Thursday, 29 October 2020

ALL ARE INVITED TO TAKE PART IN NATIONAL UNITY DAY QUIZ

Start Date : 26 Oct 2020, 10:50 am

End Date : 10 Nov 2020, 11:59 pm

On the occasion of celebrating the “National Unity day” on 31^st October, Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education has decided to conduct online quiz competitions for youth and children through MyGov platform.

The Quiz competition is designed to promote Indian knowledge, traditions and practices for strengthening awareness about our rich heritage and also develop in children a pride for the contributions made in diverse fields.

Gratification

Participation Certificates will be issued to all the participants.
“Certificate of Merit” shall be issued to the children scoring more that 75% correct answers by NCERT.
“Certificate of Merit” shall only be given to top scoring youth and children (ages 25 and below).

TERMS AND CONDITION

The quiz will be in bilingual format i.e. English and Hindi.

Duration of the quiz will be 5 minutes (300 seconds), during which a maximum of 20 questions can be answered.

There will be no negative marking for the incorrect answer. Participants can view their score after the last date of the quiz.

Only Indian Citizens aged 11 years and above can participate in the quiz. Certificate of Merit shall only be given to top scoring youth and children (ages 25 and below).

An individual can participate only once in the quiz.

The criteria for selecting successful winners will be “Maximum Correct Answers in the Shortest Time”.

Any individual who desires to participate in the quiz will be required to provide his/her name, date of birth, correspondence address, email address and mobile number.

The same mobile number and same Email ID cannot be used more than once for participation in the quiz.

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RASHTRIYA EKTA DIWAS 2020- KNOW ABOUT THE DAY- 31ST OCTOBER 2020

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2020: It is observed on 31st October in India and is also known as National Unity Day. Let us have a look at the history and significance of the day.

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day is celebrated on 31st October every year since 2014 to mark the birth anniversary of Iron Man of India--Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. This year marks the 144th birth anniversary of the freedom fighter and an ace politician. Sardar Patel played a major role in the integration of India (Ek Bharat) from over 560 princely states. To acknowledge his efforts in uniting the nation, India celebrates National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on his birth anniversary.

IMPORTANCE

In countries like India, which are full of diversities- religions, castes, languages, civilizations, and cultures, it is very important to maintain unity. So, to establish the unity of the nation, the Government of India proposed the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas in 2014. Since, Sardar Patel is known for the integration of India, National Unity Day is set celebrate on his birth anniversary (October 31) every year.

HISTORY AND SIGNIFICANCE

In memory of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Government of India has constructed a huge statue of the Iron Man of India near the Narmada River in Gujarat. Also, to acknowledge the struggles and sacrifices of the First Deputy Prime Minister of independent India- Sardar Patel, the government of India announced the National Unity Day on his birth anniversary. In the official statement issued by the Home Ministry of India in 2014, it was stated that National Unity Day “will provide an opportunity to re-affirm the inherent strength and resilience of our nation to withstand the actual and potential threats to the unity, integrity and security of our country.

Wednesday, 28 October 2020

QUESTION/ANSWERS SESSION ON VIGILANCE AWARENESS WEEK 2020

KNOW THE FACTS

THE VIGILANCE AWARENESS WEEK IS OBSERVED EVERY YEAR BY CENTRAL VIGILANCE COMMSSION.

The Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) is to be appointed by the President of India on the recommendations of the committee. The Central Vigilance Commission is mainly an advisory body and has no adjudicatory functions.

1. When is Vigilance Awareness Week is Celebrated in 2020?

Explanations: 27 october to 02 november 2020.

2. What is the theme of Vigilance Awareness week 2020.

Explanations: Satark Bharat Samriddh Bharat; Vigilant India Prosperous India

3. When was Central Vigilance Commission was set up?

Explanation: Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) was created in 1964 to address governmental corruption, monitoring all vigilance under the central government, and advising various authorities.

4. Who is the current Central Vigilance Commissioner of India?

Explanation: Sh. Sanjay Kothari is the current Chief Central Vigilance Commissioner of India. He took charge on 25 April 2020.

5. Which of the following statement is NOT correct about the Central Vigilance Commission of India?

Explanation: The Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) is to be appointed by the President of India. He holds the office for 4 years or till the age of 65 years whichever is earlier.

6. Who of the following is not the part of the committee to select the CVC?

Explanation: The Central Vigilance Commissioner is to be appointed by the President of India on the recommendations of the committee comprises of the PM. Home Minister and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha.

7. Where is the headquarter of CVC?

Explanation: The headquarter of CVC is in New Delhi. The Commission shall consist of: A Central Vigilance Commissioner - Chairperson and not more than two Vigilance Commissioners as its Members.

8. Who was the first Central Vigilance Commissioner of India?

Explanation: Nittoor Srinivasa Rau, was selected as the first Chief Vigilance Commissioner of India in 1964.

9. Which committee recommends to establish the Chief Vigilance Commission in India?

Explanation: The Commission was set up by the Government of India Resolution on 11 February 1964. CVC was established on the recommendations of Shri K. Santhanam Committee.

10. The office of Central Vigilance Commissioner falls under the .........Ministry.

Explanation: The Central Vigilance Commission is an independent body that is only responsible for the Parliament. So it is not controlled by any Ministry/Department.

Monday, 26 October 2020

VIGILANCE AWARENESS WEEK-2020 (27th OCTOBER to 2nd NOVEMBER)-Take the Integrity Pledge during the Vigilance Awareness Week and get E-Certificate.

Theme of the Vigilance Awareness Week:“सतर्क भारत, समृद्ध भारत - Satark Bharat, Samriddh Bharat (Vigilant India, Prosperous India).

The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is observing the Vigilance Awareness Week from 27th October to 2nd November, 2020. This is observed every year during the week in which the birthday of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel (31st October) falls. This awareness week campaign affirms our commitment to promotion of integrity and probity in public life through citizen participation.

In 2020, the Vigilance Awareness Week is being observed from 27th October to 2nd November, 2020 with the theme, “सतर्क भारत, समृद्ध भारत - Satark Bharat, Samriddh Bharat (Vigilant India, Prosperous India)”.