The apex court in June last year had approved the schemes of the CBSE & CISCE for cancellations of remaining examinations scheduled from 1 to 15 July last year due to the pandemic.
In a detailed FAQ document sent to schools, CBSE has said students who are not reachable over the phone for telephonic assessment can be marked absent.
Most states, including Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, are in favour of holding Class 12 CBSE exams.
Central government sources made the remarks Monday, and added that the decision will be the best option keeping in mind the current situation and students' future prospects.
Educators and experts in the field agree growing Covid surge is a difficult time for students, suggest ways to reduce anxiety and prepare for college future.
Warning that conducting exams may contribute to large-scale spread of Covid-19, the Delhi CM said CBSE can explore other methods, including online exams.
Amid the surging second Covid-19 wave across the country, parents and students have sought cancellation or postponement of the exams. Political parties have also joined the clamour.
The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.
Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.
Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?
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