The Science of Happiness center will be established at IIT Madras.

In addition to advancing research and instruction in the science of happiness, this new center aims to incorporate happiness studies within the academic program.The "Rekhi Centre of Excellence for the Science of Happiness" was established by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) in partnership with the Rekhi Foundation for Happiness. The Rekhi Foundation for Happiness does not operate for profit. This Center of Excellence, which will be established in the Department of Management Studies (DoMS), IIT Madras, will concentrate on a number of topics, one of which is incorporating happiness studies into the academic program. IIT Madras is promoting the study and teaching of happiness science through this project, acknowledging its vital significance in all-encompassing education and individual development. The center will concentrate on creating and implementing educational programs that enable children to develop emotional resilience, promote happiness, and live meaningful lives.On March 24, in front of Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras, DoMS faculty members, Prof. M. Thenmozhi, Head of the Department, Prof. Rupashree Baral and Prof. Srinivasan S., and other stakeholders, Dr. Satinder Singh Rekhi, founder of the Rekhi Foundation for Happiness, and Professor Manu Santhanam, Dean (IC&SR), IIT Madras, signed an agreement for this collaboration."The goal of this initiative should be to cultivate an ideal student-faculty environment, reinforcing the idea that true learning and holistic personal growth extend beyond academic scores," stated Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras, in his remarks at the MoU signing event.Dr. Satinder Singh Rekhi, the founder of the Rekhi Foundation for Happiness, elaborated on the necessity of this kind of cooperation by stating, "Happy people are more successful," reaffirming his belief that no matter what someone does, they can do it more cheerfully. He also discussed the "Monkey Brain," a restless, nervous mentality that causes tension and discontent.The goal of the Rekhi Centre for the Science of Happiness is to use philosophical and scientific methods to better understand and promote happiness through research, education, and outreach initiatives. It is anticipated that the partnership would open the door for creative approaches to improve the overall growth and well-being of the campus community and beyond.  

UPSC CSAT Simplified | Practice Set 8 will help you improve your CSAT skills as the 2025 preliminary exam approaches.

India's foreign policy has always been governed by the ideas of multilateralism, strategic autonomy, and non-alignment. But in recent years, India has taken a more practical stance, striking a balance between its expanding alliance with the United States and its long-standing ties with Russia. With a focus on maintaining a free, open, and inclusive regional order, the Indo-Pacific area has become a key area of interest for India's foreign policy. India's dedication to thwarting Chinese influence while fostering economic and security cooperation is demonstrated by its active participation in organizations like the Quad, which is made up of the US, Japan, Australia, and India, as well as its interactions with ASEAN nations. In order to better represent current geopolitical realities, India is still pushing for reforms in international organizations like the UN.  

The Rajasthan Board announces the date of the business studies paper revision for the RBSE Class 12th Exams in 2025.

RBSE Class 12th Exams 2025: After it was discovered that the business studies question paper was identical to the one from the previous year, it was cancelled. The test was administered on March 23 to about 30,000 students in the Commerce stream.The new dates for the Class 12 Business Studies exam have been published by the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) for 2025. The exam has been rescheduled for April 9. When it was discovered that the question paper was identical to the one from the previous year, the business studies test was canceled.The test was administered on March 23 to about 30,000 students in the Commerce stream. According to RBSE board officials, the cancellation was made public on Sunday in response to concerns the board received over the paper via its helpline number. As we previously reported, the department intends to take action against the teacher who set the paper, and RBSE secretary Kailash Chand Sharma has requested a probe into the situation.After four or five sets of test questions are prepared, we select a candidate from among them. A teacher provided the test question paper from the previous year without making the effort. The instructor who committed this willful error will soon face disciplinary action from us," said Kailash Chand Sharma, secretary of the RBSE.  

"According to BSEB officials, the Bihar Board Class 10 results would be released tomorrow. "

According to the official announcement, the Class 10 matric results will be made public by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) tomorrow. Students can view their results on the official website, biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in, after they are announced.The results will be made public tomorrow on the official website, where students can view them, officials stated on the evening of March 28. The formal release is scheduled for March 29, 2025, at 12:00 pm. After the announcement, BSEB would start accepting applications for compartment exams and result scrutiny. Students can request scrutiny to have their answer sheets rechecked if they are unhappy with their grades.  

