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  New Education Policy The Union Cabinet of India approved a new National Education Policy on July 29, 2020. The NEP 2020 drafts the vision of India’s new education system by replacing the earlier National Policy of Education, 1986. The policy claims to transform India’s education system. National Education Policy 2020 envisions an India-centric education system that contributes to transforming our nation into a fair and vibrant knowledge society by providing high-quality education to all. They have introduced the National Education Policy 2020 at the right time, to complement the process and vision of creating quality institutions, a culture of innovation, and a skilled workforce. It was about time that we started a process to transform the Educational Institutions in India, and offer them the ability to meet a certain level, that we can compare them to the likes of the best in the world. The NEP 2020 enacts some major advances in India’s education policy. 5+3+3+4 education struct...

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurates 2nd Khelo India National Winter Games  Sports has been given a place of pride in the recent National Education Policy: PM Sakshi Khaiwale, Nagpur February 27, 2021 Prime Minister Modi virtually delivered the inaugural speech at the 2nd Khelo India National Winter Games on February 26, 2021, at Gulmarg, Kashmir. While addressing the occasion the prime minister said, "This is a major step towards making Jammu and Kashmir a major hub with India's effective presence in the Winter Games." He conveyed his best wishes to all the contestants and remarked on the increasing enthusiasm towards the winter games as the number of participants has increased. "I am told the participation has doubled this year, and it reflects the inclination towards winter sports in the country," said Modi to 1200 participants. "When you show your talent in Khelo India Winter Games, remember that you are not just a part of a sport but yo...

  India ranked 144 as the United Nations releases its World Happiness Report Finland ranked as world’s happiest city in the world third time in a row. Sakshi Khaiwale  United Nations ranks India as 144th happy country in the world in its World Happiness Report. India’s happiness index is dropped to four positions compared to last year. Ranking lower than Pakistan, which is 29 th in position.  Finland maintains its first position this third consecutive year. Finland is the happiest country followed by Denmark, Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, Netherlands, Sweden, New Zealand, Austria respectively. UK and USA are ranked as 12 th and 13 th happy countries, respectively. Nepal ranks 15th, whereas Shri Lanka and Bangladesh are 130 th and 115 th on the list. Zimbabwe, South Sudan and Afghanistan are listed as the least happy countries.