The Trump administration's plan to cut 80,000 jobs at the Department of Veterans Affairs has sparked concerns about the impact on veterans' health care and benefits. The proposed layoffs, which aim to improve efficiency, have been criticized for lacking a clear plan to maintain services. Veterans groups and lawmakers warn that these cuts will exacerbate existing challenges, including delays in medical care and claims processing, while undermining the VA's mission to support veterans.
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The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) has released admit cards for the Class 10 and 12 board exams 2025. Schools can download them from rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in using their credentials. After printing and verifying details, schools must distribute the cards to students. RBSE clarified that students flagged under NCO, zero attendance, or rejection categories will not receive admit cards.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer keys for CMAT 2025, available on the official website for candidates to review. Candidates can challenge the answer keys by paying a non-refundable fee of Rs 200 per question by February 2, 2025. The final answer key will be revised based on valid challenges, and results will be declared accordingly. For further queries, candidates can contact NTA through their helpline or email.
The Smart Cities Mission has boosted school enrollment by 22% in 19 cities and improved crime monitoring, according to IIM Bangalore studies. The initiative has led to the installation of 59,802 CCTV cameras and emergency call boxes, enhancing safety, especially for women. It also developed smart classrooms, digital libraries, and improved policing through real-time surveillance.
CBSE has announced the CTET 2024 December session results. Candidates can check their results on the official website, ctet.nic.in. The exam included two papers: Paper II (morning shift) and Paper I (evening shift). The provisional answer key was released on December 31, with objections accepted until January 5, 2025. Candidates can check the direct link here.
Georgia's House has approved a historic budget proposal allocating $28 million to support low-income public school students, marking the first time such funding has been proposed. However, experts argue that the amount is insufficient, calling for at least $625 million to address the needs of disadvantaged students. While this is a positive step forward, advocates stress that more substantial funding is needed to close the education gap and improve academic outcomes for Georgia's low-income... Expand
Xavier School of Management (XLRI) released the XAT 2025 response sheet on January 7, 2025, for candidates who appeared in the exam on January 5, 2025. To access the response sheet, candidates can log in at xatonline.in using their XAT ID and password. This sheet allows candidates to review their answers and evaluate performance. The official answer key and results will be available soon.
The MPESB has released the MP Mahila Paryavekshak Recruitment Test 2024 admit card. Candidates can download it from esb.mp.gov.in. As per the information, the exam, scheduled for March 7, 2025, will have 200 MCQs, each carrying 1 mark, with no negative marking for wrong answers. Candidates can check the direct link to download the admit card here.
The NAEP 2024 report highlights a significant drop in math proficiency among American eighth-graders, with only 33% scoring proficient. Linda McMahon, the incoming Secretary of Education, plans business-oriented reforms, focusing on STEM, performance-based evaluations, and targeted math interventions. However, concerns remain about the potential commodification of education and the effectiveness of such strategies.
Kerala's General Education Minister V Sivankutty announced the minimum age for Class 1 admissions will be raised to six years starting the 2026-27 academic year. This change aligns with international standards and aims to enhance preparedness for formal education. Additionally, the state is addressing drug abuse among students through revised textbooks and awareness initiatives.
Biden’s Final Student Loan Forgiveness: President Biden announces additional student loan forgiveness of over $4.2 billion, targeting 152,100 borrowers, including defrauded students, disabled borrowers, and public service workers, continuing his administration’s efforts to provide debt relief despite facing legal challenges and political opposition.