Current Context: India and Australia have signed a framework mechanism for mutual recognition of qualifications that will help ease the mobility of students and professionals between the two countries. This agreement is part of the commitment by Prime Ministers of both countries at the 2nd India-Australia Virtual Summit held on March 21, 2022.
- The agreement was signed on Thursday following a bilateral meeting between India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and his Australian counterpart Jason Clare in Delhi.
- The agreement will cover qualifications at all levels of education and training, including school education, vocational education and training (VET), higher education and research degrees.
- The agreement will also enable both countries to work together on quality assurance, regulation and accreditation of educational institutions and programs.
- The agreement will strengthen the existing bilateral education partnership between India and Australia, which includes joint research projects, academic exchanges, scholarships and student mobility
Some of the benefits of this agreement are:
- It will increase bilateral student mobility and enhance Australia’s competitiveness in the key Indian market.
- It will allow students and professionals to access education and employment opportunities in both countries with greater ease and confidence
- It will also facilitate online and offshore delivery of qualifications by both countries.
Question:
Q.1 When did India and Australia sign a framework mechanism for mutual recognition of qualifications?
a. March 2, 2023
a. March 2, 2023
b. March 21, 2022
c. March 3, 2023
d. March 21, 2023
