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[ad_1] Last year, around the same time, young schoolchildren in Karnataka received their newly revised textbooks, which saw changes in the Kannada and social science subjects. The tenth-standard students witnessed drastic changes being made in their Kannada language textbooks, as speeches of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) founder KB Hedgewar and works of right-wing ideologue Chakravarthy Sulibele, among others, were added. This was done under the previous Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government. Ashwin is in the tenth standard at the government high school in KR Puram. Last year, he collected textbooks from his seniors as he progressed into class 10. Now he is being told that he may need to get a new Kannada textbook as the syllabus is to change once again. Ashwin’s mother, Laxmi, who works as a house help at my residence, came to me with the question: “Will we have to buy new textbooks now? Will all the syllabus he is studying change?" While her concerned look made me pr...

[ad_1] Candidates applying for the PhD courses will have to appear for an All India Common Entrance Test that will be hosted by the University of Hyderabad (Representational image) Candidates can apply for the PhD courses by visiting the official website of UoH at acad.uohyd.ac.in The University of Hyderabad has released a notice inviting eligible candidates to apply for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes for the academic year 2023-24. Candidates can apply for the PhD courses by visiting the official website of UoH at acad.uohyd.ac.in. The registration process will open on Monday, May 1, and will conclude on Thursday, May 25. Registered candidates will be able to download their hall tickets from June 10 onwards. The entrance exam for admission to PhD programmes will be conducted on June 17 and June 18. Candidates applying for the PhD courses will have to appear for an All India Common Entrance Test that will be hosted by the University of Hyderabad. Those who have appeared ...

[ad_1] She also cleared NET JRF which would have helped her to pursue a doctorate. Annapurna hails from a middle-class family, and her father was a small-scale businessman. IAS Annapurna Garg has been appointed as the new Additional CEO of the Noida Authority of India. She was the Additional MD of Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation before joining the Noida Authority. She hails from Faridabad, Haryana. She completed her Class 10 from Geeta Convent School. before transferring to Moden Vidya Niketan school in sector 17 from where she did her 12th boards. She completed her post-graduation from Delhi University. After two unsuccessful attempts, Annapurna Garg cleared the UPSC Civil Service Exams in 2016. She secured 68th All India Rank in the exams. Hailing from a middle-class family, with her father being a small-scale businessman, Annapurna Garg dreamt big right from adolescence. She chose a civil service career and decided to pave the way for her success. Initially, ...

[ad_1] A giant red spoon that was stolen from an Arizona Dairy Queen and sparked a mystery on social media was found Monday morning, and it's partly thanks to Pokémon GO. Michael Foster, 52, was playing the outdoor mobile game when he spotted the 15-foot spoon around 7 a.m. It was lying on the ground behind a fence that surrounds a Phoenix middle school baseball field, just two miles from the scene of the heist. "The first thing I did was send a picture to my wife and I said, 'It's the spoon.' She said call the police," Foster told The Associated Press. "I can confirm the Dairy Queen 'red spoon' was located and recovered this morning," Sgt. Brian Bower said in an email Monday. Detectives are continuing to search for the suspects, described by police in a flyer as two males and one female, who took the spoon, he added. Police are encouraging the public to submit any tips. A school maintenance ...

[ad_1] The exams were held on April 16, 2023. The Services Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence called the shortlisted candidates for interviews. The National Defence Academy and Naval Academy examination results (NDA & NA 2023) have been released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The final results for NDA NA Exam 1, 2023 can be downloaded by all those who appeared for it from UPSC’s official website — upsc.gov.in. A total of 628 students passed the aforementioned exam, according to the results. The Services Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence called the shortlisted candidates for interviews. This is for admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy for the 151st course and the Naval Academy for the 113th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC). The commission administered the UPSC NDA NA 1 2023 exam on April 16. The Ministry of Defence’s official website has information about when these courses will start. The commission...

