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West Bengal approves Student Credit Card scheme
West Bengal Cabinet approved the “Student Credit Card scheme” on June 24, 2021. Trinamool Congress had promised to launch this scheme in its election manifesto. Students Credit Card Scheme This scheme will be implemented and launched on June 30, 2021. ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
ARWU Ranking, 2020
The ARWU (Academic Ranking of World Universities) is also called Shanghai Ranking. Around fifteen Indian Universities have made it to the ARWU, 2020. Indian Universities in ARWU Ranking, 2020 The Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore has secured the top position ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
What is Learning Management System launched in Karnataka?
The Learning Management System (LMS) was launched by the Karnataka government in digital mode, will be implemented in government colleges within the state. This digital platform will have multilingual e-content in the form of PPTs, videos, quizzes, assignment and e-study ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
24 Universities declared fake by UGC
On October 7, 2020, the University Grants Commission announced a list of 24 unrecognised universities. These Universities have been termed as fake. This has been done by UGC to maintain the standards of higher education in the country. Highlights The ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
NTA extended date for exam applications’ submission
The National Testing Agency has extended the date of submission of online application forms of various exams. The announcement comes in light of the COVID-19 situation. NTA The National Testing Agency is a government agency established in 2017. It is ..
Cabinet approves to give status of Institution of National Importance to 5 IIITs
On February 5, 2020, the Union Cabinet approved to confer the status of Institution of National Importance to 5 IIITs (Indian Institute of Information Tecnology). All the 5 IIITs are to operate in PPP mode. Highlights The Cabinet approved the ..