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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION - August 2022

Aug 2022

Apr 19, 2023

DoPT Approves Conducting SSC MTS, CHSL Exams in 13 Regional Languages

The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) approved conducting the Staff Selection Commission Multitasking (non-technical) Staff (SSC MTS) examination 2022, and the Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam (CHSLE), 2022, in 13 regional languages in addition to Hindi and English. The announcement was made by Union Minister Jitendra Singh.
From now on, the question papers for these exams will be set in 13 regional languages. The exams will be available in Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Odia, Urdu, Punjabi, Manipuri (also Meiti), and Konkani. This is in addition to English and Hindi, which are already in place.
The decision is expected to support millions of candidates and enable them to take exams in their mother tongues or regional languages. This may improve their chances of being selected.

UGC Bars Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies from Offering Distance Learning, Online Co...

The UGC barred noted business school Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) from offering distance learning and online programmes due to gross violation of norms.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) also cautioned potential students against taking admission in any course offered by the institute.
Established in 1981, the institute was accorded university status in 2003.
"Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Maharashtra did not adhered to the UGC regulations and is in gross violations with regard to functioning of the Centre for Internal Quality Assurance (CIQA), quality of Self Learning Material and e-Learning Material (e-LM), nomenclature of Centre for Distance and Online Learning," UGC secretary Manish Joshi said.

IIT Madras Scientists Develop 'Easy-to-use Screening Device'

The Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Madras researchers developed a novel, non-invasive device to assess the health and age of blood vessels and thereby provide early screening for cardiovascular diseases.
ARTSENS® is a cutting-edge technology created by the Healthcare Technology Innovation Centre (HTIC) at IIT Madras, intended for regular medical check-ups, even by non-experts, to evaluate and anticipate vascular health. This advanced tool uses a distinct non-imaging probe and an intelligent computing system to function effectively.

Apr 18, 2023

University of East Anglia Announces Multiple Scholarships for Indian Students

The University of East Anglia (UEA) announced new scholarships for international students, across departments, at the university. Interested candidates will be able to apply for these scholarships at the official website of the university — uea.ac.uk.
The scholarships will be available to international students applying for post graduate taught courses in the academic year 2023-2024.

NTA Revises NEET UG 2023 Eligibility Criteria for Indian Candidates Abroad

The National Testing Agency (NTA) updated the eligibility criteria for OCI and PIO cardholders intending to appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) in 2023. Indian medical aspirants living abroad can check the revised guidelines on the official NEET website.
As per the updated regulations, Indian citizens, NRIs, overseas citizens of India (OCI), persons of Indian origin (PIO), and foreign nationals are now eligible to apply for admission to medical, dental, ayurveda, siddha, unani and homeopathy colleges.

Apr 17, 2023

Nandini Gupta wins Femina Miss India 2023

The 59th edition of India's most prestigious pageant pulled off another season's grand finale in a historic ceremony at the Indoor Stadium, Khuman Lampak, Imphal, Manipur, the beautiful city which played the perfect host to the mesmerizing event.
Rajasthan's Nandini Gupta has been crowned Femina Miss India World 2023. Along with her, Delhi's Shreya Poonja became the first runner-up, while Manipur's Thounaojam Strela Luwang was crowned the 2nd runner-up.
19-year-old Nandini hails from Kota, one of biggest coaching hubs in the country for engineering and medical aspirants. The beauty with brains hold a degree in Business Management, Nandini is dedicated towards taking up challenges and succeeding. Nandini dreamt of competing in the Miss India pageant since she was 10-year-old.

Apr 15, 2023

Modi Inaugurates AIIMS Guwahati, the First in Northeast

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) of the Northeast, located in Guwahati.
During the inauguration, PM Modi also participated in the celebrations with Bihu dancers and drummers, making it a unique moment. Additionally, he laid the foundational stone of Assam Advanced Healthcare Innovation Institute and a new bridge that connects Palashbari-Sualkachi on the outskirts of Guwahati.
The AIIMS Guwahati has 750 beds and 30 AYUSH beds, with a capacity of 100 MBBS students. It will provide world-class health facilities to the people of the Northeast.

NFSU Becomes First Government University of India to Open a Campus Abroad

India's National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) opened its first overseas campus in Jinja, Uganda, marking a significant milestone in the bilateral relationship between India and Uganda. NFSU is the first government university of India to open a campus anywhere abroad.
NFSU is an institution of national importance and the world's first university dedicated exclusively to forensic sciences.
The campus in Uganda was established due to the high demand for courses in forensic sciences among African students on scholarships provided by the government of India.

Apr 14, 2023

SRCC Hosts Business Conclave

Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) hosted the Business Conclave from April 12 to April 14. This conclave is the annual flagship event of the college, and this year (2023) it returned offline for the first time after the pandemic.
Students got a chance to meet the prodigies of their fields in their campus. It is designed to provide students with an opportunity to learn about the latest trends and developments in business and to interact with leading experts in the field.
This year (2023), the Conclave followed the theme "Uniting Visionaries, Redefining Excellence", where the students challenged themselves and elevated their full potential. Students joined forces with industry leaders and innovators and participated in this event.

China Records World's First Human Death from H3N8 Bird Flu

A woman died from H3N8 bird flu in China, the World Health Organization reported – the first known human fatality from the avian influenza strain.
H3N8 is known to have been circulating since 2002 after first emerging in North American waterfowl. It is known to infect horses, dogs and seals.
It had not been detected in humans before two non-fatal cases emerged, both also in China, in April and May 2022.

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