Revamping Higher Education Accreditation
Context: The Central government plans to overhaul the accreditation system for higher educational institutes by the end of the year. It aims to replace the current practice of assigning a score and corresponding grade with a binary system. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) […]
India-France Bilateral Ties
Context: Given the circumstances surrounding the invitation extended to French President Emmanuel Macron, his recent visit to India was always expected to focus more on symbolism and ceremony rather than substantive matters. Macron, the sixth French President to participate in Republic Day celebrations, filled the void left when U.S. President declined the invitation. Relevance: Mains […]
Aadhaar Based Pay a Bad Idea for MGNREGS
Context: On January 1, the Rural Development Ministry mandated the use of Aadhaar-Based Payment Systems (ABPS) in the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). Despite multiple deadline extensions by the Union government, and numerous memorandums from workers urging the Ministry not to make ABPS compulsory, the decision was implemented. Relevance: GS-2 GS-3 Mains […]
PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme
Context: A total of ₹32.44 Crore has been released for Pre-matric Scholarships and ₹387.27 Crore for Post-Matric Scholarships to States/Union Territories (UTs) under the PM YASASVI scheme in 2023. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme (PM YASASVI): Empowering Students for Academic Excellence Scholarship Target Groups: Scholarship Phases: Opportunity […]
DST Unveils VAIBHAV Scheme Cohort
Context: The Department of Science and Technology (DST) introduces the first cohort of fellows under the Vaishvik Bhartiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) scheme, mirroring similarities with the 2018-initiated Visiting Advanced Joint Research Faculty (Vajra) scheme. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: VAIBHAV Scheme: Facilitating Global Collaboration in STEMM Fields Program Overview: Fellowship […]
Current Affairs Quiz 29 January 2024
Current Affairs 29 January 2024
CONTENTS Revamping Higher Education Accreditation: Transition to Binary System Context: The Central government plans to overhaul the accreditation system for higher educational institutes by the end of the year. It aims to replace the current practice of assigning a score and corresponding grade with a binary system. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of […]
PIB Summaries 29 January 2024
CONTENTS Fostering Global Collaborations: DST Unveils VAIBHAV Scheme Cohort Context: The Department of Science and Technology (DST) introduces the first cohort of fellows under the Vaishvik Bhartiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) scheme, mirroring similarities with the 2018-initiated Visiting Advanced Joint Research Faculty (Vajra) scheme. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: VAIBHAV Scheme: […]
Static Quiz 29 January 2024 (Environment)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 January 2024
CONTENTS Aadhaar Based Pay a Bad Idea for MGNREGS Context: On January 1, the Rural Development Ministry mandated the use of Aadhaar-Based Payment Systems (ABPS) in the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). Despite multiple deadline extensions by the Union government, and numerous memorandums from workers urging the Ministry not to make ABPS compulsory, the decision was implemented. Relevance: […]