UGC guidelines for Integrating Indian Knowledge System (IKS) in Higher Education
In line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, there is a growing emphasis on incorporating the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) into higher education curricula. To ensure a strong foundation in the Indian context and knowledge, guidelines have been established for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs. These guidelines aim to encourage students to take credit courses in IKS, highlighting its distinctive features and contemporary applications.
TRAI directs all Access Providers to deploy Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning based UCC Detect system to detect, identify and act against Unregistered Telemarketers
Therefore, in order to have uniformity of UCC Detect System implementations, TRAI has directed all Access Providers to deploy Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning based UCC Detect system capable of constantly evolving to deal with new signatures, new patterns and new techniques used by UTMs.
Consultation paper on proposed IFSCA(Payment Services) Regulations
The regulations lay down the process for applying to be a Payment Service Provider (PSP) and the types of authorizations that shall be granted for the Authority. The regulations also permit the Authority to revoke an authorization previously granted and also lay down the procedure for a PSP to surrender an authorization previously granted.
MoHFW declares reports of CoWIN data breach as “Without Basis and Mischievous”
The press release states that the co-WIN portal is completely safe with adequate safeguards for data privacy. Furthermore, security measures are in place on Co-WIN portal, with Web Application Firewall, Anti-DDoS, SSL/TLS, regular vulnerability assessment, Identity & Access Management etc.
5th State Food Safety Index on World Food Safety Day
The 5th SFSI evaluates the performance of states and union territories across six different aspects of food safety. The rankings for the year 2022-23 revealed that among the larger states, Kerala secured the top ranking, followed by Punjab and Tamil Nadu. Among the smaller states, Goa emerged as the leader, followed Manipur and Sikkim.
Vigyan Vidushi 2023 to Promote Gender Balance in Physics
The Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), in collaboration with the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), has initiated the Vigyan Vidushi – 2023 program to address the gender imbalance in the field of Physics at the doctoral level. The program brings together 40 women students from various institutes across India who have recently completed their first year of MSc in Physics.
Punjab Liquor Permit and Pass (Haryana Amendment) Rules, 2023
These new regulations bring about important changes to the existing liquor permit and pass system in the state, ensuring better monitoring and regulation of the sale and consumption of alcohol.
Stock limits on Wheat applicable to Wholesalers/Traders, Retailers, Big Chain Retailers and Processors
The Removal of Licensing Requirements, Stock Limits, and Movement Restrictions on Specified Foodstuffs (Amendment) Order, 2023 has been implemented with immediate effect from 12th June, 2023, and will remain in force until 31st March, 2024. This is intended to manage food security and curb hoarding and unscrupulous speculation.
UGMEB issues New Guidelines for MBBS Course
The Under Graduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB) has released a circular setting out comprehensive guidelines for the MBBS course in response to the recently published Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023. The newly issued guidelines encompass various aspects of the MBBS course, aiming to enhance the quality of medical education and ensure the well-rounded development of future medical professionals.
Extension for filing FSSAI Annual Return for FY 2022-2023
All the food manufacturers (including manufacturer-exporters) and importers are required to submit annual return by 31st May of each year. The current notice has provided an relaxation in the timeline for submissions of annual returns for FY 2022-2023, up to 30th June, 2023.