Nitrous oxide, once used primarily in medical settings, is making a dangerous comeback as a recreational drug on U.S. college campuses. Fueled by social media and easy access via online sales, students are increasingly abusing the gas, often in large quantities, to get high. Experts warn of significant health risks, including cognitive impairment and heart failure. The trend is causing concern among universities, with rising cases of injuries and long-term health effects.
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The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has released the provisional answer key for GATE 2025 on February 27. Candidates who appeared for the exam can access it on gate2025.iitr.ac.in using their enrollment ID and password. The challenge window remains open until March 1. The exam, held on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, featured 30 test papers with MCQs, MSQs, and NAT questions.
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has released the admit cards for the Physical Measurement & Physical Efficiency Test (PM&PET) for traffic constable recruitment. The test is scheduled for March 25, 2025, at OSAP, 7th Bn. Ground, Bhubaneswar, starting at 6:30 a.m. Candidates can download their admit cards from the OSSC website from March 21, 2025. The recruitment process will involve rigorous physical tests, with over 1,400 candidates expected to participate.
In 2024, multiple major exams in India were disrupted by alleged paper leaks, leading to cancellations and delays. Notable cases include the NEET UG 2024, UGC NET, Bihar CHO, MBBS exams, BPSC 70th CCE, Chhattisgarh Police Constable Recruitment, and UP Police Constable exams. These incidents have raised concerns over the integrity of India’s examination system and the need for reform.
BPSC has released the provisional answer key for the 70th CCE Prelims on its official website, bpsc.bih.nic.in. The exam was held on December 13, 2024, with a retest for Patna candidates on January 4, 2025. Candidates can challenge the BPSC 70th CCE Prelims answer key until January 16, 2025, before the final key and results are prepared.
The SLET Commission, Assam, has released the admit cards for the Assam SLET 2025 exam, scheduled on March 23, 2025. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official website. The exam will be held offline with two papers at specified times, and the admit card is mandatory for entry.
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is inviting online applications for 1,161 Constable/Tradesmen vacancies. Candidates with Matriculation or equivalent qualifications can apply on the official CISF website from March 5 to April 3, 2025. ITI-trained candidates will be preferred for skilled trades. The selection process includes personal details registration, document uploads, and fee payment.
The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 highlight the top U.S. institutions excelling in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. MIT leads with a perfect employer reputation and research impact, followed by Carnegie Mellon University, known for AI and robotics advancements. UC Berkeley, Harvard, and Yale also rank among the top, showcasing the U.S.'s dominance in AI education and research.
The Trump administration has abruptly removed online applications for income-driven repayment plans and federal Direct loan consolidation, crucial for student loan forgiveness. This decision, tied to a recent court ruling blocking lower payments and forgiveness under some plans, impacts millions of borrowers.
Union Bank of India has released the Interview Admit Card for the 2025 Local Bank Officer (LBO) recruitment. Candidates who passed Document Verification (DV) and Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT) can now download their call letters from the official website. The interview, which carries 20% weightage in the final merit list, is scheduled from April 2 to April 5, 2025. Candidates are advised to verify details and bring necessary documents to the interview.