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Government tightens norms on use of scribes by persons with disabilities in competitive exams
To prevent exam malpractice, the government has tightened norms for scribes in competitive exams for persons with disabilities. Examining bodies must create their own scribe pools within two years, phasing…
Government releases methodology for calculating Green Credit for tree plantation
Entities involved in tree plantation can earn Green Credit after five years of restoration, achieving a 40% canopy density. Each surviving tree over five years old earns one credit. These…
Government to overhaul accreditation system, operationalise AI centre
To mark five years of the National Education Policy 2020, the government is set to overhaul higher education accreditation, shifting to a binary ‘accredited’ or ‘not accredited’ model. A new…
Government tells Air India to ‘end backseat driving’ in key departments
Following safety concerns and a recent incident, the aviation ministry has urged Air India to eliminate “backseat driving” in critical departments. The ministry emphasized that designated post-holders must have the…
Government blocks 25 OTT platforms for obscenity
The Indian government has blocked 25 OTT platforms, including Ullu and ALTT, along with associated websites and apps, due to sexually explicit and obscene content. This action follows warnings and…

