New National Education Policy:
- Education policy includes the policies and policy decisions that influence the education sector, the collection of laws and regulations that govern the functioning of educational institutions.
- The first National Education Policy was brought in 1986.
- The National Education Policy is a policy developed by the Government of India to promote and regulate education in India.
- The National Education Policy, 2020 (NEP) heralds a massive change in education.
- An education system rooted in the Indian ethos makes India a global intellectual superpower by imparting high-quality education to transform India into a sustainable, equitable and vibrant knowledge society.
- New Education Policy 2023 (NEP) – The New Education Policy of the Government of India is referred to as NEP. It was created in 1986 and then replaced in 1992.
- Modi government has adopted a new education policy. In the new education policy, the 10 + 2 system has been completely abolished.
- A panel of experts led by former ISRO chief K Kasthurirangan discussed the difficulties and fixes in the Indian education system, covering everything from school to college to recruitment.
- The new education policy extends compulsory schooling from 6-14 years to 3-18 years.
- The National Education Policy advises students of classes 6-8 to come to school without book bags for 10 days a year.
India, Russia to boost bilateral trade
- The two countries agreed to increase India-Russia trade to Rs 8.35 lakh crore by 2030 by promoting investments, using their respective country’s rupees for trade, and enhancing cooperation in sectors ranging from energy to agriculture and infrastructure.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who visited Russia, attended the 22nd summit, during which 9 agreements were signed between the two countries.
- It was agreed to pay in Indian rupees for commodities such as crude oil imported from Russia, and similarly for commodities imported from India to be paid in Russian rubles.
Bamboo poles & rims of pots were found in Keeladi excavations:
- Pits for planting bamboo poles and rims of two pots were found in Keeladi excavations near Tiruppuvanam, Sivagangai District.
- This is the biggest excavation in Tamil Nadu.
- More than 40 pits have been excavated here and the ancient remains of Sangam people have been found.
- Carbon dating of charcoal found at the bottom site in February 2017 established that the settlement there dates back to 200 BC.
- Excavations have proved the presence of urban civilization in Tamil Nadu since the Sangam period.
- Artifacts discovered by ASI during the second phase of excavations at the Pallichandai site of Keeladi point to an ancient civilization that flourished on the banks of the Vaigai.
- The state government has expressed interest in setting up a site museum at Keeladi to display the 5,300 artefacts found so far and has offered to allocate 72 cents of land for it.
Discovery of ‘Vattachillukal’ in Cuddalore Excavations:
- Vattachillukal have been found in Marungur excavations in Cuddalore district.
- A copper coin of the Rajarajan period was found last week during excavations at the habitat in Marungur.
- At present, round sherds of various sizes have been found.
- It is certain that the area being excavated is a residential area where people gathered because of the discovery of circular stones.
July 10: Global Energy Independence Day
- Global Energy Independence Day is observed worldwide on 10th July every year.
- Objective: To promote awareness for alternative forms of energy. The day also offers opportunities to learn more about renewable forms of energy such as solar, wind and geothermal.
Important Facts:
- Russian President Vladimir Putin honoured Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the award of St. Andrew the Apostle, Russia’s highest award.
- Maharashtra has announced free higher education for women belonging to economically backward classes.
- Union Home Ministry extends ban on Khalistan-backed organization ‘Sikhs for Justice’ for another 5 years for anti-national activities.
- Sukanya, a hill tribe student from Salem district, has achieved a place in the Trichy NIT college.
- The state government constituted a special investigation team comprising Additional Director General of Police Anupam Kulshrestha and V. Chaitra to investigate the death toll in the Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh.
- Gautam Gambhir has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian team.
