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“Higher education is not merely a sector to regulate, but a national capability to build.” Examine India’s approach to private universities in this light. Analyse the reforms needed in funding, regulation and accountability.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education. Q2. “Higher education is not merely a sector to regulate, but a national capability to build.” Examine India’s approach to private universities in this light. Analyse the reforms needed in funding, regulation and accountability. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH …

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India’s STEM Future

Source:  IE Subject:  Education Context: A national debate has emerged after concerns were raised about the government’s proposal to restrict PhD research topics to “emerging national priorities,” highlighting deeper structural issues in India’s STEM ecosystem. About India’s STEM Future: Trends in India’s STEM Demography: Massive Output: India produces 25–30 lakh STEM graduates annually, ranking second …

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Discuss the emerging challenges of brain drain and talent retention in India’s human resource landscape. Suggest strategies to foster a globally competitive workforce.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Q3. Discuss the emerging challenges of brain drain and talent retention in India’s human resource landscape. Suggest strategies to foster a globally competitive workforce. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: India’s growing human capital base …

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India’s R&D Landscape: Funding, Challenges, and Initiatives

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Science and Technology    Source: TH  Context: India’s R&D funding landscape is undergoing significant transformation with the announcement of a ₹1 lakh crore corpus in the interim Budget for 2024-25, aimed at bolstering research and innovation.   What is Research and Development? It refers to the systematic investigation and experimentation undertaken …

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