CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to restart schools from September 5, however, the final decision will be taken based on the situation when the date approaches.

Detailed explanation-2: -Some states have decided to reopen schools in September. States like Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Uttrakhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh have already reopened the schools for classes 9 to 12.

Detailed explanation-3: -NEW DELHI: Schools are reopening in states such as Haryana, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana from February 1. Cities such as Pune and Bengaluru are also reopening schools.

Detailed explanation-4: -Andhra Pradesh will reopen schools from August 16 and the government plans to start schools according to the National Education Policy (NEP 2020) by introducing six types of schools - from Pre-Primary (PP)-1 to class 12, officials said Monday.

Detailed explanation-5: -Schools will open on September 1, for classes 9-12. Whereas, for students in classes 6-8, schools will reopen a week later, on September 8. Delhi schools will be reopening in a phased manner from Sep 1, 2021.