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Engineer’s Day 2021: From APJ Abdul Kalam, Sundar Pichai to Satya Nadella, top Indian engineers to take inspiration from

Engineer’s Day 2021:India is celebrating Engineer’s Day today. The day marks the 160th birth anniversary of the celebrated Indian engineer, Bharat Ratna Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya. He is also regarded as the Father of Modern Mysore.

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Engineer's Day 2021

India is celebrating Engineer’s Day today. The day marks the 160th birth anniversary of the celebrated Indian engineer, Bharat Ratna Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya. He is also regarded as the Father of Modern Mysore.

The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, paid tribute to the greatest engineer on the occasion. Taking it to Twitter, Modi wrote, “Greetings on #EngineersDay to all hardworking engineers. No words are enough to thank them for their pivotal role in making our planet better and technologically advanced. I pay homage to the remarkable M Visvesvaraya on his birth anniversary and recall his accomplishments.”

Visvesvaraya designed automatic barries water floodgates in 1903. Also known as Block System, the system was first installed at the Khadakvasla reservoir in Pune.

On the occasion of Engineer’s Day, here are top Indian engineers to take inspiration from:

APJ Abdul Kalam

The former President of India late Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam was an Indian aerospace scientist. Popular is known as the Missile Man of India, he made contributions in the development of ballistic missiles and launch vehicle technology.

Satish Dhawan

Popularly known as the father of experimental fluid dynamics research, his works in remote sensing, rural education, and satellite communications are widely recognised. To honour his contributions, the satellite launch centre at Andhra Pradesh’s Sriharikota was renamed the Satish Dhawan Space Center.

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NR Narayana Murthy

Nagavara Ramarao Narayana Murthy is considered the father of the Indian IT industry. He co-founded Infosys in 1981 and had been awarded Padma Vibhushan and Padam Shri. Born on August 20, 1946, Murthy pursued his master’s degree from IIT Kanpur.

Sundar Pichai

The CEO of the world’s largest search engine, Google, Sunder Pichai’s net worth is $600 million, as per reports. Pichai pursued his engineering from ITT Kharagpur in Metallurgical Engineering. Later, he completed his MBA from Stanford University and Wharton School of Pennsylvania University.

Satya Nadella

Before taking over the charge of Microsoft, Satya Nadella worked at Sun Microsystems. In 1992, he joined Microsoft as a young engineer. By 2014, he became the CEO of Microsoft after Steve Ballmer decided to quit. He completed his schooling at Hyderabad Public School and went on to pursue a bachelor’s in electrical engineering from Manipal Institute of Technology in 1988. Nadella studied MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

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BPSC 70th prelims result 2024 out: Here’s direct link to check

The BPSC has also released the cutoff marks for the CCE, providing candidates with valuable insight into the performance benchmarks. The cut-off scores vary across different categories, reflecting the commission’s commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity. 

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The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) released the results for the 70th Preliminary Examination on January 23, 2025. Candidates can view their results on the official BPSC website, bpsc.bih.nic.in. The results include those for the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE), Finance Administrative Officer, and Child Development Project Officer positions.

This year’s examination covered a wide range of posts, including those under the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE), Finance Administrative Officer (FAO), and Child Development Project Officer (CDPO). The release of these results marks a significant step forward for thousands of candidates pursuing careers in public service within Bihar.

The BPSC 70th Preliminary Examination, conducted on December 13th and January 4th, 2025, witnessed a massive turnout of 328,990 candidates. This substantial number underscores the immense competition and the high stakes involved in securing a government position in Bihar. The results, however, reveal a more selective outcome.

A total of 21,581 candidates successfully cleared the preliminary round for the CCE, demonstrating their competence and readiness to progress to the subsequent stages of the recruitment process. For the specialized roles of FAO and CDPO, a considerably smaller, yet still significant number of candidates qualified. 61 individuals successfully passed the preliminary examination for FAO positions, while 144 candidates qualified for CDPO posts.

The BPSC has also released the cutoff marks for the CCE, providing candidates with valuable insight into the performance benchmarks. The cut-off scores vary across different categories, reflecting the commission’s commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity. 

