Skills Accelerator MoU to bridge workforce skill gaps

Exam-focused facts from the 24 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) signed an MoU with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to launch and implement a Skills Accelerator in India.
The Accelerator is a multistakeholder platform aimed at identifying, scaling, and accelerating innovative solutions and public–private partnerships to address critical skills gaps in the workforce.
It will strengthen India’s technical and vocational education and training ecosystem by aligning skilling initiatives with industry and global economy demands.