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CBSE introduces
financial literacy FORGET MARS, TIME
booklet for students TO LOOK BEYOND IT
With China, UAE and US closely monitoring the Red planet with
various explorations, mission Mars appears to be the flavour of the
The judiciary cannot be
moment. According to scientists, the Red Planet, with its Earth-
controlled directly or indi-
like temperatures and atmosphere, is the most realistic extra-
rectly by the legislature or
terrestrial world, ripe for human colonisation. But this isn’t to say the executive, or else the
that the solar system isn’t teeming with other cosmic objects that ‘Rule of Law’ would become illusory.
deserve exploration. Check them out... At the same time, judges should not
be swayed by the emotional pitch of
VENUS JUPITER AND public opinion either, which is get-
ting amplified through social media
he National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and
The enigmatic planet, similar in EUROPA
T size, geological composition and platforms. Judges have to be mind-
the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) mass to our own Blue Dot, have ful of the fact that the noise thus
have joined hands to introduce a financial literacy The Juno probe, launched in 2011,
signs that it still has active vol- amplified is not necessarily reflec-
curriculum for students of class VI. Launched as part of the arrived at Jupiter in 2016, and has,
canoes. However, its ultra- tive of what is right and what the
new elective ‘financial literacy’ subject, which will enable since, paved the way for numerous
dense atmosphere, composed majority believes in. The new media
students to have an understanding of basic financial con- discoveries that aid in understanding
mostly of carbon dioxide, sur- tools that have enormous amplify-
cepts at a preliminary stage of their education, the text- the king of the planets. It gave us the
face pressures equivalent to ing ability are incapable of distin-
book covers crucial topics first glimpse of the giant planet’s poles
being thousands of feet underwa- guishing between right and wrong,
on financial awareness. and the devastating cyclones that take
Education ter, and ground-level temperatures,
make it inhospitable. But further study
place there. It also offered clues into the
chemical composition of the planet, along with
good and bad, and the real and fake.
Media trials cannot be a guiding
 From core concepts like of the planet could provide insight into how
its complex magnetic fields. But Europa, Jupiter’s factor in deciding cases extremely
currency, banking, savings, and investments to advanced Earth itself may evolve, given that there is evidence to
fourth-largest moon deserves equal attention. Scientists vital to function independently and
concepts like IMPS, UPI, USSD, NACH, PoS, mPoS, QR indicate that Venus may have once had livable condi-
theorise that it may have a subsurface ocean of warm, liquid withstand all external aids and
codes, and ATMs, this book covers all that a child might tions. The news of NASA greenlighting two missions – an
water, and despite extreme conditions, may be able to host
find very useful in a later stage in their life. Building upon orbiter called VERITAS and an atmospheric probe called pressures. While there is a lot of
life in underground hydrothermal vents. Minerals associated
the context of modes of digital payments, the book elab- DAVINCI+ – to Venus in the coming years is more than wel- discussion about the pressure from
with organic life have also been found on Europa. The hope is
orates the role of UIDAI and the importance of Aadhaar, come. the executive, it is also imperative
that the ESA’s Jupiter Icy Moon Explorer, expected to launch next
and Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS) year, and NASA’s Europa Clipper scheduled for launch in 2024, will shed to start a discourse as to how
 It also entails the origin of banking, the transition from
coins to paper money, types of banks and major opera-
TITAN more light on whether Europa harbours extra-terrestrial life. social media trends can affect the
institutions. For the judiciary to
tions and services carried out by banks When it comes to hospitability, Titan, Saturn’s largest
 The textbook also elucidates the significant role of RBI moon, is another contender. With a nitrogen-rich atmos- CERES apply checks on governmental
power and action, it has to have
and GOI in providing an impetus to the digital payments phere, it is the only cosmic body in our solar system with Last year, Japanese Space Agency (JAXA) accomplished a remarkable complete freedom
movement clear evidence of surface lakes. However, these lakes feat when it not only landed a spacecraft on an asteroid but managed NV Ramana, Chief Justice of India,
 Complete with activities, illustrations, and practice aren’t filled with water but methane. Still, scientists to gather samples, and then slingshot back to Earth. The Hayabusa2, addressing lawyers at the
exercises, the textbook can be accessed online on the believe that some primitive life may be able to exist in which was launched with asteroid 162173 Ryugu in 2018, has paved way
CBSE website. NPCI has also been working for course these lakes. But there is still a great deal to learn about 17th Justice PD Desai
for other such missions. Ceres, the largest asteroid in our solar system, memorial lecture on ‘Rule
content development with the CBSE for class VII and VIII the planet’s atmosphere. NASA’s Dragonfly rotorcraft may be worth a visit. Ceres, which may have an icy crust, a salty
drone is set to launch in 2026. of Law’
underground ocean, and ice volcanoes, may have once been habitable.

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NOVEL ‘SACRED HUNGER’ TO
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uthor Barry Unsworth’s Booker Prize-win-
region of high atmospheric pres- ner novel ‘Sacred Hunger’ will be adapted
into a series. According to ‘Deadline’, exec-
sure characterised by heat,
in chess history drought and heightened fire dan-
utive producer Chris Bongirne and his company
Smokestack Films has joined hands with financier
Stephen Leist to buy the rights
ger. A heat dome is a weather to the 1992 book.

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 02 It’s not just a place where you get to learn Einstein’s Theory of
Relativity. It’s also a place where you can think beyond the classroom.
Hence we say, SCHOOL IS COOL!
SCHOOL IS COOL
FRIDAY, JULY 2, 2021

Keeping environment
grade math class of nineteen students from an
urban middle school was taught a unit on Solv-
ing Systems of Equations by Graphing. The unit
was implemented with and without the use of

clean and green

the graphing calculator. Over a decade, there is
a significant change that happens in the class-

F
room, especially in teaching the lessons in the
most comfortable way.
rom drawing and colouring about the environment. ‘Green Leaves’

S
ociety has always been impacted by This is the reason why many educators have
technology. Each invention has affect- become innovative in how they will deliver the competition to planting stood first followed by ‘Blue Birds’ and
ed how people relate to one another and experience effectively and efficiently. Until such saplings and giving them plat- ‘Red Roses’ sharing second position and
how cultures have expanded or ended. time, that educator uses technology, due to its
Technology impacts how cities grow, fastest growth in society. The emergence of tech- form to speak eloquently ‘Golden Wings’ stood fourth. Students of
where people live, and who owns what. Tech- nology integration provides new opportunities about paving the way for a cleaner and classes IX-X and XI-XII participated in
nologies are the reason a few people are very for teaching and learning, especially in the so- greener environment, Jagran Public Hindi and English debate competition
rich, that people are more social, and that teach- cial studies classroom.
ing and learning are changing. The teacher’s role changes as well. The
School, Noida planned and conducted respectively. The topics were ‘Vaigyanic
We are at a crucial time in history where teacher is no longer the centre of attention as various activities and competitions. To Pragati aur Paryavaran’ in Hindi and
we as educators can make a difference in how the dispenser of information, but rather plays sensitise the pre-primary stu-
our students interact with one another and the role of facilitator, setting project goals and dents towards the protection and
make a place for themselves in society. People providing guidelines and resources, moving from
developed a language so they could communi- student to student or group to group, providing conservation of the environment,
cate and learn from elders through their sto- suggestions and support for student activity. they participated in the clay
ries. They invented tools for agriculture, build- Project-based work (such as the ‘City build- modelling activities online.
ing homes, and creating weapons for hunting ing’ project and the ‘Student-run manufactur-
Students of classes I, II and III
and protection. Civilisations have been im- ing company’) and cooperative learning ap-
pacted by natural disasters, encroachment from proaches prompt this change in roles, whether made paper bags, scenery using
other civilisations, and from problems within technology is used or not. However, tool uses of waste materials and ‘Best out
their own community. technology are highly compatible with this new Waste’ activity respectively
SMITA VERMA, Principal,
Technology that is common in math class- teacher role since they stimulate so much active
rooms is the graphing calculator. One eighth- Dayanand Vidya Mandir, Greater Noida mental work on the part of students.
whereas the students of class IV
wrote their own pledge to con-
serve environment and read it

