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2021

Government (Smart City Initiatives)

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Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Launches Light House Projects in India Under the Global Housing Technology Challenge India New Delhi: Light House Projects (LHPs) are model housing projects with houses built with shortlisted alternate technology suitable to the geo-climatic and hazard conditions of the region. This will demonstrate and deliver ready to live houses with speed, economy and with better quality of construction in a sustainable manner. The period of construction is a maximum of 12 months from the date of handing over of sites to the construction agency after all statutory approvals. Approvals will be accorded through a fast track process by the concerned State Government. These LHPs shall serve as live Laboratories for different aspects of transfer of technologies to field application, such as planning, design, production of components, construction practices, testing etc. for both faculty and students, builders, professionals of private and public sectors and other stakeholders involved in such construction. Six technology providers have been selected through a rigorous online bidding process for the construction of Light House Projects (LHPs) at six different locations in six states including Indore, Rajkot, Chennai, Ranchi, Agartala and Lucknow.  Salient Features: – LHP shall mean a model housing project with approximate 1,000 houses built with shortlisted alternate technology suitable to the geo-climatic and hazard conditions of the region. This will demonstrate and deliver ready to live houses with speed, economy and with better quality of construction in a sustainable manner. – The minimum size of houses constructed under LHP shall be in accordance with the prevailing guidelines of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban). – Constructed housing under LHP will include on-site infrastructure development such as internal roads, pathways, common green area, boundary wall, water supply, sewerage, drainage, rainwater harvesting, solar lighting, external electrification, etc. – Houses under LHP will be designed keeping in view the dimensional requirements laid down in the National Building Code (NBC) 2016 with good aesthetics, proper ventilation, orientation, as required to suit the climatic conditions of the location and adequate storage space, etc. – Convergence with other existing centrally sponsored schemes and Missions such as Smart Cities, AMRUT, Swachh Bharat (U), National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM), Ujjwalla, Ujala and Make in India shall be ensured during the designing of LHPs at each site. – The structural details shall be designed to meet the durability and safety requirements of applicable loads including earthquakes and cyclones and floods as applicable in accordance with the applicable Indian/International standards. – Cluster design may include an innovative system of water supply, drainage and rainwater harvesting, renewable energy sources with a special focus on solar energy. – The period of construction will be a maximum of 12 months from the date of handing over of sites to the successful bidder after all statutory approvals. Approvals will be accorded through a fast track process by the concerned State/UT Government. – Technology Providers successfully completing the construction of LHPs within the stipulated 15 month’s period of the contract (including 3 months for preparing relevant drawings and taking all statutory approvals from various agencies in the State followed by 12 months period for actual construction) will be rewarded with USD 20,000 each. A further incentive for early completion is being provided wherein technology providers who complete LHPs in less than 12 months will receive an incrementally higher bonus of USD 2,000 for each month less than the stipulated period of 12 months. – For the subsequent allotment of constructed houses under LHPs to the eligible beneficiaries in States/ UTs, procedures of existing guidelines of PMAY (U) will be followed. Source and Credit: GHTC-India, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Image to be shown while posting the article online:Source of the Image to be mentioned compulsorily as caption below the image. Source: GHTC-India

All-India Quarterly Establishment-based Employment Survey (AQEES) to Cover Nine Sectors

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The survey is aimed at studying changing trends in jobs across industries like manufacturing, construction, trade, transportation, education, health, accommodation and restaurants, IT/BPO, as well as financial services sectors The Labour Bureau under the Ministry of Labour and Employment will soon conduct an All-India Quarterly Establishment-based Employment Survey (AQEES) across nine various sectors including manufacturing, construction, trade, transportation, education, health, accommodation and restaurants, IT/BPO, and financial services sectors.  This survey is being carried out to study the change in trends in jobs across various industries due to the current circumstances. The survey will look at the rate and level of employment generation in the formal and informal sectors.  The two main components of the survey are, the Quarterly Employment Survey (QES) – responsible for establishments that contain at least ten workers – and the Area Frame Establishment Survey (AFES) – responsible for establishments employing nine or less than nine workers.  Recently, the Ministry of Labour has also revealed that the proposed migrant’s survey will examine the details of migrants, including their housing, finances, consumption expenditure, and financial inclusion.  It will also survey factors and demographics like the migrant’s gender, level of education, vocational/technical teaching, social group, and change in income post-migration to different places. This study will help the government by providing them with important information on the socio-economic front of the migrant workers in the country.  The technical part of the survey is planned to be carried out by a panel of experts.  Four surveys were scheduled to be undertaken and it was predicted to yield results by April 2021, but the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has delayed the process.

