UPSC QUIZ 26.08.2023

Explanation:

• National Curriculum Framework (NCF) was released by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), leading to significant reforms in the education system, led by the principles of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
• The NCF introduces changes in language learning, subject structure, evaluation strategies, and environmental education, reshaping the educational landscape for Grades 3 to 12 under CBSE.

National Curriculum Framework

• NCF is one of the key components of the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020, that enables and energizes this transformation, informed by the aims, principles, and approach of NEP 2020.
• The NCF has undergone four revisions in the past - in 1975, 1988, 2000, and 2005. The proposed revision, if implemented, would be the fifth iteration of the framework.

Explanation:

• Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, has introduced the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP).
• This indigenous star-rating system aims to evaluate the safety of vehicles in the event of a collision, empowering consumers to make informed decisions while purchasing cars.
• This comprehensive program is set to come into effect from October 1, 2023, and will play a pivotal role in curbing the alarming number of road fatalities in India.

Bharat NCAP

• Under the Bharat NCAP initiative, vehicles, particularly passenger cars, will be subjected to rigorous crash testing procedures, and based on their performance as per protocols laid down in the soon-to-be-published Automotive Industry Standard 197, they will be assigned a safety rating ranging from one to five stars.

Explanation:

• 15th BRICS summit hosted by South Africa in Johannesburg, holds significant importance against the backdrop of geopolitical changes and global economic dynamics.
• Notably, this summit marks the first in-person gathering since 2019 due to the Covid -19 pandemic.
• The theme for the 15th BRICS Summit is “BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development and Inclusive Multilateralism”.

Explanation:

• 14th Joint Group of Customs (JGC) meeting between India and Bangladesh was convened recently, in New Delhi.T
• he India-Bangladesh Joint Group of Customs meetings serves as a critical platform for fostering collaboration on customs-related matters and enhancing the facilitation of cross-border trade.

Key Outcomes of the 14th JGC Meeting

• Expansion of Land Customs Stations: The meeting deliberated on the establishment of new land customs stations, which play a pivotal role in facilitating cross-border trade.
• The meeting explored the possibility of entering into a bilateral agreement on customs cooperation, which could serve as a comprehensive framework for future collaboration.

Explanation:

• The Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj launched the Annual Capacity Building Plan of the Department of Rural Development, Department of Land Resources and Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
• Annual Capacity Building Plan (ACBP) is a plan document prepared according to the required enhancement in the capacity of the officials of the Ministry/Department/Organization. This is determined through a Competency Need Analysis (CNA), prioritization of competencies based on the need of the officials and the importance of the competence to the ministry.
• ACBP is closely aligned with the vision of New India @2047 and has been designed under the guidance of Capacity Building Commission.
• The framework takes into account national priorities, citizen centricity and emerging technology.
• It has adopted the approach of preparing annual capacity building plan through individual, organizational and institutional.