Letters to the editor

Notes

• AI-assisted learning requires 'Reflective capability' beyond mere prompting efficiency.
• Reflective capability involves deep background knowledge, understanding of concepts, and the ability to identify misinformation or AI-generated half-truths.
• Over-reliance on AI without critical reflection risks eroding independent thought and analytical skills in students and teachers.
• High vacancy rates in higher education institutions, such as Delhi University, suggest a disconnect between the current education system and employment outcomes.
• The National Education Policy (NEP) faces calls for restructuring to better align with livelihood requirements.
• Linguistic usage: 'Command of language' is preferred over 'command over language' in formal contexts.
• Collective nouns like 'government', 'jury', and 'committee' can take either singular or plural verbs depending on whether they are viewed as a single unit or as individual members.
• The term 'ground zero' originated as a reference to the site of an atomic explosion but has evolved to mean a starting point or a hub of rapid development.

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This is day 4 of 5 in AI integration in education policy and assessment, which has been running since 12 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

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