Martyrs' Day (India)

 

In India, there are six days declared as Martyrs' Day (at national level also known as Sarvodaya day). They are named in honour of those who are recognised as martyrs for the nation.

30 January is the date observed in the national level. The date was chosen as it marks the assassination of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in 1948, by Nathuram Godse. On Martyr's Day the president, the vice president, the prime minister, the defence minister, and the three Service Chiefs gather at the samadhi at Raj Ghat memorial and lay wreaths decorated with multi-colour flowers. The armed forces personnel blow bugles sounding the Last Post. The inter-services contingent reverse arms as a mark of respect. A two-minute silence in memory of Indian martyrs is observed throughout the country at 11 am. Participants hold all-religion prayers and sing tributes.

23 March

The anniversary of the deaths of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar and Shivaram Rajguru on 23 March 1931, in Lahore (Pakistan), is declared to be Martyr's Day

19 May

The Bengali Language Movement of Barak Valley in the state of Assam was a protest against the decision of the Government of Assam to make Assamese the only official language of the state even though a significant proportion of population were Bengali people. In the Barak Valley, the Sylheti-speaking Bengali population constitute the majority of the population. The main incident, in which 15 people were killed by state police, took place on 19 May 1961 at Silchar railway station. 19 May is now designated Bhasha Shahid Divas ("Language Martyrs Day")

21 October

21 October is Police Martyrs' Day (or Police Commemoration Day), observed by police departments nationwide. On this date in 1959, a Central Reserve Police Force patrol at the Indo-Tibetan border in Ladakh was ambushed by Chinese forces, as part of the ongoing Sino-Indian border dispute

17 November

Odisha observes 17 November, the death anniversary of Lala Lajpat Rai (1865–1928), the "Lion of Punjab", a leader in the Indian fight for freedom from the British Raj.

19 November

The birthday of Rani Lakshmibai, 19 November 1828, queen of the Maratha-ruled princely state of Jhansi, is observed as Martyrs' Day in the region, and honours those who gave their lives in the rebellion of 1857, of which she was a leading figure.

Martyrs' Day (India), is observed on January 30, the anniversary of the Assassination of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi|assassination of Mohandas Gandhi in 1948. Martyrs' day is also observed across the Indian state of Punjab on March 23, on the death anniversary of Bhagat Singh in 1931 . 30 January is the date observed at the national level. The date was chosen as it marks the assassination of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in 1948 by Nathuram Godse.[1] On Martyr’s Day the president, the vice president, the prime minister, the defence minister, and the three Service Chiefs gather at the samadhi at Raj Ghat memorial and lay wreaths decorated with multi-colour flowers. The armed forces personnel blow bugles sounding the Last Post. The inter-services contingent reverse arms as a mark of respect. A two-minute silence in memory of Indian martyrs is observed throughout the country at 11 AM. Participants hold all-religion prayers and sing tributes

World Read Aloud Day History

 

World Read Aloud Day seeks to highlight the importance of sharing stories. This day aims to be a reminder of the fact that everyone has a right to read and write. It also encourages people to grab a book and read it aloud to an audience.
World Read Aloud Day was established in 2010 by LitWorld. It is celebrated in over 170 countries and is observed annually on February 1st.
We will be celebrating World Read Aloud Day at Kendriya Vidyalaya Southern Command Library Pune on Wednesday February 3rd. We encourage you to celebrate this day at home as well. Encourage you  to pick up a book and read. 

Fun Read-Alouds from Scholastic Classroom Magazines Grades 3-12
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Why Writers Should Celebrate World Read Aloud Day

World Cancer Day History

World Cancer Day is a global observance that helps raise people’s awareness of cancer and how to prevent, detect, or treat it.

World Cancer Day aims to save lives by raising awareness and educating the population about cancer. The day also serves to pressure governments and individuals to take action in order to prevent, treat, and control cancer. Cancer is a heterogeneous group of diseases that result from abnormal cell growth and have the potential to spread to other parts of the body.

On February 4, 2000, World Cancer Day was officially established by the Paris Charter at the World Summit Against Cancer for the New Millennium in Paris. The Paris Charter aimed to promote research for a cure and other preventative measures. It also sought services for patients and support from the global community.

