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Jun 26, 2023

AP Govt. Inks Deal with US-based Testing Service to Offer English Assessment for Govt. School Stu...

The Andhra Pradesh government and Princeton-based Educational Testing Service (ETS) have signed an agreement to offer customised English assessments for government school students. This collaboration is aimed at fortifying the English language skills of lakhs of students which could aid in promoting academic excellence.
This noble initiative is aimed at making a profound societal impact and aimed at revolutionising education in the state to pave the way for a brighter future.
Under the five-year deal, ETS will evaluate and certify English language proficiency in students from classes 3 to 10 across all government schools through the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Young Students Series assessments.
TOEFL Primary and TOEFL Junior standard tests will be deployed to assess English reading and listening skills in classes 3 to 5 and 6 to 9 respectively, while TOEFL Junior Speaking Test will assess the English speaking skills of 10th standard students.

SASTRA University Signs MoU with State University of New York for UG, PG, PhD Courses

The Thanjavur-based SASTRA University signed an MoU with New York state based State University of New York, Binghamton facilitating the mobility of students and faculty besides collaborative degree programmes leading to under-graduate, post-graduate and PhD degrees.
The VC of SASTRA outlined that Electronics Manufacturing, Biomedical Devices & Digital Technologies shall be the key focus areas and aligned with India's semiconductor and other mission mode projects. The MoU was signed will be functional from academic year 2023-24.
SASTRA University offers various undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across different streams such as Science, Engineering, Medicine, Education, Arts, Law and Management. Also, SASTRA University offers scholarships to meritorious students.

UP Board Adds Biographies of 11 Leaders to Classes 9 to 12 Curriculum

The Uttar Pradesh board of secondary education included biographies of Hindutva ideologue V. D. Savarkar, Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji and tribal leader Birsa Munda in the curriculum for classes 9 to 12.
Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) Secretary Dibyakant Shukla said that biographies of 11 leaders were included in the moral education syllabus for classes 9 to 12.
Students will read about these leaders from academic session 2023-24.
Apart from this, many things from the field of science and technology were also included in the computer syllabus.
The objective behind including new things in the curriculum is to ensure the all-round development of children.

Rolls-Royce Announces Launch of 4th Edition of Unnati Scholarship Programme for Women Students

On the occasion of International Women in Engineering Day, Rolls-Royce announced the launch of the fourth edition of its Unnati Scholarship programme for women engineering students, in association with Buddy4Study and Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) India.
The programme is focused on bridging the gender gap and raising female representation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and aims to provide financial support to meritorious students from economically underprivileged backgrounds.
The scholarship is open to all women students enrolled in undergraduate engineering degree programmes at any AICTE-recognised institution in India and fulfilling the criteria of the scholarship.

Jun 24, 2023

IISc Bangalore Top Indian Institute in THE's Asia University Rankings 2023

The Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, emerged as India's highest-ranked university in the Times Higher Education's (THE) Asia University Rankings 2023. In the full rankings, which were released for Asian universities, it stood at 48th place.
It was the only Indian university in the top 50.
In India, IISc was followed by JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Bengaluru, which ranked 68th in Asia. Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan, ranked 77th in Asia and third in the country.
India had four universities in the top 100 and 18 universities in the top 200. Kottayam's Mahatma Gandhi University was the only other Indian university in the top 100. It stood at the 95th spot.
In the full list, China's Tsinghua University retained the top spot for the fourth year in a row. In second place was another Chinese university, Peking University, which also retained the spot for the fourth year in a row.
The third place went to the National University of Singapore, which also maintained its position for the fourth consecutive year.
The other two universities in the top five rankings were the University of Hong Kong and Singapore's Nanyang Technological University.

Jamia Millia Islamia Announces Short-term Skill Courses

The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) announced the commencement of various short-term, skill-based courses. These courses are available in both online and offline modes and also provide placement assistance.
The courses are open to a wide range of individuals, including working professionals, entrepreneurs, university students, job seekers, and even school dropouts.

Jun 23, 2023

IIT Roorkee Develops Water-soluble Coating to Replace Plastic in Disposable Paper

A team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, IIT Roorkee, developed a coating for disposable paper that is water soluble and will be used in various applications with requirements of food freshness retention and replaces plastic coatings commonly used in food-grade packaging papers and paperboards.
The innovative coating formulation aims to eliminate the use of plastic in disposable paper and paperboard products, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable society. By enabling the recycling of disposable products, this technology has a significant positive impact on the environment, improving waste material collection and reducing the burden on landfill sites.

North India's First Skin Bank Inaugurated at New Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital

North India's first Skin Bank was inaugurated at New Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital. It is a bank where deceased donors can donate their skin which will be helpful in treating burns. The skin can be donated within six hours of death and utilised for burns and trauma patients after processing.
As per Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, the facility will be a boon for patients and help in providing a better quality of life for people suffering from severe burns and injuries. The Medical Superintendent of the Safdarjung Hospital, Dr. B. L. Sherwal described it as a significant achievement adding that the hospital is also planning to open a separate website for the skin bank so that people can avail of this facility easily.

Jun 22, 2023

India's First mRNA-based Omicron-specific Booster Vaccine Gets Approval

Pune-based Gennova Biopharmaceuticals' mRNA COVID-19 booster vaccine, GemCOVAC-OM, against the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV2 received emergency use authorisation from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI).
The launch is expected within two to three weeks in New Delhi where details on the cost and anticipated demand will be announced. At present, 12 lakh booster doses of GemCOVAC-OM are available at the Central Drugs Laboratory (CDL), Kasauli, which has the mandate of national regulations of vaccines produced indigenously for the domestic market.

Jun 21, 2023

IIM-Calcutta Collaborates with WBCHSE to Offer Leadership Training to School Teachers

IIM Calcutta collaborated with the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education to give leadership development training to head teachers of state government-run and-aided schools.
The first edition of the programme was organised in 2021-22, and it provided training to 985 head teachers across West Bengal.
In the second edition this year (2023), the aim is to impart leadership development training for over 2,000 head teachers.

IIM-Calcutta Launches Executive Programme in Public Policy and Management

The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta) tied up with ed-tech platform Emeritus and rolled out Executive Programme in Public Policy and Management. The 12-month programme is designed for a range of professionals from governments, NGOs and academia, to corporate and public affairs to gain a deeper understanding of contemporary public policy and implement transformative policies.
IIM-Calcutta claims that the curriculum is one-of-its-kind that combines public policy management, strategy and innovation along with contemporary agendas.
The programme is designed by leading faculty at IIM Calcutta and will take place via live online sessions as well as in-campus sessions.

Centre Launches 'Dakshta' Course Collection on iGOT Platform

The central government launched a new collection of courses called 'Dakshta' (Development of Attitude, Knowledge, Skill for Holistic Transformation in Administration) on the iGOT Karmayogi Platform.
The 'Dakshta' course collection consists of 18 courses tailored specifically for young professionals and consultants engaged in government services.
These courses aim to build functional, domain-specific, and behavioral competencies among learners. By acquainting them with subjects crucial to their roles and responsibilities, the courses empower young professionals to discharge their duties effectively.

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