Every year April 22 is celebrated as Earth day.It is not a public holiday but people pay respect to mother Earth in their own ways with outdoor performances, spreading awareness and presenting acts of service to Earth. Typical activities include planting trees, Cleaning surroundings, conducting various programs for recycling and conservation, and using recyclable containers for snacks and lunches aiming collectively to stop global warming and avoiding environmental destruction.
Earth Day 2021: Theme
The theme for Earth Day 2021 is "Restore Our Earth and it'' focuses on natural processes and emerging green technologies that can restore the world's ecosystems. In this way, the theme rejects the notion that mitigation or adaptation is the only way to address climate change.''
Earth Day 2021: History and significance
Earth Day is observed on April 22 since 1970. The day is commemorated every year to highlight environmental issues like loss of biodiversity, increasing pollution among others. On April 22, 1970, when the first Earth Day was marked, around 10 per cent of the entire United States population — back then around 20 million — took to streets across cities and colleges to protest against the negligence of the environment. The protesters also demanded a new way forward for the planet.
People observe Earth Day by planting trees, cleaning roads, beaches, conducting various programmes to motivate people to adopt ways for sustainable living. Schoolchildren are made aware of the environment and the various hazards it is facing and to make our Earth a sustainable place to live.
On this day we are organising different competitions for the students of KV AFS Jorhat.
Theme : "Restore Our Earth and it''
Plant Tree -Plant a seed and send your photo while planting the seed.Groups of Student: Class- IV to V
Poster/Drawing competition for classes VI to VIII.
Poems, Short Videos(Not more than 2 minutes) Competition for classes IX to XII.
Entries should mention the Name of the Student, Contact no, Class and Section.
Last Date of submission: Submit your work latest by 22 April, 2021 to the Whats app number 7860852029 (Priyanka Ma'am)
“A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself. Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people.” —Franklin D. Roosevelt
Now more than ever, at a time when globally most schools are closed and people are having to limit time spent out of their homes, the power of books can be leveraged to combat isolation, to reinforce ties between people, and to expand our horizons, while stimulating our minds and creativity.
During the month of April and all year round, it is critical to take the time to read on your own or with your children. It is a time to celebrate the importance of reading, foster children’s growth as readers, and promote a lifelong love of literature and integration into the world of work.
Celebrating World Book and Copyright Day
Through reading and the celebration of World Book and Copyright Day, we can open ourselves to others despite distance. We can travel thanks to imagination. From April 1st to 23rd, UNESCO is sharing quotes, poems and messages to symbolize the power of books and encourage reading as much as possible. By creating a sense of community through the shared readings and the shared knowledge, readers around the world can connect and mutually help curb loneliness.
In such circumstances, we invite students, teachers, and readers from around the world, as well as the whole book industry and library services, to testify and express their love for reading. We encourage you to share this positive message with others through #StayAtHome and #WorldBookDay.
Background
23 April is a symbolic date for world literature. It is on this date in 1616 that Cervantes, Shakespeare and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega all died. It is also the date of birth or death of other prominent authors, such as Maurice Druon, Haldor K.Laxness, Vladimir Nabokov, Josep Pla and Manuel Mejía Vallejo.
It was a natural choice for UNESCO’s General Conference, held in Paris in 1995, to pay a world-wide tribute to books and authors on this date, encouraging everyone, and in particular young people, to discover the pleasure of reading and gain a renewed respect for the irreplaceable contributions of those, who have furthered the social and cultural progress of humanity. With this in mind, UNESCO created the World Book and Copyright Day. The Day is celebrated by a growing number of partners and since its launch has shown itself to be a great opportunity for reflection and information on a significant theme.
Since 2000, World Book and Copyright Day has inspired another initiative of professional organizations which receives the assistance of UNESCO and backing from States: World Book Capital City. Each year a city is chosen which undertakes to maintain, through its own initiatives, the impetus of the Day’s celebrations until 23 April of the following year. Almost all the regions of the world, in turn, have already been involved in this process, which thus transforms the celebration of books and copyright into a recurrent activity, extending still further the geographical and cultural influence of books.
We are going to celebrate ‘World Book and Copyright Day’ in online mode on 23rd April 2021. The activities will be conducted in online mode only through Library Dept. KV No. 1 AFS Jorhat.
