CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The University Grants Commission (UGC) approved the Scheme for Trans-Disciplinary Research for India’s Developing Economy (STRIDE), a new initiative to promote quality research by students and faculty. It promotes an innovative culture for trans-disciplinary research, especially in colleges and universities.

Detailed explanation-2: -The main objectives of STRIDE are: To identify young talent, strengthen research culture, build capacity, promote innovation and support trans-disciplinary research relevant to national development and to enhance the overall well-being of society.

Detailed explanation-3: -STRIDE is UGC’s flagship scheme to decide the funding for project-based research,” says Bhushan Patwardhan, vice chairman, UGC. The scheme is divided in three broad components – research capacity building of universities and colleges, social innovation and action research, and research in Humanities and Human Sciences.

Detailed explanation-4: -This recommendation was made by the University Education Commission of 1948–1949 which was set up under the chairmanship of S. Radhakrishnan “to report on Indian university education and suggest improvements and extensions".

Detailed explanation-5: -When talking of UGC, it is the apex body that approves universities in the country. UGC provide funds for affiliated universities and colleges. The AICTE is only a statutory body, which deals with co-ordinated development and proper planning of the technical education system in the country.