Category: Education

Georgia House members voted 159-13 on a new school safety bill aimed at stopping school shootings, like the tragic one in September that took the lives of two teachers and two students at Apalachee High School. Some lawmakers are worried about a part of the bill that would create a statewide database to track student behavior, mental health, and any law enforcement issues. They fear it might unfairly target certain groups.

House Speaker Jon Burns strongly supports the bill, saying it will help kids dealing with mental health issues. He stepped down from his official spot to share his feelings about it. “This law will help us support children before they get into trouble,” he said.

The bill now goes to the Senate, but they’ve been working on a smaller version. One Senate proposal suggests limited sharing of information and treating more crimes by kids aged 13 to 16 as adult crimes.

In addition to the database, the House bill wants to speed up record transfers when students change schools. It also plans to create a new position in each of Georgia’s 180 school districts to coordinate mental health support, require police to report any student threats, and set up a way for people to report warnings anonymously.

Some lawmakers believe that the school system didn’t notice the signs shown by the 14-year-old accused of the shooting. Creating the database will need careful consideration to follow privacy laws, but some worry it could lead to discrimination against minority students.

“I worry that there’s too much focus on surveillance and not enough on mental health,” said Rep. Gabriel Sanchez. The bill also wants schools to form teams to manage behavioral threats and develop guidelines for dealing with threats of violence.

The bill promotes suicide and violence prevention classes for older students and requires schools to check in on students who miss a lot of school.

House Democrats also supported another bill providing tax credits for people who buy gun safes or locks, but they’re calling for stronger laws to ensure adults secure their guns. They argue that easy access contributed to the shooting by the accused’s father, Colin Gray, who bought his son a gun.

“Missing chances to act on what we learn should worry us the most,” said Rep. Michelle Au, a Democrat from Johns Creek.

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the final answer key for the SSC Combined Hindi Translators Examination (CHT) Paper 1, 2024. If you took this exam, you can check the results and the final answer key on the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.

Here’s how to find the final answer key:

1. Go to the SSC website: ssc.gov.in.
2. Look for the link about the SSC CHT Paper 1 2024 final answer key on the home page.
3. Click on it, and a new PDF file will open.
4. Follow the link and enter your login details.
5. Click submit, and you will see your final answer key.
6. You can download it and print it for future reference.

The exam was held on December 9, 2024, using computers at different locations across the country. The results were made public on February 14, 2025. To pass Paper 1, you need to score at least:

– 30% for General (UR)
– 25% for OBC/EWS
– 20% for all other categories

A total of 2,145 candidates have passed Paper 1 and will move on to take Paper 2, which will be a descriptive test. The schedule for Paper 2 will be shared on the SSC website. This recruitment drive aims to fill 320 positions.

For more information, you can visit the official SSC website.

The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has decided to postpone the annual board exams for 2025 in the snowy regions of Pangi (Chamba district) and Lahaul-Spiti district. These exams were originally set for March 4, 2025.

Due to heavy snowfall and rain, many roads in Pangi and Lahaul-Spiti have been badly damaged, making it hard for students to get to their exam centers. To keep students’ interests in mind, the board has chosen to delay these exams.

The postponed exams affect students in Classes 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12. The board will share new dates for these exams soon.

However, exams in other parts of Himachal Pradesh will go ahead as planned.

If the weather gets better and the necessary materials for exams can reach the affected places, the board will try to hold the postponed exams after March 8, along with the other exams taking place in the state.

Vishal Sharma, the Board Secretary, mentioned that the new dates for the postponed exams will be announced later.

This year, about 1.95 lakh students will take the Class 10 and 12 board exams across 2,300 centers.

The Odisha government is helping 50 tribal students, mainly women, to prepare for becoming pilots. On Sunday, an official announced that the Commerce and Transport Department is looking for a professional agency to provide training for these students.

The agency will first find 300 tribal students and then choose 50 of them through careful checking. These selected students will get eight weeks of coaching in Bhubaneswar. The training will help them pass a pilot assessment and get ready for a program set by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

The training will cover important topics like English skills, personal development, and basic aviation knowledge. It will also include fun activities to improve hand-eye-foot coordination and help with applying for pilot positions.

The agency will run classes for six hours a day, five days a week. There will also be tests and special help on weekends for anyone who needs extra support. At the end of the training, the selected students will take a final test by private airlines like Air India and IndiGo. The airlines will then choose the top 10 students to train them as professional pilots.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started accepting applications for the Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduates (CUET UG) 2025. If you’re interested in taking this test, you can fill out your application on the official website: cuet.nta.nic.in.

Important Dates:
– Last Date to Apply: March 22, 2025, at 11:50 PM.

What You Need to Know Before Applying:

– Double Check Your Information: Make sure all the details you enter in your application are correct. This includes your name, contact details, address, gender, date of birth, educational qualifications, and choice of exam cities. Mistakes cannot be fixed later!

