The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has clarified that the civil service main examination will be conducted as per schedule i.e., from January 7 onwards. The commission has also urged the states to ensure that no inconvenience is caused to candidates, examination functionaries in their movement.

As stated by UPSC, candidates’ e-admit cards, identity cards of examination functionaries are to be used as movement passes.

Owing to the omicron variant of the Covid-19, several states have imposed curfews and restrictions to curb the spread of the virus. Schools and other educational institutions have also been shut in many states.

UPSC CSE mains exams will begin on January 7 and end on January 16. The nine papers will be conducted in morning and afternoon sessions. The morning session will begin at 9 am and conclude at 12 noon while the forenoon session will be conducted from 2 pm to 5 pm.

Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today released a Special Postage Stamp commemorating the 75th Platinum Jubilee year of CSIR-National Physical Laboratory in New Delhi. The Minister also dedicated the nation LED Photometry Laboratory to fulfill Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to develop energy-efficient illumination technology. 

Lauding the role of National Physical Laboratory, Dr Jitendra Singh said, it is a monumental illustration of country's incredible scientific journey in the last 75 years. He said the Platinum Jubilee celebration is coinciding with the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said science and technology is going to be the main currency for the inclusive growth of India in the coming decades. 

Director-General of National Cadet Corps, Lt General Gurbirpal Singh formally inaugurated NCC Republic Day Camp - 2022 at Delhi Cantt today. The Republic Day Camp is held at the culmination of one complete year of training of NCC cadets and is conducted at Parade Ground, Delhi Cantonment from 1st to 29th January every year.

The Camp is attended by around 2,200 cadets, specially selected from all over India. Inter Directorate competitions in training, cultural competitions and National Integration awareness programmes are conducted during the month-long camp. Two NCC marching contingents participate in the Republic Day Parade on Rajpath on 26th January every year. To commemorate India’s 75 years of Independence, the theme of this year’s Republic Day Camp is ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’

Women and Child Development Ministry has invited nominations for Nari Shakti Puraskar 2021 to be awarded on the occasion of International Women's Day on 8th March this year. The nominations will be accepted only through online mode on
www.awards.gov.in
.

All nominations received upto 31st January will be considered for the Nari Shakti Puraskar.

Women and Child Development Ministry has been celebrating International Women's Day every year by felicitating eminent women, organisations and institutions with Nari Shakti Puraskar.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, the youth of Manipur, especially daughters of the State have made the country proud all over the world. He added, the youth of the country are getting inspired by the players of Manipur.

The Prime Minister said in a public gathering at Imphal, Manipur has been producing the rarest gems for the country in different areas especially games and sports. The sportspersons from the State brought laurels for the country in international events including Olympic and Commonwealth Games.

The Prime Minister also informed that, a modern Sports University has been set up in Manipur. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 25th National Youth Festival in the Union Territory of Puducherry on January 12  at the Pondicherry Central University campus. AIR correspondent reports, As a part of the  National Youth Festival Union Minister for Youth Affairs and sports Anurag Thakur and Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan will jointly release the logo today.

The Union Minister will oversee the preparations and logistics of the festival also. Around 7000 youth from across the country and 500 youth from Puducherry aged between 18 and 22 are expected to participate in the 5-day youth festival to be held from January 12 to 16.

Lieutenant Governor Dr Soundararajan said that the Prime Minister will reach Puducherry by 9.30 am and visit the Aurobindo Ashram.  

He will then virtually inaugurate the Kamarajar Manimandapam at Samipillaithottam, the National Youth Festival, and the tool room of the MSME centre at the Puducherry Technological University campus.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is  in Punjab to address a rally in Ferozepur today. Just hours ahead of his visit, in a tweet, Prime Minister said he is looking forward to being among sisters and brothers of Punjab today.

At a programme in Ferozepur, the foundation stone of development works worth Rs 42,750 crore would be laid, which will improve the quality of life for the people.

AIR correspondent reports that  Prime Minister has left for Ferozepur from Bathinda. After reaching Ferozepur, he will visit Hussaini Wala, 10 kilometer away from Ferozepur to pay homage to martyrs Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev.

Education Minister and Skill Development Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched NEAT 3.0, which is a single platform to provide the best-developed ed-tech solutions and courses to students of the country. The Minister also launched AICTE prescribed technical books in regional languages. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Pradhan said that NEAT will be a game-changer in bridging the digital divide, especially among the economically disadvantaged students and also in fulfilling the knowledge-based requirement of India and the world.

The Minister informed that 58 global and Indian start-up ed-tech companies are onboard NEAT and are offering 100 courses and e-resources for bettering learning outcomes, developing employable skills and overcoming learning loss.
The Minister encouraged AICTE to integrate courses in NEAT with skill India to tap the opportunities in emerging areas of skill to boost employability and prepare youth for the future. He urged AICTE and ed-tech companies to offer e-resources in the least possible cost.

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has launched the Web Portal for PM's Excellence Award. The registration for the Award began yesterday. Speaking after the launch, the Minister said, the entire concept and format of the PM's Excellence Award has undergone a revolutionary change since 2014. PM's Award for Excellence in Public Administration portal for the year 2021-2022 is
www.pmawards.gov.in .

Dr. Jitendra Singh said that India’s governance model has become a Jan Andolan with people responding to the Prime Minister’s call for Jan Bhagidari in major schemes. He asserted that officers must become a facilitator to bring the “Ease of Life” for the common man.

The Minister also added that the prize money was also doubled this year from 10 lakh rupees to 20 lakh rupees to the awarded District or Organization. He informed that it is now mandatory for all District Collectors to apply for the Award. At the same time, he noted with satisfaction that from 80 districts in 2015, for the last two three years all districts are participating in the award scheme.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Manipur and Tripura today. Around 11 AM, Mr. Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of 22 Developmental Projects worth over 4,800 crore rupees in Imphal. Thereafter, around 2 PM, in Agartala, Prime Minister will inaugurate the New Integrated Terminal Building at Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport and will also launch two key development initiatives.

In Manipur, the Prime Minister will inaugurate 13 Projects worth around 1,850 crore rupees and lay the foundation stone of 9 projects worth around 2,950 crore rupees. These projects relate to diverse sectors such as Road Infrastructure, Drinking Water Supply, Health, Urban Development, Housing, Information Technology, Skill Development, Art, and Culture, among others.

AIR Correspondent reports, The inaugural and foundation laying program will be held at Hatta Kangjeibung in Imphal where he will also address a public gathering. Among the projects which will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister this morning includes the refurbished and renovated Govindajee Temple at Imphal, Indian National Army Complex at Moirang, Integrated Command and Control Centre, Development of Western Riverfront of Imphal River Phase One, and Development of Mall Road at Thangal Bazar Phase One.