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The education department of Maharashtra has enrolled one million parents of students in Classes 1 through 3 to tutor them in essential skills as part of an effort to raise the standard of instruction in government-run schools. The state government has picked Pratham, an NGO that aims to raise the standard of education for...

The Namami Gange project to restore India's revered River Ganga has been acknowledged by the UN as one of the top 10 World Restoration Flagship programmes to restore the natural world. G. Ashok Kumar, Director General of Namami Gange, accepted the honour at the Convention on Biodiversity's (15th) Conference in Montreal, Canada. Restoration Flagship Programmes Namami...

The Government of India has passed the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022, mandating the use of clean energy in the country. The Bill, which is now an Act, proposed to amend the Energy Conservation Act of 2001. Key Features of the Act 1. Mandatory use of Clean Energy According to the Act, the central government is given...

All nations are impacted by the complex social, political, and economic issue known as corruption. Corruption threatens democratic institutions, stifles economic growth, and fuels political instability. By skewing voting processes, subverting the rule of law, and establishing bureaucratic tangles whose sole purpose is to collect bribes, corruption undermines the foundation of democratic institutions. Foreign direct...

Companies have noted that Corporate Social Responsibility is beneficial not only to society but also to the companies as it helps in increasing productivity. However, according to a study, businesses want the Goods and Services Tax (GST) to be eliminated from the legally required practice of corporate social responsibility (CSR). CSR Improves Productivity The Report GST...

Every year on December 5, people around the world celebrate International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development. In order to acknowledge and celebrate the selfless efforts of volunteers everywhere, including those who serve with the UN, the day is also known as International Volunteer Day (IVD). The United Nations (UN) General Assembly established...

Every year on December 2, National Pollution Control Day is observed. The day is aimed at commemorating those who lost their lives in the Bhopal Gas Tragedy of 1984. National Pollution Control Day 2022 In India, there are over 7 million air pollution-related fatalities annually, of which 4 million are caused by indoor air pollution. Nine...

India is a  melting pot for ethnic diversities. There is no one 'Indian culture.' However, no matter the differences in these cultures, they are all integrated into the fabric of India. One of the tools that enable this kind of integration is education. In order to ensure the accessibility of education in remote areas, Atul...

November 14th is celebrated as Children’s Day in India each year. The day falls on the birth anniversary of the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, who was very fond of children. Children’s day is celebrated across the country to raise awareness about children's rights, education and welfare. On this Children’s Day, let...

National Education Day is observed in India on November 11 each year to commemorate Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, who served as the country's first education minister following independence. The purpose of National Education Day is to improve and advance the country's educational system for students. On this National Education Day, let us look at...

It has been rightly said that 'Data is the new Gold'. Data plays a vital role in the evolution of technologies and how humans and their establishments operate. Data analysis can not only aid in improving efficiency and profits but also play a significant role in solving major global issues that need to be...

Hygiene has assumed a greater significance since the pandemic, given that handwashing with soap is one of the most effective, simplest and cheapest measures to prevent the spread of Covid and several other infectious diseases. Discussing customised solutions on sanitation for the rural and peri-urban communities is Mr Amit Konlade from SATO in an...