RBSE 10th Result 2021: Rajasthan board declares Class 10 scores at rajresults.nic.in; 99.5% students pass exam

The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) has announced the results of Rajasthan Board Class 10 examinations 2021 today, 30 July. This year, the overall pass percentage is 99.56 percent. Students awaiting their results can check their scores by visiting the official websites rajresults.nic.in and rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in.

Board Chairman DP Jaroli declared the Class 10 results at a press conference. Along with the results, the board also declared the pass percentage and other details regarding the examinations.

Candidates can follow these simple steps to check RBSE 10th Class Result 2021:

Step 1: Go to the official website https://ift.tt/3Bw2k90

Step 2: Search and click on RBSE Rajasthan Board 10th Result link that is available on the home page

Step 3: Candidates will have to enter login details including roll number and registration number on the screen

Step 4: After entering details, students need to click on submit. Within few seconds, the results of Class 10 will be displayed on the screen

Step 5: Candidates will have to check the result properly and download the page

This year, the RBSE had cancelled the Class 10 exams due to the second wave of the COVID-19 across the state. The exams, which were scheduled to begin from 18 April, got cancelled keeping in view the safety and health of students and teachers.

Later in June, the RBSE announced the marking scheme or policy for Class 10 students. As per the new evaluation criteria, the board followed the 45:25:10 formula for the assessment of results this year.

Students have been evaluated with 45 percent of the weightage given to 8th board exams, 25 percent weightage to marks obtained in Class 9 and finally the remaining 10 percent weightage to marks obtained in Class 10.

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How did CBSE calculate my Class 12 exam score? What if I want a review? Key questions answered

In a first, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released the Class 12 results for academic year 2020-21 without conducting a single exam. Because of the special circumstances triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, the central board decided to evaluate the performance of over 14 lakh students through a unique formula devised to maintain fairness while also taking into accound the limitations thrown by the coronavirus situation.

This year, 99.37 percent of over 14.30 lakh students cleared the exam. The number of candidates scoring above 95 percent has also increased from 38,686 last year to 70,004 this year. No merit list has been announced this year.

Here are answers to some of the commonly asked questions.

How did CBSE calculate marks?

CBSE said it took note of the unique challenges in calculating the exam results fairly in absence of a uniform written exam. While on one hand, it needed to protect the interests of bright students, it also had to be mindful that the internal exam criteria are different for each school affiliated with the board. So the board came up with the following formula after much deliberation and research.

To calculate marks in the theory component (as a replacement to actual exams)

• 40 percent weightage was assigned to Class 12 internal marks --- like sessionals, unit tests, etc conducted in this academic year.
• 30 percent weightage was given to marks secured in theoretical papers in Class 11.
• 30 percent marks were calculated based on a working average of total marks in Class 10 theory exams, and the marks scored in the three best scoring subjects out of the five main subjects.

To calculate marks in practicals:

• The actual practical marks will be considered as updated by the respective schools on the CBSE portal.

Who calculated my result?

Traditionally, examination copies are sent to external examinators for assessment to ensure complete transparency and fairness in the evaluation process. But since this year the calculation of marks was heavily dependent on school data, here's how the CBSE said it ensured fairness.

• Teachers went through extensive training material and webinars to ensure they were thoroughly trained about the new system.
• Additionally, a result committee was formed in each school which had five members; of them, two were compulsorily external members. The committee was assisted by subject teachers.
• However, the actual result calculation was an automated process. The CBSE developed an IT portal that calculated the weightage assigned at each level.
• The system took inputs from schools about the Class 12 components that were used in the result calculation.
• It calculated Class 10 component automatically, based on the data taken from various boards.
• About one lakh Class 12 students had done their 10th class from a different board. The CBSE asked schools to verify such candidates' roll numbers and name of board, after which the data was obtained from various boards by CBSE directly.

CBSE website shows 'Result Later' for my credentials; what does this mean?

CBSE has withheld scores of around 1,060 new schools as there was no reference data available from last year for the computation of results. As a result, the scores of 65,184 students from these schools and a few others are still being computed after being compiled on an individual case-to-case basis.

The students need not worry as the computation criteria and standards of evaluation remain the same. It only took longer because bulk data was not available to process in one go. A CBSE press release said that these results will also be declared within a week's time

What else is different this year? 

• In the absence of exams and because of the special pandemic measures, board will not issue subject-wise merit lists this year.
• The board will also not be issuing individual merit certificates this year to candidates
• CBSE will be issuing a combined marksheet and pass certificate this time. Usually, these are two separate documents released to students by schools.

What if I am not satisfied with my result? 

