New Educational Initiatives
Q1. What is the new school structure introduced under NEP 2020?
Correct Answer: A. 5+3+3+4
Explanation: NEP 2020 introduced the 5+3+3+4 curricular and pedagogical structure replacing the long-standing 10+2 system.
Explanation: NEP 2020 introduced the 5+3+3+4 curricular and pedagogical structure replacing the long-standing 10+2 system.
Q2. NIPUN Bharat Mission was launched in which year?
Correct Answer: A. 2021
Explanation: NIPUN Bharat (National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy) was launched on 5 July 2021 under Samagra Shiksha.
Explanation: NIPUN Bharat (National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy) was launched on 5 July 2021 under Samagra Shiksha.
Q3. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan was launched in which year?
Correct Answer: A. 2018
Explanation: Samagra Shiksha was launched in 2018 by integrating SSA, RMSA, and Teacher Education to provide holistic education from pre-school to class 12.
Explanation: Samagra Shiksha was launched in 2018 by integrating SSA, RMSA, and Teacher Education to provide holistic education from pre-school to class 12.
Q4. NISHTHA programme was launched in which year for teacher training?
Correct Answer: A. 2019
Explanation: NISHTHA (National Initiative for School Heads’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement) was launched in 2019 as the world’s largest teacher training programme.
Explanation: NISHTHA (National Initiative for School Heads’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement) was launched in 2019 as the world’s largest teacher training programme.
Q5. PRAGYATA guidelines were released in which year for digital education?
Correct Answer: A. 2020
Explanation: PRAGYATA guidelines on digital education were released in July 2020 by MHRD during the COVID-19 pandemic for online learning.
Explanation: PRAGYATA guidelines on digital education were released in July 2020 by MHRD during the COVID-19 pandemic for online learning.
Q6. DIKSHA platform stands for?
Correct Answer: A. Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing
Explanation: DIKSHA stands for Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing, a national platform for school education launched in 2017.
Explanation: DIKSHA stands for Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing, a national platform for school education launched in 2017.
Q7. SWAYAM platform is mainly for?
Correct Answer: A. Online courses (MOOCs)
Explanation: SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds) is India’s national MOOCs platform for online learning.
Explanation: SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds) is India’s national MOOCs platform for online learning.
Q8. PM eVidya programme was launched as part of which initiative?
Correct Answer: A. Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan
Explanation: PM eVidya was launched in May 2020 under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to provide multi-mode access to digital education.
Explanation: PM eVidya was launched in May 2020 under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to provide multi-mode access to digital education.
Q9. NEP 2020 aims to achieve universal foundational literacy and numeracy by which year?
Correct Answer: A. 2026-27
Explanation: NEP 2020 set the target for achieving universal foundational literacy and numeracy by 2026-27 through the NIPUN Bharat mission.
Explanation: NEP 2020 set the target for achieving universal foundational literacy and numeracy by 2026-27 through the NIPUN Bharat mission.
Q10. In NEP 2020, the foundational stage covers which age group?
Correct Answer: A. 3-8 years
Explanation: The foundational stage in NEP 2020’s 5+3+3+4 structure covers ages 3-8 years (3 years pre-school + classes 1-2).
Explanation: The foundational stage in NEP 2020’s 5+3+3+4 structure covers ages 3-8 years (3 years pre-school + classes 1-2).
Q11. NEP 2020 aims to bring the Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education to what percent by 2035?
Correct Answer: A. 50 percent
Explanation: NEP 2020 aims to increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education to 50 percent by 2035.
Explanation: NEP 2020 aims to increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education to 50 percent by 2035.
Q12. Under NEP 2020, the medium of instruction up to grade 5 should preferably be?
Correct Answer: A. Mother tongue or regional language
Explanation: NEP 2020 emphasizes mother tongue or regional language as the medium of instruction at least up to grade 5, preferably till grade 8.
Explanation: NEP 2020 emphasizes mother tongue or regional language as the medium of instruction at least up to grade 5, preferably till grade 8.