2018 International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed every year on June 26 to raise awareness of the major problem that illicit drugs represent to society. The theme for 2018 is: “Listen First – Listening to children and youth is the first step to help them grow healthy and safe”. It is ..

Topics: Cannabis • Drug abuse in Hong Kong • Drug control law • Drug policy • Health • Illegal drug trade • Illicit drug use in Australia • International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking • Prohibition of drugs • Public policy • United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Ministry of HRD launches Samagra Shiksha for holistic development of school education

The Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Prakash Javadekar has launched the ‘Samagra Shiksha’ – an integrated Scheme for school education in New Delhi on May 24. The scheme focuses on improving quality of education, enhancing the Learning outcomes and using technology to empower children and teachers. Samagra Shiksha is a program that unifies learning ..

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Topics: Government • India • Ministry of Human Resource Development • National Education Mission • National Policy on Education • Public policy • Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan • Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan • SSA

The 2018 International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD) observed on May 4

The International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD) is observed every year on May 4 to thank all firefighters for their extraordinary commitment, exceptional courage and for their selfless service. The day recognizes and honors the fire fighters who risk their lives every day to save life and property in their communities. The IFFD celebrates the dedication, heroism ..

Topics: Firefighter • Firefighting • International Firefighters' Day • Public policy • Public sphere • Security

Integrated Scheme for School Education

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the proposal of Department of School Education and Literacy to formulate a Integrated Scheme on School Education by subsuming Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) and Teacher Education (TE) from 1st April, 2018 to 31st March, 2020. An estimated allocation of Rs 75,000 crore ..

Topics: Government • India • Ministry of Human Resource Development • National Policy on Education • Public policy • Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan • Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan • Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan • SSA

The Union Cabinet approves formulation of a new Integrated Scheme for School Education

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved formulation of a new Integrated Scheme for School Education (ISSE) by subsuming Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) , Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) and Teacher Education (TE) from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2020. An estimated allocation of Rs 75,000 crore over the period has been ..

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Topics: Government • India • Ministry of Human Resource Development • National Policy on Education • Public policy • Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan • Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan • Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan • SSA