NBE Releases Schedule for 2021-22 Medical Exams

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National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2021 will be conducted on September 11, NEET Superspeciality (SS) 2021 will be held on November 13 and 14, and NEET MDS 2022 is scheduled for December 19. New Delhi: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has announced tentative dates for different medical exams scheduled between July, 2021 and March 2022. National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2021 will be conducted on September 11, NEET Superspeciality (SS) 2021 will be held on November 13 and 14, and NEET MDS 2022 is scheduled for December 19, the NBE said. DNB-PDCET 2021 is scheduled for September 19 and FET 2021 for November 20, it said. Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) December 2021 session, and Foreign Dental Screening Test 2021 will be conducted on December 12. Fellowship Entrance Test (FET) 2021 will be held on November 20. NBE Medical Exam Calendar 2020-22 DNB/DrNB Final Practical Examinations – December 2020 Session – July/August, 2021 DNB/DrNB Final Theory Examinations – June 2021 Session – August 24, 25, 26, and 27 NEET-PG 2021 – September 11 DNB-PDCET 2021 – September 19 NBEMS Recruitment Test – September 20 DNB/DrNB Final Practical Examinations – June 2021 Session – November/December NEET-SS 2021 – November 13, 14 FET 2021 – November 20 FMGE December 2021 session – December 12 Foreign Dental Screening Test 2021 – December 12 DNB/DrNB Final Theory Examinations – December 2021 Session – December 16, 17, 18 and 19 NEET-MDS 2022 – December 19 Fellowship Exit Examination 2021 – February/March, 2022 “The candidates are advised to check the exact dates of examinations from the Information Bulletins/ NBEMS website as the above dates are purely tentative and subject to approvals & confirmations. Please refer to NBEMS website www.natboard.edu.in and https://nbe.edu.in for information bulletins, application forms and other details of these examinations as and when notified,” the NBE said in a statement. Source: Careers360

Delta Variant Is Around 40-60% More Transmissible Than The Alpha Variant: Dr NK Arora

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The Delta variant of the novel Coronavirus spreads faster than the Alpha variant, said Dr NK Arora, the Chief of National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI). New Delhi: The Covid-19 working group of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI) Dr NK Arora said that the Delta variant of COVID-19 is around 40-60% more transmissible than the Alpha variant. He said, “It is around 40-60 per cent more transmissible than its predecessor (Alpha variant) and has already spread to more than 80 countries, including India, UK, US, Singapore and others.” Dr Arora explained the scientific reason for the higher transmissibility of the Delta variant. He said, “The Delta variant has mutations in its spike protein that helps it bind to the ACE2 receptors present on the surface of the cells more firmly, making it more transmissible and capable of evading the body’s immunity.” The super spreading Delta variant was discovered in India last year in October. Experts have suspected the highly infectious Delta variant to be the primary cause of the second wave of COVID-19 in India. It is held accountable for over 80 per cent of the cases in the country.  It emerged in Maharashtra and is suspected to have travelled northwards affecting the country’s western states before proceeding to towards the central and the eastern parts of the country.  Currently, there is a significant decrease in the number of active cases in most parts of the country; some regions are still witnessing a high Test Positivity Rate (TPR). The north-eastern and southern states are experiencing a high TPR.  According to a statement by the WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the spread of the Delta variant heightened due to the shortage of COVID-19 vaccines in India.  Is the Delta Plus variant more severe than the Delta variant? According to Dr Arora, “It is difficult to say that the Delta Plus variant is more severe.” The Delta Plus variant – AY.1 and AY.2 has so far been found in 55-60 people across 11 states including Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Madhya Pradesh. AY.1 variant has been detected in countries like Nepal, Portugal, Switzerland, Poland, and Japan. The AY.2 variant, as of now, is less prevalent.  INSACOG, a government panel involved in genome sequencing of Coronavirus, said, “Delta sub-lineages AY.1 and AY.2 are declining globally with near-zero cases in the last week of June in either the UK or US, where they were most frequently seen. They also continue to be below 1 per cent in available sequences from June in India. Neither AY.1 nor AY.2 is likely to be more transmissible than Delta.” “The Delta variant (B.1.617.2) is the dominant lineage for new cases across India in recent samples and remains the most rapidly rising lineage globally”, added INSACOG.

