HRD Ministry
Education Minister launches Minimum Standards of Architectural Education Regulations
The Human Resources Development Minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, has launched the ‘Minimum Standards of Architectural Education Regulations, 2020.’ The Education Minister has highlighted the unique architectural beauty of the country, its monuments and temples. Details of the Policy The regulations ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
PM Modi to Address Smart India Hackathon Finale on August 1
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the grand finale of the world’s largest online Hackathon on August 1. During the grand finale, over 10,000 students will compete to solve 243 problem statements from government departments and industries. This is ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
First-ever INDSAT Exam held under ‘Study in India’ Program
The Ministry of Human Resource Development has recently conducted the first-ever Indian Scholastic Assessment (IND-SAT) Test 2020 under its flagship ‘Study in India’ Program. Around 5000 students from countries such as Nepal, Ethiopia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
YUKTI Portal launched by Ministry of HRD
The Ministry of Human Resource and Development has launched the YUKTI portal to monitor initiatives. YUKTI is Young India Combating COVID with Knowledge, Technology and Innovation. The portal will record, cover and monitor initiatives of Ministry of HRD and other ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
International Mother Language Day observed on 21st February
Matribhasha Diwas or International Mother Language Day (IMLD) is observed annually across the world on 21st February. It is celebrated in India by the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development. The theme of the programme is ‘Celebrating our Multilingual Heritage’. For ..
Lok Sabha passes Central Sanskrit Universities Bill, 2019
Lok Sabha passed the Central Sanskrit University Bill 2019, which seeks to convert three deemed Sanskrit universities, presently functioning in the country, into central universities. The bill was piloted by Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’. Key ..
HRD Ministry launches Kartavya Portal
On the occasion of 70th Constitution Day also known as Samvidhan Divas observed on 26 November 2019, Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ launched the kartavya.ugc.ac.in portal for holding monthly essay competitions for students. The portal was ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2019
National Mission ‘NISHTHA’ launched in J&K
National Initiative for School Heads’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement (NISHTHA) was launched in Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a pioneer scheme that was earlier launched across country by HRD Ministry on August 2019. This National Mission aims ..