Ministry of Human Resource Development
Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan
On February 18, 2022, Ministry of Education approved the continuation of ‘Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) Scheme’ till 2026. Highlights RUSA is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS). It was launched to fund state government universities and colleges for achieving the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
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
‘Manodarpan’ Initiative for Mental Health Awareness to be launched
The Minister of State for Human Resources Development, Secretaries of the Department of Higher Education and the School Education and Literacy will launch the mental health awareness initiative, Manodarpan, as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan of the Prime Minister. ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
NTA extended date for exam applications’ submission
The National Testing Agency has extended the date of submission of online application forms of various exams. The announcement comes in light of the COVID-19 situation. NTA The National Testing Agency is a government agency established in 2017. It is ..
“Chronicles of Change Champions” book released
Union Minister of Women & Child Development Smriti Zubin Irani released a book titled “Chronicles of Change Champions”. It is a compilation of 25 innovative initiatives taken at the State and District levels under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme. ..