CURRENT AFFAIRS

2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who has approved the implementation of the Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States (STARS) project?
A
Amit Shah
B
Ramnath Kovind
C
Narendra Modi
D
Nirmala Sitharaman
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States (STARS) Project was approved by the Cabinet in October 2020, to be implemented as a centrally sponsored scheme. After signing of the Loan Agreement, the STARS Project became effective on 23rd February 2021 for a period of five years i.e. up to FY: 2024-25.

Detailed explanation-2: -The STARS Project stands for Strengthening Teaching Learning and Results for States. The programme aims at improving the assessment system in schools and ensuring equal education for all .

Detailed explanation-3: -The Department of School Education and Literacy under the Ministry of Education, and the World Bank have signed the Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States Program (STARS) project on January 28, 2021. The project is a financial support agreement.

Detailed explanation-4: -Agreement for the financial support of the implementation of Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States (STARS) project of Ministry of Education was signed between Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) and World Bank along with Ministry of Education.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.

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