Teacher orientation - A Yoga day at Ryan Noida aloud in the class. Students of
class V participated in drawing and

programme with a purpose

colouring competition. A special

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n World assembly by the students of class
Yoga Day VI was organised that comprised
(June 21) of shloka chanting ‘Om Dhauh

T
o ensure an opti-
mistic approach students Shantirantriksham Shantih’, speech on ‘Nuclear Energy should replace Fossil
towards students of Ryan Noida ‘Grow more trees, save flora and fauna & Fuels’ in English. Anjali of class IXA
during this pan- performed vari- save the environment’, Mahatma belonging to Golden Wings and Sahil
demic, an online orienta-
tion programme was or-
ous yoga asanas Gandhi’s quote ‘What we are doing to the Patel of class XII B from Blue Birds
ganised for the teachers and sent the forests of the world is but a mirror bagged first position in Hindi and English
of St Michael’s Sr Sec message of a reflection of what we are doing to our- debate respectively. All winners will be
school, 3 Pusa Road re- healthy body
cently. It was conducted by Rev Fr proving relationships. With possible selves and to one another’, the Earth felicitated later. The vote of thanks was
Fredrick D’ Souza, former executive as- changes from within, teachers can man- and mind for a song, poem and solo dance. proposed by the school principal, Dr D K
sistant director of Caritas India. ifest their role in education by making healthy nation. As green ambassadors, they urged all Sinha. He said, “Let us nurture the
Teachers of the school were ori- a shift from dependent, independent to The zeal and to conserve our resources and use them nature, so that we can have a better
ented on the topic ‘Change is Possible’. interdependent relationships. It pro-
enthusiasm for himself is a Yoga enthusi- wisely. Students of classes VII and VIII future. We breathe only because the ele-
The focus of the session was ‘Chang- vides us with the opportunity to work
ing Mindsets’. Rev Fr Fredrick high- together as a team. this venture was really ast and believes in its participated in the ‘Environment Quiz’ ments in the environment are supporting
lighted how actions, thoughts, charac- It was a great learning experience for encouraging as Prime strength to empower the online and exhibited their knowledge our metabolic process.”
ter and destiny can change by chang- the teachers who were refreshed by Fr Minister Narendra Modi nation.
ing habits. He also emphasised on im- Fredrick’s enlightening perspective.

(O U T ) STA N D I N G ST U D E N TS
ARSHIYA MAHI,
class IV- Palm Groves,
I t was the last day of 8th grade and it was the last
period. We had debates among
teams going on as a part of an
activity. It was stimulating and I was
thoroughly enjoying it. When the time
Bhatnagar interna-
tional summit, was up for us, we returned to our seat.
Paschim Vihar But, both our teams continued our
debate (on the topics that were being
given to other students)! We were
warned thrice by the teacher and yet, no one was will-
ing to listen. It ended with loudest 4 of us getting pun-
ished (standing outside the class). I remember this par-
ticular incident so vividly because that was the first
time I was made to
KASHISH GARG, stand out of the class
class XI, Doon for disobedience!
Public School, Aarya Bhanushali, class X,
S.V.D.D. English Medium
Paschim Vihar,
Secondary High
New Delhi School, Mumbai

I
would love to be a Ganesha idol. I would have a
short, yet exciting life. I’d be lovingly sculpted out
of mud, with the artist carefully mixing vibrant
colours to get my shade just right. Everyone would
handle me gently, with the same smile that someone
has while holding a child. Then I’d be proudly displayed
until a bustling little family would pick me. On the aus-
picious first day, I’d be welcomed at their home like a
king, a blessing, with the kids pushing past each other
just to get a good look at me. For ten days, I’d live a
grand life, being pampered with scrumptious foods, of-
ferings, and songs sung in my praise twice a day. Kids
Greenway holds virtual students (also adults even if they don’t admit it) would silently
thank me and wish for their innermost aspirations to
a virtual trip to India.

exchange programme The young Greenwanians come true.

