Development Census Serves our Goals Better
Context: Conducting a census to gather information on the educational and professional backgrounds of citizens would enable the government to formulate policies aimed at addressing the gaps hindering our development. Relevance: GS 1- GS 2- Mains Question: Highlighting the evolution of caste system in India, discuss its relevance in the Indian society today. Should there […]
About The Baiga Tribe
Context: Recently, the Baiga Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) became the second to get habitat rights in the state of Chhattisgarh. Relevance: GS II: Vulnerable Sections Dimensions of the Article: Baiga Tribe: Habitat Rights: Habitat rights recognition bestows upon a community specific rights over their customary habitation territory. These rights encompass socio-cultural practices, economic and […]
Turning Challenges of Food Insecurity into Opportunity
Context: Food loss can have profound implications for food security and nutrition, affecting key aspects such as food availability, access, utilization, and stability. Globally, food insecurity, hunger, and environmental degradation are exacerbated by the wastage of food. Relevance: GS3- Food Security Mains Question: Citing the various causes of food loss in India, discuss the steps […]
National Higher Education Qualifications Framework
Context: University Grants Commission (UGC) has finalised the National Higher Education Qualifications Framework (NHEQF) to standardise qualifications and promote academic mobility. Relevance: GS II: Education Dimensions of the Article: National Higher Education Qualifications Framework (NHEQF) Objective Main Features Levels Guidelines for Program Development Credit Framework Inclusive Qualifications Quality Assurance Mechanism Issues with the NHEQF Multiple Frameworks Ambiguity Lack […]
Census Delimitation Exercise After 2024 Election
Context: The Lok Sabha has passed the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Constitution One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023, which proposes a 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. Home Minister Shah mentioned during the debate that census and delimitation activities will commence after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Relevance GS I: […]
About The Vidya Samiksha Kendras
Context: Under the National Digital Education Architecture (NDEAR), the Ministry of Education is pushing the establishment of Vidya Samiksha Kendras (VSKs) across states. Relevance: GS II: Education, Human Resource Dimensions of the Article: Vidya Samiksha Kendras (VSKs): Leveraging Data and Technology for Education Enhancement Objectives: Significance: National Digital Education Architecture (NDEAR): Empowering Education Through Digital […]
India’s PM Gatishakti National Master Plan at the 2023 RCI Conference
Context: Recently, the 2023 Regional Cooperation and Integration (RCI) Conference was organised by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) at Tbilisi, Georgia where India showcased its PM Gatishakti National Master Plan. Relevance: GS II- Welfare schemes Dimensions of the Article: About PM Gati Shakti: PM GatiShakti is based on six pillars: 1. Comprehensiveness: It will include all […]
Bridging the Malnutrition Gap The Bemetara Way
Context: It is believed that simplicity represents the highest form of sophistication. Through our experiences, we have learned that simple concepts are not always easy to implement but frequently yield the most successful results. Given this perspective, providing guidance on dietary and feeding habits while tracking individuals’ progress can have a profound impact and significantly […]
About The National Curriculum Framework
Context: Recently, the final National Curriculum Framework (NCF) was released by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), leading to significant reforms in the education system, led by the principles of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Relevance: GS II: Education Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF): […]
Enhancing Skill-Based Education in India
Context: The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in India is celebrated for its focus on practical learning and skill-based education. Nevertheless, a significant disparity between the education imparted and the demands of industries persists, even with a substantial number of science graduates. Relevance: GS II: Education Dimensions of the Article: Higher Education Landscape in India […]