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NCERT Panel Recommends Bharat From India In School Text Books
National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) panel has proposed to universally replace “India” with “Bharat” in all school textbooks. NCERT director said, as of now it is just a recommendation and it is yet to get an approval. “We have not accepted anything at the moment. The panel sent their report." Notably, this development comes amid Centre receiving backlash from the Opposition for proposing Bharat instead of India.
Tags: India, Bharat, School Text Books, NCERT, National news, Education(1522)
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CBSE Class 12 Board Exam Results Out; Check Here
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the class 12 Board exam results, on July 22. Notably, girl students have secured a pass percentage of 94.54%, outshining boys who secured a pass percentage of 91.25%. About 1.34 lakh students secured marks above 90%, and over 33,000 students secured above 95%. A total of 14,35,366 students appeared for the exam. Students can secure results on… read-more
Tags: CBSE, Class 12 Results, CBSE Results, NCERT, Board Exam
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K'taka NEP Task Force Chairman: 'Pythagoras Theorem Not Scientifically Proved, Should Be Disputed'
Karnataka task group stated in its National Education Policy (NEP) position paper presented to NCERT that students with "scientific temper" should examine Pythagorean theorem and other scientific theories like Newton's gravity. "Pythagoras theorem is not a scientifically established theory," said Madan Gopal, Karnataka NEP task committee Chairman. Nothing should be accepted blindly, according to Gopal, and there should be discussion as many… read-more
Tags: Pythagoras Theorem, New Education Policy, Karnataka, NCERT
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Centre Introduces Over 100 NCERT-Based Comic Books For Grades 3-12
To usher socio-cultural awareness among students, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ on March 24 launched over 100 curriculum-based comic books corresponding to NCERT syllabus. Available on the government's 'DIKSHA' website/app, the comics, spread across 16 subjects, caters to students from grades 3-12. The comics include application-based worksheets alongside brief chapters on contemporary themes like gender sensitivity,… read-more
Tags: Education Minister, Ramesh Pokhiriyal, NCERT, comic book, CBSE, DIKSHA
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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NCERT Preps For New Framework To Usher Early Childhood Learning
The NCERT has started to formulate the National Curriculum and Pedagogical Framework for Early Childhood care and education (NCPFECCE). Informing about the development, NCERT Director Sridhar Srivastava said that the framework is aimed at "the holistic development of the child". He added that the curriculum will be based on well-researched early childhood learning practices. Moreover, it will zoom in on play-way methods of learning including… read-more
Tags: early education, NCERT, skill development, New Education Policy
Courtesy: The Times of India
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Registration Open For Punjab's State level Talent Search Exam
Punjab's State Council for Education and Research Training has announced talent exam on December 13 for students of class 10. The aspirants from SC/ST/PwD category should have secured 55% marks in class 9 while for other categories 70% is necessary to be eligible to apply. The registrations are opened from October 8 and candidates can register themselves on the official website. Passing candidates will… read-more
Tags: Punjab, NTSE, SCERT, NCERT
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NCERT To Convert Study Materials Into Indian Sign Language
To make studies more accessible for hearing-impaired children, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) on October 6 has decided to convert all its study materials into Indian Sign Language. For this, NCERT has joined hands with Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC). "It will be a useful and much-needed resource for teachers, teacher educators, parents and the hearing-impaired community," said… read-more
Tags: NCERT, ISLRTC, Hearing Impaired, Sign language
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Ramesh Pokhriyal: NCERT Conducts Survey to Understand Online Learning
On September 17, the Union Minister of Education Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal revealed that the NCERT recently conducted a survey to understand online learning of school students during the Coronavirus pandemic. "To fill the loop holes of learning, NCERT has prepared an 'Alternative Academic Calendar' and 'Students' Learning Enhancement Guidelines' which focuses on learning outcomes," he added. Moreover, for the secondary classes, an alternative… read-more
Tags: union minster of education, Education, Ramesh Pokhiriyal, NCERT, Coronavirus
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NCERT Announces Alternative Eight-Week Academic Calendar
Education Ministry of India, announced an alternative 8-week academic calendar for the senior-secondary (class 9-12) students, developed by NCERT. The calendar contains weekly plans for the activities, including lessons related to the syllabus. However, according to the Unlock 4.0 guidelines, the schools are re-opening from September 21 for the senior-secondary students. The guidelines also provide an option of physical attendance or study… read-more
Tags: Education, Covid-19, NCERT, Ministry of Home Affairs, Coronavirus Pandemic, Unlock 4.0
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