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Hindustan Times
5 hours ago
- Science
- Hindustan Times
How a 24X7 learning model lifted Jharkhand govt schools to top of state rankings
Government school students in Jharkhand are recording unprecedented academic gains, with several districts surging to the top of state rankings, backed by a tech-driven learning program known as Sampurna Shiksha Kavach by Filo. A teacher sits in a classroom, amidst the pandemic as schools promotes social distancing and online learning. (For representation/REUTERS) The initiative, supported by district administrations and powered by Filo, an AI-backed platform, offers 24x7 live personal teachers to every student. The model provides students real-time access to expert tutors and personalized learning tools, particularly aimed at board exams and competitive entrance tests. In this year's Class 12 Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) results, Latehar district jumped from 13th in 2023 to 1st in 2025. The district also received the Gold Award at the National E-Governance Awards. Koderma ranked second, with 10 JEE Mains and three JEE Advanced qualifiers from government schools, including one student who secured All India Rank 759. "We've seen a big shift in mindset. Earlier, students would hesitate to even ask questions. Now they're connecting to tutors even late at night before exams," said Tripti Bharti, principal of District CM School in Latehar. In conflict-affected West Singhbhum, government schools using SSK saw an 87.9% pass rate in Science, compared to 73.8% in non-SSK schools. Khunti recorded a 30-point gap between SSK and non-SSK results, with 26 students from government schools making it to engineering colleges including NITs. "Initially, I wasn't sure how many students would use the 24x7 support," said Minu Baraik, principal of KGBV Kalamati. "But I noticed they were gaining interest in Science and Maths. Now, I remind them personally to use it." Dumka, a district with consistent use of the platform for three years, reported a Science pass rate jump from 74.7% in 2023 to 88.4% in 2025, while non-SSK schools in the district fell to 54.2%. In Godda district, Science pass percentage rose by 8.2%, with SSK schools at 84% vs. 73.5% in others. "The best part is it's not just helping toppers. Even average students are improving. Many girls now talk about their careers and futures," said Sapna Rani Das, principal of KGBV CM Chaibasa. Students say the around-the-clock access made a difference. "I had always dreamt of cracking JEE but didn't know how to get there," said Aditya Prakash from SS 2 High School, Koderma, who scored 99.15 percentile in JEE Advanced. "A teacher from IIT Delhi kept believing in me, even when I didn't." Anwesha Singh, CBSE state topper from Latehar, said, "There are thousands of videos online, but they can't answer your doubts when you're stuck at 2 a.m. This support is live, it's human, and it helped me every time I panicked before tests." Filo says over 30,000 students across Jharkhand now use the platform. "Sampurna Shiksha Kavach is not just a model of tech adoption, it's a model of listening to students," said Imbesat Ahmad, co-founder of Filo. "We built tools to ensure no student falls behind. The credit goes to students and administrators who believed in the vision." With three national awards and rising results in remote and underserved regions, the AI-powered SSK model is emerging as a scalable solution for improving public education outcomes.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Science
- The Hindu
Ganitha-Ganaka programme extended to all govt. schools across the State
With an aim to increase interest in learning mathematics among children, the State government has decided to to extend the Ganitha-Ganaka programme, in which teachers explain basic mathematic concepts to school children through Remote Tutoring (phone calls) after school hours, to all government schools across the State for the academic year 2025-26. The State government has recently issued an order stating that about 13.51 lakh students studying in classes 3, 4, and 5 in a total of 38,548 primary and higher primary government schools across State will be beneficiaries of this programme. In the academic year 2024-25, the State government introduced the programme for students from classes 3 to 5 in 14,711 government primary schools in 93 ambitious taluks of 17 districts and about 6.99 lakh students benefitted from it. An assessment showed that the programme helped children develop an interest in learning mathematics and buoyed by this success, the government has expanded the programme to all government schools across the state this year. The programme will be implemented in collaboration with Samagra Shikshan Karnataka (SSK), Department of State Educational Research and Training (DSERT), Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) South Asia, Alokit and Youth Impact. Remedial teaching The State government has recently decided to scrap the Nali-Kali programme, where students from classes 1 to 3 are taught in the same classroom, due to its ineffectiveness. Annual Status of Education Report (ASER-Rural) and National Achievement Survey (NAS) data for the last five years have emphasised that students are lagging behind in learning due to this teaching method being ineffective. Ganitha-Ganaka programme is being implemented as remedial teaching for children who are lagging behind in learning. 75,000 mathematics teachers The State government has selected about 75,000 mathematics teachers for the implementation of the Ganitha-Ganaka programme and will train them. These teachers will call students on the phone and help them solve problems in mathematics. All these calls are recorded and all charges reimbursed to teachers by the government. Each teacher will get ₹800 towards this and the government has allocated a total grant of ₹6 crore for this programme.