CBSE will conduct exams separately between 16 August and 15 September. Following category of candidates will be allowed to appear for it:

• Those who are not satisfied with their assessment.
• Private/ Patrachar students or those who need second chance compartment exam.
• First chance compartment candidates
• Students who have registered in 2021 to improve performance only in one subject

Additionally, CBSE will constitute a dispute resolution committee as well. A detailed communication regarding how to raise such issues will be released by CBSE at a later time.​

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What Space Activities Bill will mean for private players in space domain in India

Union Minister of State for Space Jitendra Singh said that the Space Activities Bill is under active consideration of the Central Government, and that the legislation will include aspects pertaining to regulation and promotion of private players in the space sector.

In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, the minister said the government is in the process of creating an ecosystem to encourage more private participation in the indigenous production of space technologies, services and devices.

What is the purpose of the Space Activities Bill?

A need for national space legislation for supporting the overall growth of the space sector in India has been acutely felt of late.

The proposed Bill is to encourage enhanced participation of non-governmental/private sector agencies in space activities in India, in compliance with international treaty obligations, which is becoming very relevant today.

In the explanatory note on Draft Space Activities Bill, 2017, it has been said that India’s space activities are very unique towards delivering results through various successful accomplishments.

It was felt that introduction of a space-specific legal regime instead of the existing regulatory or restrictive regime, should only enable further growth of space activities in India.

This will facilitate private sector participation in space activities under authorisation and supervision by the government.

As per the draft Bill, the Central government will form a Space Activity Regulatory Mechanism to "develop a space activity plan with established goals, tasks and principles including the comprehensive development of space sector and ground segments of space infrastructure and technologies for commercial and economic needs of the country".

The draft also mandates the Central Government to "arrange to provide authorisation to launch or operate commercial space activity including corporate and other organisational structure either directly or through any agency in the manner as may be prescribed".

The Bill provides for the establishment of a regulatory mechanism through an appropriate body, by the Central Government for the purpose of authorization and licensing of space activities.

The provision on liability for damages caused by space activities of licensee, provides for a risk-sharing mechanism, by which the Central Government may determine the quantum of liability to be borne by the licensee.

What kinds of reforms space sector has seen over the years?

The Government of India has announced space sector reforms in June 2020.

The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) was created as an independent nodal agency under the Department of Space with the mandate of promoting, handholding, licensing, authorisation and monitoring of private space activities in India. These reforms have allowed access to Department of Space (DOS) facilities and expertise to private entities to support their space activities.

The Government of India is encouraging the transfer of technologies developed in the field of space to Indian industries besides bringing in new sector policies and guidelines and also revising existing policies.

IN-SPACe, which is under creation, will also have a Safety and Security Directorate to ensure the security of ISRO installations when allowing access to private entities.

What kind of legal cover space activities presently has in India?

The outer space activities are governed by treaties and principles evolved under UN Committee on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNCOPUOS) internationally. The Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) was set up by the UN General Assembly in 1959 to govern the exploration and use of space for the benefit of all humanity for peace, security and development.

India is also a party to the Outer Space Treaty, 1967.

As of now, the Constitution of India provides for the implementation of international treaty obligations under Articles 51 and 253.

The "space" as a subject is not mentioned in the Union List but Parliament retains residuary legislative power in respect of "any matter not enumerated" in any of the three lists.

At present, space activities are regulated by policies like Satellite Communication Policy, 2000, and Remote Sensing Data Policy, 2011.

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Virar bank robbery: ICICI Bank manager killed, cashier seriously injured; suspect an ex-employee, say reports

A manager of the ICICI bank was killed and a cashier was seriously injured on Thursday (29 July) after they were attacked during a robbery at the bank's Virar (East) branch near Mumbai.

The robbers were trying to escape with cash and gold from the bank.

The incident took place at around 8.45 pm at an ICICI Bank branch in Virar (East), a coastal city located on the outskirts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

The two staffers have been identified as Yogita Vartak-Chowdhary (Assistant Manager) and Shraddha Devrukh (Cashier).

According to Virar Police, the manager and cashier were winding up for the day when the duo rushed into the bank. During that time, the bank was half shuttered. The other staffers had left at 7.30 pm.

“The accused entered the bank, headed straight to the locker, and threatened the women with knives to open the safe. When they protested, the accused slashed them on the neck, chest, and shoulder with razors,” said senior inspector Suresh Warade, according to a report in Hindustan Times.

The police further stated that the arrested accused Anil Dubey (35) was known to the victims.

After filling the two bags with cash and gold, the men were about to escape when Vartak raised an alarm to alert the passer-by outside. Following this, one of the accused pulled out a razor and slashed the bank manager's neck. She later died of the injuries.

