The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) titled ‘Beyond Basics’ by Pratham Foundation surveyed 34,745 rural students aged 14 to 18 across 28 districts in 26 states.
It assessed foundational reading and arithmetic skills, focusing on youth engagement activities, digital awareness, educational and career aspirations, and the application of foundational skills in daily life.
The report provides valuable insights into the educational landscape, revealing the status of Indian youth’s abilities and aspirations.
2. What is the primary focus of the “Global Good Alliance for Gender Equity and Equality” launched at WEF Davos by India? – “Women-led Development”
Launch of “Alliance for Global Good- Gender Equity and Equality” by India at World Economic Forum, Annual Meeting Davos, 15-19 January, 2024.
Narendra Modi’s “Women-led Development” agenda resonates globally at the WEF 2024, with committed support from WEF and over 10,000 businesses worldwide.
The launch of “Global Good Alliance for Gender Equity and Equality” focuses on women’s health, education, and enterprise, aligning with the G20 Leaders’ Declaration and India’s commitment to women-led development.
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3. Which state in India hosted the Indian International Science Festival, 2023? – Faridabad (Haryana)
Union Cabinet Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju inaugurates the Young Scientist Conference at India International Science Festival 2023.
Kiren Rijiju, Union Cabinet Minister for the Ministry of Earth Science, inaugurated the prestigious Young Scientist Conference, at the Indian International Science Festival at Faridabad (Haryana).
The Young Scientist Conference brings together young postgraduates, research scholars, postdocs, academicians, scientists, entrepreneurs, and innovators under the age of 45.
Indian young scientists poised to address global challenges like climate change, driving innovation.
4. Which state is the second to start a caste census? – Andhra Pradesh
A recent study in Scientific Reports explored the link between migraines and the development of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
IBD encompasses chronic inflammation in the digestive tract, ranging from mild to severe.
Types include Ulcerative colitis, affecting the colon and rectum, and Crohn’s disease, marked by inflammation in the digestive tract, commonly in the small intestine.
Indeterminate colitis IBD combines features of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, posing potential life-threatening complications for some individuals.
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9. Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary, that was recently making news, is located in which state? – Odisha
The Odisha government, having successfully relocated deer from Cuttack, plans to introduce Sambar and Gaur (bison) in the Chandaka-Dampara wildlife sanctuary.
Located in the Khurda district, it marks the northeastern boundary of the Eastern Ghats.
Designated as a sanctuary in 1982, the area hosts various endangered wildlife and birds. With a tropical climate, the sanctuary experiences distinct seasons—summer, rainy, and winter.
The diverse flora includes Dhaman, Bankapasia, Jamu, Gandhana, Kansa, Kusum, Marua, Sidha, Karanja, and Thorny bamboo.
Fauna in the sanctuary comprises elephants, Chital, Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Rhesus Monkey, Pangolin, Sloth Bear, Indian Wolf, Hyena, and other mammals.
