Synopsis: The recent decision by UGC to allow IITs to open branches abroad will jeopardize the Institution’s brand. This overexpansion of IITs will reduce their quality. Background The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are India’s premier institutes with world-class quality standards. They are among few Indian higher education institutions that perform well in the global rankings.… Continue reading Overexpansion of IITs will reduce its standards
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Data on participation of marginalised Communities in leading IITs
What is the News? The Hindu Newspaper has published the data obtained through the RTI queries. Data provides info. on the representation of marginalized communities such as OBCs, SCs, and STs in the leading IITs of the country. About the data: The RTI query data covers Ph.D. admissions made in the five-year period from 2015… Continue reading Data on participation of marginalised Communities in leading IITs
2nd Phase of the “Vigyan Jyoti Programme”
What is the News? The second phase of Vigyan Jyoti programme commenced on the occasion of International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11, 2021. Vigyan Jyoti Programme: It was launched by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) in December 2019. Aim: It aims to create a level-playing field for the… Continue reading 2nd Phase of the “Vigyan Jyoti Programme”
“Foundational Abilities” of children lost due to closure of schools
What is the News? Azim Premji University(APU) has released a study titled “loss of learning during COVID Pandemic”. About the study: Focus: The study looked at the impacts of the closure of schools during COVID, on the students. It especially focussed on the students from lower classes. Coverage: The study was conducted on primary school… Continue reading “Foundational Abilities” of children lost due to closure of schools
Finance Minister allocates funds for “National Research Foundation”
What is the News? The Finance Minister allocated funds for the creation of a National Research Foundation(NRF). About National Research Foundation(NRF) The NRF found mention in the 2019 Budget speech first. New Education Policy(NEP),2020 also proposed its formation. The foundation would be an autonomous body. It will fund researches across four major disciplines –Sciences; Technology;… Continue reading Finance Minister allocates funds for “National Research Foundation”
Agreement for Financial Support to “STARS Project”
What is the News? Department of Economic Affairs(DEA) and World Bank signed an agreement for the financial support on the Strengthening Teaching-Learning And Results for States(STARS) project. STARS project: The project would be implemented as a new Centrally Sponsored Scheme. Aim: To improve the overall monitoring and measurement activities in the Indian school education… Continue reading Agreement for Financial Support to “STARS Project”
Challenges in internationalisation of higher education
Synopsis: NEP, 2020 has an objective to attract International branch campuses (IBCs) of top Universities in India. But there are several challenges associated with it. Background Recently, National Education Policy-2020 (NEP-2020) was introduced in India. NEP-2020, for the first time, has highlighted internationalisation of higher education as an objective. To achieve this, NEP-2020 allows the top 100 World-Class Universities to open international branch… Continue reading Challenges in internationalisation of higher education
National Education Policy (NEP) 2020: Implementation Plan for School Education
News: Union Minister of Education has released details of the implementation plan of National Education Policy 2020. Facts: National Education Policy 2020: It is the third in the series of National Education Policies (1968 and 1986 modified in 1992) in India and is the first education policy of the 21st century. NEP 2020 covers major reforms in wider spectrum… Continue reading National Education Policy (NEP) 2020: Implementation Plan for School Education
ISRO to adopt 100 Atal Tinkering Labs for promoting Space Education
News: Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog and Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has announced that ISRO will be adopting 100 Atal Tinkering Labs across the country to promote education in the field of STEM, Space education and space technology related Innovations for school students. Facts: Atal Tinkering Labs: It is an initiative by the Atal Innovation Mission,… Continue reading ISRO to adopt 100 Atal Tinkering Labs for promoting Space Education
Re–imagining the school education in India
Synopsis: We need to reimagine our school education system to ensure quality education for all and to make India a knowledgeable super power. Background: Currently, the school as an institution has been criticised by many experts for turning into caged jails, for being run like factories, functioning like corporate enterprises and for forcing the curriculum into the child. … Continue reading Re–imagining the school education in India
