CBSE chairperson Rahul Singh and secretary Himanshu Gupta were removed from their posts amid criticism over the digital evaluation system. A one-member inquiry committee has been formed to investigate the procurement of the on-screen marking system.
India's education ministry is initiating an internal crackdown at CBSE over alleged irregularities and security vulnerabilities in a tender for its digital evaluation system. Explanations from CBSE have been deemed unsatisfactory, with accountability likely to be fixed at multiple levels.
A Class XII student, Vedant Shrivastava, alleged that the Physics answer sheet uploaded by CBSE under his roll number is not his own, citing differences in handwriting and answers. This raises concerns about the board's On-Screen Marking (OSM) system and potential evaluation errors.
A study at Glendale International School in Hyderabad found a significant gap between parents' focus on academic subjects and students' emphasis on life skills like self-management and collaboration, highlighting a disconnect in learning perception.
China is actively developing new journal evaluation systems, moving beyond traditional impact factors. Institutions like CAS, CAST, and Zhejiang Lab are launching new databases and lists, driven by theoretical flaws in current metrics, practical needs, and strategic security concerns.
South Korea will launch an evaluation system in July to subsidize EV manufacturers based on their contributions to domestic supply chains, technology, sustainability, and safety, requiring at least 60 out of 100 points for eligibility.
