National Education Policy (NEP)
Study in India (SII) Portal
The Indian government launched the Study In India (SII) portal, marking a crucial step towards making India a hub of global education. This platform aims to simplify the journey of international students in India, providing them with seamless access to ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023
The Centre has recently released the UGC (Institutions deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023, bringing about significant changes in the eligibility criteria for institutions aspiring to be deemed universities. These revised guidelines aim to establish more quality-focused deemed universities in ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
What is National Credit Framework?
The draft of the 1st National Credit Framework has been released for public consultation. Key facts The draft National Credit Framework or NCrF was recently released by the Union Ministry of Education. It is a framework, under the 2020 National ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting- Highlights
On August 7, 2022 7th Governing Council meeting was held at Rashtrapati Bhawan Cultural Centre in New Delhi. It was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It was the first in-person meeting of the council since July 2019. Agenda of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences
National Education Ministers’ Conference
The two-day National Education Ministers’ Conference began on 1st June 2022 in Gujarat. The focus of the conference will be the implementation of the new National Education Policy (NEP). Who are the participants of this conference? This conference is being ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: Summits and Conferences
UNICEF climate change curriculum in Maharashtra schools
Maharashtra Government is in process to introduce a comprehensive curriculum for Grades I-VIII, in a bid to inculcate climate-consciousness and green values in the next generation. Key Facts This new curriculum has been developed by the Department of Environment and ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Former IAS Amit Khare appointed as advisor to PM Modi
Former higher education secretary, Amit Khare, was appointed as advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 12, 2021. Key Points Amit Khare got retired from IAS position in the month of September 2021. He is a retired IAS officer ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Cabinet approves affiliation of 100 schools with Sainik School Society
Union Cabinet given its approval for affiliation of one hundred government sector as well as private sector schools with the Sainik School Society. Key Facts Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the proposal on October 12, 2021. ..