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India’s Exam-Centric Education System: Stress, Centralisation, and the Crisis of Opportunity Syllabus: GS – 3 – Education system in India Focus : The article critically examines India’s examination system, arguing that it has evolved into a mechanism of social control rather than a tool for educational advancement. It highlights rising student stress, excessive centralisation, …
Read MoreNITI AAYOG FLAGS LOW STUDENT RETENTION AND LEARNING CRISIS Why in the News? NITI Aayog released a report titled “School Education System in India – Temporal Analysis and Policy Roadmap for Quality Enhancement”. The report highlights major concerns regarding student retention, school infrastructure, and declining learning outcomes in India’s education system. Key findings of the …
Read MoreAcademic Freedom in India Syllabus GS 2: Education Why in the News? Recently, global reports highlighted declining academic freedom and democratic standards in India, raising concerns about institutional autonomy, freedom of expression, and their impact on democracy and governance in the country. Introduction India’s democratic system is facing growing concerns due to declining academic freedom …
Read MorePUNJAB LAUNCHES ‘SIKHYA KRANTI 2.0’ FOR SCHOOL EDUCATION REFORMS Why in the News? Education Reform Initiative: Punjab Government launched ‘Sikhya Kranti 2.0’ to strengthen school education system. Global Collaboration: Programme implemented in partnership with the World Bank with significant financial investment. Key features of Sikhya Kranti 2.0 programme Large Investment: Total outlay of ₹3,500 crore …
Read MoreHIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION NEEDS TRUST BETWEEN STATE AND INSTITUTIONS Syllabus: GS-2: Issues related to social sectors – Education Government Policies and interventions Why in the News? India’s higher education landscape is undergoing structural transformation under the National Education Policy (NEP), with regulatory reforms, research funding initiatives, and global engagement reshaping universities. The proposed Viksit Bharat Shiksha …
Read MoreRising Financial Burden of School Education in India Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Education, Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Related to Children Why in the News? The NSS 80th Round (2025) on “Comprehensive Modular Survey: Education” reveals a sharp increase in private school enrolment, educational expenditure, and private coaching dependence across India. Despite the constitutional …
Read MoreAcademics Protest Bill Reshaping Indian Statistical Institute Why in the News? Over 1,500 academics have protested the Union government’s plan to repeal the ISI Act, 1959 and replace it with a new Bill. Scholars argue the move will weaken ISI’s academic autonomy, alter its governance structure, and undermine its legacy as a premier research institution. …
Read MoreFIVE YEARS OF NEP 2020: POLICY, MISREADINGS, AND MISSED OPPORTUNITIES Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies and intervention Social Sectors : Education Why in the News? The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 marks its fifth anniversary this year. As a transformative blueprint for India’s education system, its implementation has remained partial, misunderstood, or politically misrepresented. While the …
Read MoreThe Shifting Landscape of Higher Education in India Syllabus: GS-2: Education , Welfare Schemes , Issues Related to Children , Human Resource , Skill Development , Government Policies & Interventions Focus: The centralization of academic control, corporatization, and the increasing ideological influence on universities are raising concerns about the erosion of academic freedom in India. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Union government introduces curriculum guidance ‘Aadharshila’ for children aged three to six in 14 lakh anganwadis nationwide. source:scribd Introduction of Curriculum Framework for Anganwadis: The Union government releases curriculum guidance for children aged three to six in 14 lakh anganwadis nationwide. The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) issues …
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