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Exercise : Education - Latest Current Affairs
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101.
When does the Ministry of Education observe Literacy Week in 2023?
1st to 5th September
1st to 8th September
10th to 15th September
20th to 25th September
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Education observes Literacy Week from 1st September to 8th September 2023 to celebrate International Literacy Day and promote literacy in India.

102.
What is the primary objective of the Mukhya Mantri Sporting Abilities, Rebuilding Aspirations and Livelihood Scheme (SABAL) launched by Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhu?
Providing financial assistance to underprivileged families
Empowering specially-abled children
Promoting sports among the youth
Enhancing educational facilities in Hamirpur, Solan, and Shimla districts
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The SABAL Yojana is a comprehensive scheme aimed at empowering specially-abled children in Himachal Pradesh. The scheme will provide special care to such children in around 400 schools across Hamirpur, Solan and Shimla districts.

103.
What status has been conferred to NCERT by the Union Education Minister?
Public University
Deemed University
Private University
Autonomous College
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has been conferred with the status of a deemed university by the Union Education Minister. This means that NCERT will now have the authority to grant its own degrees and diplomas.

104.
Which country has begun accepting PTE scores for Student Direct Stream applications?
United Kingdom
Canada
Australia
United States
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Canada has officially approved the use of Pearson's PTE Academic test scores for Student Direct Stream applications, expanding opportunities for international students pursuing education in Canada.

105.
Who is the chairperson of the 19-member National Syllabus and Teaching Learning Material Committee (NSTC) established by NCERT to revise textbooks for classes 3 to 12?
Sudha Murthy
Sanjeev Sanyal
Shankar Mahadevan
MC Pant
Answer: Option
Explanation:
MC Pant is the chairman of the National Syllabus and Teaching Learning Material Committee (NSTC). He is also the chancellor of NIEPA.