As the robbers tried to esape with the bags containing gold and cash, the cashier screamed and alerted the passers-by who rushed to help.

The locals managed to nab one of the robbers, who is reportedly a former manager of the bank. The accused, who works as a manager in another private sector bank in Naigaon, is now in police custody, reports said.

So far, the police have recovered the bags containing cash and gold from one of the accused. Even the car by which they arrived was found parked at a distance.

A medical report by the Sanjeevani hospital in the city-states that Vartak was declared dead on arrival. Devrukh is currently being treated at a primary health care centre in the city. Her condition is said to be critical.

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PSEB 12th Result 2021 Declared: Steps to check Punjab Board 12th scores on pseb.ac.in, via SMS

The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has announced the results for the Class 12 board examinations today (30 July). The announcement of the results were made at around 2.30 pm.

PSEB Class 12 students can now check their scores by visiting the official website pseb.ac.in.

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Check PSEB 12th Result via SMS

Apart from the official website, the result can also be accessed through SMS. Students need to type PB12 in their text box and send it to 5676750, to avail the results on the phone.

Steps to check PSEB 12th result 2021 on the official website

Step 1: Go to the official website pseb.ac.in.

Step 2: On the homepage, the PSEB 12th result 2021 login window is available.

Step 3: Students will then have to enter roll number or registration number as asked.

Step 4: After submitting details, PSEB Class 12 result 2021 will be displayed on the screen.

Step 5: Students are advised to check the result and take a printout for future reference.

This year over 3.18 lakh students of the Punjab Board had registered themselves for the exam. But due to the surge in the COVID-19 pandemic, PSEB had to postpone the exam for Class 12 twice.

The PSEB 12th results were prepared on the basis of a new evaluation criteria created by the board. As per the new formula, the results are based on a 30:30:40 policy on the performance of the students.

The scorecards have been calculated by taking an average 30 percent theory component of the best three performing subjects out of the main five subjects in Class 10. Also, a 30 percent weightage is given to marks obtained in pre-board, practical examination in Class 11 and finally, a 40 percent weightage is given to marks obtained in pre-board examination, practical examination, and internal assessment in Class 12.

The Punjab School Education Board has already declared results for Class 5, 8, and 10. This year, 99.3 percent of Class 10 students were declared pass by the board.

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How Goa chief minister topped teenagers' gang rape at Benaulim with two shocking self-goals

The gangrape of two underaged girls on Goa’s Benaulim beach is the recipe for certain and justified outrage. Citizens and Opposition cornered the state government this week, seeking answers.

Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant left them angrier. During an Assembly debate, the chief minister, who also has the police reporting directly to him as he also holds the home portfolio, reportedly said: “When 14-year-olds stay on the beach the whole night, the parents need to introspect. Just because children don't listen, we cannot put the responsibility on the government and police.”

He said parents have a duty to ensure their minor children's safety and should not let them stay out late at night.

There is a grain of truth in what Sawant said. Parents ought to be responsible for where minors go, what they do. But does that mean his government can absolve itself of its duty to keep the state safe?

Sawant has managed to shoo away two precious birds with one stone.

He sent out a message to the world that Goa is not safe, and that it is up to the visitors to ensure their own safety.

He also signalled that his government may not understand and be sensitive about how urban teenagers think or behave.

Goa is one of the most happening destinations in not just India, but the world. The tourism industry directly contributes 16.43 percent revenue (nearly $2 billion) towards the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to a 2017 KPMG study. About 35 percent of the state’s population is directly employed by this sector.

Tourism is just limping back to normal after it suffered a Rs 2,000 crore to Rs. 7,200 crore loss and job losses of 35 percent - 58 percent because of COVID-19. It needs tourists from India and abroad now more than any time in the past.

If the chief minister’s remark has triggered such outrage at home, imagine its repercussions abroad. Concerns about safety are a lot more acute in the West. To put things in context, foreigners spend three or four times more than Indian tourists per capita.

With so much at stake, it is a lot wiser for Goa to invest in much enhanced tech and human policing than lecture teenagers’ parents.

But that is just one part of the chief minister’s self-goal.

Tourism destinations worldwide ought to take into consideration Gen Z behaviour. They demand freedom and often take their freedom for granted. They are unbelievably connected globally through the internet, so they expect Indian destinations to be as safe as those in Spain, Chile, Japan or Scandinavian nations. It may sound impractical, but nobody ever credited teenagers with great pragmatism.

