CURRENT AFFAIRS

2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who honours 219 teachers with National award recently?
A
Shri Arun Jaitley
B
Shri Vijay Misra
C
Shri Ashok Raj
D
Shri Venkaiah Naidu
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -National Award to Teachers is the National award to the Teachers, being awarded by the President of India on 5 September (Teacher’s Day) every year to give public recognition to meritorious teachers working in primary, middle and secondary schools in India.

Detailed explanation-2: -The numbers of awards have been rationalized to 45+2, as against the earlier 378, thereby restoring the prestige of the awards. In addition, 2 teachers under Special Category could be selected from differently abled teachers etc., if any. No State, UT or Organization has a quota in the final selection.

Detailed explanation-3: -The National Awards to Teachers are meant to celebrate the unique initiatives and contributions of some of the finest teachers chosen from across the country. These teachers through their commitment have not only improved the quality of school education but have also enriched the lives of their students.

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