Edtech trends that can make the older education system face the music

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Introduction Education forms the base of any society, nation, and region. Any development and improvement of people and community depend on education. But more than that ensuring quality education is a major task for the whole education system. Covid-19 pandemic has dragged the whole world online and education too. Today the teaching, assignments, learning, and evaluation all are happening online. A new intuitional network is formed in the education system. This new era has brought several new trends in education with updating technology on a day-to-day basis.  According to Association for education communication and Technology (AECT), edtech is something that facilitates learning and improves performance by creating, using, and managing appropriate technological processes and resources.  As published in Analytics Insight, Google suggests that the Edtech market is expected to cater to around 9.6 million users and has a market share of US $1.96 billion by 2021. Several edtech trends have emerged and are expected to stay in the market for a long.  Virtual augmented reality: Virtual reality is giving the student a whole new experience of learning. Gone are days when students have to depend on teachers drawing with chalks on boards or using appropriate charts or else a traditional presentation. Now through virtual augmented reality, students are getting an insight into every topic. It is giving students a feel of every detail related to any subject and visualizes learning making it much easier.  Blockchain technology: The Disrupted Ledger Technology from Blockchain brings a great deal of storing data effortlessly. Gone are days for keeping piles of books, notebooks, and notes. With fluent blockchain technology transfer of data has also become transparent and fast. The whole education material can be saved and surfed online. This will save a lot of time for students as well as teachers. Along with that, it will make the work effective and easily accessible for students as well as teachers.  Smartphone technology: Gone are the days when the non-affordability of the laptop was a hurdle to get all the technical assistance. The millennial generation has the opportunity to explore the ocean of possibilities with a variety of smartphones and applications. Students can save all their education-related material in one single folder on their phones. Controlling everything they need to study in one small smartphone. It allows a great deal of flexibility and lets students get rid of heavy bags. Artificial Intelligence: Artificial intelligence is known as the base of edtech. Artificial intelligence is gaining a lot of importance and can be seen as a prevalent player in a lot of sectors, including education. AI has made it a lot easy to take attendance through its face recognition technology. It is also allowing to invigilate online exams. So that scope of any cheating is minimized and the monitoring of exams can be done without human assistance. This has ensured the quality of online exams and helped in maintaining a decorum examination even online. Robotics: In many cases where students need extra attention. For example, for a visually impaired student having voice assistance can be very helpful. Robotics can help a normal student too, for learning various topics without teachers’ assistance all the time. Robots learn from humans and humans learn from robots. Thus, in the field of education, the more a robot will learn the more it can help students in learning. Through various artificial intelligence technologies. Big Data: Today data is said to be the new oil. The one who has it can change the game. In the case of education as well. The right kind of data at the right time can create wonders for making the education process fluent and easy. Not just for students but also teachers.  Conclusion A lot of education technology have made their way to comfort zone of the education system. Today’s generation doesn’t miss the essence of the old education system. Because the new edtech trends are letting them explore endless possibilities. There are still a lot of new trends yet to approach the edtech community. With that, we are yet to see how fluent and easily accessible education is going to become in coming future.