And finally, with revolutionary progress in communication and an emerging culture of freedom and travel, it is not always possible for parents to track and control every moment of their teenager’s life. Administrations will have to make places safer.

Goa saw a 17 percent surge in crime rate in 2020 compared with 2019. But to its credit, the crime detection rate went up to 92.5 percent from 89 percent. Reporting of crime was made easier, which could be a reason for the higher crime rate.

But that is not enough. Governments will have to radically change their approach to public safety. They need to deploy way more manpower and technology, ensure criminals are convicted and given exemplary punishment.

Goa needs to attack and clean up its dark underbelly before another Scarlett Keeling murder or Benaulim gang rape hits its stunning shores.

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In a first, Assam issues travel advisory against visiting Mizoram, claims threat to citizens in neighbouring state

The Assam government has issued a travel advisory asking people to avoid travelling to Mizoram. It has also asked those from the state working or staying there to exercise utmost caution. This, while the two states traded accusations over the deployment of security forces along the interstate border. The development also comes four days after both sides were locked in a fierce gun battle near the boundary that left six policemen and a civilian dead.

The travel advisory, which is perhaps a first of its kind issued by any state government, signed by Assam Home Secretary M S Manivannan said "given the prevailing situation, the people of Assam are advised not to travel to Mizoram as any threat to the personal safety of people of Assam cannot be accepted." The advisory pointed out that there had been several cases of violent skirmishes along the border areas between Assam and Mizoram and claimed that "certain members of Mizo civil society, students and youth organisations are constantly issuing provocative statements against Assam and its people".

It also claimed that it had reliably learned from video footage available with Assam police, that many Mizoram civilians, armed with automatic weapons, remain deployed at the border.

As per ANI Cachar Guardian Minister Ashok Singhal has said, "in video footage, Mizoram civilians are (seen) threatening us and they are carrying weapons too. So we have issued an advisory for the people of Assam not to visit Mizoram. If somebody still goes there, we will not take his/her responsibility."

"We want peace, and have handed over our post to the CRPF, but the Mizoram government has still not withdrawn its personnel from the post, which is sad," Singhal said, a claim backed by the superintendent of police of Cachar district, Ramandeep Kaur, as well.

The minister, who visited Lailapur near the interstate border, assured locals that all measures will be taken by the Assam government to ensure their safety and security and appealed to them not to panic. He claimed Mizoram wanted to settle the dispute by arms and ammunitions and that is the wrong approach.

A defiant Mizoram government, meanwhile, countered stating a large contingent of Assam police personnel was being mobilised at the interstate border. Home Secretary Lalbiaksangi, in a letter to the additional secretary in charge of the northeast, has said armed personnel of Assam police was moving to Dholai and Hawaithang areas in Cachar district, where violence had erupted on July 26. In view of the tense situation at present, mobilisation of a large contingent of police at the interstate border by Assam is quite objectionable, and will lead to apprehension and panic among the people on both sides, she said.

Lalbiaksangi also urged the Union home ministry to issue instructions to the Assam government to refrain from such reinforcement. The Cachar guardian minister, however, said Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma wants the dispute to be resolved through dialogue.

On July 28, during a meeting chaired by Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla in Delhi, both state governments had agreed to deploy Central Armed Police Force personnel in the disturbed areas under the supervision of the Union home ministry. Earlier in the day, Singhal along with a delegation had reviewed the prevailing situation and held talks with officials at the border.

They also met families of deceased constables Manjurul Haque Barbhuiya and Shyamsundar Dusat and gave cheques amounting to Rs 50 lakh each. A Cachar district official has said the situation along the Assam-Mizoram was now "calm and under control".

Meanwhile, the Assam home department has ordered the checking of all vehicles coming in from Mizoram, claiming drugs were making their way from Mizoram which borders Myanmar.

In a separate order, the Assam government has directed the Deputy Commissioners of Kamrup Metro and Cachar, Guwahati police commissioner and Cachar superintendent of police to ensure the safety and security of all persons from Mizoram as well as those staying at Mizoram Houses at Guwahati and Silchar. Mizoram had earlier made an appeal to its people to protect non-Mizos staying in the tribal state and promised them due protection.

Tension along the border with Mizoram in Cachar and Hailakandi districts of Assam have been escalating since October 2020 with frequent incidents of burning of houses and encroachment of land. The two states share a 164.6-km border between Assam's Cachar, Hailakandi and Karimganj districts, and Mizoram's Kolasib, Mamit and Aizawl.

Both states have differing interpretations of their territorial border. While Mizoram believes that its border lies along an inner line drawn up in 1875 to protect tribals from outside influence, Assam goes by a district demarcation done in the 1930s.

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