Mark Carney, an accomplished economist, has been chosen as the leader of the Liberal Party and the next Prime Minister of Canada, succeeding Justin Trudeau. Carney's background includes significant roles at Goldman Sachs, the Bank of Canada, and the Bank of England, alongside advocating for climate finance post-central banking.
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IIT Roorkee has shifted the GATE 2025 exam centres from Prayagraj to Lucknow for the February 15 and 16 exams due to the Mahakumbh Mela. The decision follows concerns from candidates about travel difficulties. Updated admit cards have been issued, and candidates must verify details while downloading them. Admit cards are available on the GOAPS portal.
The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB) has opened the online registration window for WBJEE 2025. Eligible candidates can register on the official website, wbjeeb.nic.in, until February 23, 2025. The examination will be held on April 27, 2025. Candidates can check the direct link and other important details here.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has launched a new website, cuet.nta.nic.in, for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG 2025. The website will provide all updates, including application forms, admit cards, and results. Registration for CUET UG 2025 is expected to begin in early March. CUET UG is a key exam for admissions to various undergraduate programs in India.
A growing wave of state-level proposals seeks to limit undocumented students' access to public education, challenging the protections established by the 1982 Plyler v. Doe ruling. As conservative advocacy groups push for legislative changes, the nation faces a critical moment that could redefine educational access, sparking complex debates over immigration, equality, and constitutional rights.
SSC MTS Result 2024 out: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has published the SSC MTS Havaldar Result 2025 and cut-off marks on January 21, 2025. Selected candidates for the next stage, the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), can verify their roll numbers on SSC's official website. Candidates should check the website for further instructions regarding the PET stage.
Abhijit Banerjee's latest book, 'Chhaunk,' explores cultural and societal issues through food, emphasizing Indian women's confinement to domestic roles. With India's low female labor participation rates starkly highlighted, Banerjee delves into the societal pressures on young women and suggests Universal Basic Income as a potential, albeit imperfect, solution.
Liang Wenfeng, the founder of DeepSeek, has redefined the AI landscape, surpassing even ChatGPT to become the most downloaded app in the U.S. With a solid engineering foundation from Zhejiang University, he transitioned from finance to tech, creating a disruptive AI platform that’s reshaping global markets. DeepSeek’s rapid rise challenges the status quo, highlighting China’s growing influence in the tech world.
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) will announce the results of the December 2024 Executive and Professional Programme exams on February 25, 2025. Results for the Professional Programme will be declared at 11:00 AM, while the Executive Programme results will follow at 2:00 PM. Students can access their results and subject-wise marks online. Additionally, the ICSI will provide access to evaluated answer books via its portal, effective February 26, 2025.
Following the recent controversy over the alleged suicide of female Nepali student and mistreatment of other students from the Himalayan country by the KIIT University authorities in Bhubaneswar, the Odisha Higher Education department on Thursday announced about launching of a dedicated International Student Facilitation Cell to address issues concerning foreign students studying in various educational institutions in the state.