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Ananya RanaAIR 60· 2025

Question 8GS2GS2

Rote learning and neglect of creativity in foundational education setup in India make it less ready for marketplaces that are now driven by Artificial Intelligence. Do you agree with this view? Substantiate your argument. (Answer in 150 words)

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Introduction

Years of focus on rote learning and examination oriented curriculum will lose challenge in era supported by AI

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Main Body

Years of focus on rote learning and examination oriented curriculum will lose challenge in era supported by AI.

Rote learning and neglect of creativity:

1Academia Industry mismatch
2Skills India Report - only CST of graduates are employable
3McKenzie - 90 million jobs will be lost by 2030 due to AI

Data analytics diagram showing AI-driven world with branches to:

Big data
Machine learning
Automation

Measures needed:

1Reskilling and upskilling - Skill India Mission
2Collaboration with foreign players (Google example)
3Indigenous AI
4Foreign Univ - Cambridge etc

AI for all and focus on ECCE, NEP 2020 is the key improvement required

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Conclusion

AI for all and focus on ECCE, NEP 2020 is the key improvement required

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Diagram

Central 'AI driven world' circle with branches to Big data, Machine learning, and Automation. Below shows 'Measures needed' with four numbered points including Skill India Mission and foreign collaboration

  • Uses relevant current affairs data (McKenzie, Skills India Report)
  • Identifies mismatch between education and industry needs
  • Addresses AI as key contextual factor
  • Proposes concrete measures and policy initiatives
  • Links government schemes to problem
  • References current education policy (NEP 2020)

Topper

Ananya Rana

AIR 602025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Education

Curriculum Design and AI Readiness

Rote Learning vs Creativity in Education

Writing Stats

142

Total words

4

Paragraphs

3

Bullets

prescriptive

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