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The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced the PhD Excellence Citation, a prestigious new award designed to recognize and honour exceptional doctoral research in India. The initiative, set to launch on October 15, 2024, aims to foster a culture of excellence in research and innovation within the country's academic landscape.
25 government schools in Udupi district will soon be powered entirely by solar energy. The Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd spearheaded this initiative.
A recent report has projected a significant surge in the income of educational institutions across India, anticipating a growth rate of 12-14% in the current fiscal year. This positive outlook reflects the increasing demand for quality education, the expansion of existing educational institutions, and the growing popularity of online and digital learning platforms, all driving financial expansion in the sector.
To bolster India’s cybersecurity infrastructure, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has unveiled a cutting-edge Cyber Security Centre to address the growing challenges in the field of digital security. With an initial funding of ₹20 crore from the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the centre is set to become a premier hub for research, innovation, and industry collaboration.
Candidates are feeling the heat as the wait for the UGC NET 2024 results stretches on, with the National Testing Agency (NTA) still silent on when they will be released. The June cycle of the exam has been mired in delays, prompting a wave of frustration that’s spilling over onto social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), where students are sharing their concerns and calling for answers.
Anju Sharma’s journey to becoming an IAS officer is a showcase to the fact that academic struggles do not define future success. Despite failing in Chemistry and Economics during her Class 10 and 12 exams, Anju cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) on her first attempt at the age of 22. Her story challenges the myth that only top students can crack one of India’s toughest exams.
Bihar is making notable strides in critical sectors like education and healthcare, and it is expected to align with the rest of India in the coming years, according to NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam.