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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION - December 2018

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Jun 22, 2022

University of Kerala Receives A++ Grading from NAAC

University of Kerala secured the highest National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) grading of A++ with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.67. Pinarayi Vijayan, Chief Minister, Kerala termed the achievement as an inspiration to other universities and educational institutions in the state.
This is the first time a university in the state received this recognition. This achievement is a result of the schemes implemented by the state government for the growth of the higher education sector, said Vijayan.
The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) is an organisation that assesses and accredits Higher Education Institutions in India. It is an autonomous body funded by University Grants Commission of Government of India.

IIT Roorkee Develops Sensor to Detect Neurological Diseases like Schizophrenia and Parkinson's at...

A team of IIT Roorkee scientists developed a dopamine sensor to detect neurological diseases like schizophrenia and Parkinson's at an early stage.
When a person suffers from these diseases the level of a chemical called dopamine changes in the brain and the sensor works by measuring the dopamine levels. It can detect even a small change in the level of this chemical in our brain thus detecting the possibility of neurological disorders like schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease.
As most of these diseases cannot be completely cured, early detection helps in controlling the advancement of the disease.
In this regard, the sensor developed at IIT Roorkee has the potential to play a significant role in the medical field.

Shanan Dhaka Secures 1st Rank to the First Women's NDA Batch

Shanan Dhaka, daughter of Sundana village of Rohtak, secured the first rank in the examination for admission to the country's first women's NDA batch. Shanan has secured 10th position in Boys' examination and first position in Girls' examination across the country. Selected for lieutenant, Shanan Dhaka, inspired by grandfather Subedar Chandrabhan Dhaka and father Nayak Subedar Vijay Kumar Dhaka, joined the army and chose to serve the country.

Jun 21, 2022

PM Modi Inaugurates Centre for Brain Research in Bengaluru

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Centre for Brain Research (CBR) set up at a cost of Rs. 280 crore at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) campus, the foundation stone of which was laid by him.
During the programme, the PM also laid the foundation stone for 832-bed Bagchi-Parthasarathy Multispecialty Hospital.
The CBR is developed as a one-of-its-kind research facility and focuses on conducting vital research to provide evidence-based public health interventions to manage age-related brain disorders.

Explore the World of Mathematics and Statistics with MIT-WPU's Prestigious Programs

MIT World Peace University (Formerly MIT Pune), one of India's leading private universities with a four-decade-long legacy in education is offering B.Sc. in Financial Mathematics and B.Sc. Applied Statistics and Data Analytics programs under the aegis of the School of Mathematics. Both the programs follow an integrated approach concentrating on core elements of financial mathematics and applied statistics through an emphasis on problem-based learning, training and relevant trends in the industry. The pedagogy followed at MIT-WPU is in line with the requirements of the financial sector and nurtures industry leaders to pursue a career in this emerging field.

Jun 20, 2022

Dharmendra Pradhan Launches National Yoga Olympiad 2022

Suggesting the inclusion of Yoga as a part of the National Council of Educational Research and Training curriculum, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the National Yoga Olympiad 2022 and quiz competition in Delhi.
Yoga is India's gift to the world and it has gained tremendous popularity globally since the United Nations General Assembly adopted PM Modi's proposal to celebrate June 21 as International Day of Yoga.
Pradhan further mentioned that National Education Policy 2020 lays special emphasis on the physical and emotional well-being of both students and teachers. Sports-integrated learning will inculcate sportsman spirit and help students adopt fitness as a lifelong attitude.

Jun 17, 2022

NIOS to Provide an Opportunity for Further Education to Agniveers who are Just 10th Class Pass Out

National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) is instituting a special programme in consultation with the Defence Authorities to provide opportunity for further education to those Agniveers who are just 10th class pass out.
Under this programme, these Agniveers can obtain a 12th class certificate by developing customized courses that are not only current but very relevant to their area of service.
This certificate is recognised for both employment and higher education purposes in the whole country. This will benefit the Agniveers to gain adequate educational qualification and skills to take up productive role in society later in life.
This special programme of NIOS will facilitate enrolment, development of courses, student support, provision of self-learning material, accreditation of study centres, personal contact programme, evaluation and certification.

Jun 15, 2022

College of Engineering Pune Ranks First in AICTE's Learning Assessment Survey

The College of Engineering Pune, an autonomous institute under the Maharashtra government, was ranked first in the AICTE's learning assessment survey, with 314 engineering undergraduates from the college scoring over 70% in the test. The second position went to the Jharkhand-based Birsa Institute of Technology, which saw 193 students achieve five-star ranking (given to those who scored over 70 per cent) on the test, followed by the NMAM Institute of Technology in Karnataka (166 students ranked five-star).
The survey, which revealed that first year engineering students are underperforming in maths compared to other core subjects, shows that undergrads from Tamil Nadu underwent the maximum number (24,499) assessments, while Goa had only three students signing up for it.

First Blind PhD Degree Holder from Rehabilitation University of India

Saurabh Rai, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Teacher's Training and Non-Formal Education (IASE), Special Education (visual impairment), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) earned the distinction of first blind PhD degree holder from the National Rehabilitations University, Lucknow.
Saurabh Rai's doctoral research is on 'Support Services for Students with Visually Challenged in Higher Education Institutions in Uttar Pradesh: An Exploratory Study'.
The work brings out the inadequacies that inform the support system created for specially-abled persons in society, more particularly in the context of the university system in Uttar Pradesh. It also makes recommendations for all-around improvement in the existing system.

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