Who among the following has been named as the World Bank Education Advisor for the period of June 2021 to June 2024?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Ranjitsinh Disale
- Ranjitsinh Disale, a primary school teacher from Solapur, Maharashtra, has been appointed as the World Bank Education Advisor for the term spanning from June 2021 to June 2024.
- Additionally, he is the recipient of the Global Teacher Prize 2020. Recognized for his remarkable efforts in "transforming the life chances" of girls, Disale hails from Zilla Parishad Primary School in Paritewadi, a disadvantaged village in Maharashtra.
- His contributions have been particularly notable in challenging traditional practices that kept females from formal education among tribal communities in the region.