Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Foundational Learning Study?2.1 Objectives of the study3 What is the importance of Foundational Learning? What is the News? The Ministry of Education will be conducting a ‘Foundational Learning Study’. What is Foundational Learning Study? Conducted by: National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Aim: To get a… Continue reading Ministry of Education to conduct a ‘Foundational Learning Study’ to draw a first-hand understanding of the learning levels at the foundational learning stage
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World Meteorological Day: WMO to ensure global early warning systems coverage in 5 years
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Early Warning Systems?3 What is the need for Early Warning Systems?4 What has India done on the Early Warning Systems? What is the News? On World Meteorological Day, the World Meteorological Organization(WMO) has announced that it would present an Action Plan on Early Warning Systems at the 27th… Continue reading World Meteorological Day: WMO to ensure global early warning systems coverage in 5 years
Skill Development Ministry recognises INS Shivaji as the Centre of Excellence in Marine Engineering
What is the News? The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship(MSDE) has recognised INS Shivaji as the Centre of Excellence(CoE) in the field of Marine Engineering(ME). What is INS Shivaji? INS Shivaji is an Indian naval station located in Lonavala, Maharashtra. It is located close to the Bhushi Dam. It houses the Naval College of… Continue reading Skill Development Ministry recognises INS Shivaji as the Centre of Excellence in Marine Engineering
Entrance test for central universities: how, why
Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 What is the Central University Entrance Test(CUET)?4 What is the significance of this CUET? What is the News? University Grants Commission(UGC) has announced the introduction of the Central University Entrance Test(CUET) which is now mandatory for undergraduate admission at any of the 45 central universities in the country. Background… Continue reading Entrance test for central universities: how, why
Explained: India’s draft medical devices policy, and why it is needed
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Medical Devices Sector?3 What is the need for National Policy for the Medical Devices?4 What are the salient features of the policy? What is the News? The Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has released “Draft National Policy for the Medical Devices, 2022. What is… Continue reading Explained: India’s draft medical devices policy, and why it is needed
Ministry of Education to release a detailed Report on Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2020-21
What is the News? The Ministry of Education has released a detailed report on Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2020-21. What is UDISE+? Click Here to read What are the key findings of UDISE+ 2020-21? Students in schools: Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) which measures the general level of participation has improved in… Continue reading Ministry of Education to release a detailed Report on Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2020-21
Census should not be just data-oriented: House panel
What is the News? The Parliamentary Committee on Home Affairs has submitted its report on the Census Exercise. What are the key highlights from the report? The Census Exercise should not merely be data-oriented. But it should also portray the perspective of culture and society, as was done before Independence. For this, an expert group… Continue reading Census should not be just data-oriented: House panel
As RIMC turns 100, a celebration of its legacy of courage
What is the News? Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun, previously known as the Prince of Wales Royal Indian Military College, has completed 100 years. What is Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC)? Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) is a military school situated in Doon Valley, Dehradun in India. The college is administered through the Army… Continue reading As RIMC turns 100, a celebration of its legacy of courage
Maternal Mortality Ratio of India declines by 10 points
What is the News? The Registrar General of India has released a “Special Bulletin on Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of India”. What are the key findings on the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of India? India’s maternal Mortality Ratio(MMR) has declined by 10 points. It has declined from 113 in 2016-18 to 103 in 2017-19 (8.8… Continue reading Maternal Mortality Ratio of India declines by 10 points
Government drugstores to sell nutraceutical
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana(PMBJP)?3 Who regulates the prices of drugs in India?4 What are Nutraceuticals? What is the News? Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana(PMBJP) Kendras have added nutraceuticals products including protein powder and bar, malt-based food supplements and immunity bar for its customers. What is Pradhan Mantri… Continue reading Government drugstores to sell nutraceutical
