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04Dec 2024

Concerns of Misuse of AI in Academia

Syllabus: GS 3: Artificial Intelligence Why in the News? Recently, law student’s petition against a private university in Punjab and Haryana High Court for failing him due to use of AI in academic project and research, raises significant ethical challenges for the use of genetic AI in education. Introduction Advent of Generative AI (GenAI) has …

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21Nov 2024

PM Vidyalaxmi: Financial Aid for Meritorious Students

Why in the news? On November 6, 2024, the Union Cabinet approved PM Vidyalaxmi, a scheme offering collateral-free loans with interest subvention to support higher education for students in NIRF-ranked institutions. Key Features of PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme Launch and Objectives: The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme on …

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07Nov 2024

PM- Vidyalaxmi Scheme to Provide Financial Support

Why in the News? Cabinet Approval: The Government has approved the PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme to provide financial support for meritorious students. Objective: To ensure financial constraints don’t hinder youth from pursuing quality higher education in India. Key Features of PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme: Collateral-Free Loans: Provides collateral-free and guarantor-free loans for students to pursue higher education. Loan Support: …

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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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25Sep 2024

National Credit Framework (NCrf)

Syllabus: GS 2: Education Why in the News? National Credit Framework (NCrF) introduced to facilitate reforms in higher education, which balances vocational training with academic research to meet the evolving socio-economic needs of India. Introduction The National Credit Framework (NCrF), in line with NEP 2020, provides a transformational platform for Indian higher education by integrating …

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