Topic: NCERT
Meerut BJP distances itself from Rs 35-cr NCERT textbook piracy, sacks leader linked to case
Raid on 10-yr-old racket is said to have been triggered by infighting in BJP. But Meerut unit chief insists police were acting on military intelligence tip.
Ramesh Pokhriyal discusses preparations for curriculum framework, implementation of NEP
Various issues were discussed during the meeting such as setting up of RIE at Nellore, audited accounts of NCERT for 2018-19, preparations for NCF, Pokhriyal added.
Gundas not scared in UP says ABP, what Zee News doesn’t want kids to know about J&K
A quick take on what prime time TV news talked about.
NCERT adds scrapping of Article 370 to Class 12 textbook, deletes portion on ‘separatism’
The August 2019 scrapping of Article 370 has been added in the revised political science textbook, which talks about the developments in J&K since 2002.
Lessons through loudspeakers, community radio to help bridge digital gap in education
Guidelines prepared by NCERT and issued by the HRD Ministry list three modes of learning — online, partially online and offline.
CBSE revises syllabus for class 9-12, axes chapters on India’s foreign policy, demonetisation
CBSE cites Covid pandemic to reduce syllabus. Revision excludes chapters on democracy and caste for Class 10 students, and secularism from Class 12 political science among others.
Focus on migrants’ kids, call hostel residents in batches, says NCERT on reopening schools
The NCERT in its draft guidelines extensively emphasised on social distancing — from classrooms, toilets, bus depots to midday meal distribution areas.
Schools re-opening during crisis not a return to normal, we must do things differently: UN
UNESCO, UNICEF and World Bank have come up with guidelines for re-opening of schools across the world.
No assembly or sports, classes in shifts — the likely new normal in schools after lockdown
While there is no clarity on when schools will reopen, NCERT is working on a post-lockdown plan for schools, which will involve a number of social distancing measures.
Govt plans to extend lockdown calendars of classes 1-10, introduce one for classes 11 & 12
The HRD ministry had issued ‘alternative academic calendars’ to ensure minimum interruption of students' education. The tenure will likely be extended to 3 months.
Trump-Biden debate had no highlights, only lowlights
The first presidential debate between President Donald Trump and his democratic challenger Joe Biden must have been one of the nastiest presidential debate in US history.
India will not meet its Rs 2.1 lakh crore disinvestment target in 2020-21, DEA secretary says
Govt retains its Rs 12 lakh crore borrowing limit for the full financial year, which means it can borrow Rs 4.34 lakh crore in the second half.
Defence
Ordnance factories hit back at Army claims, cite export orders, accidents of other equipment
In a statement, OFB said only 19 per cent of the accidents involving defence ammunition between January 2015 and December 2019 could be attributed to the board.
Partners dispensable in Modi-Shah construct if they do not bring additional votes
In the Modi-Shah construct, if partners do not bring additional votes, they are dispensable. However old or loyal, either they become supplicants, or die.