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Discuss the role of the State in ensuring equitable access to quality education in India. What institutional reforms are required to address regional disparities?

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education Q4. Discuss the role of the State in ensuring equitable access to quality education in India. What institutional reforms are required to address regional disparities? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Persistent regional disparities in education quality …

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Digital learning platforms amplify pedagogical weaknesses rather than compensate for them. Examine the validity of this statement. Discuss its relevance for state-led online education initiatives

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education. Q3. Digital learning platforms amplify pedagogical weaknesses rather than compensate for them. Examine the validity of this statement. Discuss its relevance for state-led online education initiatives. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Digital education is expanding rapidly …

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Why has the Right to Education (RTE) quota failed to ensure access to quality education for underprivileged students? Examine the limitations in school-level implementation. Suggest reforms to make inclusion pedagogically meaningful.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources Q4. Why has the Right to Education (RTE) quota failed to ensure access to quality education for underprivileged students? Examine the limitations in school-level implementation. Suggest reforms to make inclusion pedagogically meaningful. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE …

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SANSAD TV: 75 YEARS- LAWS THAT SHAPED INDIA- RIGHT TO EDUCATION ACT, 2009

Highlights of the Bill The 86th Constitution Amendment Act added Article 21A affirming that every child between the age of 6 and 14 years has the right to free and compulsory education.  The Right to Education Bill seeks to give effect to this Amendment. The State shall ensure a school in every child’s neighbourhood.  Every school …

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Supreme court refuses plea for including madrasas, Vedic schools under RTE:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.   Context: The Supreme Court has refused to intervene in a petition challenging sections of the Right to Education Act of 2009 which exclude vedic pathsalas , madrasas and institutions imparting religious …

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Why has NCPCR recommended minority schools be brought under RTE?

GS Paper 2 Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.   Context: The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has released a report assessing minority schools in the country. The report has analysed the impact of exemptions provided to Minority institutions …

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