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Admit Card Released for CUET (UG) - 2023

NTA has released admit card for the CUET (UG) 2023 exam going to be conducted on 21, 22, 23, & 24 May 2023. Candidates can visit the Official Website cuet.samarth.ac.in and download the admit card by submitting the required details. In case any candidate faces difficulty in downloading the Admit Card for CUET (UG) – 2023, he/she may contact 011 - 40759000 / 011 - 69227700 or e-mail at cuet-ug@nta.ac.in

Admission Started in IGNOU

Admissions have started in IGNOU i.e. Indira Gandhi National Open University for graduate and post-graduate courses. The last date for admission here is June 30, 2023. In IGNOU, you can take admission in more than 300 courses of various graduate and postgraduate diplomas, and certificates along with BA, BSc, BCom.
The application will be free for SC, ST. For free admission, the income of the parents of the students should not exceed Rs 2.5 lakh per annum. They only have to pay Rs 300 as a registration fee and Rs 500 as a development fee.

BSE Odisha 10th Result Declared

BSE Odisha has declared the result of the class 10th final examination. Students can check their results by visiting the official website bseodisha.ac.in and orissaresults.nic.in. The pass percentage of boys is 95.75 percent, while the pass percentage of girls is 97.05 percent.

Students to Get Extra Time in CUET Exam 2023

For admissions in graduate and post-graduate courses, the CUET UG exam is to be held in 2023. NTA has decided to give extra time in 9 subjects on the demand of the students. Students will get an additional time of 15 minutes in Accountancy, Economics, Computer Science, Physics, Informatics Practice, Chemistry, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and General Test papers. While 45 minutes will be given to solve the paper of other subjects. This exam is going to be held from May 21 to May 28.

World Hypertension Day 2023

World Hypertension Day is an annual event that is held on May 17th to raise awareness about hypertension, also known as high blood pressure. The day was first established in 2005 by the World Hypertension League (WHL), an international organization that is dedicated to the prevention and control of hypertension.This annual event aims to raise awareness about hypertension, its causes, and the importance of prevention and management. It serves as a platform to educate the public about the risks associated with high blood pressure and to promote healthy lifestyle choices, regular physical activity, and proper medical care to prevent and control hypertension.. This year’s theme is ‘Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer.’

International Museum Day 2023

International Museum Day is observed on May 18 every year since 1977.The purpose of increasing recognition for the vital role that museums play in fostering cultural exchange, enhancing diverse cultures, and fostering mutual understanding, cooperation, and peace among different communities. The theme for the 2023 International Museum Day is “Museums, Sustainability, and Well-being.

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2023

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, is observed on May 17 under the auspices of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). This occasion serves to emphasize the influence of the Internet and various communication technologies on global communities. The theme for this year’s World Telecommunication and Information Society Day is “Enabling the least developed nations through information and communication technologies.” 

UP Now Holds 2nd Position In GI Tagged Products

GI tag is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. The state has received GI tags for three more One District One Product (ODOP) crafts, taking the total number of GI-tagged products in the state to 48.The three newly-tagged ODOP crafts are Mainpuri tarkashi, Mahoba Gaura stone craft, and Sambhal horn craft. The GI tag is a valuable asset for the state of Uttar Pradesh. It helps to promote the state’s traditional crafts and products, and also helps to boost the local economy. 

Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav launches Meri LiFE App

The Meri LiFE app, launched by Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, is set to revolutionize the way individuals and communities track their progress in the global mass movement called Mission LiFE.With a focus on youth engagement, the app encourages individuals to participate in a series of LiFE-related tasks, empowering them to make a positive impact on the environment.

Ministry for Corporate Affairs Introduces C-PACE

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has established the Centre for Processing Accelerated Corporate Exit (C-PACE) to streamline the process of removing companies from the MCA Register. The purpose of C-PACE is to reduce the burden on the registry and provide a convenient process for stakeholders to remove their company’s name from the register.

Laos Host ASEAN Tourism Forum 2024

Laos is gearing up to host the annual ASEAN Tourism Forum in January 2024, which will take place in the country’s capital city, Vientiane. The theme for the forum is “Quality and Responsible Tourism — Sustaining ASEAN Future,” which reflects the focus on sustainable and responsible tourism practices. This is not the first time Laos will host the ASEAN Tourism Forum. The country previously hosted the event in 2004 and 2013, highlighting Laos’ potential as a tourism destination in Southeast Asia.