World Cancer Day theme: I Am And I Will

This World Cancer Day, we recognise that our commitment to act will lead to powerful progress in reducing the global impact of cancer. So, this 4 February whoever you are, your actions - big and small - will make lasting, positive change. We need your commitment to create a cancer-free world.

This World Cancer Day, who are you and what will you do?

A 3-year campaign for impact

World Cancer Day is a campaign built to resonate, inspire change and mobilise action long after the day has passed.

A multi-year campaign offers a chance to create long-lasting impact by increasing public-facing exposure and engagement, more opportunities to build global awareness and impact-driven action. 

2021: Together, all our actions matter

2021 – the ultimate year of the ‘I Am and I Will’ campaign – shows us that our actions have an impact on everyone around us, within our neighbourhoods, communities and cities. And that more than ever, our actions are also being felt across borders and oceans. This year is a reminder of the enduring power of cooperation and collective action. When we choose to come together, we can achieve what we all wish for: a healthier, brighter world without cancer. Together, all of our actions matter. This World Cancer Day, who are you and what will you do?

What is cancer ?

Access to information and knowledge about cancer can empower us all. 

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Many of us have been 
touched by cancer

Talking openly about cancer and our experiences makes a huge difference in increasing understanding, overcoming stigma and reducing fear.

Each one of us has a story to share. What's yours?

Share your story

Achieving a healthier, brighter future one day at a time.

For the past two years, World Cancer Day supporters around the world have been sharing their ‘I Am and I Will’ commitments – pledging bold and brave actions to reduce the impact of cancer. 

This coming 2021, in the final year of the ‘I Am and I Will’ campaign, we want to be part of your journey to achieving your ‘I Am and I Will’ commitment. Through the World Cancer Day 21 Days to Impact Challenge, we’ll be with you every single day for 21 days encouraging you along your way to making impact through small but meaningful actions.

It takes the proverbial 21 days to create a positive habit. So, for 2021, whether you’re committing to improving your personal health, supporting someone you love with cancer, educating yourself about cancer, speaking out against cancer or making history by helping to eliminate cervical cancer, sign up to one of the five challenges to receive daily inspiration and practical guidance.

 

source:https://www.worldcancerday.org/about/2019-2021-world-cancer-day-campaign

NEET 2021 to have more internal choices, no syllabus cut: Education Ministry

 

Not only the number of attempts for JEE Main have been doubled but also there have been internal choices. The same is expected for NEET as well. For NEET, it was reported that the NTA had written to the Ministry of Health and asked if the same can be conducted twice.In line with the JEE Main, the medical entrance exam — NEET 2021 would have more internal choice. This has been done to ensure that the students who have prepared on the basis of the reduced syllabus — as prescribed by most boards including CBSE — are not at a disadvantage. However, there will not be any syllabus cut for the NEET 2021.

Ever since Education Minister Ramesh Pokhryal Nishnak virtually replied to a Kendriya Vidyalaya student on Monday, there has been a buzz about the NEET syllabus being reduced. However, the minister had instead hinted at a change in pattern. “As the curriculum (for board exams) was cut by 30 per cent due to Covid-19, therefore in the upcoming competitive examinations like JEE and NEET this year the candidates will have more options to answer the questions,” he had said.The exact pattern for NEET (UG) 2021 is yet to be announced. However, in view of the reduction of the syllabus by some boards across the country, the NEET (UG) 2021 question paper will also have options on the lines of JEE (Main),” an official statement from the ministry read.

Last month, a high-level meeting chaired by the Minister of Education, Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank had said that the “NTA will come out with the syllabus for competitive examinations after assessment of the existing scenario in various boards”. The NTA then had decided against the reduction of the syllabus of competitive exams and instead announced more internal choice.Not only the number of attempts for JEE Main have been doubled but also there have been internal choices. The same is expected for NEET as well. Being a pen-and-paper exam as well as having a large number of candidates appearing for the exam on one given day, there are more challenges of conducting NEET in a pandemic as compared to JEE Main.