IF I WERE
spoke about their school and ac- After ten
ademics. The queries of the days of be-

A
s Covid 19 pan- Korean students related to
demic is still un- food habits, music, school life
ing show-
ered with
A GANESHA IDOL
ravelling, impos- etc were acknowledged by
ing travel restric- smart answers of our stu- love, they’d
tions, closure of schools dents. The Bengali song ‘Ekla bid me a
have impacted the students chalo re’, sung by our student
a lot. Against this backdrop was much applauded. tearful farewell, and the gentle handling would be re-
Greenway Modern School This virtual exchange placed by rough jostling as I’d be passed around for
Dilshad Garden once again programme has given the the visarjan and dropped in the water beside several
adopted a new approach to students of both the schools
help its students gain in- a perfect platform to share
other idols. And I would slowly dissolve
ternational perspective and ex- tally (via zoom) to share their unique experiences and deep in- back into the Earth, with the water body
perience by encouraging virtu- knowledge and learn from each sights and develops cross cul- consuming me and carrying me to a place
al exchange programme for its other. During this first virtual tural collaborative communi- unknown, ready for another adventure.
primary wing class V students session held on June 16, 2021 the cation without any boundaries
Sanisa Patrikar, class X,
with Yeonyang Elementary Korean students were ac- constrains. The principal of the
School, South Korea. quainted with the rich cultural school Mohit Sachdeva appre- D A V Public School, Thane
This way around 20 students traditions, food habit and the di- ciated the efforts of the students
from class V of Greenway digi- verse attributes of India through and teachers.
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WIZARD’S CORNER
FRIDAY, JULY 2, 2021
“Life is short, but there is always time
enough for courtesy.”
RALPH WALDO EMERSON, POET 03
SEJAL ANJARIA
Art Educator,
Zebar School for
Children, Ahmedabad
Draw the easy way EGRULANTIO ISCDUSNSIO
It is the home of a number of
A: regulation B: ergonomics A: discussion
medium-to-large-sized creatures.
C: economics D: regale B: iceberg It has a high spire and a
C: curative noticeable siphonal canal. It is
EARYLIT D: dunes attractive, and is used as a
A: early B: yearly decorative piece in many homes.
C: reality D: kitten Answers: 1) A, 2) C, 3) A It is an essential part of prayers
in many parts of India
Step-1 Step-2 Answer: Conch

RINGS AND THINGS

Quiz
time
In Shakespeare's 'The
Merchant of Venice',
Jessica exchanges a ring
for a monkey. Rings are 2
SURYAKUMARI DENNISON, teacher, Aavishkar Academy, Bengaluru

Morocco describes the

figure of an angel on a 4 Shylock is ready in
court with a
a) Coach a) Balance b) Bible
also given by Portia and
b) Coffin c) Box d) Bell
Nerissa to Bassanio and
Step-4 c) Coin
Step-3 Gratiano. Complete these
d) Column
statements on other
things that feature or are
mentioned in the play.
Choose correctly!
3 Jessica gives
Launcelot a
a) Lamp b) Letter
c) Loaf d) Liquid

1 Jessica and Lorenzo are

seen in a
5 Something costing
2000 ducats is a
a) Canoe b) Ferry
c) Gondola d) Kayak a) Turquoise b) Sapphire
Step-5 Step-6 c) Ruby d) Diamond
4) a. Balance, 5) d. Diamond
Answers: 1) c. Gondola, 2) c. Coin, 3) b. Letter,

Idiom -etrics
SURYAKUMARI DENNISON, teacher, Aavishkar Academy, Bengaluru
Editor
in the making Weave a story with headlines
Include some of these headlines to make a story and give it a title.
(Choose the idiom that best suits the situation)
Mail the story to us at [email protected]. The interesting one will

