Lokhande Prashant Sitaram Appointed CBSE Chairman, Varun Bhardwaj Named Secretary
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Why in news
Prashant Sitaram Lokhande was appointed as the Chairman of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Varun Bhardwaj was named Secretary.
Background
Prashant Sitaram Lokhande replaces Rahul Singh as CBSE Chairman. Varun Bhardwaj, a 2008-batch Indian Information Service officer, was appointed as the board's Secretary.
Facts for Prelims
- PostPrashant Sitaram Lokhande: Chairman of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
- PostVarun Bhardwaj: Secretary of the CBSE and a 2008-batch Indian Information Service officer
- FactA one-member committee is currently reviewing the CBSE's new on-screen marking (OSM) system
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in standardizing automated evaluation systems in secondary education and the importance of transparency in board examination processes.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Technical reliability: Addressing technical glitches and accuracy in automated on-screen marking systems
- Accountability framework: Establishing independent review mechanisms for examination technology to ensure student trust
Keywords: Standardization · Transparency · Automated Evaluation · Educational Governance
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