1.IIT-Delhi drops one set of mid-semester exams to reduce student stress Director Rangan Banerjee.
The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT-D) has reformed its evaluation system by eliminating one set of mid-semester exams to alleviate student stress. The decision comes amid concerns about student suicides across various IITs and the impact of rigorous academics on mental health.
2.Patriotism and Environmental Consciousness Shine at KIIT World School's 77th Independence Day Celebration.
KIIT World School celebrated the 77th Independence Day with great zeal, honoring the sacrifices of freedom fighters and national heroes who played pivotal roles in securing India's freedom.
3.Himachal Pradesh University Cancels Postgraduate Exams Amid Heavy Rains.
Due to continuous heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh, the state
government has taken precautionary measures. Himachal Pradesh University has
canceled ongoing postgraduate exams, including B.Ed. exams, scheduled for
August 14 due to safety concerns.
4.Telangana government postpones TSPSC Group 2 exams, to be held in November.
The Telangana government has chosen to delay the Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) Group 2 examination until November.
5.Sudha Murthy, Shankar Mahadevan in new NCERT panel for content in school textbooks.
The National Syllabus and Teaching Learning Material Committee (NSTC), led by MC Pant, will align the curriculum with the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) as part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
6.Not opposed to English, but students in India should learn mother tongue and Hindi Amit Shah said.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed graduating students at the Indian Institute of Teacher Education (IITE) convocation. He highlighted the importance of learning one's mother tongue and Hindi alongside English to preserve India's native languages and culture.
7.Himachal Pradesh schools, colleges to remain close tomorrow due to heavy rain.
Due to heavy rainfall and resulting hazards, the Himachal Pradesh government has ordered the closure of all schools and colleges in the state on August 14.
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