Day: November 2, 2022

Delhi Public School (DPS)

 Delhi Public School (DPS) is a renowned chain of private educational institutions in India known for its quality education, comprehensive curriculum, and emphasis on holistic development. Established by the Delhi Public School Society, these schools follow a standardized curriculum while maintaining individuality and academic excellence across various locations.

Key Aspects of Delhi Public Schools:

  1. Legacy and Network: DPS has a vast network of schools across India and even internationally, maintaining a reputation for academic excellence and holistic development. Each school, while following a core curriculum, often adapts to regional needs and preferences.

  2. Quality Education: These schools are known for their high academic standards and comprehensive educational programs that encompass various subjects, co-curricular activities, and extracurricular initiatives.

  3. Curriculum: DPS typically follows the CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) curriculum, emphasizing a well-rounded education covering subjects like mathematics, sciences, languages, social sciences, arts, and physical education.

  4. Holistic Development: The schools focus not only on academics but also on fostering students’ overall growth by encouraging participation in sports, arts, cultural activities, and community service.

  5. Infrastructure and Facilities: DPS campuses often boast modern infrastructure, well-equipped classrooms, libraries, laboratories, sports facilities, and technology integration to support modern learning methodologies.

  6. Faculty and Staff: Highly qualified and experienced educators are a hallmark of DPS, ensuring quality teaching and mentorship for students.

  7. Values and Ethics: DPS emphasizes moral and ethical values, aiming to nurture responsible and socially conscious individuals.

  8. Extracurricular Activities: These schools encourage students to participate in various extracurricular activities like debates, quizzes, music, dance, drama, and sports to foster a well-rounded personality.

  9. Parental Involvement: DPS often encourages parental involvement in a child’s education, organizing events, workshops, and parent-teacher meetings to foster a supportive learning environment.

  10. Alumni Network: Many DPS alumni have excelled in diverse fields globally, contributing to society and upholding the reputation of the institution.

DPS institutions are widely recognized for their commitment to providing quality education and shaping young minds to face the challenges of the modern world. They focus not only on academic excellence but also on instilling values, leadership qualities, and a sense of social responsibility in their students.

World Polio Day 2022

World Polio Day, observed each October 24, raises awareness of polio immunization and polio eradication around the world. The day commemorates the progress the world has made towards eradicating polio. The day highlights the efforts of frontline workers working to deliver vaccines in polio-affected countries.

World Polio Day 2022 Theme

The overarching theme for this year’s World Polio Day is ‘Healthy Futures for Mothers and Children. The theme calls on the world to recognize the progress made in the fight to eradicate polio and in efforts to create a healthier future for mothers. The goal is to provide mothers with a positive pregnancy experience and help their children grow up for a brighter, brighter future.


History and Significance

World Polio Day was established by Rotary International in 1985 to commemorate the birth of Jonas Salk, Chief Medical Investigator on the team that developed the polio vaccine. He developed his inactivated poliovirus vaccine, which was first used in 1955. It was further developed by Albert Sabin in the oral polio vaccine used in 1961. Today, polio vaccines are recommended worldwide, especially for children under the age of five, who are most susceptible.

On World Polio Day, Rotary International, WHO, and other global organizations will host several events to raise awareness of polio. Events range from gatherings, hikes, and webinars to hosting competitions in schools and clubs. No member is too small to contribute to the global fight to eradicate polio.


Polio-free India: India is more than nine years old since its last polio case:

In January 2020, it will be nine years since India’s last reported case of polio.

In a country once considered the most difficult to stop, this milestone demonstrates the importance of strong surveillance systems, intensive vaccination campaigns, and targeted social mobilization efforts. But until the disease is eradicated, India must remain vigilant.


The State of Polio in the World

Since 1988, the number of polio cases has decreased by 99.9%. The African region is now also free of wild poliovirus. Only two countries (Afghanistan and Pakistan) continue to report wild poliovirus. 


About Polio

Polio is a highly contagious viral disease that primarily affects young children (under the age of five). The virus is primarily transmitted from person to person via the fecal-oral route, but rarely via common carriers (such as contaminated water or food).


Symptoms

The first symptoms are fever, malaise, headache, vomiting, stiff neck, and body aches. One in 200 infections causes irreversible paralysis, usually in the legs. 5-10% of paralyzed people die when their respiratory muscles fail.