The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, effective June 21, aims to curb cheating in public and entrance exams across India. Prompted by alleged malpractices in NEET and UGC NET, the Act enforces strict penalties, including three to five years of imprisonment and fines up to Rs 10 lakh. It mandates transparency and prohibits unauthorized access to exam centers. Passed in the Budget session and approved by President Droupadi Murmu, the Act covers exams by various central government authorities.
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is embroiled in controversy, leading students seeking entrance to medical colleges to explore alternative paths such as taking a year off to prepare for the next round, considering foreign colleges, or opting for domestic Bachelor of Science (BSc) programs.
Many startups, particularly those gearing up for public listing, now consider youth and experience a winning combination. Having experienced leaders instills confidence in investors and markets, who view it as an indicator of stability and potential for success, said company founders and industry watchers.
The Centre is anticipating a significant surplus of approximately Rs 70,000 crore from GST compensation cess collections, even after repaying loans taken during the Covid-19 period on behalf of states. This unexpected windfall is due to robust collections from sin goods like pan masala, cigarettes, and automobiles. Officials suggest that this surplus could allow for early loan repayments and still leave a substantial amount for other uses.
Experts have identified several nuclear hotspots around the world that can trigger World War 3. This war unlike the previous world war will see the presence of nuclear weapons. South Asia, Russia, West Asia and the Korean Peninsula have been identified as some of the hotspots.
Taylor Swift are in for a shocker as the American star was seen putting out a fire in her apartment in a recent video that surfaced on social media. In the video she was seen putting out the fire with an extinguisher in her hand. The video received mixed reactions from her followers who were both, shocked and awed by her stance.
Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender will conclude with two more seasons, mirroring the original series. Albert Kim steps down as showrunner for season 2, replaced by Christine Boylan and Jabbar Raisani. Production begins in Q3 2024.
Tesla's internal reports reportedly show a significant slash in employee count within a matter of a few months, shortly after Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced back in April that the company was planning to reduce its workforce by 10%. This move has seen mixed reactions from all around the global market.
Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years Season 2 premieres on Paramount+ on July 10. This season debuts a week before SpongeBob SquarePants' 25th anniversary. Fans can revisit the series' first season now on the platform.
Call of Duty Black Ops 6 launches on October 25, 2024. Set during the Gulf War, the game features an innovative campaign, enhanced multiplayer with omnidirectional movement, and the return of round-based Zombies. Available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation, preorders offer early beta access and exclusive rewards.
Sam Stovall who is a leading Wall Street analyst has predicted that an economic slowdown could cause a fall of 5% in stock prices in the US. He stated that this will be noticed towards the end of this year.
