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The Right to Education Act, 2009 expanded access to schooling but has not fully addressed learning outcomes. Comment.

Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population Q4. The Right to Education Act, 2009 expanded access to schooling but has not fully addressed learning outcomes. Comment. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question The Right to Education Act, 2009 operationalises Article 21A and represents India’s rights-based approach to elementary education. …

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Discuss the core objectives of PM-POSHAN. Explain how it contributes to education outcomes beyond nutrition.

Topic: Issues relating to poverty and hunger Q3. Discuss the core objectives of PM-POSHAN. Explain how it contributes to education outcomes beyond nutrition. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question PM-POSHAN is one of India’s largest school-based welfare programmes and is central to the right to education and child development. Key Demand …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: India’s Foundational Learning Crisis

General Studies-2; Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.   Introduction India has made consistent efforts to improve access and equity in education, but recent evaluations raise serious concerns about the quality of learning outcomes in the country. Two significant reports — the Ministry of Education’s PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan …

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Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 Report

Syllabus: Education  Source:  TP Context: The Ministry of Education released the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 report for 2022-23 and 2023-24, ranking States/UTs on school education. Chandigarh topped the index while Meghalaya was at the bottom. About Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 Report: What it is: An evidence-based assessment tool measuring the performance of school …

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The future of higher education lies not in a single model but in dynamic, decentralised networks that evolve with societal needs. Examine the features of an ecosystem model for tertiary education. Assess its potential to transform the future of education delivery and learning outcomes.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources Q4. The future of higher education lies not in a single model but in dynamic, decentralised networks that evolve with societal needs. Examine the features of an ecosystem model for tertiary education. Assess its potential to transform the future …

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