S
ameer and Sunil were good friends. Both of
them were bright students. But, while Sameer be published in the edition. Watch out for this space!!!
did well in all the subjects, Sunil had a problem
recalling facts in history. 'Text me this answer,' he
urged Sameer, during an online test, having forgotten
the date of the Battle of Plassey. 'Sorry, that would The headlines:
not be right,' was the reply. Sameer believed that it
was wrong to score marks by dishonest means, 1) What keeps me moving
although he and Sunil agreed on most other matters.
2) Laugh your way to good skin
A) Turn a blind eye B) Keep an eye on
C) See eye to eye Answer: C 3) Draw your experience
4) A manner manual for the online world
TRIVIA
A
nita played ten-
nis well, but 5) Wisdom on your fingertips
A
n interesting expression
she comes to us from Sir Robert
refused to play Hart, a British diplomat in 6) Aiming for the gold
against a better rival, China, who made that country his home.
as she did not want to In a book published in 1876, he translated
7) Centre proposes ban on mis-selling,
endure the the Mandarin expression ‘tiu lien’ into fraudulent flash sales on e-commerce
humiliation of
defeat.
English, while writing about those who platforms
had forfeited public respect. They had
A) Lose heart ‘lost face’ (lost reputation). ‘Save face’,
meaning the opposite, entered the
B) Lose face
C) Lose touch
English language over 20 years later.
That has nothing to do with China! hallo!
ciao!
hello!
hola!

Learn a
FRENCH
Answer: B

Find out the wrong number in 1) Pourriez-vous prendre ma Work sheet

2 this series.
30, 42, 56, 72, 91, 121, 132, 156
photo/notre photo?
Meaning: Will you be able to take my Q:1 What will you ask, if you wish to know
photo/our photo? your location?
A. 30 B. 72
2) Où sommes-nous? Q:2 How will you communicate that you
C. 91 D. 132 Answer : C

NUMBER SERIES Meaning: Where are we?

3) Je cherche l’hôtel/l’hôpital/la
want a one-way ticket
Find the sum of first 17 ?

1
The sum of three number is
120. The ratio of the first
3 multiples of 9 ? banque
Meaning: I am searching for the hotel/
Q:3 How will you ask a lady for the ticket
window
A. 960 B. 1227 hospital/bank
to the second is 3/5, and Q:4 How will you ask for the nearest hos-
the ratio of the second to C. 1341 D. 1377 Answer : C
4) Où est le guichet? pital
the third is 5/7. Find the MEANING: Where is the ticket window?
Find the sum of first 36
second number ?
A. 35 B. 40
4 natural numbers
5) Je voudrais acheter un billet aller
simple/aller-retour pour Paris
est le guichet?, 4) Monsieur, Je cherche ’hôpital
aller simple pour Paris, 3) Bonjour! Mademoiselle, Où
A. 666 B. 566 MEANING: I would like to purchase a
C. 45 D. 55
1) Où sommes-nous? 2) Je voudrais acheter un billet
Answer : B
C. 546 D. 656
Answer : A one-way ticket/a round-trip ticket
 Euro 2020 last-16 stage threw up a bagful of surprises. The quarterfinals
may not be any different. TOI gives a lowdown of what’s in store
Photo: GETTY IMAGES Photo: AFP

SWITZERLAND Patrik
Schick
CZECH REPUBLIC
STRENGTH: Seferovic’s goal scoring prowess and Zuber’s STRENGTH: Patrik Schick’s ability to shore up goals.
creativity on the left. The team focuses on playing direct football. Organised team which plays direct football.
WEAKNESS: A leaky defence has conceded in every game. WEAKNESS: A wobbly backline that often struggles against aerial balls.
OPPORTUNITY: Shaqiri seemed lost in their famous win against OPPORTUNITY: Need for other forwards and midfielders to
France. He needs to regain his form quickly. step up and support Schick.
THREAT: Weariness will be a factor because the Swiss are the THREAT: If the opposition could use their wings and the width
most travelled team in the tournament. Haris of the pitch effectively, the Czech defence might be in danger.

vs vs
Seferovic

SPAIN DENMARK
Kasper
Dolberg
STRENGTH: Patient build-up play from the deep with a focus on STRENGTH: Brave and compact team game with a focus on
creating space for wingers. organised defence.
WEAKNESS: Need to shore up the defence. Players also need to WEAKNESS: Midfield lacks ideas. Could go into a shell quickly
be switched on till the final whistle. under opposition pressure.
OPPORTUNITY: In the absence of another traditional No. 9, OPPORTUNITY: A bit more creativity up front could make a lot
Morata needs to find more consistency. of difference.
THREAT: An organised opponent defence could negate the THREAT: Lost to Belgium in the group stages. They are yet to
Alvaro
Morata
threat of Spain’s possession-based football. face a big team since then.
Photo: AP Photo: GETTY IMAGES Photo: AP Photo: AFP