Reopening of schools: A concern as well as the need of the hour

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The covid-19 pandemic gave the world several shocks. Nonetheless, this didn’t leave the education system behind. In the whole world, the total scenario of education changed. Be it, classes, lectures, assignments, and tests came online. Although while education did become available online. Schools drifted apart from students. It’s been more than a year and students still have no near hopes of enjoying school days any day soon. As per the United Nations agency, 1.5 million schools remained closed during the 2020 lockdown, which saw the damage of study opportunities for 247 million children to be enrolled in elementary and secondary school. In addition to over six million girls and boys who were already out of school prior covid-19 the crisis began.  Many states have decided to reopen schools, like Bihar, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh. Many private colleges have reopened in metro cities but with no compulsion over attendance. In 2018 many schools were shut in Maharashtra and other states of the country. Saying there was a need to shut these schools as it was near to no use. That also made the village students travel more and did hamper their education.  A year ago teaching went fully online but that couldn’t maintain the education wavelength. A school and college not only provide knowledge and information. It’s a place where the overall development of a person happens. A great matter of concern especially for the young kids missing primary education and basic developments. On the other hand, it has involved and taken a lot of involvement of parents to indulge their kids into studies. As a matter of concern, virtual education may ensure teaching but doesn’t ensure learning.  UNESCO said more than 888 million children worldwide, continue to face disruption to their education due to full or partial school closure. Globally schools for more than 168 million children have been completely closed for almost a full year, as per the reports. With this, around 214 million children all over the world have missed out on three-quarters of their in-person learning.  According to a study, only 8 Indian states and union territories have reopened schools from class I to XII. Whereas another 11 states have reopened schools for classes VI to XII and 15 states opened schools only for classes IX-XII. In addition, three states have reopened Anganwadi centers, with these younger children are losing a lot on their foundational learning phases.  Even if schools do reopen it will not be the same again any sooner. Putting on a mask and with the fear of third-wave effecting children the most. It is again a dilemma whether children shall go to school or stay at home. When this wasn’t enough, many schools and colleges attempted to hike fees during a pandemic. This act has to face a huge backlash from parents. While a lot of people are facing financial crunches, it is considered very insensitive by an educational institution to hike fees. On the other hand, a lot of parents demanded compensation from schools. Stating the online education does not fulfill the criteria to charge the whole fee.  Another concern raises in judging the intellects of students who cleared exams and degrees during the pandemic. The students are going to suffer for no reason. With no doubt, we can say it has discouraged students from studying hard. In the coming days, the matter of concern is not just the reopening of school. But also reopening of a normal education environment with safety. No one knows if that time is coming any sooner.

