Anandam: The Center for Happiness

Current Context: The Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank inaugurated ‘Anandam: The Center for Happiness’ at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Jammu in a virtual manner.

• The centre was inaugurated to solve mental stress issues of the people, to spread positivity and bring holistic well-being.
• While addressing the inauguration ceremony, Union Minister said that incorporating happiness in the academic curriculum is a very positive step towards empowering the nation.
• The centre follows the National Education Policy 2020.
• The centre will fulfil the objectives for which it is developed and will be completely dedicated to mental well-being.
• The ‘Anandam: The Center for Happiness’ is classified in 5 broad categories: Counselling, Holistic Wellness, Elective courses on happiness development, Research and Leadership and Faculty Development.

Questions: 

Q.1 Who among the following inaugurated ‘Anandam: The Center for Happiness’ at IIM Jammu?
a. Prahlad Singh Patel
b. PM Narendra Modi
c. Prakash Javadekar
d. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank

Q.2 In which institute was ‘Anandam: The Center for Happiness’ inaugurated by Union Education Minister?
a. IIM Bangalore
b. IIM Jammu
c. IIM Ahmedabad
d. IIM Lucknow