IIT Madras Partners with Ford to Train the Next Generation of Young Drivers
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras' Centre of Excellence for Road Safety (CoERS) partnered with Ford to address the growing concern of road accidents involving young drivers. The initiative aims to train the young minds of the next generation of drivers.
The initiative aims to equip thousands of students from 240 schools in Tamil Nadu with essential road safety knowledge and skills through master trainers.
Towards this objective, this programme by IIT Madras and Ford focuses on practical training, emphasising responsible driving on the roads. The CoERS, IIT Madras, and Ford signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in August 2024 towards this collaboration.
Sep 14, 2024
Government Approves MBBS Programmes at 5 New Medical Colleges in Uttar Pradesh (14)
The Union Health Ministry approved the commencement of MBBS programmes at five newly established medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh. Additionally, seat capacity at medical colleges in Kanpur Dehat and Lalitpur were increased from 50 to 100. This move is part of efforts to expand medical education and healthcare infrastructure in the state.
This has led to the addition of 600 new MBBS seats, raising the total number of new seats in the state to 1,200 for the 2024-25 academic session.
Sep 13, 2024
PM Modi Chairs First Governing Board Meeting of Newly Formed ANRF (13)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the first governing board meeting of the newly formed Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). The meeting of the foundation, which acts as an apex body to provide high-level strategic direction towards scientific research in accordance with the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP), was attended by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Senior officials, including the government's principal scientific advisor Ajay Kumar Sood, also participated.
The ANRF aims to seed, grow and promote research and development (R&D) and foster a culture of research and innovation throughout India's universities, colleges, research institutions, and R&D laboratories.
Assam Enacts Public Examination Act to Ensure Fairness in Recruitment Exams
The Assam government introduced the Assam Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Act, 2024, to promote transparency and fairness in public recruitment exams. The law imposes stringent penalties, including up to 10 years imprisonment and fines of up to Rs. 10 crore, for malpractice during recruitment tests. Offenders may also be barred from future exams, underscoring the state's commitment to merit-based recruitment.
Sep 12, 2024
To Boost Research in Higher Institutes, the PAIR Programme Launched
The government will launch the Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) programme designed to elevate research capabilities in higher education institutions (HEIs) by linking top-tier research institutions with those where research capability is limited, creating a collaborative mentorship environment.
The decision was taken during the inaugural Governing Board meeting of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF).
Through PAIR, ANRF will link top-tier research institutions with those where research capability is limited, creating a collaborative mentorship environment," he said.
The goal is to create a "Hub and Spoke" framework that will enable these institutions to systematically enhance their research excellence.
Bengaluru Teen Suyash Manchali Wins Silver at World Youth Scrabble Championship
In a historic achievement at the World Youth Scrabble Championship (WYSC), two Indian players made it to the top five for the first time. 14-year-old Suyash Manchali and 13-year-old Madhav Gopal Kamath achieved remarkable success at this year's (2024) tournament, securing second and fourth places, respectively. Their impressive results represent the highest-ranking finish ever for India at the WYSC.
The Indian team, consisting of 13 players—nine boys and four girls—also saw strong finishes from other participants. Triambak Eashwar from Chennai placed 17th, Aarush Jotwani from Mumbai took 20th place, and Ahana Goyal from Delhi finished 27th.
The 2024 championship, which was held in Sri Lanka, saw 136 players from 15 countries competing for top honours.
The World Youth Scrabble Championship is an annual event organised by the World English-language Scrabble Players Association (WESPA), bringing together the most talented youth Scrabble players from across the globe.
Sep 11, 2024
British Council, Karnataka Govt. Launch 4 New Programmes to Enhance Higher Education, Skilling In...
The Government of Karnataka and British Council, UK's international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural exchange, announced the launch of four new programmes. These new programmes have been launched under the signed MoU between British Council and Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC).
These four new programmes are 'Scholars for Outstanding Undergraduate Talent (SCOUT) programme by GREAT' for the Karnataka State Higher Education Council (KSHEC), 'English Skills for Youth' an initiative by British Council and Microsoft India to empower students in Karnataka Government Engineering Colleges, 'Capacity Building Training for International Officers', and a 'Freemium Digital Library Wall' inauguration at Bengaluru City University.
Indian-origin Teen Wins Gold at Toughest Coding Olympiad
Agastya Goel, an Indian-origin teenager based in California, won a gold medal at the prestigious 36th International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), held in Egypt. This victory marks Agastya's second gold at the world's toughest programming contest for high schoolers, where he ranked fourth overall with an impressive score of 438.97 out of 600.
This year's gold medallist, Kangyang Zhou from China, achieved a perfect score of 600 out of 600, securing first place.
The International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) is regarded as one of the five toughest International Science Olympiads.
Established in 1989 by UNESCO, it tests participants' programming skills and their ability to solve complex algorithmic problems. The contest spans two days, with problems that challenge even the best high school coders worldwide.
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