Low Acceptance Rate for PM Internship Scheme Raises Questions
Only 20% of selected candidates accepted offers for the PM Internship Scheme, indicating potential issues with its appeal or implementation.
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त्वरित संशोधन
Only 20% of selected candidates accepted PM Internship Scheme offers
Scheme aims to provide work experience in government departments and PSUs
Low acceptance rate raises questions about scheme's appeal or implementation
Over 2 lakh applications received, 24,000 offers made, 4,850 accepted
Ministry of Corporate Affairs had the highest acceptance rate (40%)
महत्वपूर्ण तिथियां
महत्वपूर्ण संख्याएं
दृश्य सामग्री
परीक्षा के दृष्टिकोण
Effectiveness of government schemes for youth engagement and skill development.
Challenges in attracting talent to public service and governance.
Role of internships in human capital formation and bridging academia-industry gap.
Public administration reforms and youth participation in governance.
Socio-economic implications of youth unemployment and underemployment.
विस्तृत सारांश देखें
सारांश
A recent report reveals that a surprisingly low 20% of candidates who were offered internships under the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme actually accepted them. This scheme, designed to provide valuable work experience in government departments and public sector undertakings, aims to bridge the gap between academia and practical governance.
The low acceptance rate raises questions about the scheme's attractiveness, the stipend offered, the nature of work, or perhaps the awareness among potential candidates. It suggests a need for the government to re-evaluate the scheme's design and outreach to ensure it effectively serves its purpose of nurturing young talent for public service.
पृष्ठभूमि
नवीनतम घटनाक्रम
बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (MCQ)
1. Consider the following statements regarding the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme, as highlighted in recent reports: 1. It aims to provide valuable work experience exclusively in Central Government Ministries. 2. A recent report indicated a surprisingly low acceptance rate of offers made under the scheme. 3. The scheme is primarily designed to bridge the gap between academia and practical governance. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.2 and 3 only
- C.1 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: B
Statement 1 is incorrect. The summary states the scheme is designed to provide work experience in 'government departments and public sector undertakings', not exclusively Central Government Ministries. Statements 2 and 3 are directly supported by the news summary, which mentions the low acceptance rate and the scheme's aim to bridge the academia-governance gap.
2. With reference to skill development and youth employment initiatives in India, consider the following statements: 1. The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is a not-for-profit public limited company under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. 2. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) focuses on providing short-term skill training to youth to make them employable. 3. The Apprenticeship Act, 1961, mandates employers to engage apprentices in designated trades and provides for their training. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.2 and 3 only
- C.1 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: D
All three statements are correct. NSDC is indeed a not-for-profit company under MSDE, facilitating skill development. PMKVY is a flagship scheme for short-term skill training. The Apprenticeship Act, 1961, is the primary legislation governing apprenticeships in India, mandating engagement and training.
3. Which of the following factors could primarily contribute to a low acceptance rate for government internship schemes, even when a stipend is offered? 1. Perception of bureaucratic work culture and lack of dynamism. 2. Absence of clear career progression pathways or post-internship employment guarantees. 3. Competition from higher-paying and often more structured private sector opportunities. 4. Limited awareness about the scheme's long-term benefits and networking potential. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- A.1, 2 and 3 only
- B.2, 3 and 4 only
- C.1, 3 and 4 only
- D.1, 2, 3 and 4
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: D
All four factors are plausible reasons for a low acceptance rate. The perception of bureaucracy (1), lack of clear future prospects (2), attractive private sector alternatives (3), and insufficient outreach/awareness (4) all contribute to making government internships less appealing to potential candidates. The news summary itself hints at these possibilities ('attractiveness, the stipend offered, the nature of work, or perhaps the awareness').
4. In the context of India's demographic dividend and its realization, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. A demographic dividend occurs when the proportion of the working-age population is significantly higher than the non-working-age population. 2. To fully realize the demographic dividend, substantial investments in education, skill development, and healthcare are crucial. 3. India is currently experiencing its demographic dividend, which is projected to last until the mid-2040s. 4. The quality of human capital is less significant than the sheer size of the working-age population for realizing the dividend. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- A.1, 2 and 3 only
- B.2, 3 and 4 only
- C.1, 3 and 4 only
- D.1, 2, 3 and 4
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: A
Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct. A demographic dividend is indeed characterized by a larger working-age population. Realizing this dividend requires robust investments in human capital (education, skills, health). India is currently in this phase, expected to continue for several decades. Statement 4 is incorrect; the quality of human capital (i.e., educated, skilled, healthy workforce) is paramount, not just the size, for a demographic dividend to translate into economic growth.