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'Unfinished 5T school inaugurated in haste' hampers quality education in Odisha 
'Unfinished 5T school inaugurated in haste' hampers quality education in Odisha 

An unfinished 5T school that was inaugurated last month is adversely affecting the quality of education, leaving the residents of Sarukoi under Phiringia block of Kandhamal district fumed. 

  • Friday, 23 February 2024
Ishita Bhatia
IFS Ishita Bhatia's triumph over setbacks: A tale of resilience and success in UPSC journey

Despite facing setbacks in exams like RBI grade B 2020, UPSC CAPF 2020, UPSC CDS 2020, ECGC PO 2021, Intelligence Bureau 2021, AAI ATC 2021, HPPSC pre-2021, and CAT 2021, she remained resilient and worked toward success.

  • Friday, 23 February 2024
  • UPSC
CBSE
CBSE to conduct trials of open-book exams for classes 9-12; no plans to adopt format in boards

The idea was floated in the last governing body meeting of the Board in December, 2023. Officials, however, said there is no plan to adopt the format in class 10 and 12 board exams.

  • Thursday, 22 February 2024
  • CBSE
Odisha BSE recommends strong action in AI-detected irregularities during Matric exam 
Odisha BSE recommends strong action in AI-detected irregularities during Matric exam 

The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha has recommended strong action in connection with irregularities reported from eight examination centres during the ongoing annual High School Certificate (HSC) or Matric examinations.  

K Jayaganesh
Meet IAS officer K Jayaganesh who worked as a waiter before cracking UPSC in his seventh attempt

Despite facing failure six times in the civil service examination, Jayaganesh remained resilient, undeterred by familial pressure and financial challenges. 

  • Wednesday, 21 February 2024
  • UPSC
6 ways to manage exam stress during board exam season
6 ways to manage exam stress during board exam season

Create a Realistic Study Schedule: Create a well-structured study timetable that can help you manage your time effectively and reduce last-minute cramming. Break down your subjects into manageable chunks and allocate specific time slots for each. Make sure to include short breaks to maintain focus.

  • Wednesday, 21 February 2024
PM Modi inaugurates 4 IITs, 3 IIMs, 20 Kendriya Vidyalayas and 13 NVs in major boost to education se
PM Modi inaugurates 4 IITs, 3 IIMs, 20 Kendriya Vidyalayas and 13 NVs in major boost to education sector

The Prime Minister inaugurated and dedicated to the nation, improved infrastructure like hostels, academic blocs, administrative buildings, libraries, auditoriums etc in multiple higher educational institutes across the country like IIT Jammu, NIT Delhi, IIT Kharagpur, NIT Durgapur, IISER Behrampur, NIT Arunachal Pradesh, IIIT Lucknow, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, Central University of Kerala Kasaragod, among others.

  • Wednesday, 21 February 2024
  • IIT
Students Enter Exam Centres For Matric Exam 2024
Odisha BSE Matric exam 2024 begins with AI-powered CCTV surveillance, webcasting

In a bid to put a check on malpractice, the BSE has put all the examination centres under CCTV surveillance and the data is live-streamed to the Command Control Centre at the BSE office in Cuttack.

  • Tuesday, 20 February 2024
Anupama Anjali
IAS Anupama Anjali's inspiring UPSC journey after setback in first attempt

Anupama Anjali began preparing for the UPSC exam after earning her engineering degree.

  • Tuesday, 20 February 2024
  • UPSC
Odisha Matric Exam From Tomorrow
Odisha BSE Matric exam tomorrow; students to be allowed inside exam centres early

BSE officials informed all the preparations have been completed for the matriculation examination. The evaluation process will begin from March 16 and the entire process is likely to be completed by March 30, 2024.

Meet IAS Aashima Goyal who impressed Amitabh Bachchan with her smartness & intelligence
Meet IAS Aashima Goyal who impressed Amitabh Bachchan with her smartness & intelligence

She was initially posted in the Kerala cadre on her appointment. She later took the inter-cadre transfer after her marriage with IFS officer Rahul Mishra in 2022 and then shifted to Uttarakhand cadre.

  • Monday, 19 February 2024
  • UPSC
After handloom fabrics, UGC asks HEIs to introduce Khadi products
After handloom fabrics, UGC asks HEIs to introduce Khadi products

The directive was issued after it was found that some universities had not changed their ceremonial dress code during the convocation.

  • Sunday, 18 February 2024
CBSE Results
CBSE board exams 2024: Board directs schools to send observation on question papers

"In case, the observation(s) received are not clear, not received on time, not in compliance with the instructions issued by the CBSE, or vague, no action will be taken," CBSE wrote in its letter.

  • Sunday, 18 February 2024
Meet IAS Laghima Tiwari who cracked UPSC in first attempt without coaching
Meet IAS Laghima Tiwari who cracked UPSC in first attempt without coaching

Laghima made history in the UPSC CSE 2022 by achieving an impressive AIR-19 in her first attempt. She is the perfect example for those who believe that nothing can be done without coaching.

  • Saturday, 17 February 2024
  • UPSC
Students
CBSE board exam 2024: No change in exam schedule, board warns against fake notice

“The misguiding notice has been issued on fake letterhead of CBSE. Such notices are completely fake. There is no change in the class X and XII board exams,” the CBSE said.

  • Friday, 16 February 2024
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