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Apr 09, 2024

West Bengal Board Changes Class 11-12 Curriculum: New Subjects, Altered Marks System

The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) announced significant changes to the Higher Secondary curriculum, set to come into effect from the 2024-25 academic session. These revisions will impact students registering for Class 12 this year.
One notable alteration is the revised marks structure for various subjects. In health and family education, the theory component has been augmented from 40 to 70 marks, with practicals now carrying 30% weightage.
Certain subjects such as Punjabi, Gujarati, and French have been discontinued due to low student registration. Conversely, to diversify the curriculum and cater to evolving interests, WBCHSE has introduced new vocational subjects, including banking financial services and insurance, food processing, and telecom.
Additionally, as part of the curriculum overhaul, WBCHSE has introduced new academic subjects: applied artificial intelligence, cyber security, and the science of well-being. These additions aim to equip students with relevant and contemporary knowledge in emerging fields.
The council has not only introduced new subjects but also revamped the nomenclature and codes of existing ones.
Home management and family resource (HMFR) will now be known as human development and resource management (HDRM), while agronomy (AGNM) will be renamed as agriculture (AGRI). Furthermore, although the subject remains health and physical education (PHED), its code has been changed to HPED.

University of Strathclyde Launches LLM Law, Technology and Innovation Course

The University of Strathclyde Law School launched a new LLM Law, Technology and Innovation course. The course offers a blend of legal and technological skills, taught by subject experts and visiting international scholars.
Graduates will have the opportunity to build their own technological projects while gaining an understanding of the law that regulates the design, development and distribution of technology internationally.
The LLM Law, Technology and Innovation course may be completed over one year (full-time). Upon successful completion of six modules and a summer project, students will be awarded the LLM degree. The summer project options include a dissertation, internship, consultancy, enhanced research proposal, or coding project, allowing students to tailor their learning experience to their interests and career goals.

India AI Youth Awards Recognise Students for Societal Betterment Initiatives

1M1B (One Million for One Billion), an UN-accredited, youth and AI-focused skilling organisation, hosted the first of its kind initiative, the India AI Youth Awards, to recognise and unearth the next generation of future leaders who are using AI (Artificial Intelligence) for good and creating a positive impact in society.
The winner of the 1st edition of the India AI Youth Awards is Arjun Manocha from Darbari Lal DAV Model School, Pitampura, Delhi for his project 'Sporty Coach'- it is a digital personalised AI-based sports academy for people who cannot afford sports academies or who have under the availability of sports academies in their areas.
The final twenty projects were shortlisted for the final round from over 500 projects received from across the country, including cities like Bengaluru, Delhi, Hisar, Gangtok, Gurugram, Meerut, Pune, etc. The first runner-up is Project Vision Glasses by Aditya Vikram, Fagun Bhutani from DAV Pushpanjali Enclave, Delhi, and the second runner-up is Project Agni Suraksha by Aastha, Arshia Goswami and Tanishq from Army Public School, Meerut Cantt, Meerut.
The guest of honour at the event was Darrin Farrant, Director of the United Nations Information Centre for India and Bhutan, who felicitated the winners with the awards.

Apr 08, 2024

IIIT Bangalore Launches a Multi-cloud Certification for Non-techies

The International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore (IIIT-B) expanded its academic portfolio to launch an Executive Post-Graduate Certificate programme in Cloud and DevOps, powered by upGrad, one of Asia's largest integrated learning, skilling and workforce development majors. This innovative online programme marks a significant milestone, positioning itself as the first of its kind to offer in-depth coverage of Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, including concepts tested in AWS and Azure exams.
The programme provides a thorough introduction to various cloud platforms, placing a significant focus on DevOps principles and advanced concepts like DevSecOps and SynOps. During each module, learners will be able to deploy web applications and undergo extensive hands-on training, preparing them for roles that require deploying and managing web applications in cloud environments.
The launch of this programme is a direct response to the surging demand for DevOps and Cloud computing that we've been observing.

