching was seen in many households even humanity, global events are
used to print pictures, which today. For the last decade, people being organized and one of
is the process of using ultra- have saved every single memory them are EXPOs, organized
violet light to set an image on their smart devices that they by Bureau International des
to a sheet of metal and then carry wherever they go. One can Expositions (BIE). Organized
using chemicals to get the capture every second of their and facilitated by governments
shape onto the metal. Modern lives just with a touch. From and international organizations,
colour film was popularised ancient paintings to smartphone its motto is to bring millions of
with Kodak’s Kodachrome in cameras, humanity has come a visitors, create new dynamics
1935. Eventually, companies long way in its pursuit to capture and catalyze change in their
improved on colour film, making life’s finest moments. host countries. The world’s
first expo was London’s Great “The logo of Expo 2020 Dubai is inspired by a ring found at the
Exhibition of 1851and since Saroug Al Hadeed archaeological site in Dubai”
then Expos are being organized at Al Wasl plaza, which is the that is centrepiece of Expo
every five years.
focal point of all the occurring 2020 Dubai, equipped with
This time Dubai is continuing events. Around 192 countries the world’s largest 360-degree
this legacy by hosting Expo have participated, earning the projection screen and more than
2020 Dubai at the United Arab event around 7 million visits so 250 state-of-the-art projectors,
Emirates. The theme of Expo far and counting. The highlights being one of Expo’s many
2020 Dubai is “Connecting included the presentations of technological innovations.
minds, creating the future”. moon rocks, ancient manuscripts, The event is already gaining
The event was scheduled to antique artifacts in the field popularity and the auspicious
open by October 20, 2020 but of history and archaeology. views of this mega fest are
got rescheduled to 1st October Speaking of technology, the being broadcasted live on many
From papers to pixels 2021. Currently it is ongoing “Al Wasl dome”, a marvel social media platforms.