AP Govt Renames 6 Student Welfare Schemes after Prominent Educational Pioneers

Current Context: The Andhra Pradesh government recently undertook a significant rebranding of its welfare schemes, shifting the focus from political figures to educational icons.

• As part of this move, six prominent initiatives that were originally named after former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy have been renamed.
• Here are the new names of these schemes:
• Jagananna Videshi Vidya Deevena (for SCs) is now Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi (AOVN).
• YSR Kalyana Masthu has been renamed to Chandranna Pelli Kanuka.
• YSR Vidyonnathi is now known as NTR Vidyonnathi.
• Jagananna Civil Services Protsahakam has been rebranded as Incentives for Civil Services Examination.
• This shift aims to honor educational pioneers and create a non-political environment in schools, emphasizing the importance of education in Andhra Pradesh.

Question:

1 What is the new name of the scheme originally known as Jagananna Videshi Vidya Deevena (for SCs)?

• A) Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi (AOVN)
• B) NTR Vidyonnathi
• C) Chandranna Pelli Kanuka
• D) Incentives for Civil Services Examination

Answer: A) Jagananna Videshi Vidya Deevena (for SCs) is now Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi (AOVN).