Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has also released the revised calendar with regards to UPSC 2021 exams and is available on the official website.

As per the revised calendar related to UPSC 2021 exams, Preliminary of Civil Services Exam for 2021 will take place on 10 October.

As per the revised calendar for UPSC 2021 exams, the Civil Services Mains exam for this year will be conducted from 7 January 2022.

Sources say, dates to conduct Mains exam for Civil Services 2021 will be held on 7,8,9,15, and 16.

The notification in connection with Civil Services Mains exam this year will be released at the appropriate time.

The dates to submit applications for CS Mains exam 2021 will also be announced in due course. The duration of the Mains exams 2021 is for five days, as per the new calendar on UPSC 2021 exams.

The calendar has information about 20 exams conducted by Union Public Service Commission. This year proved no different when it came to academic activities and government recruitment exams.

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School and college exams had to be postponed this year too, just like the previous year. The COVID-19 situation led to change in exam schedule for educational institutions.

Things turned no different for government recruitment programmes. The exams conducted in connection with various government jobs had to be postponed.

The issue regarding Civil Services Prelims exam is a case worth mentioning in this regard. Civil Services Prelims Exam was to take place on June 27 this year.

New calendar for UPSC 2021 exams says, the exam will be conducted on 10 October this year.

They can visit the official website of UPSC at ‘https://www.upsc.gov.in/’ and as the webpage downloads, they can click the button ‘Examination’ located right below the banner.

Clicking ‘Examination’ will open a menu with various titles, individuals have to choose the first one ‘Calendar’

The moment they choose ‘Calendar’ another webpage would download where they can see a box with three options – Revised Annual Calendar 2021, Annual Calendar 2021 and Revised Annual Calendar 2020.

Applicants can choose the first one ‘Revised Annual Calendar 2021’ and click it to view the schedule of exams to be conducted by UPSC during this year.

Individuals interested in career in defence must remember that CDS Examination (II) for 2021 will be conducted on 14 November.

As per the revised calendar on UPSC 2021 exams, the notification for CDS II 2021 will be released on 4 August and last date to submit applications will be 24 August.

Another point worth noting for students interested in career in armed forces is about NDA and NA (II) examination for this year.

NDA and NA (National Defence Academy and Naval Academy) (II) examination 2021 will be conducted on 14 November.

The notification in connection with this exam was released on 9 June 2021 and the last date to submit application as per the revised calendar on UPSC 2021 exams is 29 June.

The new calendar contains schedule of about 20 UPSC 2021 exams. CDS (II) examination for this year will be conducted on 14 November.

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Notification for CDS (II) 2021 will be released on 4 August and last date to submit application is 24 August.

Indian Forest Service (IFS) Main examination for 2021 will be held on 27 February 2022.

As per the UPSC 2021 exams revised calendar, the date for notification release and last date for application submission would be informed in due course.

Further, revised calendar on UPSC 2021 exams mentions that Engineering Services Main Examination will be conducted on 27 February 2022.

However, candidates must also remember that the schedule of exams announced in the new calendar is liable to change.

There could be a change in the dates for notification release, dates for conducting exam, if situations prevailing then, create a need for change.

Applicants are advised to visit the official website of UPSC at regular intervals to get updates about various UPSC exams 2021.

Official website for UPSC is ‘https://www.upsc.gov.in/’

The new calendar in connection with UPSC 2021 exams can be accessed at ‘https://www.upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/Rev_ExamCale_2021_25062021_Eng.pdf’

The technology was developed by Prof. Jayant Kumar Singh and his team from the Department of Chemical Engineering in IIT Kanpur.

To facilitate its widespread adoption, IIT Kanpur has signed a technology transfer MoU with ScaNxt Scientific Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

The pact was signed in the presence of Prof. Raja Angamuthu, Associate Dean of Research & Development, IIT Kanpur and Prof. Jayant Kumar Singh (Inventor).

Device

The Soil Nutrient Sensing Device is a compact, smartphone-compatible innovation that provides real-time soil nutrient analysis, addressing the critical gap in timely soil testing for Indian farmers, say sources from IIT Kanpur.

Traditionally reliant on district laboratories, farmers often face delays in receiving soil health assessments, say sources from IIT Kanpur.

Portability

Designed for portability and ease of use, the device can assess multiple soil parameters simultaneously, storing data on a cloud server, with a single charge supporting up to 250 tests, say sources from IIT Kanpur.

This pioneering device leverages Near-Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy to deliver instant soil health insights directly to a smartphone, eliminating the need for chemical reagents and complex testing processes.

By enabling precise nutrient management, the technology has the potential to transform agriculture, enhancing crop productivity, reducing fertilizer overuse, and contributing to both improved farmer incomes and environmental sustainability, say sources from IIT Kanpur.

By providing instant, reagent-free testing with Near Infrared Spectroscopy, this technology empowers farmers to make informed decisions, optimize fertilizer use, and boost productivity, he said.

Through our collaboration with ScaNxt Scientific Technologies, we aim to transform Indian agriculture and take this pioneering innovation to global markets, supporting the vision of sustainable farming practices, he said.

I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Jayant Kumar Singh and his team for this groundbreaking development, he said.

Inventor

Prof. Jayant Kumar Singh (inventor) said their development is a culmination of years of research and hard work aimed at addressing the real challenges farmers face in soil health assessment.

It’s truly gratifying to see this innovation, which offers immediate and accuratesoil analysis, now being transferred to ScaNxt Scientific Technologies for broader adoption, said Prof Jayant Kumar of IIT Kanpur.

This device not only empowers farmers with instant insights but also supports the creation of a national soil stack, aiding in better fertilizer management and promoting sustainability, he said.

I am excited to witness the positive impact it will have, both on the ground and at the policy level, as it contributes to a more sustainable and efficient agricultural landscape, he said.

Their collaboration with IIT Kanpur through the joint MoU will allow us to advance soil testing technologies further, integrating micro and secondary nutrient analysis into our BhuParikshak device, he said.

By combining NIR Spectroscopy, IoT, and AI/ML, we aim to provide farmers with even more precise and actionable data to optimize nutrient management and drive sustainable agricultural growth, he said.

Market and collaboration

The Indian soil testing equipment market, currently valued at approximately USD 114.43 million as of 2024, is set for significant expansion.

Driven by the increasing demand for efficient agricultural productivity solutions and the need for climate resilience, this market is projected to reach USD 145.83 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.08%.

This collaboration sets the stage for a transformative shift in soil health management, equipping farmers with immediate, data-driven insights and promoting sustainable agricultural practices both in India and globally.

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