[ad_1] Mukherjee also worked as General Manager at Rail Vikas Nigam Limited. Amitava Mukherjee has a Master's in Commerce degree from Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur. UPSC Civil Services Examination is one of the most competitive exams in India. The aspirants require intensive preparation to clear this exam. Many of them manage to crack it after rigorous efforts, and one such example is Amitava Mukherjee. He is a former Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) officer of the 1995 batch. He then joined NMDC (National Mineral Development Corporation) as the Director of Finance in 2018. Mukherjee currently holds the additional charge of Chairman cum Managing Director (CMD) of NMDC. NMDC is an Indian public sector undertaking, that is involved in the exploration of iron ore, copper, graphite, coal, etc. According to reports, it is India’s largest producer of iron ore. The market capitalisation of the company as of October 3, 2023, is Rs 43,461 crore. NMDC’s share price was ...

[ad_1] The last date for submission of the resume is November 30. Interested candidates can send their applications to the Ministry of Education. The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) has invited applicants for the post of director. Interested candidates can send their applications to the Ministry of Education by November 30. For your convenience, we are listing out all the important dates, application process, salary, education and eligibility criteria. The candidates are required to provide a detailed resume which highlights their achievements and also mentions their plans and vision for the institution. They have to provide contact details of at least two important people who are familiar with their career achievements. The last date for submission of the resume is November 30. Salary: Rs 2,25,000 per month, along with other allowances according to the rules. Eligibility Criteria: The candidate must be a holder of a PhD or an equivalent, preferably in Engin...

[ad_1] Intel India has collaborated with the NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) under the Ministry of Education to integrate emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), as well as concepts such as computational thinking, algorithmic thinking, and tinkering, into the formal education curriculum. Launched in September 2022 with selected schools, the “AIoT Integration in School Curriculum” programme enables both teachers and students to learn, as well as apply emerging technologies. This initiative is important considering how the pandemic has accelerated the need for digital adoption, and to make sure that the future generation is ready for a tech-driven world, Intel, AIM and CBSE have joined hands. Shweta Khurana, Senior Director – APJ, Government Partnerships & Initiatives, Global Government Affairs at Intel, exclusively spoke to News18 about the initiatives and how ...

[ad_1] The online application form can be submitted until June 6, till 6 pm, providing aspiring candidates with a window of opportunity to embark on their journey towards a career in defence services (Representative image) Those applying for the UPSC CDS/NDA 2023 exam will have to pay an application fee of Rs 200. Whereas, SC, ST and female candidates have been exempted from payment of fees. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on May 17 released the official notification for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) II and National Defence Academy (NDA) II exams, marking the commencement of the registration process. Candidates can now apply for the UPSC CDS/NDA 2023 exam by visiting the official website at upsc.gov.in. The online application form can be submitted until June 6, till 6 pm, providing aspiring candidates with a window of opportunity to embark on their journey towards a career in defence services. The application correction facility will open on June 7 and close on J...

[ad_1] NEET exam is scheduled to take place on May 5, 2024. A majority of students pursue Science in Class 12 and then begin preparing for medical college entrances. A significant number of students opt for Science in Class 12, embarking on the challenging journey to prepare for medical college entrances. My ultimate goal is to crack the National Eligibility Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG) and fulfil my dreams of pursuing a career in medicine. With over 10 lakh students attempting the NEET UG exam annually, it stands as one of India’s toughest entrance examinations. Here are comprehensive details about the NEET UG exam that aspiring candidates need to be aware of. For admissions to MBBS and other medical-related courses, clearing the NEET exam, also known as the Medical College Entrance Exam, is imperative. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has unveiled the schedule for the NEET UG 2024 exam. Prospective candidates aiming to take the exam in 2024 should acquaint themselv...

[ad_1] Published By : Sukanya Nandy Last Updated: April 08, 2023, 16:11 IST NEET UG 2023 is scheduled to be conducted on May 7 (Representative image) Candidates who applied for the NEET UG 2023 can edit some details on their application forms till April 10 up to 11:50 pm. The corrections can be done on neet.nta.nic.in The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the application correction window for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2023. Candidates who applied for the exam can edit some details on their application forms till April 10 up to 11:50 pm. The corrections can be done on neet.nta.nic.in. “Since it is a one-time facility extended to the candidates to avoid any hardships to them, the candidates are informed to do the correction very carefully, as no further chance for correction will be given to the candidates,” reads the NTA notification. It is to be noted that an additional fee will be required to edit some details. Also read|  NEET U...