4 Emerging Trends Shaping the Media and Entertainment Industry in 2021

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Introduction: Since COVID-19, the way we consume online content from different media and entertainment sources has evolved drastically. All it takes is an internet connection and one swift touch, and you have innumerable options to surf through.  Due to the pandemic induced lockdown, not only youngsters but even middle-aged and senior citizens are engaged in entertainment programs, web series, movies, films, etc. There has been a paradigm shift in the media consumption and production scenario in India.  Last year, a digital media trends survey of 2000 plus people in the USA revealed that 69% of the consumers had subscribed to at least one online video streaming service. An average American is already spending 12 hours a day on various media platforms. It won’t take long for this trend to become common amongst Indians.  Thanks to content creators, they are helping or rather aiding people to stay indoors. Increased screen timing is becoming a pressing issue, but with limited options, people are easily getting hooked to their devices consuming various types of content to spend their time.  Behind the scenes, the increased consumption of online content has triggered a rise in technological advancement and the study of consumer behaviour, likes and dislikes.  The media and entertainment sector was amongst the few that succeeded at harnessing the various benefits of technology. Therefore, we need to understand various trends that will shape the future of the media and entertainment industry.  Emerging Trends: New Ways of Distribution Democratization of technology and the internet, the proliferation of smartphones and tablets has caused a shift in the demands and expectations of media and content consumers. There is an astounding variety of digital services available in the common market.  Video on Demand (VoD)  According to statistics, the VoD market is expected to grow globally at a CAGR of 8.3% by 2021. Subscription-based online streaming services such as Disney+, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu are amongst the consumers’ favorites.  With mobile penetration rising amongst millennials, media companies are most eager to tap into this market. Live Streaming Streaming is becoming the most engaging way to deliver content. Therefore, brands and media platforms are now leveraging live streaming to reach out to the masses.  Brands routinely go on social media platforms to engage their followers by organizing Q&As, live polls, quizzes, games, etc.   Intelligent Media In the case of traditional media, preference and popularity were calculated by measuring TRP (Television Rating Points). However, with the rise in VoD platforms, they have hacked the way to track and map consumer behaviors. By using data analytics on each individual’s viewing session, crafting a personalized user profile has never been easier.  Contextual Media Advertisers have figured out that context and content is the way to flaunt their brands around. Hence, advertisers are selected and served based on the intelligence of automated systems. Advertising It’s no secret that the advertising industry is flourishing and dominating all aspects of media. Behind closely guarded algorithms triggering targeted advertising, users have never seen the extent of personalized ads until now.  Different types of advertisements like pre-rolls, in-stream and post-rolls have helped distributors in increasing monetization effectively.  New technologies like Dynamic Ad Insertion are also capable to display ads on the user’s demand. This is going to develop a win-win situation for both parties.  Consumer Engagement via New Media In the age of diminishing attention spans, Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are creating seismic shifts in engaging consumers.  Though these technologies have been around for quite a while now, the continuous evolution still hasn’t worn off. When used as communication tools, they have the potential to generate an otherworldly experience for the user.  For instance, with the help of VR, music enthusiasts are live-streaming their concerts so the attendees from any part of the world can experience the aura of the concert.  These new cutting-edge technologies will lead marketing strategies in the future.  Conclusion: It is important to note that the competition in the media and entertainment industry is going to be intense. With the advancement in technology and more people willing to invest in this industry, OTT platforms, advertising, gaming and various other sectors are going to expand exponentially in the future and will pave way for new business and marketing models.  To cater to the ever-changing consumer demands, the media industry is gearing up by leveraging the full potential of data analytics and analyzing consumer behavior and preferences to successfully make their mark in the industry.

