Education

Swift Evacuation Amid Rising TensionsIn the early hours of June 19, the first flight under “Operation Sindhu” landed in Delhi, carrying over 100 Indian students evacuated from conflict-hit Iran. This makeshift airlift marks a critical milestone as India intensifies efforts to bring home its nationals caught in the Israel‑Iran conflict. The Ministry of External Affairs,…

Introduction: A Shift in Language Policy In a significant policy change, the Maharashtra government has announced the removal of the mandatory Hindi language requirement for students in Classes 1 to 5. This decision allows students to choose any Indian language as their third language, aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020’s emphasis on multilingual…

NEET PG 2025 Exam Rescheduled In a significant development for medical aspirants across India, the Supreme Court has approved the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences’ (NBEMS) request to reschedule the NEET PG 2025 examination. Originally set for June 15, 2025, the exam will now take place on August 3, 2025. This decision comes…

Uncovering the Scale of Piracy In a significant move to protect the integrity of educational resources, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has, over the past 14 months, seized more than 5 lakh pirated textbooks across India. This extensive operation, conducted in collaboration with state police forces, also led to the confiscation…

New Order Targets Harvard-Affiliated Travelers Worldwide In a sweeping move that intensifies President Donald Trump’s campaign against Harvard University, the U.S. State Department has issued a directive mandating all U.S. embassies and consulates to conduct additional vetting of any visa applicants affiliated with the Ivy League school. The internal cable, first reported by Reuters on…

A New Chapter for UPSC In a significant development, former Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This appointment follows the completion of Preeti Sudan’s tenure, who served as the UPSC Chairperson from August 1, 2024, until her term concluded on April 29, 2025.…

Girls Outperform Boys in Class 12 In the recently declared CBSE Class 12 results for 2025, girls have once again outshone boys, continuing a trend observed in previous years. The overall pass percentage for girls stood at 91.64%, surpassing the boys’ pass percentage of 85.12% by a significant margin of 6.4%. This consistent performance highlights…

Background of the NEET Paper Leak In May 2024, the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2024 was marred by allegations of a paper leak. The controversy began when social media posts claimed that the exam questions had been leaked ahead of the test. In Patna, Bihar, police arrested 13 individuals, including four examinees, who…

World Book Day, celebrated annually on April 23, is a global event that honours the joy of reading and the importance of books in our lives. Established by UNESCO in 1995, this day encourages people of all ages to discover the magic of literature and to recognize the value of books in fostering education, creativity,…

Introduction The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has officially announced the commencement of the application process for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2025. The exam is scheduled for June 15, 2025, and will be conducted in two shifts. However, the announcement has been met with mixed reactions,…