- UGC launches two new MOOCs on Arctic and polar studies.
- Courses start on July 18, 2024, and span 15 weeks.
- Registration is available on the SWAYAM platform; exams are scheduled for December.
- Focus areas include climate and environmental protection in the Arctic, and governance, policy, and law related to polar science.
- Courses are free to enroll for students, working professionals, and lifelong learners.
- An exam registration fee of Rs 750 is required for the Swayam certificate.
- Proctored written exams conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) at various centers across India.

CUCET 2021 : 1 Exam for 41 Central Universities | Important Update
Students seeking admission to undergraduate courses in 41 central universities may not be able to rely on their Class 12th marks alone. With the finalization of plan to conduct the Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET), students will have to prepare to fill an online form and appear for the test.