The first CBSE update 2020 is that students can access the CBSE text books for 1 to 12 standards free of cost, thanks to NCERT.

Once the page downloads, students have to select the class, subject and book title and click ‘GO’ button to access the text material. Ever since the nation entered into a lock down there has been a lot of worries for parents and students over the exams.

Another CBSE update 2020 is that once the required advisory is obtained from the Central Government the evaluation process can be started.

While certain portion of evaluation work is already done before the lock down was imposed, good deal of it is yet to complete and it is likely to take about a month of two to witness completion.

Another point regarding CBSE update 2020 is that the evaluation can begin a couple of days after the exams start, paper correction need not wait till the exams are over.

This will be a good thing for students. They need not wait longer for results soon after they write the exams. If resulst come out soon, they will be able to focus on other exams, competitive exams like NEET, JEE Mains.

Another important point in CBSE update 2020 is that students can stop worrying about competitive education exams like NEET as of now. If lock down comes to an end May itself, then good deal of time is still available to conduct exams.

Also another vital point in CBSE update 2020 is that the board exams can be conducted in about 10 days time, this can happen if the lock down ends in a timely manner.

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Moreover, the exams will be planned in a manner that they would not clash with each other. Students will have enough time for preparation. A major point in CBSE update 2020 is that while CBSE 10th exams regarding the minor subjects are cancelled.

However the CBSE 10th exams for those students from Northeast Delhi will likely be held after the present lock down comes to an end. The 10th standard exams for students in North east Delhi had been postponed in the recent past owing to violence.

As far as 12th standard board exams are concerned, exams for major subjects (12 major subjects) will be held after the lock down comes to an end. These are important subjects and are said to be vital for securing admission into higher education institutions. CBSE notification regarding exams can be accessed by clicking the highlighted portion.

The best place for CBSE update 2020 is the official website which can be accessed through the url ‘http://cbse.nic.in/newsite/index.html’  Regular visit to the website can help students get the valid information. There are various sources to provide information, but not all of them are likely to have genuine information about CBSE update 2020. Believing wrong information may put the students into unwanted problems.

The best way to keep away trouble is to access CBSE update 2020 from the official website of CBSE which is mentioned earlier.

About CBSE

A trail of developments mark the significant changes that took place over the years in shaping up the Board to its present status. U P Board of High School and Intermediate Education was the first Board set up in 1921.

It has under its jurisdiction Rajputana, Central India and Gwalior. In response to the representation made by the Government of United Provinces, the then Government of India suggested to set up a joint Board in 1929 for all the areas which was named as the ‘Board of High School and Intermediate Education, Rajputana’. This included Ajmer, Merwara, Central India and Gwalior.

The Board witnessed rapid growth and expansion at the level of Secondary education resulting in improved quality and standard of education in institutions. But with the advent of State Universities and State Boards in various parts of the country the jurisdiction of the Board was confined only to Ajmer, Bhopal and Vindhya Pradesh later.

As a result of this, in 1952, the constitution of the Board was amended wherein its jurisdiction was extended to part-C and Part-D territories and the Board was given its present name ‘Central Board of Secondary Education’.

It was in the year 1962 finally that the Board was reconstituted. The main objectives were to serve the educational institutions more effectively, to be responsive to the educational needs of those students whose parents were employed in the Central Government and had frequently transferable jobs.

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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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