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Eight IITs Across Nation Run Without Chairman: Education Minister
Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Education, India stated that there are eight IITs without a Chairman. In addition, he also mentioned there are five among these eight IITs which are functioning without a Director, despite the Lok Sabha being aware of the scenario. While addressing this, Pradhan also detailed a survey where STEM enrollment numbers were shared, that included 53,52,258 men and 40,70,533 women.
Tags: Education Minister, IIT, Dharmendra Pradhan, Survey
Courtesy: India today
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Survey Indicates 66% Urban Indians Most Worried About Coronavirus
Research company Ipsos' "What Worries the World" survey report has revealed that 66% urban Indians are worried about the coronavirus pandemic. Interestingly, the percentage saw a 21% increase from the previous numbers in April 2021. Besides, unemployment (44%) ranked second-most worried topic while healthcare concerns moved up to third with (30%). Concerns over healthcare have increased by 13% over April. Meanwhile, financial/political… read-more
Tags: Ipsos, Survey, Coronavirus Pandemic, Unemployment, health care, India
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Only 50% Indians Wear Masks, Reveals Health Ministry Survey
A Health Ministry survey on May 20 indicated that 50% Indians still do not wear a mask despite the harrowing second COVID-19 wave. Conducted in 25 cities, the survey also revealed that 32% of the total mask wearing population have their nose exposed, while 10% wear it on the chin. More so shocking is only 7% of the population use masks properly i.e. covering their nose, mouth and chin.
Tags: Health Ministry, face mask, Survey, Covid-19
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Gujarat's Seismological Institute To Study 8 Earthquake-prone Cities
In order to study the seismic activity and earthquake possibility, the Institute of Seismological Research, Gujarat will study eight earthquake-prone cities from four states. The ISR, which won the bid ahead of IITs and IISc Bangalore, will prepare seismic microzonation maps for Amritsar, Varanasi, Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Meerut, Patna and Dhanbad. To be completed in 2-3 years, the study will create a map to help design the infrastructure in… read-more
Tags: Earthquake, Geological Studies, Institute of Seismological Research, Gujarat, Microzonation Maps, Survey, Research Study
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Bank Accounts Operated By Women Increased Significantly: NFHS Survey
The fifth National Family Health Survey (NFHS) has concluded that the number of bank accounts operated by women has increased significantly. The figure has raised from 26.4% to 76.7% in Bihar, while in Karnataka it surged to 88.7% from 59.4%. Moreover, Assam and Gujarat rose by over 73% and 45% respectively. Besides, NFHS reported notable growth in the mobile phone user base and ownership of property among women.
Tags: Banking, Women Empowerment, National news, NFHS, Survey
Courtesy: The Times of India
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Survey Suggests Only 7% Willing To Visit Cinemas After Resumption
A survey conducted by LocalCircles on 8,274 participants suggested that only 7% people were interested in visiting cinemas in the next two months. It mentioned that while 4% of the participants will go for a new movie, 3% are willing to visit cinemas in the upcoming months for any film. The survey also indicated, 74% are not interested in visiting theatres until there is an absolute solution for the pandemic.
Tags: LocalCircles, Movie Theatre, Covid-19, Survey
Courtesy: Deccan Herald
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Study Reveals Only 67% Farmers Informed About Farm Bills
A Gaon Connection's survey has revealed that only 67% of the participants (all farmers) had knowledge about the new 'farm bills'. The survey named "The Indian Farmer’s Perception of the New Agri Laws", revealed out of the 52% of farmers who oppose the laws, 64% knew the details of the bill and out of 35% supporting the laws, 82% were informed. The survey was conducted across 16 states, including 5,022 participants.
Tags: Farm Bill, Farmers, Survey, India
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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ICMR's Report Suggests India Had 64 Lakh COVID Cases by May
According to a serological survey by ICMR, the number of COVID-19 cases in May might have reached 64 lakhs. However, India had officially recorded only 85,940 cases until mid-May. The survey revealed that less than 1% of adult population were exposed to the virus by that time. Experts opined that the test-strategy at the beginning was staggered, owing to low-availability of test kits and… read-more
Tags: Coronavirus, ICMR, Survey, Covid-19
Courtesy: The Economic Times
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Acute 'Digital Divide' in India, Suggests NSO Report
A recent study by National Statistical Organisation (NSO) indicated acute 'digital divide' in states, cities, villages and income groups across India. Reportedly, only one in ten households have a computer and only 25% homes have internet access through any medium including smartphones. Tech-hub states like Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have less than 20% internet penetration. Study also reveals that just 40% Indians have digital literacy in 15-29… read-more
Tags: Survey, Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, NSO
Courtesy: The Hindu
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Haryana: 85% of Parents Prefer Re-opening of Govt Schools in September
In an online survey conducted by Haryana School Education Department, 85% of parents of class 10th and 12th students prefer reopening schools in September. Reportedly, parents of 76,019 students from 'government schools' in all 22 districts were surveyed. Soon, officials will conduct trial runs in two schools where classes will be held on porches with strict health guidelines; class activities will be filmed for further assessment as well. … read-more
Tags: Haryana, Covid-19, Survey, Schools, Education
Courtesy: Indian Express
