Current Affairs - Education

India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in November 2023 to strengthen educational ties. The MoU was signed by Union Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and UAE Minister of Education Dr. Ahmad Al Falasi. The MoU is the first of its kind in the Gulf Cooperation.

Deep Narayan Nayak, a dedicated teacher from West Bengal, was named a finalist for the Global Teacher Prize 2023. He is one of the top 10 finalists from around the world who are competing for this prestigious award, which celebrates exceptional educators. Nayak's selection is a testament to his outstanding contributions to the field of education. He is known for his innovative teaching methods and his unwavering commitment to helping underprivileged children succeed. He has made a significant impact on the lives of his students and their communities, and his work is an inspiration to us all.

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has recently renewed and restructured its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). This renewed partnership aims to enhance academic collaboration between these two esteemed institutions, ushering in a new era of educational opportunities for students in the field of Chartered Accountancy.

The Sarakka Central Tribal University will be located in Mulugu district, Telangana. It is a commitment made by the Central government as a part of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014. The university will have a budget of Rs 889 crore and will aim to provide quality education to tribal students in the region. It will offer a variety of courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as research programs.

Santiniketan is a town in West Bengal, India, founded by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore as an experiment in education and art. It is home to Visva-Bharati University, a world-renowned institution of higher learning. Santiniketan was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2019.