NCERT Books Tweaks: References to Babri Masjid, Gujarat Riots, Hindutva Dropped

Dropping references to the demolition of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya, the killing of Muslims in Gujarat riots and Hindutva, and tweaking the reference to Manipur's merger with India are amongst the latest set of revisions made public by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) in its textbooks.
While NCERT did not comment on the topics being dropped, officials said the tweaks are part of the routine update and are not linked to the development of new books as per the New Curriculum Framework (NCF).
The changes have been made in the Political Science textbooks of classes 11 and 12, among others.

Apr 07, 2024

King's College of UK Establishes Campus in Gurugram with International Faculty

Global Educational Venture (GEV) and Swami Vivekanand Institute of Engineering and Technology (SVIET) officially signed an agreement to establish a branch of the King's College, UK in Gurugram, Haryana.
King's College, originally based in the UK, was established over 150 years ago and has been known for its legacy.
The school will follow the Cambridge/IB curriculum for various classes, leading to IGCSE and A levels/ IB Diploma.
The institute also clarified that most of the faculty will be from the UK/Europe or other countries, including the head of the school and coordinators.

CISCE Announces Revised Class 12 Syllabus for 2024-25 Academic Year

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) announced the revision of the Indian School Certificate (ISC) or Class 12th syllabus for the 2025 Board Exams. The revised syllabus applies to 12 subjects, including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Commerce, Accounts, History, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, and Legal Studies. However, the syllabus and scope of the remaining subjects remain unchanged. Additionally, vocational subjects such as Assistant Beauty Therapist, Assistant Hair Stylist, Basic Data Entry Operator, Dietetic Aide, Cashier, Early Years Physical Activity Facilitator, and Auto Service Technician were included. Furthermore, robotics and AI were introduced into the curriculum.

Apr 06, 2024

West Bengal WBCHSE Suggests Warm-up Course on AI for Class 10 Students

The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education proposed that secondary schools introduce a warm-up course for Class 10 students interested in pursuing the new Applied Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security subjects in the higher secondary curriculum.
According to WBCHSE president Chiranjib Bhattacharya, this short-term course will serve as a basic warm-up for students considering subjects like Modern Computer Applications, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Cyber Security in higher secondary classes.
Applied Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security are the two new subjects introduced from the academic year 2024-25. The syllabus for the existing subjects, Modern Computer Application and Computer Science, has been updated to ensure relevance and contemporaneity.

Globe Trot: Indian Shines in Britain's Toughest TV Quiz

A computational science graduate from Kolkata answered a series of complex questions as part of his university's team to make it to the last leg of what is among television's "toughest" quiz tournaments in the UK.
Sourajit Debnath joined his four-member Imperial College London team as they go head-to-head with University College London (UCL) in the BBC's 'University Challenge' grand final.

Apr 05, 2024

Droupadi Murmu Launches India's First Gene Therapy for Cancer

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, launched India's first home-grown gene therapy for cancer at IIT Bombay. This groundbreaking treatment, called 'CAR-T cell therapy', is a major breakthrough in the battle against cancer.
President Murmu hailed the therapy as a new hope for humanity as it is both accessible and affordable. She expressed confidence that the innovative treatment will give new life to countless patients suffering from cancer.
The President emphasized that CAR-T cell therapy is considered one of the most phenomenal advances in medical science. While it has been available in developed nations for some time, the therapy was extremely costly and beyond the reach of most patients worldwide. However, the newly launched therapy is the world's most affordable CAR-T cell therapy.
She praised the therapy's development as a collaborative effort between IIT Bombay, Tata Memorial Hospital, and industry partner ImmunoACT.

CBSE Class 11, 12 Exam Format Changes, Focus on Concept Application Questions

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) introduced significant changes in the examination format for Classes 11 and 12, aiming to enhance students' competency in applying concepts to real-life scenarios.
CBSE officials announced that starting from the 2024-25 session, the examination pattern for Classes 11 and 12 will feature a higher percentage of competency-based questions.
These questions will assess students' ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations, aligning with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

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