IIT placement slump: Government data indicates that more than half of institutes have seen a 10% reduction from 2021–2022.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth, and Sports was recently provided with IIT placement data for the previous four years by the union government. These are the institutions where placement rates have dropped the most.According to data given by the union government to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth, and Sports, 22 out of the 23 IITs—aside from IIT (BHU) Varanasi—saw a decrease in placements in 2023–24 as compared to 2021–22.More than half of educational institutions saw a 10% decline in enrollment or other important measures between 2021–2022 and 2022–2023, according to government data. A more thorough explanation of what the data indicates is provided below: Decline in Enrollment: A decrease in school and college enrollments is mentioned in a number of sources; some attribute this to the removal of duplicate enrollments, inflated statistics, increased tuition fees, and a lack of financial help. Placements loss: A number of reports also point to a reduction in IIT placement rates, with IIT-Delhi reporting a notable 17 percentage point loss in placements. Funding Reduction: There is proof that several education programs, such as the one for minorities and madrasas, are receiving less money, with allocations being significantly cut. Contributing Factors to Decline: Rising tuition prices, a lack of financial help, job market competitiveness, and a bad reputation for the school are some potential causes of the fall. Particular Examples: From 174 crores in 2021–2022 to just 2 crores in 2024–2025, the education program for Madrasas and Minorities suffered a decrease in funding. Placements at IIT-Delhi fell from 89.88% in 2022–2023 to 72.81% in 2023–2024.  

According to a PME student at UChicago, the only pressure here is to do good science. Living at a foreign university

Anchita Addhya, a University of Chicago student, talks about how she went from coming from a lower middle-class household in Kolkata to following her love of literature and science. She talks about the interdisciplinary approach of the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at UChicago and her research in ultrafast optics. She also provides guidance on how to take advantage of opportunities and manage funds while studying in the US. From kindergarten until high school, I went to South Point High School in Kolkata, where I was raised in a lower middle-class household. Although my main interest was always science, I also had a strong love for literature and drawing. My academic path was significantly influenced by two of my high school teachers, who encouraged me to study physics at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Kolkata. IISER is a research institute that focuses on basic sciences, such as physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology, computer science, and geology.                                

I prepared during my three-hour commute to Jadavpur University, says GATE 2025 ECE (AIR 1)

GATE 2025 Topper: To ace the test, Biswas needs to understand the material. According to him, in order to improve accuracy, students should review their understanding of the material again and even work through last year's questions to determine their strengths and weaknesses.In the GATE 2025 exam, West Bengali student Swarnava Biswas received an Electronics and Communication Engineering score of 82.67 out of 100. His mother is a professional photographer, and his father coaches chess, therefore they come from a unique background. Biswas, whose analytical and problem-solving abilities were influenced by both chess and photography, participated in the GATE. Swarnava, who comes from a middle-class family in West Bengal, aimed to improve his family's financial situation by passing GATE and IIT JEE Advanced. "I used to enjoy fixing problems. I was therefore constantly drawn to competitive exams. I took the IIT-JEE and now the GATE exams as a result of that," he told IndianExpress.com.  

A CBSE board examiner provides last-minute study advice for the Class 12 Computer Science test.

Expert last-minute study advice for the CBSE Class 12 Computer Science test, encompassing coding, theory, and response strategies for higher results, is provided by CBSE board examiner Pooja Nitin Chawla.Tips for Class 12 Board Exams at the Last Minute: It's consistency that turns mediocrity into greatness. These sage remarks perfectly capture the necessity of consistency and perseverance in order to achieve in any undertaking. They are particularly pertinent to pupils getting ready for the 2023 Class 12 board test. On February 15, 2023, the Central Board of Secondary Education, or CBSE, will start the CBSE Board Exam 2023. The board's official website has the schedules for students in the 12th grade. Students are working hard to prepare for the CBSE Board Exam 2023 with less than a month to go. There has always been a ring of tension and nervousness around board exams, and because the class 12 exams are coming up soon, students need to stay serene, quiet, and well-prepared. Here are several strategies to assist pupils boost their confidence and perform well on the 12th board exams, yet there is no foolproof method that can ensure success.  

Canada eliminates the PGWP's field of study requirement for foreign students.

By eliminating the field of study criterion, the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship department of the Government of Canada has made it easier for international students to get a post-graduation work permit (PGWP). In 2024, the mandate was implemented for Canadian institutions, but not for colleges. The change was made in order to give the nation's international education system more scrutiny.According to Larissa Bezo, CEO of the Canadian Bureau for International Education, the PGWP field of study criterion will no longer be met by graduates of the nation's college degree programs.By eliminating the field of study criterion, the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship department of the Government of Canada has made it easier for international students to get a post-graduation work permit (PGWP). In 2024, the mandate was implemented for Canadian institutions, but not for colleges.Prior to now, in order to be eligible for a PGWP, students had to have completed programs in particular subjects linked to long-term shortage occupations. The restriction will no longer be in effect, though, as a result of this recent development, giving overseas students more options for employment in Canada once their studies are over. Students must still demonstrate competency in either French or English, meeting Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) 7 in French or Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 7 in English across all four language domains.  

