National Education Day: 11 November

Current Context: National Education Day is celebrated in India on 11th November every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.

• He was the first education minister of independent India, serving from 15 August 1947 until 2 February 1958.
• The theme for National Education Day 2023 is "Embracing Innovation".
• This theme highlights the importance of innovation in education and the need to promote creative and progressive teaching methods.
• The day is marked with various educational activities across the country.
• Educational institutions organize seminars, symposia, essay-writing, elocution competitions, workshops, and rallies with banner cards and slogans on the importance of literacy and the nation’s commitment to all aspects of education.
• Maulana Abul Kalam Azad’s contributions to the field of education and institution-building paved the way for the country’s modern system.
• He is remembered for his efforts in laying the foundations of the education system in an independent India, and the day also serves as an occasion to evaluate and improve the country’s current performance in the field.

Question:

Q.1 What is the theme for National Education Day 2023?
a. Embracing Change
b. Embracing Innovation
c. Embracing Technology
d. Embracing Learning