News18
4 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Kerala Guv pays tribute to martyrs of Kargil war
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Thiruvananthapuram, Jul 26 (PTI) The 26th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas was observed at Pangode Military Station on Saturday, with Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar paying tribute to the soldiers who died in the 1999 Kargil war. Arlekar, the chief guest, laid a wreath at the war memorial and interacted with veterans, according to a Defence release. 'Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar visited the Pangode Military Station in Thiruvananthapuram on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas and offered floral tributes to the brave martyrs of the Kargil war," the Raj Bhavan said in a Facebook post. Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed annually on July 26 to mark India's victory over Pakistan in the 1999 conflict. 'The day is dedicated to the eternal memory of all armed forces personnel who laid down their lives in defence of the nation during the Kargil war," the release added. PTI HMP SSK HMP SSK SA Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Business Wire
7 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
REX-Osprey SOL + Staking ETF (SSK) Surpasses $100 Million AUM in Just 12 Trading Days
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--REX-Osprey™ is proud to announce that the REX-Osprey™ SOL + Staking ETF (Ticker: SSK) has officially surpassed $100 million in assets under management — just 12 trading days after its launch on July 2, 2025.* *as of July 18th, 2025 SSK is the first U.S.-listed ETF to combine spot Solana (SOL) exposure with on-chain staking rewards, delivering a seamless way to participate in both SOL price appreciation and network-level income — all through a single ticker. 'Crossing the $100 million mark in just over two weeks underscores the appetite for innovative, blockchain-native solutions,' said Greg King, Founder & CEO of REX. 'With SSK, we're opening the door for mainstream investors to access the power of Solana staking through the familiar ETF wrapper.' SSK's strategy involves holding the majority of its assets in SOL and actively staking those assets on-chain. Investors benefit from: Direct price exposure to spot Solana On-chain staking rewards U.S.-listed, daily-liquid ETF structure No wallets or self-custody needed This milestone highlights the success of REX Shares' mission to bring modern crypto infrastructure into the ETF world — responsibly, transparently, and with investor access at the core. For standardized performance and more information, visit: Investing in SSK is not equivalent to investing directly in Solana. Investing in the Fund involves a high degree of risk. As with any investment, there is a risk that you could lose all or a portion of your investment in the Fund. An investor should carefully consider the Fund's investment objective, risks, charges, and expenses before investing. The Fund's prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other information about the REX Shares. To obtain the Fund's prospectus and summary prospectus, call 1-844-802-4004. The Fund's prospectus and summary prospectus should be read carefully before investing. THE FUND, TRUST, ADVISER, AND SUB-ADVISER ARE NOT AFFILIATED WITH SOLANA OR ANY ENTITY PROVIDING VALIDATION OR STAKING SERVICES. The Fund's investment exposure is concentrated in the Solana ecosystem. Risks associated with this exposure may adversely affect the Fund's net asset value ('NAV') per share, trading price, yield, total return, and/or ability to meet its investment objective. The value of the Fund, which focuses on underlying securities in the crypto sector, may be more volatile than a more diversified pooled investment or the market as a whole and may perform differently from the value of a more diversified pooled investment or the market as a whole. Crypto Asset Risk. The Fund holds SOL tokens, a crypto asset that is native to the Solana blockchain. Crypto assets are subject to extreme volatility, regulatory uncertainty, market manipulation, security risks, and technological changes. The value of the Fund will fluctuate with the price of SOL, which is influenced by a range of factors including adoption of the Solana network, network congestion, smart contract failures, validator misbehavior, and the emergence of competing platforms. Additionally, crypto asset exchanges and counterparties may be less regulated than traditional financial institutions, and are subject to fraud, hacking, and operational disruptions. SOL Risk. The Fund's investments in SOL and SOL futures contracts expose the Fund to the risks associated with an investment in SOL because the price of these derivatives is substantially based on the price of SOL. SOL is a relatively new innovation and is subject to unique and substantial risks. The market for SOL is subject to rapid price swings, changes and uncertainty. Staking Risk. When the Fund stakes the Reference Asset, the Reference Asset is subject to the risks attendant to staking generally. Staking requires that the Fund lock up the staked Reference Asset for the period of time required by the staking protocol, meaning that the Fund cannot sell or transfer the staked Reference Asset, thereby making it illiquid for the period it is being staked. In