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.
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.
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‘.
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