– Use Your Own Email and Phone Number: Provide an email address and phone number that you have access to. NTA will send important information to these contacts, so it’s essential they’re correct.

– One Application Only: Fill out just one application form. You and your parents or guardians can use their email and phone numbers, but remember, one number and email can only be used for one application.

– No Physical Documents Needed: You don’t need to send any documents to NTA by post or email. Everything is done online, including payment and getting your admit card.

– Corrections Window: If you need to correct some details, you can do that from March 24 to March 26, 2025.

Exam Dates: The CUET UG 2025 exam is expected to be held between May 8 and June 1, 2025, using a Computer-Based Test format. The specific exam schedule will be announced later.

Steps to Register:
1. Go to cuet.nta.nic.in.
2. Click on the registration link.
3. Fill in the required details to create your account.
4. Complete the application form, upload your documents, and pay the fee.
5. Submit your form and download the confirmation page. Remember to print it for future reference

The Telangana Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) will start allowing students to register for the TS EAMCET 2025 on March 1, 2025. If you want to take the Telangana Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test, you can sign up on their official website: eapcet.tgche.ac.in.

How to Register:
1. Go to the TS EAMCET official website at eapcet.tgche.ac.in.
2. Click on the registration link you’ll see on the homepage.
3. A new page will pop up—fill in your registration details.
4. After that, log in to your account.
5. Fill out the application form and pay your fees.
6. Click ‘submit’ and download your application.
7. Keep a printed copy for your records.

The registration fee is ₹900 for students in general categories who want to apply for Engineering, and ₹500 for SC/ST and PH candidates. For both Engineering and Agriculture/Pharmacy courses, it’s ₹1000 for SC/ST and PH candidates, and ₹1800 for others. You can pay the fee online using a Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.

Important Dates:
– The exam will be held on April 29 and 30 for Agriculture and Pharmacy courses.
– Engineering exams will take place from May 2 to May 5.
– The tests will happen in two sessions: the first from 9 AM to 12 noon, and the second from 3 PM to 6 PM

IDBI Bank has opened applications for Junior Assistant Manager positions starting on March 1, 2025. If you want to apply, visit their official website at idbibank.in before March 12, 2025. This hiring drive will fill 650 positions.

Candidates will get training at IDBI-PGDBF through Manipal Academy of BFSI in Bengaluru or Nitte Education International Pvt. Ltd. in Greater Noida. To apply, you need to meet certain requirements, such as your age and education.

Who Can Apply?
– You should have a college degree in any subject from a recognized university.
– Your age must be between 20 to 25 years, meaning you should be born between March 1, 2000, and March 1, 2005.

How to Apply:
1. Go to the IDBI Bank website at idbibank.in.
2. Click on “Careers” and then on “Current Openings.”
3. Click on the link for Junior Assistant Manager Recruitment 2025.
4. Register and log into your account.
5. Complete the application form and pay the fee.
6. Download the confirmation page.
7. Keep a printed copy for your records.

Application Fees:
– ₹1050 for most candidates
– ₹250 for SC/ST/PWD candidates (just for the information fee)

You can pay using various methods like debit cards, credit cards, internet banking, or mobile wallets.

Don’t miss this chance to kickstart your career with IDBI Bank!

Great news for those who took the UPPSC PCS Prelims exam! The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has officially announced the results for the 2024 exam. If you participated in the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Prelims on December 22, 2024, you can easily check if you passed.

How to Check Your Results:
1. Visit the official UPPSC website at [uppsc.up.nic.in](http://uppsc.up.nic.in).
2. Click on the “UPPSC PCS Prelims Result 2024” link in the “What’s New” section on the home page.
3. A new page will open, and you can view your results there.
4. Download the PDF file and keep a copy for your records.

Over 576,000 people applied for this exam, and about 243,000 took the test in the morning session and another 241,000 in the afternoon. After checking the answers released on December 25, 2024, a total of 15,066 candidates passed and can now prepare for the main examination.

Stay tuned for the schedule and details about the next steps from the commission. This recruitment drive aims to fill 947 positions in different departments across the state. For more information, check the official UPPSC website!

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has announced that the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT 2025) will be held on May 25, 2025. This important exam helps students get scholarships for their Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharm) studies.

If you want to apply, you can start your registration on April 1, 2025. The last day to send in your application is April 21, 2025, by 11:55 PM. After the exam on May 25, the results will be out by June 25, 2025.

The exam will be taken on computers at various locations across the country. Before applying, make sure you check if you meet the eligibility requirements. If your application is not complete or doesn’t follow the rules, it will be rejected, and you won’t get your money back for the exam fee.

Important Dates:
– Application Start Date: April 1, 2025
– Application End Date: April 21, 2025, by 11:55 PM
– Exam Date: May 25, 2025
– Result Announcement: By June 25, 2025

For more details, please visit the official website!The llv News