1. BOOK MARK CHALLENGE
Group of Students- Class- V to VII
2. MAKE AND WRITE ABOUT YOUR FAVORITE BOOK CHARACTER
Group of Students- Class- VIII to XII
Participation are requested to write your name, class, section, title of the book, and author on your book review.
It is celebrated to mark the birthday of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, an Indian jurist, politician, philosopher, anthropologist, historian and economist who was the principal architect of the Constitution of India.
Dr. Ambedkar was born on 14 April 1891. Born into a poverty, Ambedkar campaigned against the Indian caste system. He became a convert to Buddhism and is seen as a driving force in the surge of converts that saw many thousands of lower caste members become Buddhists.
Ambedkar was the first untouchable of India to pursue a college degree. He earned a law degree and doctorates for his studies in law, economics and political science, gaining a reputation as a scholar and campaigning for political rights and social freedom for the lowest in the caste system, untouchables.
In 1927, Dr. Ambedkar organised and led a march at Mahad, Maharashtra that eventually helped established equal rights for untouchable people who were not allowed to touch or our taste the water of Chawdar Lake.
Dr. Ambedkar died on 6 December 1956 and was posthumously awarded the 'Bharat Ratna', India's highest civilian award, in 1990.
Ambedkar Jayanti is celebrated not just in India but all around the world.Ambedkar struggled for equality throughout his life, hence his birthday is celebrated as 'Equality Day' in India, and the demand to declare this day as "International Equality Day" goes to the United Nations.
KV NO. 1 AFS Jorhat
celebrates-
Ambedkar Jayanti
Poster Making Competition : Ambedkar Jayanti 14th April, 2021
Draw a Colorful Poster on the given topic
Groups of Student: 1.Class- 6 to 8
Hand made Portrait of “Baba Saheb Ambedkar”
2.Class - 9 to 12
Hand made Portrait based on life events of “Baba Saheb Ambedkar”
Participant are requested to write your name, class and section on your posterand submitted in the library.
Last Date - 16 APR, 2021
Online Quiz Competition on Ambedkar Jayanti 14th April, 2021
Topic - Questions related to life of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has often shared his vision of building a new, AatmaNirbhar Bharat by the year 2022.
You may be aware that our great nation is now just 75 weeks away from the 75th Anniversary of Indian Independence (Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav).
To commemorate the monumental occasion, MyGov is launching an ‘Ideas Box’ to crowdsource ideas for a resurgent, Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
The Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India is glad to announce creative participation competition on the occasion of celebrating the 75th year of India’s Independence “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav”. This celebration would commence 75 weeks prior to Independence Day 2022 and will extend up to Independence Day 2023. On this occasion of great significance the Ministry is glad to announce this competition to explore the creative instinct of students and encourage them to pen their ideas on the related themes of Indian Independence.
Themes for Creative Participation / रचनात्मक प्रतिभागिता के लिए विषय
From Swadeshi to Aatmanirbhar Bharat: A Journey by the People of India
From the Raj to Swaraj: Significant events
From the Raj to Swaraj: Known and the Lesser Known and their Contributions.
The Making of a Nation: Symbols/Literature/Fairs/Poems/Clothing
The Making of a Nation: Science/Technology/Industry/Education.
Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav: The Person of my Inspiration/the Event of my Inspiration/My Idea of Freedom.
स्वदेशी से आत्मनिर्भर भारत: भारतीयों की यात्रा
राज से स्वराज: महत्वपूर्ण घटनाएं
राज से स्वराज: जानी अनजानी हस्तियाँ और उनके योगदान
राष्ट्र का निर्माण: प्रतीक/साहित्य/मेले/कविताएं/वस्त्र
राष्ट्र का निर्माण: विज्ञान/तकनीक/उद्योग/शिक्षा
आज़ादी का अमृत महोत्सव: मेरा प्रेरक व्यक्तित्व/मेरी प्रेरक घटना/आज़ादी पर मेरा विचार
Activities / गतिविधियां
The Creative participation for competition at the National level will be under the following categories: -
Essay (Within 1500 Characters)
Poem
Class 6-8: 4 Stanzas
Class 9-12: 6-8 Stanzas
Life story of a famous personality associated with Indian Freedom Struggle (1500 characters)
Script for Role play / One act play (Maximum 15 Minutes)
Upload image of hand-drawn Poster/Sketch; Freedom fighter of your choice/Event of your choice.