[ad_1] The last date to apply for these posts is November 9. Out of 411 vacancies, 322 seats are available for the posts of Revenue Officer in the UP Secretariat Department. Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has started the online registration process for the recruitment to the posts of Revenue Officer (RO) and Assistant Revenue Officer (ARO) from October 9. The commission aims to fill the vacancy of 411 seats for these posts. Interested candidates can apply through the official website of UPPSC — https://uppsc.up.nic.in/. The last date to apply for these posts is November 9. The application forms will be accepted through the online mode only. Out of 411 vacancies, 322 seats are available for the posts of Revenue Officer in the UP Secretariat Department. The posts will have a pay scale of Rs 44,900- 1,42,400 per month. The selection process will include three phases – Prelims, Mains and Typing Test. UPPSC AR/ARO Recruitment 2023: Steps To Apply Step 1: Visit th...

[ad_1] JEE Main 2023 applicaiton edit at jeemain.nta.nic.in (Representative image) JEE Main 2023: As per the official notice, the NTA is giving an opportunity to candidates to make changes or edit their state code of eligibility and category in the online application form of session 1 of the exam The National Testing Agency (NTA) has reopened the correction application window for JEE Main 2023 session 1. Candidates can make changes to their application form by visiting the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The application correction facility opened on February 3 and will remain active on the main site till February 5 (up to 5 pm). Students have three days to make changes to their application forms. As per the official notice, the NTA is giving an opportunity to candidates to make changes or edit their state code of eligibility and category in the online application form of JEE (Main) – 2023 session 1. “The state code of eligibility means the code of the state from where the...

[ad_1] The Agency has also stated that the admit card for the UGC NET December 2022 will be issued later (Representative image) Students can check and download the exam city slip from the official website of UGC NET at ugcnet.nta.nic.in The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued the examination city intimation slip for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) December 2022 examination. Students can check and download the exam city slip from the official website of UGC NET at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. To access the exam city intimation slip, candidates will have to enter their application number and Date of Birth (DoB) on the portal. “Candidates are required to check/download their Examination City Intimation Slip of UGC NET December 2022, Phase-I (using their Application No. and Date of Birth) from the website https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/w.e.f. 13 February 2023, and go through the instructions contained therein,” reads the official notice. It is to be noted th...

[ad_1] BPSC has already revealed the Bihar board TRE 2023 answer keys. The BPSC result for the school Teacher Recruitment Exam (TRE) was expected to be released by October 15 but has not been declared yet. The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) recently conducted the Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE) and, as per initial reports, was expected to release the results by mid-October. However, the results have not yet been declared, leaving many aspirants on edge. To address the concerns and anticipation of candidates, Atul Prasad, Chairman of BPSC, took to social media to provide an update. In a tweet from his official Twitter account, Chairman Atul Prasad urged candidates to exercise patience and allow the Commission to complete the evaluation process. He stated, “Believe it or not, declaration of TRE results involves preparation of 43×38 = 1634 merit lists. Candidates must keep patience and let us do our job.” The BPSC had previously unveiled the answer keys for the Bihar bo...

[ad_1] Preparing for UPSC? Here are the top news of the past week (Representative image) UPSC GK capsule: Here is a list of significant highlights from this week that you may read in order to better prepare yourself for any upcoming exams From UPSC Civil Services to SSC recruitment exams, from college admissions to group discussions, general knowledge questions mark a significant part of almost every exam. For candidates preparing to crack an exam or those who need to get their news in a compact form, News18 offers a weekly column - GK Capsule. While we provide you a weekly news wrap, to get more information on a specific topic or an exam, reach out at @news18dotcom. The UPSC CSE prelims in 2023 are less than 100 days away. Thus, aspirants need to buckle to take up what is considered one of the toughest exams not just in India but around the globe. Almost every competitive test in India, including UPSC, has a significant portion of current events and general awareness. Reading up ...