Transforming the School Education System in India

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YDw8BzvCVE The Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth, and Sports – submitted its report on the Reforms in Content and Design of School Text Books in the Parliament. Chaired by Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, the committee held consultations with a wide range of stakeholders, including the State and Central institutions, responsible for drafting textbooks and … Continue reading Transforming the School Education System in India

SAMARTH – National Mission on Use of Biomass in Coal based Thermal Power Plants

In order to reduce stubble burning and to reduce carbon footprint of Thermal Power Plants while increasing the income of farmers, Government of India has taken various proactive step with the establishment of National Mission on Use of Biomass in Thermal Power Plants. The agro-residue/ biomass earlier considered as a waste product has now begun … Continue reading SAMARTH – National Mission on Use of Biomass in Coal based Thermal Power Plants

Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All

Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) was launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on January 5, 2015. In a short span, the programme has evolved to be world’s largest zero subsidy domestic lighting programme that addresses concerns like high electrification cost and high emissions that result from inefficient lighting. As of today, … Continue reading Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All

Preparation for and Partnership Against Epidemics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEcH4yNdVL0 27th December marks the second International Day of Epidemic Preparedness. It was on this day in 2020 that the United Nations General Assembly advocated the importance of the prevention of, preparation for and partnership against epidemics, calling on member states to observe the day through education and increasing awareness on epidemics at the local, … Continue reading Preparation for and Partnership Against Epidemics

India’s Investment in Renewables

At COP 21, as part of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), India had committed to achieving 40% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil energy sources by 2030. The country has achieved this target in November 2021 itself. The country’s installed Renewable Energy (RE) capacity stands at 150.54 GW (solar: 48.55 GW, wind: 40.03 GW, … Continue reading India’s Investment in Renewables

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope – 4 Important Points

Webb telescope and its launch vehicle – an Ariane5Rocket. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is expected to unveil many secrets of the universe, particularly those related to the formation of stars and galaxies in the early period — the first few hundred million years — after the Big Bang.JWST has the ability to view … Continue reading NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope – 4 Important Points

Suspension of Internet Services: Regulating the Ban

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sp7Gmi2OmYI The Standing Committee on communications and information technology, headed by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, submitted its report on the suspension of internet services, making close to a dozen recommendations. The panel observed that Internet today is an indispensable part of everyday lives of citizens and therefore, the government should explore the possibility of banning … Continue reading Suspension of Internet Services: Regulating the Ban

Global Trade Connect: Development of Seaports

In a globalised world, the development of seaports is a major step towards boosting exports. In its pursuit of the goal of Atmanirbhar Bharat, India is playing a vital role in the post-Covid world by increasing its manufacturing and exporting capabilities. The union government is working on an effective strategy to make India a world … Continue reading Global Trade Connect: Development of Seaports

Providing Education to All Children

The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009, mandates the appropriate Government to provide free and compulsory elementary education to every child of the age 6 to 14 years in a neighbourhood school. In pursuance of Section 6 of the Act, the States which are the appropriate Government for schools falling … Continue reading Providing Education to All Children

Chalcolithic Cultures of Central India

The Chalcolithic cultures of Central India are adequately investigated and studied. Much of their aspects are sufficiently researched and analyzed. During last field season 2020-21, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) carried out excavations at two prominent sites of Chalcolithic affiliations in Central India in the state of Madhya Pradesh. During field season 2021-22, ASI has … Continue reading Chalcolithic Cultures of Central India