राष्ट्रीय स्तर पर रचनात्मक प्रतिभागिता निम्नलिखित श्रेणियों के तहत होगी:-
निबन्ध (500 शब्दों के अंदर)।
कविता
कक्षा 6-8: 4 छंद
कक्षा 9-12: 6-8 छंद
भारतीय स्वतंत्रता संग्राम से जुड़े एक प्रसिद्ध व्यक्तित्व की जीवन कहानी।
रोल प्ले/एकांकी के लिए पांडुलिपि (15 मिनट की अवधि हेतु)।
पोस्टर/स्केच (हाथ से बनाए हुए); आपके पसंदीदा स्वतंत्रता सेनानी/आपके द्वारा चुनी गई घटना पर।
Important dates / महत्वपूर्ण तिथियाँ
Start Date: 12 March 2021
Last Date: 12 April 2021
प्रतियोगिता 12 मार्च 2021 से शुरू होगी और 12 अप्रैल 2021 तक चलेगी।
सभी तरह की रचनात्मक प्रविष्टियाँ www.MyGov.in पर भेजी जा सकती हैं।
Mode of Submission / जमा करने का माध्यम
Visit the website www.MyGov.in to submit the creative entries.
Write-up text should be submitted in readable font of Hindi/English
Font size should be 12 for English and 14 for Hindi
Line spacing should be 1.15 only.
रचनात्मक प्रविष्टियों को जमा करने के लिए www.MyGov.in वेबसाइट पर जाएं।
हिंदी / अंग्रेजी के पठनीय फ़ॉन्ट में लेखन जमा कीजिए।
अंग्रेजी के लिए फ़ॉन्ट का आकार 12 और हिंदी के लिए 14 होना चाहिए।
पंक्तियों के बीच की दूरी केवल 1.15 होनी चाहिए ।
LANGUAGE / भाषा
Creative entries must be written in English or Hindi only.
रचनात्मक भागीदारी केवल अंग्रेजी या हिंदी में होनी चाहिए।
The World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated every year on March 15. The day is observed to raise awareness about a consumer's rights and needs so as to enable the consumer to fight against social injustices. The World Consumer Rights Day 2021 theme is to gather all the consumers in a fight to "Tackle Plastic Pollution".
History
The consumer movement in India started in 1966 from Maharashtra. After the establishment of the Grahak Panchayat in Pune in the year 1974, institutions for consumer welfare were formed in many states and this movement continued to grow. On 9 December 1986, the Consumer Protection Bill was passed on the initiative of the then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and came into force nationwide after the President's signature. Last year, on 20 July, an amendment in this law has been made to make customers more empowered, competent.
The Central Government has made several major changes in the Consumer Protection Act. After the enactment of the new consumer law, the accountability of companies and artists who advertise for them has become more than ever. The government has also included e-commerce companies under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (Consumer Protection Act, 2019).
GANGA QUEST - A ONLINE NATIONAL QUIZ ON GANGA 2021
Ganga Quest is an online quiz on Ganga being conducted by National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), an authority under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India. TREE Craze Foundation, a not for profit organization working on Ganga, Rivers, and Environment, is the implementation partner for Ganga Quest. The unique feature of the Ganga Quest 2021 are:
a) Conducted in both Hindi and English;
b) An online quiz
c) Being a Pan-India quiz.
Ganga Quest, is an online national quiz on rejuvenation of Ganga & its tributaries, Water conservation, ecological sustainability & other related subject.
Registrations will start on March 22nd and other important dates are given below.
March 22, 2021World Water Day - Launch and Registration
April 7, 2021World Earth Day Quiz Starts
May 8, 2021World Migratory Bird Day Quiz Ends
June 20, 2021Ganga Dussehra Announcement of winners
How to participate in Ganga Quest 2021 - As an Individual
Safer Internet Day (SID) celebrations will take place on Tuesday, 09 February 2021. The campaign’s slogan, “Together for a better internet”, is a call to action for all stakeholders to join together and play their part in creating a better internet for everyone, and especially for younger users.
World Cancer Day is organized every year on 4 February, so that awareness about cancer can be spread around the world. This year’s theme is ‘I am and I will’. On World Cancer Day, various programs are organized around this deadly disease around the world.