Union Home Minister Amit shah inaugurates a training program on Legislative Drafting in New Delhi

Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a training program on legislative drafting in New Delhi. The program aims to create a better understanding of the principles and practices of legislative drafting among officers of Parliament, State Legislatures, various ministries, statutory bodies, and other government departments. The training program organized by the Institute of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies (ICPS) in collaboration with the Parliamentary Research and Training Institute for Democracies (PRIDE) will help in the capacity building of officers. They will learn about the principles and practices of legislative drafting and apply them to promote democratic governance and give effect to the rule of law.

World Migratory Bird Day 2023

World Migratory Bird Day is a global event held twice a year on the second Saturday of May and October. World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. It has a global outreach and is an effective tool to help raise global awareness of the threats faced by migratory birds, their ecological importance, and the need for international cooperation to conserve them. World Migratory Bird Day 2023 will be officially held on 13 May and 14 October.

YUVA PRATIBHA

MyGov and IHM, Pusa are launching ‘YUVA PRATIBHA – Culinary Talent Hunt’ on May 12, 2023. The competition aims to promote India’s rich culinary heritage and showcase its value and significance to the world. It also aims to bring out lost recipes and promote the culinary talents of young chefs and home cooks.

CBSE Class 12 Result 2023 is Live Now

CBSE Class 12 results out on results.cbse.nic.in, cbseresults.nic.in, digilocker.gov.in.

CBSE Class 12 result 2023 direct link.
 

International Nurses Day-2023

IND is celebrated around the world every May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth. ICN commemorates this important day each year with the production and distribution of the International Nurses' Day (IND) resources and evidence.The theme for the 2023 resource is Our Nurses. Our Future.

Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)

Atanu Das Olympian Archer and World Championship Silver Medallist was re-inducted in the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) after his recent performances at the domestic circuit and the Archery World Cup in Antalya this year. Atanu, who had scored 673 points to claim the fourth spot in the Men’s Recurve individual rankings, was making a return to international outdoor competition after nearly one-and-a-half years.

‘Harit Sagar’ - Green Port

The ‘Harit Sagar’ Guidelines 2023 provides a comprehensive framework for the major ports to create a comprehensive action plan to achieve quantifiable carbon emissions reductions over defined timelines. 

National Technology Day 2023

National Technology Day is celebrated annually on May 11 in honour of India's scientists and their accomplishments. This day holds great cultural and historical importance, underscoring India’s dedication to innovation and its quest for technological progress. This year’s theme is ‘School to Startups- Igniting Young Minds to Innovate’.
 

Divya Kala Mela 2023-2024

The Divya Kala Mela presents a bigger platform for marketing and showcasing the products and skills of Divyang (PwD). The department has grandiose plans to promote the concept, as part of which ‘Divya Kala Mela’ would be organized across the country., ‘Divya Kala Mela’ from 11 Th to 17 Th May, 2023 at Maniram Dewan Trade centre, Guwahati, Assam.

Lionel Messi wins Laureus sportsman of the year 2023

Lionel Messi, who led Argentina to victory in the 2022 World Cup as their captain, was honored with the Laureus Sportsman of the Year award at a ceremony held in Paris. Messi also became the first athlete to scoop both the World Sportsman of the Year Award and the World Team of the Year Award in the same year.

Sonowal inaugurates Sittwe port in Myanmar; receives first Indian cargo vessel

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Myanmar's Deputy Prime Minister Admiral Tin Aung San on Tuesday jointly inaugurated the Sittwe Port in Myanmar and received the first Indian cargo ship,

Sri Lanka Supreme Court clears way for Bill to decriminalise homosexuality

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ruled that a Bill seeking to decriminalise homosexuality. the Speaker of Parliament, in a move welcomed by LGBTQ+ rights campaigners. Under current laws, homosexuality is punishable by imprisonment and fines, but activists have long campaigned for change. After hearing submissions from both sides, the Supreme Court ruled that the proposed legislation was not unconstitutional.

TROPICS Mission

NASA and Rocket Lab successfully launched two CubeSats for storm-tracking into orbit, after an initial launch was called off in April due to weather disruptions in New Zealand. The mission, TROPICS (Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation structure and storm Intensity with a Constellation of Smallsats), had a two-hour launch window.

42nd ASEAN Summit begins in Indonesia

The 42nd Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has kicked off in Indonesia with a theme of “ASEAN Affairs: Epicenter of Growth.” The summit aims to demonstrate the bloc’s hopes and efforts to become the center and driving force behind global development.

President Joko Widodo, who holds the presidency of the bloc, emphasized the enormous potential of the ASEAN region, which has a total population of around 650 million inhabitants and consistently outperforms the world average in terms of economic growth.