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Tuesday, 8 November 2022

Not mandatory to publish in journals before final PhD thesis: UGC

IN NEW regulations for doctoral programmes notified Monday, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has scrapped the mandatory requirement of getting research papers published in peer-reviewed journals before the final submission of a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) thesis.

But it does not mean Ph.D scholars should stop publication of research papers in peer-reviewed journals, he said. “Focussing on high-quality research will lead to publications in good journals, even if it is not mandatory. It will add value when they apply for employment or post-doctoral opportunities.

Following that, a four-member UGC committee chaired by P Balram, former Director of the Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru, had recommended that publication of research material in “predatory” journals or presentations in conferences organised by their publishers should not be considered for academic credit in any form.

UGC - University Grant Commission.

Established in : 1953 December 26 by late Shri Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad the minister of education.

Current UGC Chairman : Prof. Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar

The Reserve Bank of India had announced guidelines on overseas trade in Indian Rupee in July. In part, this is also aimed at curtailing India’s dollar dependence for trade, and indirectly strengthen the domestic currency.

On the lines of an arrangement being worked out with Russia, India is in talks with Sri Lanka, the Maldives and multiple south east Asian, African and Latin American countries to initiate trading in the Indian Rupee.

The countries in these geographies have shown interest in opening Special Rupee Vostro or SRV accounts,

A Vostro account is an account held by a bank that allows the customers to deposit money on behalf of another bank.

he first country to open a special Rupee Vostro account is Russia, which has increased supply of discounted crude to India post the Ukraine war. In September, government-owned UCO Bank received the RBI’s approval to open a special vostro account with Gazprombank of Russia and in October, Sberbank and VTB Bank – the largest and second-largest banks of Russia – opened special vostro accounts in their respective branches in Delhi.

Reserve Bank Governor : Shaktikanta Das.

Russian Currency : Russian ruble.

Malidives Currency : Rufiya.

Srilanka Currency : Srilankan Rupees.

Monday, 7 November 2022

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2022: When is Guru Nanak Jayanti? Date, significance, history and all you need to know about Gurpurab

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2022: The sacred festival of Guru Nanak Jayanti is right around the corner. It marks the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Find out when is Guru Nanak Jayanti, the festival's history, significance and more inside.

The sacred festival of Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab, Prakash Parv and Guru Nanak's Prakash Utsab, is right around the corner. It is one of the most important days of Sikhism and marks the birth anniversary of the first of the ten Sikh gurus and the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It is observed annually on the full moon date of the Kartik month or Kartik Purnima. The festival is honoured by Sikhs all across the globe with utmost love and reverence.

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2022

Guru Nanak Jayanti or Gurpurab is on November 8, 2022. It will be observed as the 553rd birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. While Diwali falls on the 15th day of the Kartik month as per the Lunar calendar, Guru Nanak Jayanti falls fifteen days after the festival of lights on the auspicious occasion of Kartik Purnima. This year, on the occasion of Kartik Purnima, a total Lunar Eclipse or Chandra Grahan (also known as the Blood Moon) will take place.

Kartik Purnima tithi begins - 04:15 on November 7

Kartik Purnima tithi ends - 04:31 on November 8

Guru Nanak Jayanti History, Significance and Celebrations:

As per religious sources, Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in 1469 at Talwandi Nankana Sahib. It is believed that Guru Nanak Dev Ji laid the foundation of the Sikh religion and brought enlightenment to this world. The festival honours his life, achievements and legacy.

Rishi Sunak make a dramatic exit at a COP27 session

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday made a dramatic exit from an ongoing session of the COP27 summit by his aides. leaving people confused as to what had happened.

An aide had come onto the stage, according to Hickman, and whispered in Sunak's ear “for more than a minute”, what seemed like a discussion of whether he should be leaving at the moment. At first, the UK Prime Minister did not leave the stage but when another aide came up to him to persuade again, he got out of the chair and left the room.

The United Nations Climate Change Conference, commonly referred to as Conference of the Parties – or COP27 – was inaugurated in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh on Sunday.

Gujarat High Court files suo motu PIL on Morbi Bridge Collapse in Gujarat

Ahmedabad : The Gujarati high court Monday filed a suo motu PIL on the October 30 Morbi Suspension bridge collapse, that claimed 135 lives and issued notices to government, the district administration, municipal authorities , and the state human right commission seeking report on the tragedy and aftermath by November 14.

'Suo motu' is a Latin term which means 'on its own motion'. When the Court takes suo moto cognisance of an issue, it institutes a case on its own accord by taking cognisance of a public issue. At times, the Court's suo motu actions will be based on letter petition, media reports etc.

AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat high court Monday filed a suo motu

Sunday, 6 November 2022

Facebook parent Meta is preparing large-scale layoffs this week.

Sanfransisco : Meta Platforms inc is planning to begin large scale layoffs this week and this will affect thousands of employees too, however meta was declined to comment on the incident.

Supreme Court upholds 10% quota for Economically Weaker Sections.

New Delhi: Supreme Court has upheld the 103rd Constitution Amendment providing 10% quota for the economically weaker sections (EWS) from the unreserved

The beneficiaries can avail the quota for admissions to central institutions and central government Jobs.

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has upheld the 103rd Constituti ..