Gaganyaan Episode 1: Why India’s Human Spaceflight Mission Matters | The Scope
In the first episode of The Scope’s special series on Gaganyaan, we explore why India’s first human spaceflight mission is about much more than sending astronauts into orbit. Discover what Gaganyaan is, why human-rating a rocket is essential, how ISRO has prepared through years of testing, and why this mission could make India only the […]
BPSC TRE 4.0 application process postponed; 32,388 Bihar teacher posts affected, revised schedule soon
The BPSC has deferred the start of TRE 4.0 registration, which was earlier scheduled for September 1. The recruitment covers 32,388 teacher vacancies across Bihar’s government schools. The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has postponed the commencement of the online application process for the Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE) 4.0. The application window, which was scheduled […]
We need more mega-science projects, says CERN Director-General
Director-General of CERN, Mark Thomson. | Photo Credit: Vinaya Deshpande The world needs more mega-science projects, said Director-General of CERN, Mark Thomson, during his visit to Mumbai on Monday (August 31, 2026) for the India premiere of ‘The Peace Particle’, a documentary on CERN. The documentary was premiered at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. […]
Liquidity in the economy: What it means, how RBI manages it and why it matters
Competitive Exam explainers | Indian economy Liquidity is one of the most important but often misunderstood concepts in monetary policy. In simple terms, it refers to the availability of money and funds in the financial system that can be used for transactions, lending and investment. When liquidity is abundant, banks generally have easier access to […]
J&K MBBS, BDS interns launch indefinite strike over low stipend, seek hike to Rs 30,000
Srinagar, Aug 31 (IANS) Medical interns of MBBS and BDS courses in Jammu & Kashmir began an indefinite strike on Monday, demanding enhancement of their monthly stipend. MBBS and BDS interns across Jammu and Kashmir have launched an indefinite strike, demanding a substantial increase in their monthly stipend. The protesting interns are currently staging dharnas […]
Wb Neet Ug Seat Allotment 2026: WB NEET UG round 1 seat allotment result 2026 out at wbmcc.nic.in: Direct link to download scorecards here
WB NEET UG 2026 Round 1 allotment released: Check seat details, download letter and reporting deadline The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has released the West Bengal NEET UG 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result today, August 31, 2026. Candidates who participated in the state counselling process for MBBS and BDS seats can now […]
In 1992, Dr John Eng discovered a molecule in Gila monster venom; decades later, his finding helped pave the way for widely used type 2 diabetes medicines
Meet John Eng: The hospital doctor whose Gila monster discovery helped open the door to Ozempic. (Photo: X post) Long before Ozempic became one of the world’s most talked-about medicines, a doctor working at a Veterans Affairs hospital in the Bronx was studying something far less glamorous: the venom of a desert lizard.His name was […]
AIIMS CRE-5 re-exam hit by technical glitches in Jaipur, candidates protest; fresh test promised
A re-examination conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for recruitment to Group B and Group C non-academic posts was disrupted by technical problems at an examination centre in Jaipur on Monday, August 31. The disruption forced candidates to walk out of the venue and stage a protest, highlighting renewed concerns over […]
Uttarakhand B.Ed final answer key 2026 released at ukentrance.samarth.edu.in, results expected soon: Direct link to download here
Uttarakhand BEd answer key 2026 Soban Singh Jeena University (SSJU), Almora has released the final answer key for the Uttarakhand State-Level Combined B.Ed and M.Ed Entrance Examination 2026. Candidates who appeared for the entrance test held on August 16 can now download the final answer key from the official entrance portal. The results are expected […]
A blanket screen-time ban won’t fix what’s broken in edtech
Key points: Instead of fixed screen-time limits, emphasize quality over quantity Today’s classroom isn’t broken–but it wasn’t built for today’s top students Learning starts with consistency and communication For more on screen time and students, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Many parents, policymakers, and educators are worried about screens in schools. They’ve observed the positive […]