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Ujjwal PriyankAIR 10· 2024

Question 8Substantiate your argumentGS2GS2

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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Artificial intelligence has brought revolution to the education field through personalisation.

Limitation of foundational education system in India:

1. Rote learningFocused on memorisation of facts, rather than practical application
2. CreativityLack of creative setup to imbibe imaginative and innovative skills among students
3. Poor infrastructureLack of digital classroom in remote areas

This makes India less ready for technology driven marketplaces.

1. Industry-academia linkage is poor

However, there are also strength in Indian foundational education:

1. Promote research innovation and developmentAtal Tinkering Lab

2. Enhanced digitisation of economy contributing to 11.7% of GDP

3. Ensuring personality development through holistic evaluation

New Education Policy 2020 aims at making skilled and talented citizens who contribute to inclusive growth

2. Non-applicability of theoretical knowledge in real life

3. Lacks proper skill for employabilityAlmost 50% of Indian graduates

4. Unable to adapt to digital technologies

5. Low level of financial and digital literacy across region and society

However, there are also strength in Indian foundational education:

1. Promote research innovation and developmentAtal Tinkering Lab

2. Enhanced digitisation of economy contributing to 11.7% of GDP

3. Ensuring personality development through holistic evaluation

New Education Policy 2020 aims at making skilled and talented citizens who contribute to inclusive growth

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Conclusion

New Education Policy 2020 aims at making skilled and talented citizens who contribute to inclusive growth

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Topper

Ujjwal Priyank

AIR 102024

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Social Sector Services - Health, Education, Human Resources

Education

Foundational education, AI, and rote learning

Writing Stats

230

Total words

8

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analytical

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