For NEET, it was reported that the NTA had written to the Ministry of Health and asked if the same can be conducted twice. Last year too, after the apex court’s order, NTA had to hold NEET twice. The officials, however, denied giving any confirmation on this. The exam is usually held in May and students are eagerly awaiting a notification and some clarity.

From 2020 onwards, in NEET counselling five extra seats are reserved for children of Kashmiri migrants as well as Kashmiri pandits or Hindu families who are living in the Valley will get concessions in college admissions. Students will get relaxation in cut-off up to 10 per cent as well as the number of seats will be increased up to 5 per cent in each course for them.Further, the government had also approved to reserve five MBBS seats under the central pool for children of Covid warriors, introducing a new category called ‘wards of Covid warriors’ for the academic year 2020-21.

SOURCE:https://indianexpress.com/article/education/neet-2021-to-have-more-internal-choices-no-syllabus-cut-ntanet-nic-in-7152464/lite/?utm_source=Taboola_Recirculation&utm_medium=RC&utm_campaign=IE#origin=https://www.google.com&cid=1&prerenderSize=1&visibilityState=visible&paddingTop=32&history=1&p2r=0&csi=1&storage=1&viewerUrl=https://www.google.com/amp/s/indianexpress.com/article/education/neet-2021-to-have-more-internal-choices-no-syllabus-cut-ntanet-nic-in-7152464/lite/&referrer=android-app://com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox/https/www.google.com&cap=navigateTo,fragment,handshakepoll,cid,replaceUrl,fullReplaceHistory?usqp=mq331AQFKAGwASA=&amp_js_v=0.1

Kendriya Vidyalayas to conduct term-end exams for classes 3 to 11 from March 1

 

The Kendriya Vidyalayas will conduct the session ending exam from March 1 to 20 of classes 3 to 11 in both offline and online mode. "Offline only for those students who don't have access to devices or connectivity related issues," KV notification mentioned.The term-end exams in Kendriya Vidyalayas will be held from March 1 to 20 for classes 3 to 11, the KVS announced in an official notice. The session-end exams will be held in both online and offline mode. “Offline only for those students who don’t have access to devices or connectivity related issues,” KV notification mentioned.

Paper pattern 

For classes 3 to 5, the exams will be of 40 marks and, the paper will have MCQs of 10 marks, 15 marks weightage to descriptive, oral questions. For classes 6 to 8, it will be 80 marks paper of MCQs- 25 marks, descriptive- 40 marks, and oral- 15 marks. The question paper of classes 9 and 11 will follow the paper pattern of classes 10 and 12. The duration of the exam will be 1 hour for classes 3 to 5, 2 hours for classes 6 to 8, and 3 hours for classes 9 and 11.

The descriptive questions will be of one or two sentence answers. The oral exam will be held before the commencement of the session ending the exam. “Whenever there are major connectivity issues, the oral test component can replace the entire written test,” as per the notification.The result will be announced by March 31. The students of classes 9 and 11 who could not clear the exam can appear in the supplementary exam to be held after April 20. For details on the exam schedule, paper pattern, please check the website- kvsangathan.nic.in. SOURCE:https://indianexpress.com/article/education/kendriya-vidyalayas-to-conduct-term-end-exams-from-march-1-kvsangathan-nic-in-7162331/

के.वि. दक्षिण कमान पुस्तकालय गणतंत्र दिवस के उपलक्ष्य में ऑनलाइन प्रश्नोत्तरी प्रतियोगिता: गणतंत्र दिवस पर एक प्रश्नोत्तरी (26 जनवरी गणतंत्र दिवस विशेष)

 के.वि. दक्षिण कमान पुस्तकालयद्वारा गणतंत्र दिवस के उपलक्ष्य में  के. वि. द. क. पुस्तकालय पाठक संघ ऑनलाइन प्रश्नोत्तरी प्रतियोगिता: गणतंत्र दिवस पर एक प्रश्नोत्तरी प्रतियोगिता  का आयोजन किया गया। (26 जनवरी गणतंत्र दिवस विशेष) उद्देश्य विद्यार्थियों को हमारे गणतंत्र दिवस के विषय में ज्ञान वर्धन करना।                                                                                      

के.वि. दक्षिण कमान पुणे                                                                              पुस्तकालयाध्यक्ष:सुचेता चंदनशिवे 

गणतंत्र दिवस पर एक प्रश्नोत्तरी

स्वतंत्रता दिवस और गणतंत्र दिवस में झंडा फहराने में क्या है अंतर ?

 

स्वतंत्रता दिवस और गणतंत्र दिवस में झंडा फहराने में क्या है अंतर ?

पहला अंतर

15 अगस्त स्वतंत्रता दिवस के अवसर पर झंडे को नीचे से रस्सी द्वारा खींच कर ऊपर ले जाया जाता है, फिर खोल कर फहराया जाता है, जिसे *ध्वजारोहण कहा जाता है क्योंकि यह 15 अगस्त 1947 की ऐतिहासिक घटना को सम्मान देने हेतु किया जाता है जब प्रधानमंत्री जी ने ऐसा किया था। संविधान में इसे अंग्रेजी में Flag Hoisting (ध्वजारोहण) कहा जाता है।

जबकि

26 जनवरी गणतंत्र दिवस के अवसर पर झंडा ऊपर ही बंधा रहता है, जिसे खोल कर फहराया जाता है, संविधान में इसे Flag Unfurling (झंडा फहराना) कहा जाता है।

दूसरा अंतर

15 अगस्त के दिन प्रधानमंत्री जो कि केंद्र सरकार के प्रमुख होते हैं वो ध्वजारोहण करते हैं, क्योंकि स्वतंत्रता के दिन भारत का संविधान लागू नहीं हुआ था और राष्ट्रपति जो कि राष्ट्र के संवैधानिक प्रमुख होते है, उन्होंने पदभार ग्रहण नहीं किया था। इस दिन शाम को राष्ट्रपति अपना सन्देश राष्ट्र के नाम देते हैं।

जबकि

26 जनवरी जो कि देश में संविधान लागू होने के उपलक्ष्य में मनाया जाता है, इस दिन संवैधानिक प्रमुख राष्ट्रपति झंडा फहराते हैं

तीसरा अंतर

स्वतंत्रता दिवस के दिन लाल किले से ध्वजारोहण किया जाता है।

जबकि

गणतंत्र दिवस के दिन राजपथ पर झंडा फहराया जाता है।

Republic Day 2021: History, importance and interesting facts

 Republic Day 2021: India will be celebrating its 72nd Republic Day this year

Republic Day 2021: Republic Day is celebrated every year in India on January 26 to commemorate the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect, in the year 1950, and the country became a republic.

India became independent on August 15, 1947 — but it was not a date that India had chosen for itself, rather it was thrust upon by Lord Louis Mountbatten, as it marked the second anniversary of Japan’s submission to allied powers after World War II.

While India became independent from British Raj following the Indian Independence movement, it didn’t have a constitution of its own. Indian laws were based on a modified version of the British established, Government of India Act 1935.

Two weeks later, a Drafting Committee with Dr B R Ambedkar as chairman was appointed for drafting a permanent Indian Constitution. Although the Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949, it came into force on January 26, 1950 – a day chosen by Indians for themselves for it held immense significance for the country.

The significance of January 26 is that on that day in 1929, the Indian National Congress made the well-known declaration of “Poorna Swaraj” or complete self-rule and Jawaharlal Nehru hoisted the tricolour on the banks of the Ravi river. The date set for independence was January 26, 1930, and was celebrated as Poorna Swaraj day for the next 17 years.

Thus, when the Constitution of India was adopted on November 26, 1949, many considered it necessary to celebrate the document on a day associated with national pride, which was – January 26.

The Indian Republic Day is celebrated all across India with lots of patriotism and fervour. At Rajpath, in Delhi, magnificent parades by regiments of the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, police, and paramilitary forces are witnessed. India’s defence prowess is on display too, with the latest missiles, aircraft, and weapon systems. Beautiful tableaus, representing the uniqueness of all the states of India are also showcased during the parade. The celebration usually ends with numerous air shows and flypasts by the Indian Forces.

It is a day when every community comes together and celebrates leaving past all their differences. India will be celebrating its 72nd Republic Day this year.

