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    Question

    What is the primary goal of the Malaviya Mission -

    Teacher Training Programme launched by the University Grants Commission and the Ministry of Education?
    A To provide scholarships to students pursuing higher education Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B To promote research and development in Indian universities Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C To facilitate the exchange of faculty members between educational institutions Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D To offer tailored training programs for capacity building of faculty members in higher educational institutions Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E To establish new universities across India Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ·      Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launched the Malaviya Mission - Teachers Training Programme by the University Grants Commission at Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi . ·      He also inaugurated the Portal of the Programme and released its information brochure . ·      Organised by the University Grants Commission, in association with the Ministry of Education, the Malaviya Mission - Teacher Training Programme aims to provide tailored training programmes for teachers . ·      This programme will work for the capacity building of faculty members in higher educational institutions . ·      The two - week online programme shall focus on various themes identified for course curriculum / content for capacity building of faculty members at higher educational institutions . ·      The 8 themes include Holistic and Multidisciplinary Education, Indian Knowledge Systems ( IKS ) , Academic Leadership, Governance and Management, Higher Education and Society, Research and Development, Skill Development, Student Diversity and Inclusive Education and Information and Communication Technology . Learn Along : About UGC ·      University Grants Commission is a statutory body under Department of Higher Education , Ministry of Education, Government of India . ·      It was set up in accordance to the UGC Act 1956 and is charged with coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of higher education in India . ·      Founded : 1956                                       Headquarters : New Delhi

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