CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -NEW DELHI, February 22, 2021 – The Government of India, Government of Nagaland and the World Bank today signed a $68 million project to enhance the governance of schools across Nagaland as well as to improve teaching practices and learning environments in select schools.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.