Source:https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/life-style/republic-day-2021-history-importance-interesting-facts-7160077/

Online Quiz is organized by Kendriya Vidyalaya Southern Command Library on REPUBLIC DAY 26th Jan, 2021

 Online Quiz is organized by Kendriya Vidyalaya Southern Command Library on the occasion of  REPUBLIC DAY Celebration 2021. Attend Quiz with correct e-mail address and receive e-Certificate of  Participation. 

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Republic Day 2021: Education Ministry Organises Events For School Students

 The Ministry of Education along with the Ministry of Defence has organised a range of competitions for school students to mark the Republic Day. The events were started on January 20 and will continue till January 30, 2021.

New Delhi: 

The Ministry of Education along with the Ministry of Defence has organised a range of competitions for school students to mark the Republic Day. The events were started on January 20 and will continue till January 30, 2021. As part of the celebrations, the ministries are conducting an essay competition, a quiz competition and a poetry competition in both Hindi and English languages. The theme of the event is ‘Indian Constitution, struggle for freedom and warriors of Indian Independence’.

The 10-day event is being held in a virtual mode in which the students of schools across the country are participating. All the three events including poetry, essay writing and quiz competition are conducted on the online government portal named mygov.in.

Students can register themselves at the Quiz portal of ‘My Gov’. Visit the official website, enter details including name, email id, date of birth and gender and create a new account. Visit the quiz portal and login using the registered email id and password. The quiz consists of 20 questions to be completed within 300 seconds.

 In case two participants will answer an equal number of correct questions, the winner will be declared on the basis of the total time taken to finish the quiz.

The government has also organised separate poetry and essay writing competitions. The participants have been given various themes including Indian constitution and democracy, struggle for Independence, warriors of Indian independence and true meaning of celebration of Republic Day.

The poetry and essay writing competition are being held for students of Classes 6 to 12 studying in schools affiliated to CBSE, KVS, NVS, NIOS and state-boards. The essay must be within 1500 words and the poem must be within 100 words.

 Students interested in participating in the events must register themselves at My Gov portal and login to access essay and poetry events.

CLICK HERE TO PARTICIPATE IN ONLINE ACTIVITIES

National Girl's Day Celebration @ Kendriya Vidyalaya Southern Command, Pune:Miss CHITRALI student of KV SC PUNE XIIth CLASS BATCH 2018-2019. 2nd YEAR STUDENT OF MANSAROVAR DENTAL COLLEGE BHOPAL

 KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SOUTHERN COMMAND LIBRARY, PUNE
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Daughter of Mr. A D Prasad, PGT Biology, KVSC, Pune
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National Girl's Day Celebration @ Kendriya Vidyalaya Southern Command, Pune:Miss Pooja Vegesna, student of KV SC PUNE Xth CLASS BATCH 2019-2020 with 99%, KVS Mumbai Regional Topper of CBSE Board

 KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SOUTHERN COMMAND LIBRARY, PUNE

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National Girl's Day Celebration @ Kendriya Vidyalaya Southern Command, Pune:Miss Samruddhi Dadaso Lad of Class 8th B 2020 - 2021

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Miss Samruddhi Dadaso Lad of Class 8th B 2020 - 2021 of Kendriya Vidyalaya Southern Command Pune

1) participated in 50th KVS National Sports Meet Badminton Under-14 Girls held in Odisha.

2 ) She secured 1st position in Badminton team event and 2nd position in Badminton individual event of Regional sports meet organized by Mumbai Region
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National Girl's Day Celebration @ Kendriya Vidyalaya Southern Command, Pune:Miss SHRUTI PUND, student of KV SC PUNE XIIth CLASS BATCH 2018-2019

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Miss SHRUTI PUND, student of KV SC PUNE XIIth CLASS BATCH 2018-2019. She has cracked NEET Exam 2019 and secured a seat @ Rajarshee Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Government Medical College, Kolhapur.

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Miss SHRUTI PUND, student of KV SC PUNE XIIth CLASS BATCH 2018-2019. She has cracked NEET Exam 2019 and secured a seat @ Rajarshee Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Government Medical College, Kolhapur.

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