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Source: The post is based on the article “Evolution teaches children that change is an opportunity, erasing it from NCERT textbooks is huge disservice” published in the Indian Express on 25th April 2023.
Syllabus: GS – 2: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education.
Relevance: About the revision of NCERT textbooks.
News: The NCERT had recommended some “rationalisation” of the contents of high-school science textbooks.
What are the recent changes in the NCERT syllabus?
| Must read: Changes to the NCERT syllabus and associated issues – Explained, pointwise |
What is the rationale behind the changes in NCERT textbooks?
| Read here: Rationale and challenges associated with the changes to the NCERT syllabus |
The revision removed nearly all references to concepts and methods for the study of biological evolution, and renamed the chapter on “Heredity and Evolution” as “Heredity.” The revision also removed Charles Darwin and his evolution concepts.
What is the response of the NCERT expert team to various media debates?
| Read here: NCERT Textbook team members write: Curriculum has been rationalised for the times |
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