New Normal – EDUCATION LEADERSHIP SUMMIT & AWARDS 2021

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New Normal – EDUCATION LEADERSHIP SUMMIT & AWARDS 2021 ArdorComm Media Group, a growing media organisation in India, invites you to join EDUCATION LEADERSHIP SUMMIT & AWARDS 2021, India’s first ‘New Normal’ event. The Summit’s theme will focus on ‘Empowering Education Community for Socio-Digital Transformation’. The 2 days congregation of Indian Education Community from pan India will unite under one roof for a mission to Co-create, Co-learn and Collaborate for Innovation together with growth stakeholders. We will be adhering to the new normal guidelines & safety norms. During this unprecedented times, Indian education community have set an incredible example of excellence in front of the whole world by adapting changes, transforming, re-skilling & re-inventing. The event will celebrate the success stories of all educators who have tirelessly and fiercely worked for the betterment of the current teaching-learning scenario. ArdorComm Media would like to honor the trend setters, innovators, education leaders, institutions and organizations that have been providing excellence and outstanding accomplishment in the education sector; despite the tough times we faced since last one and a half year. The Summit will witness who’s who from apex government bodies, academicians & educators from universities, colleges, engineering institutes, B-schools, K-12 & Pre-schools, experts from corporate, EdTech companies & startups. Deliberating, showcasing & presenting best & next practices in school, higher, skill & technical education. Key Discussion Points Day 1- Higher Education The Rise of Lifelong Learning in the ‘New Normal’ Era. Bridging the Urban-Rural Digital Divide Through Mobilizing Technology. The Importance of Transnational Programmes in the Internationalization of Higher Education. How Can R&D & Innovation Play a Central Role in Economic Growth & Job Creation. Day 2- School Education Redefining The Role Of Schools And Education In The New Normal. Can Group Analysis and Social Interactions Flourish In a Virtual/Hybrid Education Ecosystem?. Digital Textbooks Vs Regular Textbooks. Physical & Extra-curricular activities vital for holistic development. Participation From Governement Dignitaries | Academicians | Educators | Corporate | EdTech | Startups | HRs Key Highlights Days 0 SESSIONS 0 + SPEAKERS 0 + SCHOOLS 0 + HIGHER EDUCATION 0 + GOVERNMENT DIGNITARIES 0 + CORPORATE 0 + EDTECH STARTUPS 0 + Eminent Speakers Our Partners ORGANISER GOVERNMENT SUPPORTING PARTNER GOVERNMENT SUPPORTING PARTNER PRESENTING PARTNER GOLD PARTNER KNOWLEDGE PARTNER TECHNOLOGY PARTNER THRIVE SKILLS PARTNER ASSOCIATE PARTNER ASSOCIATE PARTNER ASSOCIATE PARTNER ASSOCIATE PARTNER ASSOCIATE PARTNER ASSOCIATE PARTNER UNIVERSITY PARTNER UNIVERSITY PARTNER UNIVERSITY PARTNER UNIVERSITY PARTNER UNIVERSITY PARTNER INSTITUTE PARTNER INSTITUTE PARTNER ACADEMIC PARTNER ACADEMIC PARTNER SCHOOL PARTNER SCHOOL PARTNER PRE-SCHOOL PARTNER AGENDA Time Higher Education : 1st Day K-12 : 2nd Day 9:30 – 11.00 AM Inaugural Session :- Empowering Education Community with Socio-Digital Transformation & 21st-century skills in VUCA World Opening Session :- Industry Perspective by D-Link (India) Pvt Ltd : Building Managed Wireless Infrastructure for Education Sector 11:00 – 11:15 AM Networking Tea Networking Tea 11:15 – 12:15 PM Panel 1 :- Digital Citizenship: Empowering Students To Focus on Opportunities of The Digital World. Panel 1 :- Unleashing The Potential Of Education 4.0; The future of Teaching & Learning. 12:15 – 12:30 PM Industry Speech (10 mins) Industry Speech (10 mins) 12:30 – 12:45 PM Industry Speech (10 mins) Industry Speech (10 mins) 12:45 -1:45 PM Panel 2 :- Unleashing The Potential Of Education 4.0; The future of Teaching & Learning. Panel 2 :- Technology: A Facilitator For Independent Learning & Computational Thinking 1:45 – 2:30 PM Lunch Lunch 2:30 – 3:30 PM Panel 3 :- Technology: A Facilitator For Independent Learning & Computational Thinking Panel 3 :- Technology: A Facilitator For Independent Learning & Computational Thinking 3:30 – 3:45 PM Industry Speech (10 mins) Industry Speech (10 mins) 3:45 – 4:00 PM Industry Speech (10 mins) Industry Speech (10 mins) 4:00 – 5:00 PM Roundtable:-The Rise of Socio-emotional Learning And Cultural Competence Roundtable:-Is Technology The Practical Solution To Project-Based Learning? 5:00 – 5:15 PM Networking Tea Networking Tea 5:15 – 5:25 PM Valedictory & Award Ceremony Valedictory & Award Ceremony EDUCATION LEADERSHIP AWARDS 2022 Indian Educators, Academicians, Institutions, EdTech companies & Startups have set an incredible example of excellence in front of the whole world during this unprecedented times, by adapting changes, transforming, re-skilling & re-inventing, ArdorComm Media, a growing media company in India has announced India’s 1st New Normal event as ‘EDUCATION LEADERSHIP SUMMIT & AWARDS 2022’ to recognize & felicitate the exemplary contributions and innovative initiatives taken by the Preschools, Schools, Higher educational institutions, and the Corporate associated with the education sector. ArdorComm Media would like to honor the Trend setters, Innovators, Education Leaders, Institutions and Organizations that have been providing excellence and outstanding accomplishment in the education sector; despite the tough times we faced since last one and a half year. Ardorcomm Media Awards 2022 aims to acknowledge those individuals, educational institutions, and Ed-tech companies that have played a key role in transforming the teaching, learning and employability outcomes. The prestigious award will bring recognition and visibility for an institution/ organization across the sector. This summit will bring together the top notch industry leaders and key decision makers from the education sector, to enrich the community by sharing their insights and knowledge with the stakeholders, which will eventually bring a paradigm shift in the education sphere within various parts of the country. Award Nomination Form – Terms & Conditions: The nomination form should briefly state a concise statement about the eligibility nominee deserves an award. There is a nominal award nomination fee ranging INR 10,000 to INR 20,000 (excluding taxes) for different categories. (See the details in Award page section). The nomination fee is refundable incase not selected for the Awards (excluding applicable taxes & processing fee, i.e. INR 1000 only). Kindly make sure that you keep your updated profile & payment transaction details ready before proceeding with filling the nomination form. The assessment & evaluation process will be conducted by the selection committee & the respected jury members. The assessment process is reliable & authentic. Eligibility is based on the evaluation of the nominee’s overall portfolio and work …

