CURRENT AFFAIRS FOR UPSC IAS

The Food Department in Tamil Nadu has appealed to the denizens not to consume nitrogen-based smoke biscuits or smoke paan or other related products.

About Liquid Nitrogen

• Liquid nitrogen is essentially nitrogen in a liquid state, achieved by cooling it to an extremely low temperature of -196°C.
• It finds various uses: Coolant for Computers, Medical Applications, Cryogenics Research
• Hazards and Safety Measures:
  • Frostbite and Cryogenic Burns: Liquid nitrogen is intensely cold and can cause frostbite or cryogenic burns if not handled properly.
  • Asphyxiation Risk: In confined spaces, using or spilling liquid nitrogen can lead to asphyxiation. It’s colorless, odorless, and tasteless.