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Will the pass rate for the BSEB Inter exam rise in 2025, according to the Bihar Board 12th Result?

Anticipated Date of BSEB Bihar Board 12th Result 2025: The Class 10 and 12 exams have been finished by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), Patna. By the end of March, the BSEB Class 12 (Intermediate) exam results should be available. By doing this, BSEB will be the first state and national board to release the results of the Class 12 Inter exam. Students can visit results.biharboardonline.com and biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in to view their scores as soon as the Class 12 results are made public. Students must visit the official website at biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in in order to view the Bihar Board Class 12 results. Next, locate the Inter (Class 12) results link and click on it. Include your date of birth and roll number in your credentials. They can examine and download your results for later use after providing the necessary information.  

79 Indian universities are ranked in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, with ISM Dhanbad being the best in the country.

2025 QS Rankings By Subject: American universities lead in 32 academic fields, with Harvard University standing as the best-performing university in 15 of those fields.According to the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject 2025, the Indian School of Mines (ISM) University, Dhanbad, takes first place in India. In the 15th edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject, 79 Indian institutions are listed.In terms of business and management studies, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad is placed 27th. The 2025 rankings include 29 entries from the University of Delhi, IIT Bombay, and IIT Kharagpur. In absolute terms, IIT Bombay performs the best among them, with 12 subjects showing improvement. There are now 533 entries from 79 Indian universities in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject, up from 424 entries the previous year. Out of these, 122 new entries made their debut in this edition, while 156 entries improved, 101 decreased, and 154 stayed the same. India sends 79 entries throughout the five major faculty areas, with 65 percent (51 entries) demonstrating progress. Following engineering and technology (24 institutions), social sciences (20), natural sciences (19), arts and humanities (10), and life sciences and medicine (6), Indian universities are especially well-represented in these fields.32 academic areas are dominated by US universities, with Harvard University standing as the best-performing university in 15 of them. MIT, which leads in 11 disciplines, comes in second. Institutions in the UK claim to be the best in 18 subjects, with the University of Cambridge leading in four of them.According to the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject 2025, the Indian School of Mines (ISM) University, Dhanbad, takes first place in India. In the 15th edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject, 79 Indian institutions are listed.  

Recruitment of Bihar Police Constables 2025: Announcement of 19838 positions; applications open March 18

Applications for the CSBC Bihar Police Constable Recruitment 2025 will open on March 18. Students can obtain the notification by going to the official website, csbc.bihar.gov.in.Recruitment of CSBC Bihar Police Constables 2025: The Central Selection Board of Constables has published the announcement for the 19838 positions in the Bihar Special Armed Police and Bihar Police. Applications for the same will be accepted starting on March 18. Students can obtain the notification by going to the official website, csbc.bihar.gov.in.Recruitment of Bihar Police Constables 2025: Age & EligibilityA Maulvi qualification from the Bihar Madrasa Board or a passing grade in Class 12 or the Intermediate exam are prerequisites for the position. For the non-reserved category, the minimum age is 18 and the maximum age is 25. -Applicants may also apply for the recruitment campaign if they have an Acharya or Shastri qualification (with English) or any comparable certification earned by April 18, 2025. — The date of birth listed on the matriculation or equivalent examination certificate will be used to determine the candidate's age. Candidates must be at least the following age, broken down by reservation category, by the deadline:  

IIT-Delhi will host an event for undergraduate and graduate students to highlight the curriculum and campus culture.

The purpose of the event is to educate students about the academic program, research projects, and entrance exams offered by IIT Delhi in a number of subject areas.For aspiring students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in a variety of fields, including engineering, the sciences, the arts, and others, the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT) is hosting an event. Its Hauz Khas campus will host the event, Anveshan: Innovation and Exploration Across Disciplines, on March 22. The purpose of the event is to educate students about the academic program, research projects, and entrance exams offered by IIT Delhi in a number of subject areas.  According to the IIT Delhi press release, this event is especially designed for UG and PG students who are interested in continuing their studies or research at IIT Delhi.Participants at IIT Delhi will also get the chance to speak with faculty members about academic programs, research possibilities, and career counseling in addition to the sessions. In order to give students a comprehensive picture of the entrance programs offered in different disciplines as well as the type of research and academic work they can pursue at IIT Delhi, interactive stalls will be set up to display creative projects, research posters, and live demonstrations.  

