Current Affairs - Education

IIT Delhi secured the top position among Indian institutions in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025, ranking 171st globally. These rankings evaluate universities based on their contributions to environmental impact, social impact, and governance. IIT Delhi's leadership in sustainability reflects its commitment to addressing global challenges through research and education, setting an example for other institutions in India and abroad. Other Indian institutes like IIT Kharagpur and IIT Bombay followed in the rankings, emphasizing the country's growing focus on sustainability initiatives in higher education.

Google has partnered with NCERT to launch YouTube channels in 29 Indian languages, including Indian Sign Language, to provide free educational content for students in grades 1-12. This initiative aims to make learning more accessible across diverse linguistic backgrounds, helping bridge language barriers in India’s education system. Google’s collaboration extends beyond just content delivery, as the use of AI in the platform further enriches the learning experience. Additionally, Google has partnered with NPTEL to offer credentialed courses on YouTube, making world-class education accessible to all.

The term 'Brain Rot' was chosen as the Oxford Word of the Year 2024, reflecting a 230% surge in its usage between 2023 and 2024. Defined as "mental deterioration caused by overconsumption of trivial or low-quality online content," the phrase highlights rising concerns about the intellectual impact of digital overindulgence. Its first recorded use dates back to 1854 in Thoreau's Walden, emphasizing its enduring relevance amidst evolving societal challenges.

MOSart Labs has partnered with IIT Bhubaneswar to offer a Professional Diploma Program in Semiconductor Technology and Chip Design, focusing on VLSI specializations such as analog and digital design. This collaboration aims to enhance the skills of students in the field of large-scale integration, which involves creating integrated circuits with millions or billions of MOS transistors on a single chip. The program is designed to bridge the industry-academia gap and produce skilled professionals in chip design and semiconductor technology. IIT Bhubaneswar's expertise in the field complements MOSart Labs' industry experience.

The Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Board Act was enacted in 2004, aiming to regulate and standardize education in madrasas. This legislation ensures that students receive a level of competency to participate actively in society. The Supreme Court's recent ruling upheld the Act's constitutional validity, emphasizing the state's obligation to provide quality education and promote communal harmony. The Act's provisions align with the Indian Constitution's principles of secularism and protect the rights of religious minorities to establish educational institutions under Article 30. This development reinforces the integration of madrasa education into the state's overall education plan.