National Curriculum Framework: The Union Education ministry launched the National Curriculum Framework for foundational stage education of children in the three to eight years age group. The framework focuses on the ‘panchakosha’ concept – the ancient Indian emphasis on the body-mind connection. The NCF says its five parts are physical development (sharirik vikas), development of […]
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Great Indian Bustards Sighted In Pakistan
Great Indian Bustards Sighted In Pakistan: The recent sighting of three Great Indian Bustards (GIBs) deep in Pakistan’s Cholistan desert has given rise to speculation that the endangered birds might have flown across the international border from India’s Desert National Park (DNP). The Great Indian Bustard, found mainly in the Indian subcontinent, is the flagship […]
James Webb Telescope : Pillars Of Creation
James Webb Telescope : Pillars Of Creation Highly detailed landscape- the iconic “Pillars of Creation” has been caught by NASA’s powerful James Webb Telescope. Pillars of Creation: It is a vista of three looming towers made of interstellar dust and gas. These iconic Pillars of Creation is located in the centre of the Eagle Nebula […]
Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat
Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat: Government of India has announced a month-long programme named the ‘Kashi-Tamil Sangamam’ “to strengthen” and “rekindle” the cultural and civilisational bond between Tamil Nadu and Varanasi. This programme would be a part of the Ek Bharat Sreshtha Bharat initiative. Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat: It was launched in 2015 to promote engagement […]
Forest Conservation Rules, 2022
Forest Conservation Rules, 2022: NCST had recommended to the Union Environment and Forest Ministry to put the new Forest Conservation Rules, 2022, on hold. Forest conservation rules,2022 : The rules were issued by the Environment Ministry in June this year under the Forest Conservation Act. The Forest Conservation Rules deal with the implementation of the […]
What Is The UNSC 1267 Committee?
What Is The UNSC 1267 Committee? China placed a “hold” on two joint India-US proposals, to designate Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) top leaders at the United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) 1267 list of terrorists affiliated to Al Qaeda and ISIS. UNSC 1267 Committee: It was first set up in 1999 (updated in 2011 and 2015), and strengthened […]
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U) Awards 2021
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U) Awards 2021: In the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U) awards 2021, Uttar Pradesh bagged the first position followed by Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu at second and third place, respectively. Gujarat won five special category awards. The Mission will be implemented during 2015-2022. It is implemented […]
2nd India-Africa Defence Dialogue (IADD)
2nd India-Africa Defence Dialogue (IADD): The 2nd India-Africa Defence Dialogue (IADD) was held on the sidelines of DefExpo 2022 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. India-Africa Defence Dialogue: Theme: Adopting Strategy for Synergizing and Strengthening Defence and Security Cooperation. The Gandhinagar Declaration was adopted as an outcome document of IADD 2022. It proposes to enhance cooperation in the […]
Kashi-Tamil Sangamam
Kashi-Tamil Sangamam: The Union Government recently announced a month-long programme to “strengthen” and “rekindle” the cultural and civilisational bond between Tamil Nadu and Varanasi. ‘Kashi-Tamil Sangamam’ programme would be held from November 16 to December 16. This programme, which would be a part of the ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ initiative which is aimed at rekindling […]
Indian Army Emergency Procurements (EP)
Indian Army Emergency Procurements (EP): Indian Army’s 4th round of emergency procurement is to be from India The Indian Army, which has made three tranches of Emergency Procurements (EP) in the last few years, is preparing for a fourth round of EP which will be entirely from the domestic industry. Three tranches of EPs were […]
