Topic: 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Vidyanjali Portal
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, launched Vidyanjali Portal and several other initiatives in the education sector on September 7, 2021. Key Points These initiatives were launched while asserting that...
MP: Second State to implement NEP 2020
Madhya Pradesh government implemented the National Education Policy-2020 (NEP-2020) in the state on August 26, 2021. Key Points MP became the second state in India to implement NEP-2020...
What is STARS Project?
The Department of School Education and Literacy under the Ministry of Education, and the World Bank have signed the Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States Program (STARS) project...