CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -World Bank Invests US$3.2 Billion in Adolescent Girls’ Education in 2 Years.

Detailed explanation-2: -The STARS program builds on the long partnership between India and the World Bank (since 1994), for strengthening public school education and to support the country’s goal of providing ‘Education for All’. Prior to STARS, the Bank had provided a total assistance of more than $3 billion towards this goal.

Detailed explanation-3: -Improved access and quality of education The World Bank Group partners with India in employing a comprehensive life cycle approach for education to prepare youth for future jobs. A key focus is strengthening teacher performance and improving governance and quality assurance systems in schools and colleges.

Detailed explanation-4: -Washington, DC, June 21, 2022-The World Bank Board of Executive Directors today approved additional financing of $250 million for Outcomes for Accelerated Learning (GOAL), a program which aims to improve education results for children across the state of Gujarat.

Detailed explanation-5: -World Bank Support: Since 2000, the World Bank has committed over $2 billion to education in India. It also provides technical support. Assistance includes: Early Childhood Development: The World Bank supports India’s Integrated Child Development Services with several operations.