Category: Education
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How to make UPI payments without an internet connection
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently announced a new UPI 123Pay initiative to make it easier for “40 crore” feature phone users to complete the digital payments process without an internet connection. Here’s what you need to know about the latest feature. The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) 123Pay service allows a user to instantly…
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World Wildlife Day
The World is full of amazing creatures of all shapes and sizes. Nature abounds in even the most unusual and unexpected places, from birds in the air to majestic whales in the sea. The importance of wildlife has since slipped our minds. The purpose of World Wildlife Day is to remind us of our responsibilities…
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8 Best Data Science Courses Available In 2022 To Take Your Career To The Next Level
Here is a handy guide to help you choose the best data science programs and courses in 2022 Data science is a hot topic of discussion among professionals and organizations in the world of data mining and analyzing data for business growth. An organization can benefit from data if it is processed effectively and efficiently.…
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Indian Institute of Technology will open in the UAE
According to the latest trade deal with the UAE, the Indian government will set up its prestigious IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) in the Emirates. They signed a historic Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Within five years, the CEPA is expected to increase bilateral trade to $100 million. The deal was signed during a virtual…
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ATM
What is an ATM? Automated teller machines, or ATMs, are specialized computers that allow people to manage their bank accounts easily. Using it, a person can check their account balances, withdraw money, deposit money, print a statement of account activities, and even purchase stamps. Deeper definition First used in London in 1967, ATMs are now…
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A New International Dark Sky Destination Worth Adding to Your List
If you’re a stargazer, add this lesser-known US national park to your bucket list Astronomers who love observing the stars will be pleased with this news. There’s a new international dark sky destination to add to your bucket list of places to see the night sky. The international dark sky certification recognizes the exceptional quality…
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Agriculture UG/PG Courses to Include ‘Natural Farming’ by ICAR
In less than a week after Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to farmers to steer away from chemical-based farming, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has decided to include natural farming in its syllabus at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels. ICAR’s Education Division will create syllabus in consultation with Agricultural Universities and Natural Farming…
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Hubble Catches a Brilliant Picture of a Vivid Spiral Galaxy.
The last time astronauts visited the school bus-sized Hubble telescope in space. They installed a new, reliable camera. Twelve years later, this “workhouse” camera (Hubble’s Wide Field Camera 3) captures bright, vivid galaxies in the cosmos. On Friday, NASA shared a resplendent image of the spiral galaxy NGC 1385. You can see the galaxy’s arms along the…
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Zoom’s New’ Focus Mode’ Will Assist Teachers To Reduce Distractions For Students
To make things easier for teachers, Zoom has announced a new feature called Focus mode. Zoom says that the feature is meant to keep students from getting distracted while they’re in a virtual classroom. “Focus Mode allows educators to see their students’ videos, and students to see their teachers without seeing other class participants. With…
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Children Of H1b Visa Holders Will Have More Job And Education Opportunities: F1 Visa Rule Changed
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (UCIS) has refreshed the F-1 student visa policy. So now, the “gap” status will be dropped when one applies for an F-1 visa. Previously, applicants use to submit additional applications for extension of nonimmigrant status, adding to the administrative burden for both applicants and the government. “USCIS does away…