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21Mar 2025

Rajasthan’s Coaching Centre Bill Faces Backlash Over Provisions

Why in the News ? The Rajasthan government introduced the Coaching Centres (Control and Regulation) Bill, 2025, aiming to regulate coaching institutes. However, it has faced criticism for omitting key student protections, including age restrictions, biometric attendance, and inclusivity provisions, sparking debate. Key Provisions of the Bill: The Rajasthan Coaching Centres (Control and Regulation) Bill, …

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20Mar 2025

APAAR ID for Students: Policy, Concerns, and Implications

Syllabus: GS – 2- Education , Right of Children , RTE, Right to Privacy , Universal rights Focus : The article discusses the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR), its objectives, and the push for its large-scale adoption despite being officially voluntary. It covers concerns related to data privacy, constitutional validity, and the role of …

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03Mar 2025

A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE THREE-LANGUAGE POLICY IN INDIA

Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions Cooperative Fe Why in the News? The three-language formula in the National Education Policy (NEP) has sparked debate, particularly in Tamil Nadu, where concerns over student welfare and language imposition have emerged. While the policy aims to improve cognitive skills and promote national integration, critics argue that it overlooks …

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04Feb 2025

Declining Gender Budget and Impact on Women’s Education

Why in the news? Delhi’s gender budget allocation for women’s education has declined significantly, dropping from 54% in 2017-18 to 27% in 2024-25, raising concerns over women’s empowerment, skill development, and economic participation. Trends in Delhi’s Gender Budget: Delhi’s overall budget increased from ₹271 billion (2011-12) to ₹760 billion (2024-25). The gender budget rose sevenfold, …

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21Jan 2025

UGC Regulations vs State Laws: Autonomy at Stake

Syllabus: GS-2: Education , Government Policies & Interventions Focus: The ongoing conflict between UGC regulations and State University Acts, particularly over Vice-Chancellor appointments, highlights disputes on Centre-State relations and federalism. This issue has caused leadership crises in universities across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Punjab, necessitating judicial clarity on the scope of delegated legislation. Background of …

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13Jan 2025

States Oppose UGC Draft Rules on VC Appointments

Why in the news? States like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal object to new UGC regulations that give Governors greater control in appointing Vice-Chancellors, citing concerns over federalism and state rights in higher education appointments. Draft Rules for VC Appointments: The UGC draft regulations, 2025 specify that a Search-cum-Selection Committee for appointing VCs must …

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30Nov 2024

Odisha Proposes Strict Anti-Cheating Law for Examinations

Why in the news? Odisha introduces a new anti-cheating law to prevent unfair practices in public exams. The proposed Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 aims to curb cheating and impose severe penalties on violators, including service providers. Objective and Background: Odisha aims to introduce the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, …

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25Sep 2024

SC Condemns Punjab’s Expanded NRI Quota

Why in the news? The Supreme Court condemned Punjab’s move to expand the NRI quota in medical colleges, calling it a “fraud” on the education system. A bench led by CJI D.Y. Chandrachud dismissed petitions challenging a Punjab and Haryana High Court order that had quashed the expanded quota. The bench stressed that the NRI …

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