Cut-off Marks:

  • Unreserved: 91
  • Unreserved Female: 81
  • EWS: 83
  • EWS Female: 73
  • SC: 70
  • SC Female: 55
  • ST/ST Female: 65

How to Check Your Results:

  1. Go to bpsc.bih.nic.in.
  2. Locate and click the “BPSC 70th Prelims Result 2024” link.
  3. A PDF containing the results will open. Download and save a copy for your records.

Examination Results: The Bihar prelims exam, held on December 13th and January 4th, 2025, saw 328,990 candidates. The following number passed:

  • Combined Competitive Examination: 21,581
  • Finance Administrative Officer: 61
  • Child Development Project Officer: 144

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JEE Mains Admit Card 2025 out: Here’s how to download

Admit cards for the exam dates of January 22, 23, and 24 are now available for download.

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the release of the admit card for the JEE Mains 2025, Session 1, on its official website. Candidates who have registered for the Joint Entrance Examination 2025 can download their hall ticket by visiting the official NTA JEE website at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Admit cards for the exam dates of January 22, 23, and 24 are now available for download.

To access the admit card, candidates must input their login credentials, including their application number and password. The JEE Mains Session 1 will take place on January 22, 23, 24, 28, and 29, 2025, for Paper I, while Paper 2 is scheduled for January 30, 2025. The NTA will conduct the examination at numerous centers across India, as well as in 15 international cities.

The JEE Main 2025 consists of two papers: Paper 1 (for B.E/B.Tech) and Paper 2 (for B.Arch and B.Planning). The registration period began on October 28, 2024, and ended on November 22, 2024. Paper 1 will be conducted in two shifts: the first shift is from 9 AM to 12 noon, and the second shift is from 3 PM to 6 PM. Paper 2 will be held in a single shift from 3 PM to 6:30 PM.

How to Download JEE Main 2025 Admit Card: Candidates can follow these steps to download their admit card:

  1. Go to the official JEE Main website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
  2. Click on the link for “JEE Main Admit Card 2025” available on the homepage.
  3. A new page will appear where candidates need to enter their login information.
  4. Click on “Submit,” and the admit card will be displayed.
  5. Review the admit card and download the document.
  6. Print a hard copy for future reference.

The JEE Main 2025 examination will be offered in 13 languages and consists of two papers. The examination will be conducted in both online and offline modes:

  • Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) will be in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format.
  • Paper 2A (B.Arch) will include Mathematics (Part I) and Aptitude Test (Part II) in CBT mode, with the Drawing Test (Part III) conducted via pen and paper on an A4-sized drawing sheet.
  • Paper 2B (B.Planning) includes Mathematics (Part I), Aptitude Test (Part II), and Planning-Based Questions (Part III) all in CBT mode.

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JKP constable exam results announced: Steps to check and what’s next for qualifiers

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JKP Constable Examination Results Announcement on Computer Screen

The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has officially announced the results of the JKP Constable examination for 2024 on their website. Candidates who participated in the written tests can now verify their outcomes by logging in with their credentials on the JKSSB portal.

The exams, aimed to fill approximately 4,002 constable vacancies in the Jammu and Kashmir Police, were conducted on December 1, 8, and 22, 2024. They were carried out in an offline OMR-based format, covering areas such as General Knowledge, Aptitude, and role-specific skills, consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions.

Candidates who have successfully passed the written examination are now eligible to progress to the next phase, which includes the Physical Standard Test (PST) and the Physical Endurance Test (PET). The PST will assess the height and chest measurements of the candidates, followed by the PET, which requires male candidates to complete a 1,600-meter run in 6.5 minutes and female candidates to complete a 1,000-meter run in the same time.

Here are the steps to check the JKP Constable Result 2024:

  • Step 1: Visit the official JKSSB website at https://jkssb.nic.in/
  • Step 2: Click on the ‘Provisional result Notice regarding Written Examination for the post of Constable (SDRF/IRP/Armed/Executive), Home Department’ link on the homepage.
  • Step 3: Access the result PDF directly from the homepage.
  • Step 4: Download and save the document for future reference.

Shortlisted candidates are advised to prepare for the physical tests, which are crucial for final selection to the constable posts in the Jammu and Kashmir Police.

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