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The astronomers have discovered a new correlation using 100 years of solar data from the IIA’s Kodaikanal Solar Observatory.

On Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged to revamp India's education system to reduce the need for students to study abroad and attract international students. He also announced plans to add 75,000 new medical seats over the next five years to curb the trend of Indian students pursuing costly medical education overseas.

This week’s Sci-Five quiz is on Indian Institute of Astrophysics.

On Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for reviving the ancient Nalanda University spirit to position India as a global education hub. He emphasized building institutions that attract international students and highlighted the goal of achieving developed nation status by 2047. Modi praised the courage of 400 million Indians who fought for freedom and stressed the need for a strong, self-reliant India.

The Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu, has released the TNEA 2024 provisional seat allotment for second-round candidates. Registered candidates can check their seat allotment results on the official website, tneaonline.org. Candidates can check the direct link and other details here.

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has postponed the AP ICET 2024 Round 1 seat allotment result. The revised date is August 20, 2024. Candidates can check the result on the official website, icet-sche.aptonline.in, once the link is active. Check other important details here.

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala, has postponed the Kerala Law Entrance Exam (KLEE) 2024 for LLM that was scheduled for August 17. As per the official website, a new exam date will be issued soon. It is expected that the commission will also issue fresh admit cards. Check important details here.

On August 15, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 75,000-seat increase in medical college admissions over the next five years to address the gap of 25,000 students studying abroad annually. He also highlighted an 88% rise in medical colleges and stressed the importance of youth nutrition and skill development, referencing Union Budget 2024 initiatives.

On August 12, 2024, the Ministry of Education released the NIRF 2024 rankings, highlighting a rise in participating institutions from 3,565 in 2016 to 10,845. The framework now covers sixteen categories, up from four. Here are the top-performing cities in the 2024 list.

The CET Cell, Maharashtra, has released the provisional seat allotment results for CAP Round 1 counselling 2024. Registered candidates can check and download their allotment status on fe2024.mahacet.org. Seats must be accepted between August 16 and August 18, 2024. Check the direct link and other details here.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued the city intimation slip for the UGC NET 2024 exam, which will take place from August 28 to September 4, 2024. Registered candidates should visit the official website, ugcnet.nta.ac.in, to check and download their exam city slip. Check the direct link and other details here.

The Union Public Service Commission has announced the results of the Combined Geo-Scientist Main Exam 2024. Candidates can check their results on the official website, upsc.gov.in. The exam was held on June 22 and 23, 2024. Candidates can check the direct link and other important details here.

Researchers already know that coffee machines and dishwashers have their own distinct microbial communities

Silchar Medical College and Hospital in Assam has withdrawn its advisory restricting women's movement on campus after backlash. The advisory aimed to enhance female safety in light of a recent tragic incident in Kolkata but was deemed overly restrictive. The Assam Chief Minister's Office confirmed a new advisory will follow National Medical Commission guidelines soon.

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) released admit cards for the State Civil Services Combined Prelims Exam (Rajyaseva) 2024 on August 14. Registered candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website. The Exam, rescheduled for August 25th, 2024, consists of two papers. Candidates must bring their hall ticket and an original photo ID for verification.

The UKSSSC released admit cards for Assistant Teacher positions in Uttarakhand's Secondary Education Department. Registered candidates could download the hall tickets from the official website. The written examination for 1,544 positions was held on August 18, 2024. Instructions for downloading the admit card were provided on the website.

On August 12, 2024, the Ministry of Education released the NIRF 2024 rankings, with St. Stephen’s College rising to 3rd place, up from 14th last year. Noted for its strong teaching, research, and placement records, the college scored highly across various parameters, showcasing significant improvement and continued academic excellence.

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea challenging the National Medical Commission's decision not to conduct the NEET-Super Speciality exam this year. A bench led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud deemed the decision 'fairly equitable' and maintained the exam schedule. The NEET-SS is for doctors with post-graduate degrees seeking super-speciality courses admission.