News: The Ministry of Education will be organising a two-day conclave on School Education in the 21st Century under Shikshak Parv Initiative. Facts: Shiksha Parv Initiative: It is being celebrated from 8th September- 25th September, 2020 to felicitate the teachers and to take New Education Policy 2020 forward. Under this, the Ministry will be organizing… Continue reading Ministry of Education will be organising Shikshak Parv initiative
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Rogan art’s connect during COVID-19
News: The centuries old tradition of Rogan art is facing an unprecedented challenge due to pandemic. Facts: Rogan Art: The word Rogan means “Oil” in Persian.It is an art of cloth printing practiced in the Kutch District of Gujarat. Origin: The art was started by the Khatris, a Muslim community who came to India from… Continue reading Rogan art’s connect during COVID-19
Ministry of Tourism organises a webinar titled “Punjab- A historic perspective”
News: Ministry of Tourism organises a webinar titled “Punjab- A historic perspective” under Dekho Apna Desh Webinar Series. Facts: Punjab: It is called ‘the land of Five Waters’ referring to the rivers Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, and Beas. Who controlled it? Much of the frontier was occupied by Maharaja Ranjit Singh also known as Sher-e-Punjab… Continue reading Ministry of Tourism organises a webinar titled “Punjab- A historic perspective”
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40% of children are not fully vaccinated, says NSO report
News: National Sample Survey (July 2017-June 2018) has released a report titled “household social consumption related to health”. Facts: Key Highlights of the report: Full Immunisation: Across the country, only 59.2% of children under five years are fully immunised. Full immunisation means that a child receives a cocktail of eight vaccine doses in the first… Continue reading 40% of children are not fully vaccinated, says NSO report
Explained: Forex reserves at all-time high — why did this happen, and what does it mean for India’s economy?
News: As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, India’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves has touched a record high of USD 541.431 billion in the week ended 28th August 2020. Facts: Reasons for High Foreign Reserves: Investment: Rise in investment by foreign portfolio investors and increased foreign direct investments(FDIs). Fall in Crude Oil Prices:… Continue reading Explained: Forex reserves at all-time high — why did this happen, and what does it mean for India’s economy?
