(DAILY NEWS INDIA)
1. HRD MINISTER PRAKASH JAVEDEKAR LAUNCHES VIDHYA –VEERTA
ABHIYAN
i. Prakash Javadekar, The
Minister for Human Resource and Development has launched Students for soldiers-
a nationwide Vidya – Veerta Abhiyan.
ii. The portraits of Param Veer
Chakra decorated soldiers were handed over to the Vice Chancellors of Delhi
University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Jamia Milia Islamia, Jammu and IIT
Delhi.
iii. The “wall of heroes”
depicting portraits of brave soldiers who showed exemplary bravery in defending
the nation is expected to instill a sense of patriotism and nationalism among
students.
2. 4TH NATIONAL STANDARDS CONCLAVE HELD IN NEW DELHI
i. 4th National Standards
Conclave was held in New Delhi. It is organised by Department of Commerce,
Govt. of India in collaboration with Confederation of Indian Industry, Bureau
of Indian Standards and the National Accreditation Board for Certification
Bodies and other knowledge partners
ii. Objective of 4th National
Standards Conclave is to bring awareness and prepare Industries, State
Governments, Central Government Ministries, regulatory/standards setting and
conformity assessment bodies on the growing importance of “Standards” in the
changing scenario of global trade.
iii. 9 sessions were held during
this conclave, wherein several issues pertaining to standards in various
sectors were discussed.