CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The scholarship amounts to Rs 6000/-for each student, annually. Duly filled up application forms should reach at the office of Senior Superintendent / Superintendent of Post Offices of concerned Postal Division on or before 14.08. 2022 by Registered Post/Speed Post or by hand.

Detailed explanation-2: -About the scheme: Students of class VI to IX having good academic record and pursuing philately as a hobby will be awarded scholarship on the basis of Philately Quiz & Philately Project to be conducted by Regional Offices. The amount of Scholarship per awardee is Rs. 6000/-per annum (for one year only) .

Detailed explanation-3: -The amount of Scholarship is to be Rs. 6000/-per annum Rs. 500/-per month. Selections to the scholarship would be for one year and there would be no bar on an already selected student applying for the scholarship next year provided he/she fulfils other criterion.

Detailed explanation-4: -Eligibility for Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana The candidate must have an excellent academic record. At the time of selection for the scholarship, the candidate must have scored at least 60% marks or equivalent grades in the recent final exam. There is a 5% relaxation for SC/ST students.

Detailed explanation-5: -Sparsh Yojana Objective A maximum of 40 students will be selected representing 10 students each from class VI to class IX. The scholarship is fixed at Rs. 6000 per annum. The selections will be made based on performance in Philately Quiz conducted by Circles and evaluation of Project work on philately.