About Born on 5 September 1888 at Tiruttani, Tamil Nadu. Philosopher, educator and statesman who played an important role in Indian academic and public life. His birth anniversary, 5 September, is observed as Teachers’ Day in India. The observance is …
Urban mining is the systematic recovery of valuable materials from discarded products, buildings, and infrastructure in cities, treating the human-made environment as a secondary resource base. It supports circular economy goals by reducing dependence on primary mining and managing urban …
Legal & Institutional Framework Notified under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 by the Department of Consumer Affairs. Key institutions involved: CSIR-NPL, ISRO and legal metrology laboratories. Objective Establish Indian Standard Time (IST) as the common reference time for time-dependent systems …
National Senior Citizens Day, observed on August 21st, recognises the contributions and presence of older adults. Globally, the 60+ population is projected to double from 1 billion in 2020 to 2.1 billion by 2050, nearly 22% of the world population. …
Mission Karmayogi—officially known as the National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB)—was approved by the Union Cabinet on September 2, 2020. It is managed under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. Overview & Key Facts Motto Inspiration: …
The National Sports Awards are the Government of India’s premier honours for recognising excellence in sports, coaching and promotion of sporting activities. They cover major categories such as the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award, Dronacharya Award, Arjuna Award …
UDISE+ is one of the world’s largest Management Information Systems (MIS) on school education. It is managed by the Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education. It was developed with the technical support of the National Informatics …
About Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA) is India’s national academy for music, dance and drama. It is the apex institution concerned with the preservation and promotion of India’s performing arts and intangible cultural heritage. It is an autonomous body under the …
The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) is a statutory corporation established on 13 March 1963 under the National Cooperative Development Corporation Act, 1962. It functions under the Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India. Its broad mandate is to promote and …
Life History and Background The Architect of National Identity: Pingali Venkayya was a visionary freedom fighter, linguist, educationist, agriculturist, and the creator of India’s national flag. Birth & Education: Born on August 2, 1876, in Bhatlapenumarru, Andhra Pradesh. He pursued …