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Aug 24, 2023

UP Cabinet Approves 18 'Atal Residential' Schools

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved developing 18 Atal Residential Schools along the lines of the centre-run Navodaya Vidyalayas at a cost of Rs. 1,250 crore.
The 18 Atal Residential Schools will come up in all 18 divisions of Uttar Pradesh.
The capacity of these schools will be 1,000 students, including 500 girls and as many boys. It will have classes from six to twelve. Children whose studies were affected by Covid-19 pandemic can also get admission to these schools.

Former President Ram Nath Kovind Inaugurates Kerala's First AI School

Kerala took a significant step towards the integration of technology in education with the inauguration of its first Artificial Intelligence (AI) school in Thiruvananthapuram. The inauguration ceremony, graced by former President Ram Nath Kovind, marked a transformative moment for education in the state.
The pioneering AI School, located at Santhigiri Vidyabhavan, has been developed in collaboration with iLearning Engines (ILE) USA, a globally renowned educational platform, and Vedhik eSchool.
The launch of Kerala's first AI School ushers in a new era of education, combining technology, innovation, and accessibility to pave the way for a brighter future for students.

Aug 23, 2023

IIT Jodhpur's IDRP Hosts Workshop Unveiling the Potential of IoT and its Applications

The Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Jodhpur conducted the 1st Internet of Things and Applications Workshop (IoTA 2023), a thrilling two-day event. The workshop featured talks by eminent speakers from academia, industry, and R&D organisations, focusing on the above IoT applications.
The topics of discussion during the Internet of Things and Applications Workshop (IoTA 2023) were Industrial IoT, IoT in Healthcare, Smart Homes and Intelligent Transportation Systems.
The workshop successfully achieved its aims by shedding light on the immense potential of IoT applications, igniting motivation among participants to explore research avenues and engage in product development within this dynamic field. Serving as a fertile ground for budding researchers, the event facilitated insightful exchanges of ideas, enabling robust discussions on challenges, solutions, and emerging research opportunities.

Boards Exams Twice a Year, Best Score to be Retained

Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan announced that the new curriculum framework (NCF) as per National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is ready and textbooks for the same will be developed for the 2024 academic session.
As per the NCF, the board exams will be conducted twice a year and students will be allowed to retain the best score. This is being done to ensure students have enough time and opportunity to perform well. Students can then appear for a board exam in subjects they have completed and feel ready for.

Aug 22, 2023

Karnataka Government to Replace NEP 2020 with New State Education Policy

The Karnataka government decided to scrap the National Education Policy from the next academic year and a new state education policy will be formulated, Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar announced.
"We have examined various aspects of the National Education Policy that was adopted by BJP and we have decided to scrap it," said Shivakumar.
Addressing a Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) meeting at the party office, CM Siddaramaiah said that the NEP must be abolished with necessary preparations which could not be done this year on time.

India Secures Second Rank at 16th IOAA in Chorzów, Poland

With four gold medals and one silver medal, India secured second rank at the 16th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) in Chorzów, Poland. The United Kingdom clinched the lead with five gold medals.
A total of 236 students from 50 nations participated at the Olympiad, collectively earning 27 gold, 41 silver, and 50 bronze medals across all categories. Rajdeep Mishra from Kota, Rajasthan, Koduru Tejeswar from Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, Md. Sahil Akhtar from Kolkata, West Bengal, Akarsh Raj Sahay from Nagpur, Maharashtra were awarded gold medals, while Sainavaneet Mukund from Bangalore, Karnataka was awarded a silver medal. The team was led by Prof. Surhud More from IUCAA, Pune, and Pritesh Ranadive from HBCSE-TIFR, Mumbai.

Aug 21, 2023

IIT Kanpur to Organise Udghosh National Open School Quiz

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) is gearing up for its annual sports festival, Udghosh 2023 and in order to bring the festival closer to school students, the institute announced Udghosh National Open School Quiz (UNOSQ) for students from classes 5 to 12.
The competition will be conducted in two phases and the participants will have to showcase their logical thinking, problem-solving abilities, general knowledge and sports acumen.
The quiz is divided into four pools to cater to different age groups— Pool A for youngsters (Classes 5 and 6), Pool B for rising stars (Classes 7 and 8), Pool C for champions (Classes 9 and 10) and Pool D for pioneers (Classes 11 and 12).

Highest Number of NEET UG Applicants from Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu

The highest number of applications for medical exam National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG in the last five years from among state boards was from Maharashtra, according to the National Testing Agency (NTA). The Karnataka state board was at the second spot followed by Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh in terms of applicants.
The NEET-UG is the qualifying entrance exam for admission to Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (BAMS).

ETS to Set Up TOEFL, GRE Test Centres in Kashmir

US-based Educational Testing Service (ETS) announced that they will set up test centres for TOEFL and GRE in the Kashmir valley. The test centre will come up at Hashtag Educational Services, located at the Regal Chowk, Srinagar. The aim of setting up the test centres in a prime location is to offer easy accessibility to the test takers.
ETS is the non-profit educational assessment, research and measurement organisation and the owner of assessments such as TOEFL and GRE.
Following this development, ETS India plans to further invest in partnering with agents and educational institutions in the Kashmir region, to support local students in their study abroad journeys.

Aug 20, 2023

UGC Drafts Guidelines to Recognise Foreign Degrees, Bars Online or Distance Mode

The UGC released draft guidelines for recognition of degrees from foreign institutions and left out degrees obtained under online or distance education mode.
The regulations will not be applicable to professional qualifications awarded by foreign educational institutions in disciplines such as Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Law, and Architecture.
Guidelines were also issued for educational qualifications from schools under a foreign board, or any degree from an offshore campus.
The regulations came at a time when foreign universities are in the advanced stages of setting up campuses at GIFT City in Gujarat and Indian universities are collaborating with institutions abroad to offer dual or joint degrees.
A degree from a foreign higher educational institution will be recognised and granted equivalence only if a student physically attends an institute recognised by the home country, the UGC stated.

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