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“The outflow of Indian students reflects domestic limitations in research infrastructure”. Identify the key gaps in India’s higher education research ecosystem. Suggest measures to reverse brain drain.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources Q4. “The outflow of Indian students reflects domestic limitations in research infrastructure”. Identify the key gaps in India’s higher education research ecosystem. Suggest measures to reverse brain drain. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: The …

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Discuss the role of universities as knowledge hubs for sustainable development. Examine how rankings can incentivise this role. Evaluate the institutional reforms required in India to realise this potential.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Q4. Discuss the role of universities as knowledge hubs for sustainable development. Examine how rankings can incentivise this role. Evaluate the institutional reforms required in India to realise this potential. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Niti Aayog’s Report: ‘Expanding Quality Higher Education through States and State Universities’

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 …

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NITI Aayog Report on Higher Education

Syllabus: Education Source:  TH Context: The NITI Aayog report, “Expanding Quality Higher Education through States and State Public Universities,” highlights disparities in state-wise spending on higher education, urging increased public investment, especially in State Public Universities (SPUs). Key Findings of the NITI Aayog Report on Higher Education Funding: States Allocating the Most to Higher Education …

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PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme

Source:  TH Context: On November 6, 2024, the Union Cabinet approved PM Vidyalaxmi, a Central Sector Scheme aimed at providing financial support to meritorious students pursuing higher education. The scheme offers collateral-free and guarantor-free loans to cover tuition fees and related expenses for students admitted to select quality institutions ranked by the National Institutional Ranking …

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PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme

Source:  PIB Context: The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme, aimed at providing financial support to meritorious students, ensuring that financial challenges do not hinder anyone in India from pursuing quality higher education. About PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme: Objective: To provide financial assistance to meritorious students, eliminating financial …

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[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 09 March 2023

InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …

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UGC proposes clustering of colleges

GS paper 2 Syllabus: Issues related to the development of the social sector relating to education, government policies and interventions for the development of various sectors etc   Source: The Hindu, Indian Express Context: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has finalized guidelines for transforming colleges and universities into multidisciplinary institutions. Background: Promoting multidisciplinary institutions was …

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India’s universities have always been bastions of ‘creativity’, ‘out of the box thinking’ and ‘ideological disruptions’. Discuss the issues marring the education campuses and suggest way forward.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 4. India’s universities have always been bastions of ‘creativity’, ‘out of the box thinking’ and ‘ideological disruptions’. Discuss the issues marring …

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Instruction in vernacular languages can boost inclusivity in higher education but it is not free from bottlenecks which needs addressing. Examine.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 4. Instruction in vernacular languages can boost inclusivity in higher education but it is not free from bottlenecks which needs addressing. Examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Live Mint Why the question: In this year’s Independence Day speech, …

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