President Donald Trump nominated Kirsten Baesler, North Dakota's superintendent, for the role of assistant secretary for elementary and secondary education. If confirmed, Baesler would oversee the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, influencing educational outcomes for millions of students. Baesler, with over a decade of leadership in education, aims to support local control of schools and collaborate with fellow education leaders to implement reforms, as reported by the North Dakota Monitor.
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The UPSC has released a list of rejected candidates for the IES/ISS Exam 2025 due to non-payment of the ₹200 fee. As per the notification, bank authorities did not confirm the fee receipt. A total of five candidates have been affected, and their names and registration IDs are mentioned in the official notice.
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the OPSC AAO Admit Card 2025 for candidates appearing in the Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) exam. The test is scheduled for March 9, 2025, featuring two papers with negative marking for incorrect answers. Applicants can download their admit cards from opsc.gov.in and must carry a hard copy for verification.
The Bihar Board has declared the 2025 Class 12 results, with an overall pass percentage of 86.50%. The pass percentages for individual streams are 94.77% for Commerce, 89.50% for Science, and 82.75% for Arts. Students can check their results easily on The Times of India portal by entering their Roll Number and Roll Code. A step-by-step guide is provided for hassle-free access, ensuring quick and smooth result viewing for all candidates.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the correction window for the CSIR UGC NET December 2024 application. Candidates can visit the official website, csirnet.nta.ac.in, to make corrections. The deadline for modifications is January 5, 2025. The exam will be held from February 16 to 28, 2025, in computer-based mode.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) will release the admit cards for AFCAT 2025 on February 7, 2025, at 5 PM on the official website, afcat.cdac.in. Candidates can download their hall tickets by entering the required details. The AFCAT 2025 exam is scheduled for February 22-23, 2025, and will cover subjects like General Awareness, Numerical Ability, and Military Aptitude. A total of 336 vacancies are available across multiple branches in the IAF.
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) is set to announce the Karnataka PUC 2 results 2025 soon after releasing the provisional answer key. Students can check their results on karresults.nic.in once they are declared. The board has provided model answer keys for 35 subjects, and candidates can raise objections through the official portal.
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