Even the Twitter account of the Union Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank carried a hint in the morning of 27 May.

2020 CBSE Exams are all about board exams by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for 10th and 12th standards.

The 2020 CBSE Exams were interrupted due to protests witnessed with regards to CAA. Attempts were made to conducted 2020 CBSE Exams after the protests subsided but they could not move ahead.

The outbreak of corona virus had forced the 2020 CBSE Exams to be halted. This was the second time the exams had to be postponed keeping in mind the safety of students and teachers.

Ever since then, students and parents have been looking eagerly towards the new dates for 2020 CBSE Exams.

Many students are said to have moved to their native towns or other districts in the recent times. This announcement with regards to 2020 CBSE Exams is said to have been made keeping in mind this shifting.

Union Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has said lot of students have moved to their native towns which are away from the schools they are studying.

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These students should also be able to write CBSE Exams without any problems. Arrangements are being made to ensure that, said Union Minister.

CBSE is also said to notify this in the first week of June and students will be given a chance of applying for the change of exam centre through online.

CBSE secretary Anurag Tripathi in a press release said they have decided to shift the examination centre of those students who have travelled to their native places.

CBSE will collect the information about places of current stay of candidates in the first week of next month (June).

Students who have moved to other locations have to stay in touch with their schools. Soon after CBSE makes an announcement in this regard, students can take required action, said Anurag Tripathi.

Union Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank said students who have moved to other places will be informed by first week of June about the school the students can write 2020 CBSE Exams.

The 2020 CBSE Exams have been unique as students writing these exams are witnessing all developments that are not allowing them to stay calm.

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Like in the previous years, 2020 CBSE Exams have not been completed in time. Moreover, students and their parents will not be able to approach exam centres with confidence as it happened in the previous years.

This year a fear of the health rules the roost owing to outbreak of corona virus. Safety of the students still remains a big concern.

As 2020 CBSE Exams are being conducted late, the move towards next stages of learning (higher education) is also expected to be delayed.

However, things are still not that disappointing. If 2020 Exams could be conducted in July this year as per the planned schedule, move towards higher education still can be done in a timely manner, say education experts. The press release mentioning the students being allowed to write CBSE Exams from their places of stay can be accessed at the link ‘http://cbse.nic.in/newsite/attach/Press%20Release%2027%20May%202020.pdf’

Designed to monitor the freshness of seafood in real-time by responding to pH changes, the film offers a practical solution for improving food safety and reducing waste.

This film detects the release of volatile amines, compounds typically associated with spoilage, and indicates food quality through visible color changes, say sources from NIT Rourkela.

These natural components make the film biodegradable, safe, and responsive, aligning with sustainability goals and offering a non-invasive way to assess seafood freshness.

Findings

The findings of this research have been published in the journal Food Packaging and Shelf Life in a paper co-authored by Prof. Preetam Sarkar (as the lead corresponding author), along with his research scholars, Mr. Rahul Thakur, Miss Harshi Singhi, Mr. Vedsagar Rajesh Suryavanshi, and Dr. Ravichandran Santhosh.

Other co-authors in this work include Dr. Khalid Gul from NIT Rourkela, Dr. Swarup Roy from Lovely Professional University, Dr. Srinivas Janaswamy from South Dakota State University, Brookings, USA and Dr. Kirtiraj K. Gaikwad from IIT Roorkee.

Fishing

India is the world’s second-largest fish-producing nation, contributing approximately 8% of global fish production, say NIT Rourkela researchers.

It also holds the distinction of being the top five producer of shrimp globally, with frozen shrimp being the top export commodity.

Given the scale and importance of seafood production, innovations that ensure freshness and reduce spoilage are of immense value, say NIT Rourkela researchers.

In this context, intelligent packaging systems, which preserve food while monitoring its quality, are rapidly gaining global interest.

Unlike conventional packaging that serves merely as a protective barrier, the intelligent packaging film developed by NIT Rourkela team offers visual cues about the product’s condition, making it a promising solution for enhancing food safety and reducing waste.

The beetroot peel extract was prepared separately, and then combined with the starch, gum tragacanth, and a small amount of glycerol to cast the films.

These were dried and tested for their pH-sensitivity and effectiveness in monitoring seafood freshness, said Prof Preetam of NIT Rourkela.

Pigments

Beetroot peels contain betalains, a group of pigments known for their bright colours and pH sensitivity, say NIT Rourkela researchers.

These pigments also offer antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits, making them suitable for food-related applications.

Incorporating these natural compounds into the starch-based film creates a biodegradable, safe, and responsive packaging material.

When the seafood begins to spoil and pH levels rise, the film changes colour, providing a clear visual indicator of freshness.

Starch

The choice of Kodo millet starch and gum tragacanth contributes to the film’s biodegradable and eco-friendly profile.

Kodo millet is an underutilised grain with excellent film-forming properties, while gum tragacanth enhances the mechanical strength and flexibility of the material.

The researchers believe that using such agricultural by-products not only supports sustainability but also adds value to food processing waste, such as beetroot peels.

At the laboratory scale, the cost of producing the film was estimated approximately Rs. 900 per kilogram.

When scaled up for industrial production, the cost is projected to range between Rs. 400 and Rs. 600 per kilogram, making it a potentially viable option for commercial use.

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