General knowledge Updates - STEM World School

  DURGA PUJA- OUR FESTIVAL OUR CULTURE Durga Puja is a  Hindu festival  celebration of the Mother Goddess and the victory of the warrior Goddess Durga over the demon Mahisasura. The festival represents female power as ‘Shakti’ in the Universe. It is a festival of Good over Evil. Durga Puja is one of the greatest festivals of India. In addition to being a festival for the Hindus, it is also time for a reunion of family and friends, and a ceremony of cultural values and customs. Our Culture -“DuggaDugga  “echo the united voices of all the ladies in the household as they move towards the pandals for  puja , wishing for a safe journey ahead in life. The sound of intense beats coming from the dhak mixed with the aroma of the  dhunuchi  lit in every house, park or corner fills the streets of Kolkata. Clad in the most beautiful attires, adorning the heaviest of jewels and thickest of bangles with  sindoor  and  bindis  on their te...

WORLD OZONE DAY Not a layer but a protector World Ozone Day 2022 is observed under the theme Global Cooperation Protecting life on Earth. The theme is decided to save the life of people who survive on the Earth to make protect the ozone layer and our environment. World Ozone Day, observed every year on September 16, is also known as the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. The date was designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 1994, commemorating the date in 1987 when nations signed the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. The need to declare an action to preserve the ozone layer came as a result of the outset of its depletion. The ozone layer is a region of the earth’s stratosphere absorbing most of the Sun’s ultraviolet radiation. It contains a higher concentration of ozone than other parts of the atmosphere, though compared to other gasses in the stratosphere, it is rather small. It is mainly found in the lower portion of th...

  Teacher’s Day “Teachers encourage minds to Think, hands to Create and Hearts to love”. Teacher’s Day is a day that is celebrated all over the country on   5 th September.   It’s the day that happens to be the birthday of India’s former President, Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan. He was one of the respected teachers. Dr. Radhakrishnan was a teacher in many reputed universities. The former President was appreciated and loved by his colleagues and students. After Dr. Radhakrishnan became the President, his students requested   him if they could celebrate his birthday all over the country. He told his students that he would feel better if they would celebrate his birthday as Teacher’s Day instead. From 1962, 5 th September is celebrated as Teacher’s Day in our country. Teacher’s Day is a day celebrated to show the appreciation towards teachers and their special contributions towards education. Teachers are the ones who hold knowledge and empathy for their studen...

 International Literacy Day  September 8, 2022  “Education is the most powerful weapon for changing the world.” as said by Nelson Mandela. This year's International Literacy Day will be celebrated worldwide under the theme, "Transforming Literacy Learning Spaces” International Literacy Day is celebrated on 8 September every year. With literacy and knowledge, we can remove the darkness of the mind and enlighten it for a brighter future. International Literacy Day is an occasion to give hope to the millions of women, men and children who cannot read or write even their own names. It is a timely reminder to the world about the importance of literacy for individuals, families, communities and whole societies. Government of all countries organize programs to create awareness in people about literacy. The government also forces people to get the necessary education and send their children to school .  • Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan” was launched in the year 2001. The main aim of...

Women’s Equality Day   The Indian Constitution recognizes every person as equal. This means that every individual in the country , including male and female persons from all castes , religions, tribes , educational and economic backgrounds are recognized as equal. When persons are treated unequally, their dignity is violated. Earlier, no law existed to protect people from discrimination and ill treatment but now there are several that work to see that people are treated as equals. Societies that value women and men as equal are safer. Gender equality is a human right. Women’s equality day is observed on 26 th August. This day reminds us of the hurdles overcome by the heroic women who faced discrimination in the society. Gender based discrimination is prohibited under every human rights treaty. Despite of so much progress made in securing women’s rights globally, millions of women and girls continue to experience discrimination and violence, being denied of their equality ...

  Every year, 29th August has been observed as National Sports Day in India. The first National Sports Day was celebrated on 29th August 2012, on the birth anniversary of Major DhyanChand who was the star of hockey team of India.  The day is used as a platform to launch various sports schemes as well as organize  various sporting events and seminars to spread awareness about the importance of physical activities and sports in life .

The festival of Raksha Bandhan is a glorious and enthusiastic Indian celebratory festival which is celebrated mainly among the Hindu Indian families. Sisters and brothers wait for the arrival of Raksha Bandhan throughout the year. It does not occur on one particular day every year; instead, it follows the traditional Indian calendar. Roughly, it happens in the first week of August. This year, the festival of Rakhsha Bandhan has fallen on 11th of August. The festival is abundantly celebrated across the entire country and appeals to no particular age group. People from any age group, whether they are a kid or an adult, can celebrate the festival and tie rakhis on their brothers’ wrists.  The Hindi phrase ‘Raksha Bandhan’ means a bond fraught with love and protection. The Hindi word ‘Raksha’ means protection in English; ‘Bandhan’ means tying of a relationship. Thus on the occasion of Rakhsha Bandhan, sisters tie rakhis on their brothers’ wrists, wishing for their excellent health an...

  The birth anniversary of late Prime Minister of India Shri Rajiv Gandhi on 20 th August is observed as “Sadbhavana Diwas” nationwide every year. The theme of Sadbhavana is to promote national integration and communal harmony among people of all religion and languages.

