News: Union Education Minister and Union Minister for Textiles and Women & Child Development jointly launched the Toycathon 2021. Facts: Toycathon 2021: It’s a kind of hackathon for the toy industry. It has been organized by the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), Ministry of Textile, Ministry of Commerce and Industries,… Continue reading Government launched virtual toy hackathon ‘Toycathon 2021’
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DoE circular asks teachers to check weight of school bags
News: The directorate of Education has issued a circular asking school to follow the new ‘School Bag Policy, 2020’ released by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). Facts: Why is there a need for a School Bag Policy? Heavy school bags are a serious threat to the health and well-being of students.… Continue reading DoE circular asks teachers to check weight of school bags
Kerala on alert after bird flu in two districts
News: Kerala was placed on high alert after an outbreak of bird flu was confirmed in Kottayam and Alappuzha districts. Facts: Source: The Hindu Bird Flu: It refers to the disease caused by infection with avian (bird) influenza(flu) Type A viruses.These viruses occur naturally among wild aquatic birds worldwide and can infect domestic poultry and… Continue reading Kerala on alert after bird flu in two districts