The US government's push for efficiency has led to record layoffs across federal agencies, despite federal workers' salaries making up only 1% of GDP. While efforts to reduce spending and improve efficiency have sparked debate, experts warn that indiscriminate cuts could harm essential services and the economy. With over 62,000 federal jobs already cut, concerns grow about the broader impact on public services and long-term fiscal stability, as the government works to tackle rising spending pressures.
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Authorities canceled the Assam board's Class 11 Mathematics and Barpeta's Class 9 English exams after the papers were leaked and shared on social media. The Assam State School Education Board and Barpeta District’s Internal Examination Committee are investigating the incidents. Legal complaints have been lodged, and new exam dates will be announced soon.
Kerala Higher Education Minister R Bindu defended the state's decision to permit private universities, aiming to make Kerala an international hub of higher education. Investing Rs 6,000 crore in public universities has strengthened the sector. The bill mandates regulatory compliance, land, and infrastructure requirements, while ensuring social justice and strict reservation norms.
The National Testing Agency has released the provisional answer key and recorded response sheet for JEE (Main) 2025 Session 2. Candidates can view and challenge the answer key for Paper 1 (B.E./B. Tech.) from April 11 to April 13, 2025, by paying a fee of ?200 per question. The final result will be based on the revised answer key, if any challenge is accepted. The documents are available at https://jeemain.nta.nic.in.
America's elite institutions are grappling with a growing math crisis, as incoming students show alarming gaps in foundational skills. This issue, highlighted by MIT and Harvard's introduction of remedial courses, reflects a broader trend seen across the U.S. education system. From the decline in math proficiency to the impact of technology reliance, the crisis poses a serious threat to the future of academic excellence.
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Telangana Minister Ponnam Prabhakar announced the Congress Party's intent to fight for the 42 per cent reservation bill in Parliament. Rahul Gandhi termed the bill a revolutionary step toward social justice, highlighting its basis on a scientific caste survey. CM Revanth Reddy confirmed a 42 per cent reservation for the OBC community in education, jobs, and politics.
ISRO has announced the ISRO Apprentice Recruitment 2025, offering 75 vacancies across various apprentice positions. Eligible candidates with qualifications like B.E/B.Tech, Diploma, and ITI are encouraged to apply online by April 21, 2025. The selection process includes shortlisting, an interview test, document verification, and a medical exam. Applicants can apply without any fees through the official ISRO website, isro.gov.in. This recruitment provides an excellent opportunity for aspiring... Expand
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has declared the OPSC Civil Services Prelims Result 2023 on February 7, 2025. Candidates can check their results at opsc.gov.in. A total of 4,799 candidates have qualified. The exam was held on December 15, 2024. Successful candidates will proceed to the Mains exam and interview round.
The Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) has released admit cards for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) scheduled from January 13 to January 16, 2025. The exam will be held in three shifts each day. Candidates can download their admit cards from the KRCL official website and should arrive early at the examination centers.