Source: DD News Subject: History Context: Prime Minister paid tributes to Savitribai Phule on her birth anniversary, recalling her lifelong commitment to education, equality, and social transformation. About Savitribai Phule: Who she was? Savitribai Phule (1831–1897) was a pioneering social reformer, poet, and educator, widely regarded as the first female teacher of modern India and …
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources Q4. “Assessment reform is the most decisive lever for transforming classroom learning”. Examine the rationale behind this assertion. Evaluate the institutional constraints that limit its impact in India. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Competency-based …
Context: The Ministry of Education has announced that an AI and Computational Thinking (CT) curriculum will be introduced in all schools from Class 3 onwards starting the academic year 2026–27. About AI and Computational Thinking (CT) curriculum: What it is? A structured curriculum on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computational Thinking (CT) to be integrated into …
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Syllabus: Economics Source: TH Context: India faces an employability crisis, with only 42.6% of graduates deemed job-ready, exposing a widening gap between academic learning and industry needs. About Employability in Crisis: Definition: Employability refers to a graduate’s ability to acquire, apply, and adapt knowledge, skills, and mindset to succeed in dynamic work environments. Purpose: It …
General Studies-2; Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Introduction Niti Aayog’s recent report, ‘Expanding Quality Higher Education through States and State Universities,’ critically examines the challenges and opportunities within India’s higher education system, particularly focusing on state universities. It provides a roadmap to improve quality, accessibility, and …
Source: IE Context: The Central Government has recently amended the Right to Education Act, 2009, scrapping the no-detention policy in schools governed by it. It includs Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, and other institutions under the Ministry of Defence and Tribal Affairs. About No Detention Policy (NDP): What is the No-Detention Policy? Introduced under Section …
