GATE answer key, response sheets 2026 released at gate2026.iitg.ac.in: Direct link to download here
GATE answer key 2026: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has released the provisional answer keys and response sheets for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026. The GATE 2026 computer-based test (CBT) was conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15 across the country for 30 subjects. The examination featured a mix […]
FDA will drop two-study requirement for new drug approvals, aiming to speed access
The Food and Drug Administration plans to drop its longtime standard of requiring two rigorous studies to win approval for new drugs, the latest change from Trump administration officials vowing to speed up the availability of certain medical products. Going forward, the FDA’s “default position” will be to require one study for new drugs and […]
Bank of India Credit Officer admit card 2026 released: Direct link to download hall tickets here
Bank of India Credit Officer admit card 2026 released The Bank of India Credit Officer Admit Card 2026 has been released for candidates who have registered for the upcoming recruitment examination. The admit card is now available on the official website of Bank of India. Candidates appearing for the online examination scheduled on March 1, […]
Question Corner | Why does wildfire smoke swirl only one way in the air?
Wildfire smoke in the northeast Pacific Ocean, September 2020. | Photo Credit: NASA A: Sometimes wildfire smoke in the stratosphere collects into a compact bubble of smoke that spins in a coherent vortex, clockwise in the northern hemisphere and counter-clockwise in the southern hemisphere. Two new studies, published in Weather and Climate Dynamics and presented […]
Odisha scraps state-level entry, makes NCET 2026 sole gateway for 4-year ITEP admissions from 2026–27
Odisha scraps state-level entry, makes NCET 2026 sole gateway for 4-year ITEP admissions from 2026–27 The Higher Education Department of the Government of Odisha has announced that admissions to the 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) for the academic session 2026–27 will be conducted through the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2026.According to the official […]
238 bird species spotted in Thiruvananthapuram district during Great Backyard Bird Count and Campus Bird Count
Malabar Trogon | Photo Credit: Special arrangement A total of 238 bird species were documented across Thiruvananthapuram district during the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC), an annual four-day global citizen science initiative held from February 13 to 16. Endemic species such as Grey-fronted Green-Pigeon, Malabar Imperial-Pigeon, Malabar Grey Hornbill, Malabar Flameback, Malabar Parakeet, Malabar Woodshrike, […]
OSSSC Junior Assistant recruitment 2026: Apply online before March 8, direct link here
OSSSC Junior Assistant recruitment 2026 The Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has invited applications for 1,237 Junior Assistant (JA) posts in various government departments. Graduates who meet the eligibility requirements can register online from now until March 6, 2026, and submit their applications by March 8, 2026. This is a significant opportunity for students […]
Why has NGT cleared the Nicobar project? | Explained
The project is an integrated infrastructure development plan proposed by the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation Limited (ANIIDCO). | Photo Credit: Getty Images/istockphoto The story so far: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) recently concluded a high-stakes legal battle over the ‘Holistic Development of Great Nicobar Island’, and ruled that all environment safeguards are […]
ICMAI CMA June exam schedule 2026 released: Check details here
ICMAI CMA June exam 2026: The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) has formally released the examination schedule for the CMA June 2026 cycle, setting in motion the Foundation, Intermediate, and Final examinations across the country. Alongside the timetable, the institute has also issued strict registration deadlines and fee details, leaving candidates with little […]
A kernel of truth – The Hindu
There aren’t many everyday routines that are both overtly essential, while at the same time almost a form of art. Cooking, however, is one such routine that blends creativity, skill, and science to transform individual ingredients into dishes that are not just essential for our consumption and living, but also double up as unique, flavourful […]