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A research paper published in Current Science by V Ramgopal Rao and Abhishek Singh critiques the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) for its lack of mechanisms to assess teaching quality and reliance on self-reported data. The study highlights inconsistencies, such as ranking fluctuations and inadequate transparency, urging improvements for reliability and credibility.

The Staff Selection Commission declared the SSC Junior Engineer 2024 Paper I results. Participants can check their results on the SSC website. Held from June 5-7, 2024, the Paper I scores were normalized due to multiple shifts. Successful candidates now advance to Paper II. Details of withheld results from seven candidates due to ongoing court cases were also noted.

On August 18, 2024, the UPSC issued a recruitment advertisement for 45 lateral entry positions in various ministries, sparking debate and criticism from opposition leaders. The Central Government asked UPSC to cancel the recruitment, citing concerns over social justice and representation.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will begin conducting the UGC NET June 2024 exam starting August 21 and continuing until September 4. This important exam, which determines eligibility for Assistant Professors and Junior Research Fellowships, will be held in multiple shifts. Candidates must check the important details to follow on the exam day and the essential documents to carry. Also, check what is prohibited inside the examination hall.

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPBPB) has issued admit cards for the August 23, 2024, Police Constable recruitment exam. The exam will be held in two shifts across multiple dates at 67 centers statewide. Admit cards for later dates will be released three days before each exam. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website, with assistance available through the provided helpline numbers.

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The State CET Cell of Maharashtra has released the final merit list for the third round of MH CET 5-year LLB 2024 counseling as of August 20. This list, based on entrance exam scores, will guide admissions. Candidates can view the list by logging into cetcell.mahacet.org. The counseling process includes three main rounds plus an additional institute-level round for ACAP candidates.

The SAMS Odisha Higher Education Department has announced the Phase 1 provisional seat allotment results for the Odisha Common Entrance Test (CPET) 2024. Candidates can check their seat status on the official site. Seat allocations depend on subject rank, state merit, and preferences. Choices like ‘Freeze’, ‘Slide’, or ‘Float’ must be exercised by August 24, 2024, at 3 PM.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is set to conduct the Combined Defence Services (CDS) 2 examination on September 1, 2024. The CDS 2 admit cards are expected to be available for download from the official UPSC website in late August. This exam aims to fill 459 vacancies across various defense academies, including the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Officers’ Training Academy. The test will be held in three shifts, covering English, General Knowledge, and Mathematics. The selection process includes a written exam followed by a Service Selection Board (SSB) interview, which is conducted in two stages. Detailed preparation strategies, exam patterns, and guidelines are crucial for candidates to enhance their chances of success.

The Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) released the rechecking results for the 2024 Higher Secondary exams. Students who had applied for rechecking between May 15 and May 22 can now access their revised marks. Results are available on the AHSEC website, and students will receive updated marksheets from their schools.

In a novel double manoeuvre, the JUICE probe will use the gravity of the moon to swing towards the earth and then use the earth’s gravity to slow down

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has released the second phase provisional allotment for KEAM 2024, covering engineering and pharmacy courses, and the first phase allotment for architecture programmes. Candidates who completed the counselling process can check their allotment status on the official website. Complaints about the allotment can be submitted until August 20, 2024. The joining schedule for allotted courses starts on August 21, with specific dates for different disciplines.

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has released the AP ICET Phase 1 seat allotment results on August 20, 2024. Applicants can check their results on the official website. Shortlisted candidates must report to their allotted colleges between August 20 and 24 for document verification and fee payment.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched the Mukhyamantri Bal Paushtik Aahar Yojana, aimed at providing additional nutrition to over 5.34 lakh students from nursery to Class 8 in government schools. The initiative, which complements the midday meal scheme, will offer boiled eggs or fruits once a week. Sukhu also announced the distribution of tablets to 17,510 primary school teachers to enhance digital learning and administrative efficiency in schools across the state.

A resignation letter from a US housekeeper, which has gone viral on Reddit, highlights key management lessons. The letter criticizes the manager’s micromanagement, poor communication, and disregard for safety. It underscores the importance of trusting employees, fostering open communication, prioritizing safety, valuing feedback, supporting work-life balance, and addressing issues promptly. These lessons offer valuable insights for improving management practices and creating a more positive and productive work environment.

Janmashtami 2024 was celebrated on August 26, marking Lord Krishna's birth. Schools, colleges, and banks in many parts of India remained closed. However, institutions in some states such as Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Assam stayed open. Festivities included Dahi Handi on August 27 and various cultural activities in schools.

Registration for UP NEET UG 2024 counselling has begun today, August 20, at upneet.gov.in. Qualified candidates can register by paying a fee of Rs 2,000 until August 24, 2024, 2 pm. The choice-filling process runs from August 24 to August 29, with the seat allotment result announced on August 30. The admission process will start on August 31 and conclude by September 5. Key documents include the NEET UG result, hall ticket, and domicile certificate.

India comes third after China and the U.S. in the number of research papers published, but the rejection rate of Indian papers is also high, not so much due to poor research but more so due to weak language and grammar

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