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WHO: Most Fully Vaccinated People are Asymptomatic When Infected with the Delta Variant of the COVID-19 Virus

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The global health agency answers some questions around possibilities of Delta variant infection in fully vaccinated people With mass inoculation drives in place all across the globe, many people are concerned about the extent of efficiency of the different vaccines being administered in different countries. But with new variants coming into the picture, people are now concerned about the possibility of being affected by the Delta variant of COVID-19.  India’s Prime Minister along with different health bodies have already cautioned the people of the country to follow all precautions and guidelines diligently because being fully vaccinated doesn’t eliminate the risk of catching COVID-19.  The World Health Organization’s (WHO) chief scientist has said that being vaccinated has protected most people from dying or experiencing serious symptoms and discomfort caused due to COVID-19 infection.  Dr Soumya Swaminathan, WHO’s chief scientist said, “There are reports coming in that vaccinated populations have cases of infection, particularly with the delta variant. The majority of these are mild or asymptomatic infections.” Dr Swaminathan said that the cases of people being infected with the Delta variant are rising in some parts of the world but they are mainly rising in the areas where there is less vaccine coverage.  As per the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, in the US, most of the recent cases for COVID-19 leading to hospitalization and death were amongst people who weren’t vaccinated. Severe infections in fully vaccinated people are a rare occurrence.  However, this doesn’t mean that we should be lax in following precautions and guidelines. The WHO’s chief scientist warned that though breakthrough infections are rare in fully vaccinated people, they can still catch the disease and transmit it to others.  Therefore, following social distancing, sanitization and mask protocols are extremely important.  On this particular topic, WHO’s Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, “The delta variant is ripping around the world at a scorching pace, driving a new spike in cases and death. Not everywhere is taking the same hit, though. We are in the midst of a growing two-track pandemic where the haves and have-nots within and between countries are increasingly divergent in places with high vaccination coverage.”

The delta virus to impact more says expert

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Delta virus creates another new threat to making normal life a farsighted dream for people with its new variant hit As the lockdown extends a downfall in the sentiments of people can be witnessed throughout the country. In addition to this the new delta virus has become a threat to hopes of people in wait of normal life. Dr. Paul Kelly, Consultant, infectious disease and Medical Director at Bronx Care Centre for travel Medicine, shared her expertise on the new delta virus variant. She declared it more fast and fit to transmitted easily among people. This was said in a webinar conducted at Andhra Medical College (AMC), On ‘Covid-19 Variants’. As per the world health organization, Delta virus is being said to transmittable and its fastest as well as the fittest variant. As per the expert, different parts of world have witnessed different pandemics at different times. But the Sars Cov-19 Virus hit pandemic is something unpredictable. As per Dr. Kelly, we are yet to witness more waves of with mutations and variants in coming time. Also, as the new variants will hit again and again. It is increasing the risk of hospitalization as well. As the virus mutates so quickly, no one knows what is next to come.