Contents1 What is the News?2 About Anandam: The Centre of Happiness:3 What is Gross National Happiness(GNH)?4 What is Happiness Curriculum? What is the News? The Union Minister of Education inaugurates “Ānandam: The Center for Happiness” at Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu. About Anandam: The Centre of Happiness: The Centre for Happiness-Anandam established with the… Continue reading Education Minister inaugurates “Ānandam” – The Center for Happiness in IIM Jammu
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Issues of Vacancies in IIMs For Reserved Faculty Positions
Synopsis: There are larger vacancies in IIMs for reserved faculty positions from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and the Other Backward Classes communities. The unavailability of deserving candidates is one of the reasons for that. Contents1 Introduction:2 Does IIMs oppose equality?3 Then, why there are large no. of vacancies on reserved positions in IIMs?4 How the IIMs… Continue reading Issues of Vacancies in IIMs For Reserved Faculty Positions
Issues with UGC’s New Undergraduate History Curriculum
Synopsis: Recently, the UGC (University Grants Commission) suggested a new undergraduate history curriculum. However, it falls short to meet its desired objectives and requires reconsideration. Background: The UGC released a new document on the undergraduate history curriculum, named Learning Outcomes-based Curriculum Framework (LOCF), 2021. The document suggestes changes as per the changing domestic and international… Continue reading Issues with UGC’s New Undergraduate History Curriculum
Declining Autonomy of Indian Institute of Management (IIM)
Source: Indian Express Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education Synopsis: The recent attempts of intervention in the functioning of IIMs raise concerns with respect to the degree of autonomy enjoyed by them. The powers of government and board of governors to intervene in the institute’s… Continue reading Declining Autonomy of Indian Institute of Management (IIM)
Flaws in New AICTE rules
Synopsis: The new AICTE rules allow non-Physics and Non-Maths students to pursue engineering. It will impact students’ prospects in education. Background Recently, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) brought changes to the entry-level qualification for undergraduate engineering programmes. According to the new changes, students who haven’t studied either physics or mathematics (or both)… Continue reading Flaws in New AICTE rules
Issue of High Vacancies in Higher Educational Institutions
Synopsis – According to the Education Ministry’s committee, there is a high rate of Vacancies for faculty positions in Central institutions for higher education. State-sponsored preparatory programmes are essential to fill vacancies. Contents1 Introduction-2 What are the recommendations made by an official committee?3 State-sponsored Preparatory programmes to fulfil various issues:4 Way forward Introduction- The government… Continue reading Issue of High Vacancies in Higher Educational Institutions
Why India should Invest More in Research and Innovation System?
Synopsis: India could use its education policy to improve the research and innovation ecosystem in the country. Contents1 Introduction 2 What steps were taken during the pandemic?3 Why India should invest more in Research and Innovation?4 Conclusion Introduction The Government of India celebrates National Vaccination Day every year on March 16 to communicate the importance of… Continue reading Why India should Invest More in Research and Innovation System?
Older IIMs lag behind in enforcing “Quota rules”
What is the News? According to an RTI, older Indian Institutes of Management(IIMs) are lagging behind the newer IIMs in enforcing the quota rule. Data on IIMs enforcing Quota Rule: In older IIMs, less than 10% of the faculty are from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and the Other Backward Classes communities. However, In some newer… Continue reading Older IIMs lag behind in enforcing “Quota rules”
“Vacancies in Central institutions” for higher education
What is the News? The Union Education Minister informed the Lok Sabha about the vacancies in the faculty positions of Central institutions for higher education. He mentioned, there is a higher vacancy in the seats reserved for OBCs, Scheduled Castes, and Tribes. What are the Vacancies in Central institutions of higher education? More than half… Continue reading “Vacancies in Central institutions” for higher education
Addressing Systemic Issues in Higher Education
Synopsis: There are systemic issues in higher education. They need to be addressed to strengthen our education system. Background According to the recently released QS World University Rankings, India has 12 universities and institutions in the top-100 in particular subjects. Though it is a better achievement compared to the previous years. Still, there is room… Continue reading Addressing Systemic Issues in Higher Education
