Master Circular on Service Charges for POPs under NPS (All Citizen and Corporate/NPS-Lite)
The Master Circular issued by PFRDA on April 25, 2024, serves as a comprehensive guide for the service charges applicable to Point of Presence (PoPs) under the National Pension System (NPS) and NPS-Lite. It covers various aspects such as introduction, general guidelines, specific guidelines, and lists of circulars consolidated and rescinded in the Master Circular. The circular emphasizes the importance of compliance with the guidelines and applicable laws, and it provides detailed information on the service charges applicable to PoPs for services related to NPS and NPS-Lite.
UGC has cautioned that individuals/organizations are offering online programmes/courses with acronyms/abbreviated forms similar to recognized degrees
Stakeholders are, therefore, advised to ascertain the validity of an online programme before applying or taking admission to any online programme.
UGC have requested educational institutions to step up anti-ragging mechanism
UGC have requested educational institutions to step up anti-ragging mechanism by way of adequate publicity through various mediums; constitution of Anti-Ragging committee and Anti-Ragging squad, setting up of Anti-Ragging Cell, installing CCTV cameras at vital points, Anti-Ragging workshops and seminar, updating all websites with nodal officers’ complete details, alarm bells etc. Regular interaction and counseling with the students, identification of trouble triggers and mention of Anti-Ragging warning in the institution’s E-prospectus and E-information booklets/brochures must be ensured.
RBI cautions public against Prepaid Payment Instruments issued by unauthorized entities
Members of public should verify and satisfy themselves that the website / application used or the entity they are dealing with is authorised to carry out the activity it performs.
NEP SAARTHI- Student Ambassador for Academic Reforms in Transforming Higher Education in India
UGC has invited applications from educational institutions and have published the list of selected NEP SAARTHIs.
Rationalizing Parking Charges For Private Vehicles In NCR
The CAQM has urged Urban Local Bodies to disincentivize private vehicles by way of rationalizing the parking charges. This endeavor shall be completed and implemented expeditiously, but not later than 30.08.2024 and a compliance report must be submitted to the Commission.
FSSAI Seeks Public Feedback on New Method for Testing Edible Oils and Fats
FSSAI’s Scientific Panel on Methods of Sampling & Analysis has approved a method for determining 2 and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters and Glycidol fatty acid esters in edible oils and fats by acid transesterification. Before finalizing the method, the FSSAI wants feedback from stakeholders, including industry experts, consumer groups, and scientists to be submitted by May 25, 2024.
Medical Colleges Risk Missing Out on New Courses Due to Late Filings
The Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) of the National Medical Commission (NMC) has categorically emphasized that all compliance reports and SAFs for both UG and PG courses must be submitted by April 30, 2024. Applications received after this date will not be processed for the 2024-25 academic year, and colleges risk disapproval without further communication.
