The Trump administration has escalated its efforts to reduce the federal workforce, setting a March 13 deadline for agencies to submit plans for large-scale layoffs. The cuts could affect thousands of workers and lead to the elimination of positions, with some agencies, like the EPA, potentially reducing staff by up to 65%. Despite facing opposition, the administration's push to streamline government operations could significantly impact federal services and job security for civil service employees.
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The University of Michigan is closing its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) office, citing President Trump’s executive orders and federal warnings on funding. Despite past expansions, DEI programs will be phased out, with student services shifting to other offices. The university will increase financial aid, scholarships, and mental health support while keeping some multicultural spaces open.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has extended the application deadline for the Civil Services (Prelims) Examination 2025 to February 18, 2025. A seven-day correction window will follow from February 19 to 25. The exam will fill 979 vacancies, with the prelims scheduled for May 25, 2025. Applicants must complete One-Time Registration before applying.
NTPC Green Energy Ltd. (NGEL) has launched its recruitment drive for 2025, offering 182 positions across various engineer and executive roles. Candidates can apply online from April 11, 2025 to May 1, 2025. Available positions include civil, electrical, mechanical engineers, and roles in HR, finance, IT, and C&M. The recruitment is part of NGEL's ambitious plan to expand its renewable energy and hydrogen generation capacity. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has finalized 11,518 vacancies for the MTS and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Recruitment 2024. The exam, held from September 30 to November 11, 2023, shortlisted 27,011 candidates for the PET/PST round. Candidates must meet the specified cutoff marks to qualify. The final results will be announced after PET/PST completion.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has released the GATE 2025 admit card today, on January 7 on the official website, gate2025.iitr.ac.in. Candidates must log in using their enrolment ID and password to download it. The GATE 2025 exam, scheduled for February 1, 2, 15, and 16, features 30 test papers with various question formats, including MCQs, MSQs, and NAT.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has alerted candidates about discrepancies in uploaded images for JEE Main 2025 Session 1. Candidates must correct their photographs by January 17, 2025, 11:50 PM. Session 1 exams are scheduled from January 22 to January 30, 2025. NTA will soon release the admit cards for the session 1 of JEE Mains 2025.
JKBOSE Class 11 Date Sheet 2025: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education has released the Class 11 Annual Regular Examination Date Sheet for 2025 for Science, Arts, Commerce, and Home Science streams. Exams are scheduled from February 2, 2025, to March 18, 2025, starting at 10:00 AM. Students can download the timetable from the official website.
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