EDUCATION

Students build critical motor for ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 moon mission
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ISRO had entrusted the creation of a variety of motors for its space mission to the Sona College of Technology's SonaSPEED team in Salem, Tamil Nadu. The space agency finally picked up a stepper motor created for use in the Launch Vehicle Mark-III (LVM 3) to launch Chandrayaan-3. 
Indian students pursuing Masters in France to get 5-year work visa: PM Modi
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"The last time I came to France, it was decided that Indian students studying in France would be given a two-year post-study work visa. Now, it has been decided that Indian students pursuing Masters in France will be given a long-term post-study visa of five years," PM Modi said.
Over 40% of UK universities probing students for cheating via ChatGPT
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According to The Tab, about 48 institutions have investigated at least one student since December 2022 for using ChatGPT in their assessments.At least 377 students have been investigated for using AI chatbots in a university-assigned piece of work .
Gang of impersonators giving NEET exam on behalf of actual candidates busted, four held
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The accused were identified as Naresh Bishnoi, Sanju Yadav, Mahavir and Jitendra.The situation came to the forefront when a case was exposed in May.The police made their first arrest when they apprehended Yadav, one of the accused.
UGC sends letter seeking appointment of teachers in state universities
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UGC chairman Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar told IANS on Friday that a letter has been written to all Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Education Secretaries and Secretaries of the Governors in this regard.
US Supreme Court strikes down race-based affirmative action in college admissions
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The court held affirmative action violative of the US Constitution’s 14th Amendment, which guarantees equal protection. All six conservative justices, including Chief Justice John Roberts, ruled to strike down affirmative action, while the three liberals ruled against.
UPSC Exam: Delhi HC asks CAT to promtly decide plea for CSAT cutoff reduction
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A bench comprising Justices C. Hari Shankar and Manoj Jain refused to provide interim relief and disposed of a petition filed by a group of civil services aspirants against the Tribunal's refusal to grant any interim relief. The court ordered the CAT to decide the matter expeditiously, adhering to the principles of natural justice.
Canada rejects 595 Indian study permit applications this year till May: Data
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Beginning this year, a total of 595 of these applications by Indian students, which also included extensions, were refused till May 31, with 195 cases of misrepresentation detected in a single month, the data shared with IANS said. Misrepresentation involves giving information that is untrue, misleading, or incomplete, which can make an applicant inadmissible to the country for five years, or permanent removal from the country.
Canada removes limit on study programmes' length for work permit holders
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The Canadian government on Tuesday introduced a public policy that will be beneficial for immigrants, including those from India, to boost their career, job prospects, and chances of permanent residency. “Every year, thousands of temporary foreign workers bring their skills to Canada, helping to drive our economy and fill critical labour market gaps,” said the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
New visa rules for Indian students in Australia, work-hour cap from July 1
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In addition, the allowable work-hour cap for international students will be increased from 40 hours to 48 hours per fortnight, along with a two-year work visa extension. Earlier this month, India and Australia signed a migration and mobility partnership pact to open up opportunities for students, academic researchers and business people.
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