CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -UPSC Mains. Q. What is the theme of the New Delhi World Book Fair 2020, to be held from January 4 to 12, 2020? Notes: The 28th edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair 2020 is to be held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from January 4 to 12, 2020.

Detailed explanation-2: -The 31st edition of New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF), held for the past 50 years, is a major calendar event in the publishing world. NDWBF 2023 is scheduled from 25 February to 5 March 2023 in newly constructed Halls 2-5 GF at the centrally located Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

Detailed explanation-3: -“Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” will be the theme this year for the Pragati Maidan Book Fair 2022.

Detailed explanation-4: -India Trade Promotion Organisation will organize the 26th edition of Delhi Book Fair (in Halls 3 and 4) and the 22st Stationery Fair/6th Office Automation and 6th Corporate Gift Fair (in Halls 3 and 4) during 22-26 December, 2022 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

Detailed explanation-5: -This year, the theme of the New Delhi World Book Fair is National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The NEP 2020 was passed by the Union Cabinet last year, which proposes several significant changes in the existing education policy.