New Delhi is hosting the first BIMSTEC Business Summit from 6 Aug- 8 Aug, 2024. The summit is facilitated by The Ministry of External Affairs in association with Confederation of Indian Industries (CII). The summit is organized with the objective to encourage dialogues on pivotal ranges of participation and bring together all partners of BIMSTEC through one platform. BIMSTEC at a Glance The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is a regional multilateral organization which links 5 South Asian countries (India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka) and 2 Southeast Asian Countries (Myanmar, Thailand). BIMSTEC provides…
Author: Anjali Yadav
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has recently made the decision to remove the Preamble from various textbooks of class III and VI, in accordance with New Education Policy, 2020. Previously, it was included in the initial pages of several NCERT books. This change in the textbook affects key academic projects, reflecting the latest National Curriculum Framework. Background on the NCERT The NCERT, which was set up in 1961, has the mandate to assist and advise the central and state governments on academic matters related to school education. Besides this, NCERT has periodically been revisiting its textbooks…
The central government is reportedly planning to bring the Waqf Act Amendment Bill in Parliament to amend the 1995 Wakf Act and contain the unrestrained powers of the Waqf boards, which manage Islamic charitable trusts and mosques. This bill has sparked debates among online forums and religious communities, receiving strong support as well as stark criticism. Some are supporting the idea that it would bring transparency which some are calling it a threat to the autonomy of religions. Historical Context The concept of Waqf has its origin in Islamic traditions, which is to be used for religious, educational or charitable…
India is expected to host the third edition of ‘Voice of Global South Summit’ around 17 August, 2024. The summit will be take place virtually with Indian PM Shri Narenda Modi as the chair. Ministerial level meetings are also expected to take place alongside. The summit signals India’s commitment to fostering solidarity among nations and consolidating its leadership in the Global South. Key Themes and Objectives The themes on which the summit is expected to deliberately range from include economic cooperation, climate change, social equity and sustainable development. The main objective is to provide a common platform to the countries…
