Education & Skill Schemes — Set 6

Correct Answer: B. Top foreign universities can set up campuses in India

NEP 2020 proposed allowing top-ranked foreign universities to set up campuses in India. This aims to attract global academic talent, give Indian students access to world-class education within the country, and position India as a global study destination. The regulatory framework for this was developed under the UGC (Setting up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India) Regulations, 2023.

Correct Answer: C. 75%

At least 75% of seats in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas are reserved for students from rural areas of the district. The remaining 25% may be filled from urban areas. This reservation ensures that rural talent is identified and given quality residential education.

Correct Answer: A. Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya

KGBV stands for Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya, residential schools for girls from disadvantaged backgrounds at the upper primary level. These schools are named after Kasturba Gandhi, wife of Mahatma Gandhi. KGBV operates as a sub-component of Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan.

Correct Answer: C. National Research Foundation Act, 2023

The National Research Foundation was established by the National Research Foundation Act, 2023. It was envisioned under NEP 2020 to strengthen the research ecosystem in Indian universities and institutions. NRF has an initial budget of Rs 50,000 crore over 5 years, with a majority from the private sector.

Correct Answer: B. Providing loans to central institutions for infrastructure development

HEFA (Higher Education Financing Agency) provides long-term loans to central educational institutions for capital and development projects such as new buildings, laboratories, and equipment. These loans are repaid by institutions through their internal resources. HEFA enables institutions to create infrastructure without waiting for government budget allocations.

Correct Answer: C. 15 years

The 5+3+3+4 structure under NEP 2020 covers 15 years of school education: 5 years of Foundational stage, 3 years of Preparatory stage, 3 years of Middle stage, and 4 years of Secondary stage. This includes 3 years of pre-primary education which was not formally part of the school system earlier. The overall school span from pre-primary to class 12 is 15 years.

Correct Answer: B. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST)

Students are selected for JNVs through the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST), a national-level entrance test. The test is conducted for admission to class 6 and has a component that tests mental ability, arithmetic, and language proficiency. The test design ensures that rural children without extensive coaching can qualify.

Correct Answer: A. Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds

SWAYAM stands for Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds. It is India's national MOOCs platform to provide quality education to every student across the country. SWAYAM was launched in 2017 and offers courses spanning all disciplines from school to post-graduation level.

Correct Answer: B. 20

The Institutes of Eminence scheme aims to establish 20 institutions (10 public and 10 private) as world-class universities. These institutes get autonomy to set their own admission criteria, fee structure, curriculum, and faculty selection. The goal is to have at least 6 Indian institutions in top 500 of globally recognized rankings.

Correct Answer: C. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) was created in November 2014 to give dedicated focus to skill training and entrepreneurship in India. This was the first time a separate ministry was created for skill development. MSDE implements the Skill India Mission and all its sub-schemes.