Current Affairs - Education

In the IIRF 2024 engineering rankings, IIT Bombay is recognized as the top government engineering college. This prestigious position reflects IIT Bombay's exceptional performance in academics, research, and placements. The institute's strong reputation in these areas places it ahead of other prominent institutions such as IIT Madras and IIT Delhi. IIT Bombay's consistent excellence in various facets of engineering education contributes to its leading status in the rankings.

The Isai Kudil scheme was launched in Puducherry to enhance music and dance education in government schools. Supported by Bharathiar University, this initiative includes purchasing 50 musical instruments and setting up a musical hut at Chinnatha Government Girls Higher Secondary School. The scheme offers music classes twice a week for two hours, with tailored syllabi for different class levels. This effort reflects Puducherry's commitment to enriching the educational experience of its students through the arts.

South India's first Adivasi library, ‘Kaanu,’ is scheduled to open in Chamarajanagar, Karnataka, on August 25. Located at the Institute of Public Health, this library is dedicated to the research and documentation of tribal cultures. It houses 1,200 books and papers focusing on South Indian forest tribes, such as the Jenu Kuruba and Soliga. ‘Kaanu’ aims to support Adivasi scholars and promote the preservation and understanding of tribal knowledge and traditions, marking a significant step in the recognition and celebration of tribal heritage in the region.

The National Institute of Technology that recently launched the 'Nivahika' web portal for data management is located in Calicut. This web portal represents a significant advancement in how the institute handles and reports data, ensuring accuracy and consistency in various institutional processes. The launch of 'Nivahika' is expected to set a benchmark for data management across other National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and enhance the efficiency of data handling within the educational sector.

In a significant step towards developing Indigenous technology, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) signed an agreement with IIT Roorkee and IIT Mandi to develop 'Cell-Free' 6G Access Points. This collaboration aims to advance the development of 6G technology by eliminating traditional cell boundaries and deploying multiple access points across vast regions. The agreement, supported by the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) scheme, aims to bridge the digital divide in India by enabling affordable broadband and mobile services.