- As per the grading index ranks, the states of Punjab, Chandigarh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andaman and Nicobar has attained the highest grade (Grade I ++) for 2019-20.
- The score for the top-performing states/UT are: Punjab (929), Chandigarh (912), Tamil Nadu (906), Kerala (901), Andaman and Nicobar (901).
- The index analyses the performance made by states and UTs in the school education sector. By using 70 indicators, the ranking for every state was given.
- The indicators were divided into 5 parameters like access; governance and management; infrastructure; equity and learning outcomes.
- The grading system has 10 levels. Level 1 indicates top-notch performer with a score level in the range of 951 to 1000 points. Level II, also known as Grade 1++, indicates a score between 901 and 950. Those with Grade 1+ (or Level III) have scored between 851 and 900. The lowest is Grade VII, and it means a score between 0 and 550 points.
- Static Part:
- Union Minister of Education: Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank
Question:
Q.1 Which state/UT attained the highest grade in the third edition of the Performance of Grading Index (PGI) for 2019-20, released by the Ministry of Education?
a. Punjab
b. Maharashtra
c. West Bengal
d. Madhya Pradesh
a. Punjab
b. Maharashtra
c. West Bengal
d. Madhya Pradesh
