IBPS PO General Awareness: Education & Policy questions with solutions

Q1. Which institution provided funding of US $500 Million for the implementation of Strengthening Teaching and Results for States (STARS) project of Ministry of Education?

1. World Bank, US 500 Million
2. New Development Bank, US 500 Million
3. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, US 500 Million
4. Asian Development Bank, US 500 Million

Answer: World Bank, US 500 Million

The World Bank approved a $500 million loan for India's STARS (Strengthening Teaching and Results for States) project under the Ministry of Education. STARS aims to improve learning outcomes in six Indian states.

Q2. What is the full form of RISE (in context of education)?

1. Revitalizing of Infrastructure and Systems of Education
2. Renewal of Infrastructure Standards in Education
3. Rebuilding India's Schools and Education
4. Reform of Infrastructure Systems in Education

Answer: Revitalizing of Infrastructure and Systems of Education

RISE (Revitalizing Infrastructure and Systems in Education) was announced in the Union Budget 2018-19 to give a massive push to infrastructure in higher education institutions. It was funded through the Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA).