Ministry of Human Resources Development Current Affairs, GK & News
National Education Day observed
National Education Day is celebrated on November 11, to mark the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. Key points This day is usually observed across schools by organising several functions and programs. The day is celebrated since 2008. Background of the National Education Day Ministry of Human Resources Development had announced on September 11, ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Indian National Congress (INC) • Maulana Abul Kalam Azad • Ministry of Human Resources Development • National Education Day
Human Resources Development Ministry presents Vishwakarma Awards
On February 24, 2020, the Union Minster Ramesh Pokhriyal presented the Vishwakarma awards for the year 2019. Around 23 groups were awarded Chatra Vishwakarma Awards and 6 institutes were awarded with Utkrisht Santhan Vishwakarma Award. Highlights This year the theme of competition of the award is as follows Theme: How to Enhance the income of ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News
Topics: AICTE • Digital Village • Ministry of Human Resources Development • Rural Development • Smart Villages
Shaala Darpan portal for Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti launched
The Union Minister of State for Human Resources Development Sanjay Dhotre launched the Shala Darpan Portal for Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS). It is an end to end e-Governance school automation and management system for NVS. What is Shala Darpan portal? It provides an integrated platform to meet the educational and administrative needs of all stakeholders ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2019
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: E-governance • Ministry of Human Resources Development • Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti • Navodaya Vidyalayas • Sanjay Dhotre • Shala Darpan
Fee waived off for SC/ST Candidates in Jan Shikshan Sansthans
After taking charge of his office, Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey held a first review meeting with senior officials of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) in which the decision was taken to waive off fee for SC/ST candidates joining vocational training under Jan Shikshan Sansthans. Key Highlights ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey • Jan Shikshan Sansthan • MHRD • Ministry of Human Resources Development • Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship • MSDE • SC/ST candidates • Shramik Vidyapeeth • Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
New norms for Jan Shikshan Sansthans
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has issued new guidelines for Jan Shikshan Sansthans (JSS). The new guidelines are issued as part of an attempt by the MSDE to re-energize and reinvigorate the Jan Shikshan Sansthans. The highlights of these guidelines are: Alignment of JSS course and curriculum with National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Jan Shikshan Sansthans • Ministry of Human Resources Development • Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship • National Skill Qualification Framework • Public Finance Management System
Government launches Study in India programme to attract foreign students
The Ministry of Human Resources Development (HRD) in collaboration with Ministry of External Affairs has approved ‘Study in India’ programme to attract foreign students to pursue higher education in India. The programme is similar to initiative launched by Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and Canada. It aims at boosting country’s share of international students and subsequently, improve ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Higher education • Ministry of External Affairs • Ministry of Human Resources Development • National • Study in India programme