  Independence Day Celebration at STEM World School As said by Swami Vivekananda- ‘Freedom is never to be reached by the weak, Throw away all weakness, Tell your body that it is strong, Your mind that it is strong, And have unbounded faith and hope in yourself.’ With this zeal our freedom fighters brought to us the much awaited freedom. That is why this day is celebrated throughout the country with great enthusiasm and positivity. This year STEM World School celebrated the day with great pomp and splendour. A cultural programme was organised to pay tribute to the freedom fighters of our country and also to commemorate their sacrifices. At first our honourable Chief Guest Mr. Subrata Kumar Mitra, IPS, presently the member of West Bengal Health Recruitment Board along with his wife Mrs. Mitra, Mr. Rana Pratap Singh, CEO of Career & Courses along with his wife Mrs. Devika Bhakat, Miss Yashaswi Dugar, dau...

  Raksha Bandhan is observed on the last day of the  Hindu lunar calendar  month of  Shraavana , which typically falls in August . It is a popular, traditional  Hindu ceremony. On this day, a sister  ties a Rakhi on  her brother’s wrist to pray for his healthy and happy life . Happy Raksha Bandhan !! -- posted by STEM World School Barrackpore, wireless more, Kol - 700121

    International Tiger Day Midori Paxton said, “ A healthy tiger population is an indicator of sustainable development in the 13 tiger range countries.” International Tiger Day ,also known as World Tiger Day is observed to spread awareness about dangers faced by tigers. According to World Wildlife Fund for Nature(WWF) , “As top predators , wild tigers play an important role in maintaining the harmony of the planet’s ecosystem. By preying on herbivores, tigers help to keep the balance between the prey animals and the forest vegetation which they feed upon.” World Tiger Day was first observed in the year 2010 ,on July 29 th ,at the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit in Russia. A total of thirteen tiger range countries came together and decided a global goal to double the number of wild tigers by the year 2022. The theme for this international day is – “ Their survival is in our hands.” People across the world understood the significance of the day and contributed to celebrat...

  Kishore Kumar  ( Born on  August 4, 1929  )was an Indian  playback singer  and actor.He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most dynamic singers in the history of Indian music as well as one of the best singers of the  Indian subcontinent  of all time. He was one of the most popular singers in the Indian film industry, notable for his ability to sing songs in different voices. -- By STEM World School Barrackpore near wirless crossing Kolkata - 700121

Alexander Graham Bell is well known for inventing the telephone.  He came to the U.S as a teacher of the deaf, and conceived the idea of "electronic speech".  Bell died on August 2, 1922.  On the day of his burial, all telephone services in the US was stopped for one minute in his honour.

  MEDITATION “What you think you become What you feel you attract And what you imagine you create”                                                   Buddha Meditation Meditation is an ancient practice which helps people go beyond their personalities, profoundly deeper within one self to discover the real sense of TRUE SELF. Since it’s inception, many monks, religious guides, spiritual teachers have emerged but still it holds its techniques and fascination. It includes the training of heart, boosting of minds and cleansing of souls so that our awareness can expand. The primary goal is to inspire spiritual connectedness, mental clarity, peacefulness, emotional tranquility and physical relaxation. The best hour to practice meditation is during the early morning at “Brahmamuhrt” when all the societal energies are dormant . It is mindful b...

 A.P.J .Abdul Kalam was an Indian Aerospace  scientist who served as the 11 th President of India from 2002 to 2007.     While delivering a lecture at the Indian Institute of Management, Shillong , Kalam collapsed and died from an  apparent cardiac arrest on 27 July 2015 - posted by STEM World School, Barrackpore, Kolkata - 700121

  On July 26, 1999, India won the war with Pakistan in Kargil. Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated all over India on July 26 every year  to commemorate the emphatic victory in the Kargil War against Pakistan and honour the war heroes . By - STEM World School, Barrackpore, Kolkata - 700121

 Birth Year: 1989 Birthplace: London, England Daniel Jacob Radcliffe (born 23 July 1989) is an English actor. He rose to fame at age twelve, when he began portraying Harry Potter in the film series of the same name; and has held various other film and theatre roles. Over his career, Radcliffe has received various awards and nominations. Gaining international fame as a child actor in the Harry Potter movie series, English actor and producer Daniel Radcliffe has been active in the entertainment industry for over 20 years. After playing Harry Potter, he became one of the highest-paid actors in the world. - Information published by STEM World School, Barrackpore, Kolkata - 700121

  On this Day The National Flag of India was adopted in its present form during a meeting of the Constituent Assembly held on 22 July 1947 , and it became the official flag of the Dominion of India on 15 August 1947.

  On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 carried the first humans to the moon. Six hours after landing on the moon, American Neil Armstrong stepped onto the lunar surface. He spent two and a half hours outside the spacecraft.  Buzz Aldrin soon followed, stepping onto the lunar surface. After joining Armstrong, the two men collected 47.5 pounds of lunar material.

  On 19th July of 1955, popular Indian Cricketer Roger Binny was born in Bangalore, Karnataka. He was a renowned cricket all-rounder who is especially remembered for his marvelous  bowling performance in the 1983 Cricket World Cup, where India got victory against   the West Indies. Roger Binny was a right handed batsman and a right arm medium bowler.  Roger Binny was the highest wicket taker in the 1983 World Cup taking all total 18 wickets. He also repeated such exemplary performance in the 1985 World Series Cricket Championship by taking 17 wickets.