On a quiet night in Lucknow, a young Shubhanshu Shukla gazed at the sky, captivated by the stories of the Kargil War. Two decades later, he is set to make history as India’s next astronaut. A decorated Indian Air Force fighter pilot, Shukla has trained rigorously in Russia and India, preparing for both the Gaganyaan mission and Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the International Space Station. His journey—from flying MiG-21s to commanding a SpaceX Dragon—marks India’s ascent in human spaceflight. As he readies for liftoff, he carries with him not just personal ambition but the aspirations of a nation venturing beyond Earth.
RSSB JE admit card 2024: Hall tickets released for Feb 6, 7 exam, direct link to download here
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has released the Junior Engineer (JE) admit card for the 2024 exam, scheduled for February 6 and 7, 2025. Candidates can download their hall tickets from recruitment.rajasthan.gov.in. Admit cards for other exam dates will be issued on February 3 and 14. Applicants must verify all details and follow the provided instructions. Check the direct link to download the RSSB JE admit card 2024.
KTET November 2024 provisional answer key released: Direct links to check here
Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan has released the KTET November 2024 provisional answer key on its official website, ktet.kerala.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for the Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) on January 18 and 19, 2025, can now download the answer key for Categories I, II, III, and IV. The exam featured 150 multiple-choice questions per paper.
BPSC 70th CCE Prelims: Candidates demand exam cancellation, huge protests leading to traffic jams
A crowd of protesters in Patna staged a demonstration near the BPSC office on Thursday, blocking Bailey Road and causing severe traffic jams. Despite announcing the 70th BPSC preliminary exam results, candidates demanded the exam’s cancellation, citing irregularities like question paper leaks and last-minute changes. The protest disrupted commuters, and the Patna High Court will hear the case on January 31.
Budget 2025: 5 key expectations for the education sector
As India awaits Union Budget 2025, key expectations in education include GST reduction, bridging the skill gap, boosting vocational training, enhancing digital infrastructure, and improving teacher training. Investments in innovation, higher education reforms, and AI integration are also anticipated, aiming to make education more affordable, accessible, and aligned with industry needs.
University of Southampton to get Indian campus in 2025: British Council Director weighs in on UK-India academic ties
The University of Southampton will open the first UK campus in Gurugram, India in August 2025, marking a significant educational milestone. British Council Director Alison Barrett highlighted the UK’s commitment to Indian students, emphasising opportunities for higher education, work visas, scholarships, and collaborative UK-India academic partnerships. The director also brought to focus plan by more UK-based universities to open campuses in India.
Delhi elections 2025: Schools to hold Prabhat rally for voters awareness, check notice here
The District Election Officer, South West Delhi, has directed the Deputy Director of Education to organize a Prabhat Rally on February 3, 2025, at 9 AM to raise voter awareness for the Delhi Assembly Election 2025. Students will march through nearby areas with banners and slogans, encouraging residents to cast their votes.
AIMA MAT February 2025 registration begins: Check important dates, direct link here
The All India Management Association (AIMA) has opened online registration for the Management Aptitude Test (MAT) February 2025 session. The exam will be conducted in both Paper-Based Test (PBT) and Computer-Based Test (CBT) formats. The last date to register for PBT is March 2, 2025, and for CBT is March 9, 2025.
BPSC 70th CCE Prelims marksheet released at bpsc.bihar.gov.in: Check direct link here
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the marksheets for the 70th CCE Prelims exam 2024. Candidates can check and download their marksheets from the official website. The results were announced on January 23, 2025, following the prelims held on December 13, 2024, and January 4, 2025, with over 328,000 candidates participating.