Green Jobs are essential for sustainable development
Theme:- The importance of green economy & green jobs is increasing due to the rapid climate change and ever-increasing pollution levels.
- International Labour Organization (ILO) launched the ‘Green Jobs initiative‘ in 2009 to promote the creation of green jobs worldwide
National Recruitment Agency – Pros & Challenges
Theme:- In August 2020, Union cabinet approved the proposal of the ‘National Recruitment Agency‘ (NRA). This ‘One Nation – One Exam‘ concept was proposed in the budget speech in February 2020.
- NRA will conduct the Common Entrance Test to select
National Education Policy 2020
Theme:- In July 2020, ‘National Education Policy’ (NEP), 2020 was approved by the cabinet.
- This policy aims for the major overhaul of the Indian education system. It is expected that the education system will be completely transformed by 2040.
- This
Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan
Theme:- In May 2020, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced 20 lakh crore rupees economic stimulus package named ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan‘, with the slogan ‘Vocal for Local‘.
- It was announced with the aim to make India self-reliant and also to
Open book exams – Pros, Cons & Challenges
Theme:- Delhi University conducted online open-book exams in 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic.
- In open-book exams, students are allowed to have their textbooks and other approved reference materials. They can check the material while writing their answers. The ability to
