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Context: To empower India's young minds, the Atal Innovation Mission has launched three new initiatives to encourage creativity and innovation.

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Three new resources have been launched by the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) to encourage creativity and innovation among young people in India.
The ATL Tinkering Curriculum, Equipment Handbook, and Calendar of Activities for 2023–2024 were all unveiled at the launch event.

ATL Tinkering Curriculum

The ATL Tinkering Curriculum is a systematic learning route meant to assist students in developing and honing their innovative abilities.
The curriculum was created in partnership with Makerghat and includes a wide range of topics, including fundamentals of electronics and mechanics as well as cutting-edge technologies like 3D printing and the Internet of Things.
Students will be encouraged to find and create innovative solutions to daily issues via hands-on, practical learning with this programme.

Equipment Manual

The Equipment Handbook contains detailed instructions for the equipment used in Atal Tinkering Laboratories in schools around the country.
Each item of equipment and tool, together with its specs, uses, and illustrative projects that may be made with it is covered in full in the guidebook.
It is an excellent resource for anybody interested in exploring the potential of creativity and problem-solving.

Calendar of Activities for 2023-24

The Calendar of Activities for 2023–24 specifies a calendar of activities for the entire year that is designed to encourage student creativity and entrepreneurship.
The calendar includes the most recent Tinkering Curriculum and Equipment Manual.
It also includes a section titled "Activity of the Month," which lists intriguing tasks that kids may conduct in their ATL lab each month.

Must Read Articles:

Atal Innovation Mission: https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/atal-innovation-mission

NITI Aayog: https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/niti-aayog-14

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q. Consider the following Statement about the Atal Innovation Mission;

1. It was initiated by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

2. The main objective of the mission is to create and promote an ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship at the school level only.

Which of the following Statement is/are incorrect?

(A) 1 only

(B) 2 only

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The Atal Innovation Mission was initiated by the NITI Aayog in 2016 to promote innovation and entrepreneurship across the country.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The main objective of the mission is to create and promote an ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship at schools, universities, Research institutions, MSMEs and Industry levels.

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