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Who among the following was the Chairman of the Committee for the Draft National Education Policy, which was approved by the Union Cabinet in 2020?1. RS Sarkaria2. Madan Mohan Punchhi3. K Kasturirangan4. Dharmendra Pradhan

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : K Kasturirangan

The correct answer is K Kasturirangan.

  • K Kasturirangan is a former chairman of ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization).
  • The National Education Policy 2020 which was approved by the Union Cabinet of India on 29 July 2020, outlines the vision of India's new education system. 
  • The new policy replaces the previous National Policy on Education, 1986.
  • Important Highlights of National Education Policy 2020.
    • Universalization of early childhood care education.
    • National mission on foundational literacy and numeracy.
    • 5+3+3+4 curricular and pedagogical structure.
    • Curriculum to integrate 21st-century skills, mathematical thinking, and scientific temper.
    • No rigid separation between art and science, curricular and extra-curricular activities, between vocational and academic streams.
    • Education of gifted children.
    • Gender inclusion fund.
    • Reduction in the curriculum to core concepts.
    • Vocational Integration from class 6 onwards. 

  • RS Sarkaria was the chairman of the Sarkaria Commission that was set up in June 1983 to examine the relationship and balance of power between state and central governments.
  • Madan Mohan Punchhi was the chairman of the Punchhi Commission that was set up in 2007 to look into new issues of Centre-State relations.
  • Dharmendra Pradhan is the Cabinet Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas and Steel in the Government of India.


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