🌄 Morning Educational Update - November 22, 2025

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📰 Latest News

🛡️ CBSE & Educational Board

• CBSE announced new two-board exam system for Class 10, explained in a nationwide webinar on Nov 20; implementation begins 2026 [10].
• Class 10 exams: Feb 15 – Mar 18, 2025📆
• Class 12 exams: Feb 15 – Apr 4, 2025
• Emphasis on competency-based questions, less focus on rote memorization [14][22][25].

🇮🇳 India News

• Nitish Kumar sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for 10th term [46].
• Delhi blast suspects in custody; security tightened [11][46].
• India expands Visa-on-Arrival to UAE nationals: Kochi, Calicut, Ahmedabad [46].
• Delhi-NCR schools closed for Guru Tegh Bahadur Shaheedi Diwas [2].
• PM Modi welcomes the nationwide implementation of Labour Codes [9].

🌐 International News

• UN COP30 meets on climate action and collaboration [46].
• Earthquake in Bangladesh; tremors felt in Kolkata [16].
• 41 dead as floods hit Vietnam; persistent rains [16].
• U.S. sanctions Indian entities trading with Iran [16].
• Japan and China tensions rise over regional security [12].

📑 Academic Updates

📝 Exam Schedules

• CBSE Board Exams:
  Class 10: Feb 15–Mar 18, 2025
  Class 12: Feb 15–Apr 4, 2025 [14][22][25].
• SOF National Science Olympiad Level-1:
  Dates: Nov 13, Nov 27, Dec 11, 2025 [24][27].
• International Maths Olympiad IMO Level-1:
  Dates: Nov 12, Nov 28, 2025 [43].
• UG/PG University Admissions open; deadlines vary by course [34][37][39].

🎓 Scholarships

• SBI Asha Scholarship: deadline Nov 30, 2025; awards up to ₹20 lakh [23][38][42].
• Swami Dayanand India Scholarships for engineering/medicine/architecture students [26].
• ICCR Scholarships: Atal Bihari Vajpayee General Scheme; Apply for 2025–26 [29].

🏆 Competitions & Results

• SOF Olympiad results (IMO, NSO, IGKO, ICSO, ISSO) to be declared Dec 2025–Mar 2026 [36][40].
• See school portal for local competition updates.

🌍 Current Affairs & Important Dates

🌟 Top 5 Current Affairs

• India records 21% decline in TB cases, 25% fall in deaths [9].
• Centre rolls out four new Labour Codes [9].
• Delhi schools holiday for Guru Tegh Bahadur Shaheedi Diwas [2].
• Kolkata earthquake; regional tremors [16][51].
• Environment Minister at UN COP30 for climate action [46].

📆 Important Dates & Events

• Nov 23: Fibonacci Day (math), National Espresso Day [44].
• Nov 24: Lachit Diwas, Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Shaheedi Diwas [44][47].
• Nov 25: Intl. Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women [44].
• Nov 26: Constitution Day (India), National Milk Day [44].
• Nov 27: Thanksgiving (USA) [44].

💡 Motivational Corner

✨ Quote of the Day

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
– Nelson Mandela

🏅 Student Success Story

From struggle to graduation: Thanks to the support of Kokan NGO India, a student who once faced academic obstacles not only improved grades but graduated with pride. Their perseverance and support inspired others in their community to overcome challenges and reach their potential. The story is a beacon of hope for students everywhere [55].