PM-YUVA 3.0

PM-YUVA 3.0

The Ministry of Education has launched PM-YUVA 3.0 (Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors), aimed at nurturing young talent in literature.

The program seeks to mentor authors under the age of 30, encouraging them to promote reading, writing, and book culture while showcasing Indian literature globally.

Themes:

• The Contribution of the Indian Diaspora in Nation Building
• The Indian Knowledge System
• Makers of Modern India (1950-2025)

The National Book Trust (NBT), under the Ministry of Education, is responsible for implementing the initiative. The books produced will be published by NBT and translated into various Indian languages as part of the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat campaign.

The initiative aligns with NEP 2020, focusing on empowering young minds and preparing them to become future leaders.

Mycelium Bricks

Mycelium Bricks

In response to climate change, the construction industry is exploring low-carbon alternatives, and mycelium bricks have emerged as a promising innovation.

Mycelium Bricks:
Made from fungal spores, husk, and sawdust, mycelium bricks create a lightweight, fibrous structure that has a significantly lower environmental impact compared to traditional fired clay bricks, which contribute to nearly 300 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually.
These bricks are biodegradable, fire-resistant, lightweight, and excellent heat insulators, making them ideal for use in interior panelling, liquid filters, and electronic components.
Potential uses include interior panelling, liquid filtration, sports equipment, and electronic parts.

Challenges to Widespread Use:

APAAR ID

APAAR ID

The Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ID is designed to standardize student records. However, concerns regarding its implementation and data privacy have sparked debates among activists.

Overview of APAAR ID:
Introduced under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and aligned with the National Credit Framework, APAAR aims to create a "One Nation, One Student ID" system. This will streamline academic records and ease transitions between various educational levels.
The system assigns a 12-digit ID to each student, linking their academic records to DigiLocker and the Academic Bank of Credits for storage and verification.
Schools will record data, while higher education institutions and skill development institutes will access verified academic records for admissions and recruitment purposes.