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How does the UPSC test relate to the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the judiciary? What impact do subjects like constituency delineation, Navratna status to IRCTC and IRFC, and excellent governance have on the preliminary and main exams? Read the Indian Express UPSC Key for March 5, 2025, to find out more.In recent years, the Indian government has implemented several programs to guarantee women's equitable participation in society. These programs acknowledge the value of women and seek to elevate their standing. Yojana Ujjwala The primary goal of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), which was introduced in May 2016, is to give BPL families free gas connections and discounted gas cylinders. Five crore LPG connections to low-income homes was the government's original goal; this number was then raised to eight crore. In September 2019, seven months ahead of schedule, the goal was accomplished.Padhao Beti Bachao Beti The Beti Bachao, Beto Padhao (BBBP) program was introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January 2015 with the goal of eliminating gender inequality in India, especially in places where the sex ratio has been skewed. As part of the BBBP, parents can register a bank account for their newborn girl child under the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY).  

CBSE intends to administer the Class 10 Board Exams twice a year, in February and March for the first phase and in May for the second.

Beginning with the academic year 2026, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) intends to administer two board exams for Class 10. The board adopted draft guidelines for holding Class-10 board exams twice a year starting in 2026, according to news agency PTI. Now that the draft rules are available to the public, stakeholders have until March 9 to provide input before the policy is finalized.The official announcement states that the biannual tests would start in 2026, with the first one taking place from February 17 to March 6. According to the draft regulations, the tests will be administered in two phases: the first from February 17 to March 6 and the second from May 5 to May 20. Highlights of the suggested plan Exams for Classes 10 and 12 will start on the first Tuesday following February 15. 2. It is anticipated that over 26.60 lakh students will take the Class 10 exam in 2026, while roughly 20 lakh students will take the Class 12 exam. 3. The entire current syllabus and the textbooks will be used for both exams.4. The remaining subjects are arranged as follows, with the exception of Science, Math, Social Science, Hindi, and English:- i) A group of regional and foreign languages ii) The remaining subjects in a single group 5. As is now the case, science, math, social science, Hindi, and English exams shall be held on a set day. 6. Regional and foreign language exams will be completed all at once on a single day. 7. Depending on the students' preferences, the remaining subjects will be examined two or three times over the course of two or three days.  

News headlines for today, February 21, 2025, regarding the School Assembly: View more than fifty national, international, sports, and educational news stories.

View the most recent news about school assemblies on February 21, 2025, which includes more than 50 headlines from sports, education, and national and international politics. Important topics include highlights from the second match of the ICC champions 2025 and updates on Ganga Expressways.Headlines for Education News Today, February 21, 2025, is school assembly day. The chief minister of Madhya Pradesh will provide meritorious class 12 students laptop incentives of ₹25,000. By 2026, CBSE will launch a global curriculum for international schools. A new academic provost has been appointed to the University of Southampton's New Delhi campus.  

The Supreme Court maintains that NEET UG is a recognized qualification for pursuing medical education overseas.

According to this verdict, Indian students who wish to pursue medical studies overseas must henceforth meet NEET UG requirements in order to be admitted to international medical schools.The Medical Council of India's rule requiring students to pass the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) in order to enroll in undergraduate medical programs at overseas universities was upheld by the Supreme Court on Wednesday. This law, which was put into effect in 2018, makes sure that Indian students pursuing medical studies overseas fulfill the requirements needed to practice medicine in India.According to the court's decision, the rule is transparent, equitable, and compliant with all applicable laws. Completing the eligibility requirements outlined in the Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 1997, is a prerequisite for passing the NEET UG. The petition was considered by a Supreme Court bench consisting of Justices B R Gavai and K Vinod Chandran. The petitioners had contested the rule, claiming that the Indian Medical Council Act of 1956 had not been changed in its introduction. Nonetheless, the court determined that Section 33 of the Act gave the Medical Council the authority to enact the regulation."Obviously, with open eyes, if any candidate chooses to enroll in a foreign institution to pursue a course leading to a primary medical qualification after the amended regulations went into effect, they cannot request an exemption from the regulations, which establish crucial eligibility requirements for practicing medicine within the nation." The panel stated that this does not limit their ability to practice anyplace outside of India.  

Could you pass a year 10 civics test? Only 28% of Australian students can

Australian year 10 students’ understanding of civics has dropped to a record low. How does your knowledge stack up?Australian students’ understanding of civics education has fallen to a record low, a national test indicates. The test, held by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (Acara) to measure “attitudes and engagement” with civics and citizenship, found 43% of year 6 students met the proficient standard, compared with 53% in 2019.Just 28% of year 10 students met the proficient standard, a fall from 38% in 2019 and the lowest level since assessments began in 2004. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email A parliamentary committee this month recommended the rollout of a universal and mandatory civics and citizenship curriculum, noting Australia’s system of compulsory voting and a precarious environment in which “democracies around the world … are facing rising disengagement, distrust … misinformation and disinformation”.Acara’s example online test for year 10 students veered into the philosophical, covering topics from multiculturalism to protest laws.