Romelu
BELGIUM Lukaku UKRAINE
Oleksandr
STRENGTH: Lukaku’s scoring form. Dynamic and creative Zinchenko STRENGTH: An intelligent midfield that can make quick
midfield. Experienced defence. transitions from defence to attack.
WEAKNESS: An ageing defence could be caught out with the WEAKNESS: Lack of experience at quarters could make them
opposition’s pace. nervous.
OPPORTUNITY: The Golden Generation lost to France at the 2018 OPPORTUNITY: The chance of making a maiden semifinal
World Cup semis. They want to win a major trophy. appearance at a major tournament should propel the squad.
THREAT: With Hazard and De Bruyne both nursing injuries, it THREAT: Zinchenko has been the engine for the team. If the
could boost the opponent’s confidence. opponent could put a lid on him, Ukraine might struggle.

ITALY
vs ENGLAND
vs
Raheem
STRENGTH: Solid defence leading to serial goal-poaching. Full- STRENGTH: Wing-play and Sterling’s ability to score goals. Sterling
backs and wing-play make them more aggressive. WEAKNESS: Lack of creativity in the midfield.
WEAKNESS: Space behind full-backs, especially when
OPPORTUNITY: Kane might have finally scored against
Spinazzola goes on the overlap.
Germany but he needs to find more goals if England wants to
OPPORTUNITY: Forwards Immobile and Insigne are yet to stamp
their authority. They will need to step up their game. keep harbouring hopes.
THREAT: An unbeaten run of 31 matches could make THREAT: Despite attacking riches, England’s defence-first
Lorenzo
Insigne players complacent. approach could prove detrimental to the team’s chances.
Photo: GETTY IMAGES Photo: GETTY IMAGES

WILLIAMSON
BACK ON TOP OF
ICC TEST RANKINGS
N
ew Zealand captain
The 20-year-old Indian swimmer has qualified for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics Kane Williamson
has reclaimed the
after FINA approved his qualification time number one position in the
ICC Test Rankings for bats-
men after leading his side

O
n Sunday, as Srihari "Two of us qualify- to the World Test Champi-
Nataraj took to the pool
at the Foro Italico facili-
Dream come true ing with ‘A’ times shows
that we can do a lot more
onship title in Southamp-
ton last week. The 30-year-
ty in Rome, it must have It was a dream realised for the 20-year- than what we have done. old’s knocks of 49 and 52 not
been a lonely 54 seconds. old product of Dolphin Aquatics, who We just have to find out in the low-scoring final
At the time trial, he swam alone with had missed the ‘A’ qualification mark ways to do it. It is in me. against India helped him
the single focus of booking his tick- of 53.85 seconds by five microseconds In my case, I trained move above the 900-point
et to Tokyo. As soon as he realised he at the Sette Colli Trophy in Rome on like a madman over mark and he now enjoys a
File Photo: Srihari had breached the ‘A’ qualification Saturday. It was also a memorable the past few months. I 10-point lead over Steve
Photo: AP

Nataraj during the mark, he let out a cry of triumph even moment for the country as the Ben- did not take a day off Srihari Nataraj Smith (891 rating points).
finals of 200m as his fist thumped the air. Less than galurean joined Sajan Prakash in an unless I was forced to India skipper Virat Kohli
Freestyle at the three days after the magical run in elite club of Indian swimmers to have like in the case of the lockdown. Oth- remains in the fourth posi- conceded the top spot to
the 100m backstroke event where he made the ‘A’ cut. As the youngster pre- er than that, I haven’t taken a ses- tion while Rohit Sharma Smith two weeks ago, is
72nd Senior timed 53.77, Srihari received the of- pares for his maiden Olympics jour- sion off. I know the difference it has has moved up to the sixth back in the position he had
National Swimming ficial nod from FINA, the world gov- ney, he believes it is the beginning of made to knock off half a second,” spot. India’s wicketkeeper- first grabbed in November
Championship erning body for swimming. good times for Indian swimming. the youngster pointed out. batsman Rishabh Pant is 2015 during a series
seventh. Williamson, who against Australia. PTI
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