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Aug 21, 2021

Assam to Implement NEP from April 2022

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the state government will implement the New Education Policy (NEP) from April 2022.
He said that this process would be completed by the end of March next 2022.
Under NEP, all high schools would be upgraded to senior secondary school. The government would upgrade the academic infrastructure of the educational institutions for this purpose within a year.

IIT Madras Joins Hands with Road Transport Ministry

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras has collaborated with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) for research in areas of pavement engineering and intelligent transportation systems.
According to officials, their collaborative work will include research on novel pavement materials and technologies, hydrogen cell transportation, automatic vehicle classification, novel toll systems, incident management systems, traveller information systems, FastTAG data analytics and traffic simulations besides transportation safety.

Aug 20, 2021

N. K. Singh Succeeds Manmohan as President of IEG

N. K. Singh, chairman of the Fifteenth Finance Commission, has been elected president of the Institute of Economic Growth (IEG). He succeeds former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
A prominent administrator and policymaker, Singh has been the chairman of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management review committee and also served as member of the Rajya Sabha (2008 –2014).
The Institute of Economic Growth (acronym IEG), is an autonomous body and civil service training institute under the Government of India, founded in 1952 by the renowned economist, V. K. R. V. Rao, for advanced research on economic and social development.
The Institute of Economic Growth (acronym IEG), is an autonomous body and civil service training institute under the Government of India, founded in 1952 by the renowned economist, V. K. R. V. Rao, for advanced research on economic and social development. It is widely regarded as a centre of excellence in the field. The Institute is situated on Malka Gunj road, at University Enclave, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India.

Aug 19, 2021

Supreme Court Allows Women to Appear for NDA Exam

The Supreme Court allowed women candidates to appear for National Defence Academy (NDA) entrance exam scheduled on September 5, saying debarring them amounted to gender discrimination.
In an interim order, a Bench led by Justice SK Kaul, however, clarified that the results will be subject to the final outcome of the petition.
It also directed the Union Public Service Commission to issue an appropriate notification taking into account its order and give it due publicity.

Ravi Dahiya Bal Vidyalaya: Tokyo Olympic Silver Medallist's School Renamed

To honour the Tokyo Olympic silver medallist, the Delhi Government has renamed Ravi Dahiya's school in the national capital, announced Manish Sisodia. The wrestler's school 'Rajkiya Bal Vidyalaya', which is situated in Adarsh Nagar, has been renamed as 'Ravi Dahiya Bal Vidyalaya'.
"A large portrait of Ravi Dahiya will also be installed in this school so that young children are inspired and motivated to have an Olympic dream and bring glory to our great nation," Sisodia added.
Ravi Dahiya said that the Delhi government consistently supported him to help him win the Olympic medal.

Aug 18, 2021

IIM-Nagpur Launches MBA for Working Professionals

IIM Nagpur launched MBA for Working Professionals (MBA-WP). The programme will upskill the mid-career professionals with a management degree. The courses will be delivered by IIM Nagpur faculty members as well as visiting faculty and eminent experts from industry and academia.
The programme aims to attract diverse professionals from various sectors of the industry, public sector organisations, and entrepreneurs, which will provide the batch participants with a good peer network and learning.

Aug 17, 2021

Calcutta University Ranks 2nd in ARWU Rankings

Calcutta University has secured the second rank in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee congratulated all teachers, administration staff, and students of Calcutta University.
According to a notification issued by Calcutta University, the Shanghai Ranking - Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), 2021 has adjudged Calcutta University as the best among all universities across India.

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