World Cancer Day every 4 February is the global uniting initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). By raising worldwide awareness, improving education and catalyzing personal, collective and government action, we’re working together to reimagine a world where millions of preventable cancer deaths are saved and access to life-saving cancer treatment and care is equal for all – no matter who you are or where you live.
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?
Poster Making Competition : World Cancer Day 2021
Draw a Colorful Poster on the given topic World Cancer Day
Participant are requested to write your name, class and section on your poster.
Groups of Student: 1.Class- 6 to 8
2.Class - 9 to 12
Take a selfie with your poster and send it in your Class Whats App group.
Keep your poster safely with you and submitted in the library.
Last Date - 5 FEB 2021
Cancer day Quotes
“Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you.” » Maori Proverb
India observes 2 Martyr’s Days or Shaheed Diwas every year. January 30 and March 23 to honour the sacrifices made by Mahatma Gandhi, Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev and countless other brave Indian freedom fighters who fought for the independence, glory and welfare of India. India and 15 other countries in the world celebrate Martyr’s Day to give respect to the courageous champions.
1st Martyr Day or Shaheed Diwas:
Mahatma Gandhi, The Father of the Nation and the most renowned name in the history of India's freedom struggle was assassinated by Nathuram Godse in the Birla House on January 30, 1948.
2nd Martyr Day or Shaheed Diwas:
Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev were executed in Lahore for their revolutionary actions against the British empire on March 23, 1931. The trio was condemned to death for conspiring to kill a British police officer, John P Saunders. The execution happened a day before the scheduled date.
Here's a look at some of the inspirational quotes by Mahatma Gandhi:
"If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a man changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards him. We need not wait to see what others do"
"A coward is incapable of exhibiting love; it is the prerogative of the brave"
"An ounce of practice is worth a thousand words"
"A man is but a product of his thoughts. What he thinks he becomes"
"Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes"
"If we are to teach real peace in this world, and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall have to begin with the children"
Martyrs' day: Observe 2-min silence on Jan 30
"Silence should be observed & work & movement stopped for 2 minutes throughout the country at 11 am on 30th,"
Republic Day is celebrated on January 26 every year to remember the day when the Constitution of India came into effect after India gained independence after a very long freedom struggle. A salute of 21 guns and the unfurling of the Indian National Flag by Dr. Rajendra Prasad heralded the historic birth of the Indian Republic on that day. Thereafter 26th of January was decreed a national holiday and was recognised as the Republic Day of India. Ever since the historic day, January 26 is celebrated with festivities and patriotic fervor all around the country.
The celebrations inaugrate with a grand parade is held in the capital, New Delhi, from Raisina Hill near the Rashtrapati Bhavan (President's House), along the Rajpath, past India Gate and on to the historic Red Fort. The event begins with the Prime Minister of India laying a wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate, commemorating all the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country. Soon, a 21 gun salute is presented, the President unfurls the National Flag and the National Anthem is played. This marks the beginning of a series of magnificent parades by Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, police, and paramilitary forces. All the states of India showcase their culture, uniqueness by building beautiful tableaus.
MyGov is hosting various online activities to celebrate our 71st Republic Day
ONGOING ACTIVITIES
ABOUT QUIZ
As a part of Republic Daycelebration”, an online quiz competition, essay competition and poetry competition on the theme of “Indian Constitution struggle for freedom, warriors of Indian independence” is being organized by the Ministry of Education in association with the Ministry of Defence from 20th January to 30th January 2021.
To celebrate the soul of “Republic day” while adhering to COVID-19 protocols, Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India, in association with Ministry of Defence, has organized online Essayand Patriotic Poetry Competition during the period of 20th January to 30th January, 2021 on MyGov platform.
Themes of Essay and Patriotic Poetry Writing Competition
Indian Constitution & Democracy
Struggle for Independence
Warriors of Indian independence.
True meaning of celebration of Republic day.
Word Limits of Essay for each theme
The essay should be within 1500* word limit. *The essay should not exceed word limit. This would lead to disqualification.
Word Limits of Patriotic Poetry Writing for each theme
The poem should be within 100* word limit
Mode of submission
The participant should submit the write-up in PDF file format only.
Visit the website www.MyGov.in to submit the essay.
Write-up text should be submitted in readable Font of Hindi/English.
Font size should be 12 for English and 14 for Hindi.
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