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What is the primary objective of APAAR?
What is the full form of APAAR?
How many students will APAAR track educational progress for in India?
What is one of the benefits of APAAR?
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What is the duration of the APAAR ID?
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What is APAAR introduced in accordance with?
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What is a potential risk associated with the consolidation of academic records into a centralized database through APAAR?
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What is the primary objective of the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC)?
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What is the focus of the Smart Gram Panchayat Project?
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Which group is among the beneficiaries of the Smart Gram Panchayat Project?
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What is the funding source for the Smart Gram Panchayat Project?
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What is the potential impact of APAAR on students from marginalized or remote communities?
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Study Notes
APAAR: One Nation One Student ID Card
- The National Conference on APAAR: One Nation One Student ID Card was held in New Delhi, highlighting the interconnection between APAAR IDS, the Academic Bank of Credits, and Digilocker for streamlined operations.
- APAAR ID is a 12-digit unique and permanent ID assigned to each student, consolidating their academic records into a single accessible platform.
- The objective of APAAR is to streamline and enhance the academic experience for students throughout India, tracking educational progress and streamlining academic records.
- APAAR ensures accountability and transparency in education, combating fraud and including co-curricular achievements for holistic student development.
- APAAR facilitates a smooth transfer process, supports data-driven decision-making, and enables students to easily share their academic records for enhanced access to employment.
Concerns Related to APAAR
- Consolidating academic records into a centralised database raises concerns about the privacy and security of student data.
- The proliferation of digital identities through APAAR IDS may increase the risk of identity theft or fraudulent activities, requiring robust security measures.
- There is a risk that students from marginalised or remote communities may not have equal access to digital platforms, potentially widening existing educational disparities.
Academic Bank of Credits and Digilocker
- The Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) has been envisaged to facilitate the academic mobility of students with the freedom to study across education institutions in the country.
- ABC allows for an appropriate "credit transfer" mechanism from one programme to another.
Smart Gram Panchayat
- The Smart Gram Panchayat Project aims to extend the PM-WANI Service to Gram Panchayats in Begusarai, marking a paradigm shift in rural connectivity.
- The project targets 455 Gram Panchayats across 37 Blocks in Begusarai and Rohtas Districts in Bihar, funded under the revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA).
- The project focuses on using technology to enhance access to online services in critical sectors like health, education, and skiing, improving the quality of life in rural areas.
- Beneficiaries of the project include students, farmers, artisans, and Women Self-Help Groups (SHGS).
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Test your knowledge on the recent National Conference on APAAR and its objective of streamlining student ID cards. Learn about the interconnection between APAAR IDS, Academic Bank of credit, and Digilocker.