addition, during the lock-up period, the Fund is subject to the market price volatility of the Reference Asset, and it may miss opportunities to sell the staked Reference Asset during opportune times. During the unstaking period, the Fund may miss out on earning opportunities because, in some cases, the staked Reference Asset may not earn rewards during the unstaking period or may only earn rewards during part of the unstaking period. Staked Reference Assets are also subject to security breaches, network downtime or attacks, smart contract vulnerabilities, and validator or custodian failure or compromise, which can result in a complete loss of the staked Reference Asset or a loss of any rewards. Concentration Risk. The Fund's assets will be concentrated in the sector or sectors or industry or group of industries that are assigned to the Reference Asset, which will subject the Fund to the risk that economic, political or other conditions that have a negative effect on those sectors and/or industries may negatively impact the Fund to a greater extent than if the Fund's assets were invested in a wider variety of sectors or industries. Liquidity Risk. The Fund may not be able to sell its crypto assets at the time or price it desires. Crypto asset markets may be less liquid than traditional securities markets and may be subject to significant price fluctuations. New Fund Risk. The Fund is a newly organized investment company with no operating history. Investors have limited performance history to assess how the Fund will perform. Non-Diversification Risk. The Fund is non-diversified, which means it may invest a greater percentage of its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund. This may increase the volatility of the Fund's NAV and may lead to greater losses during periods of market declines. Indirect Investment Risk. Neither the Reference Asset nor the Ethereum Network nor the Solana Network are affiliated with the Trust, the Fund, or the Adviser, or any affiliates thereof and are not involved with this offering in any way, and have no obligation to consider the Fund in taking any actions that might affect the value of the Fund. None of the Trust, the Fund, the Adviser, or any affiliate are responsible for the performance of the Reference Asset and make no representation as to the performance of the Reference Asset. Investing in the Fund is not equivalent to investing in the Reference Asset. The Fund's performance is not intended to, nor will it, track the performance of the Reference Asset. Regulatory Risk. The Fund's investments in crypto assets may be subject to varying laws and regulations across jurisdictions, including tax laws and regulations. These laws and regulations may change without warning, and enforcement actions may be taken, which could have an adverse effect on the Fund and its operations. Custody Risk. The Reference Asset and other assets held by the Fund that operate on distributed ledger/blockchain technology can only be transferred by the person holding both the public and private keys to the digital wallet in which the asset is held. The Fund's custodians that custody the Fund's digital assets are on control of the private keys for each of the Fund's digital wallets. In the event such custodian loses sole control of the private keys (e.g., through a data breach or hack), the Fund's digital assets held by such custodian could be lost. Digital Assets Risk. The performance of the Reference Asset, and consequently the Fund's performance, is subject to the risks of the digital assets industry. The trading prices of many digital assets, including the Reference Asset, have experienced extreme volatility in recent periods and may continue to do so. Extreme volatility in the future, including further declines in the trading prices of the Reference Asset, could have a material adverse effect on the value of the Shares (defined below) and the Shares could lose all or substantially all of their value. The value of the Shares is subject to a number of factors relating to the fundamental investment characteristics of the Reference Asset as a digital asset, including the fact that digital assets are bearer instruments and loss, theft, destruction, or compromise of the associated private keys could result in permanent loss of the asset, and the capabilities and development of blockchain technologies. Digital assets represent a new and rapidly evolving industry, and the value of the Shares depends on the acceptance of the Reference Asset. Changes in the governance of a digital asset network may not receive sufficient support from users and miners, which may negatively affect that digital asset network's ability to grow and respond to challenges. Derivatives Risk. Derivatives are financial instruments, such as futures contracts, that derive value from the underlying reference asset or assets, such as stocks, bonds, or funds (including ETFs), interest rates or indexes. Foreign Securities Risk. To the extent the Fund invests in foreign securities, they may be subject to additional risks not typically associated with investments in domestic securities. Counterparty Risk. The Fund may rely on staking infrastructure providers, custodians, and crypto exchanges to hold or interact with its SOL. These third parties may become insolvent, fail to safeguard assets, or be subject to regulatory action, leading to potential losses. Smart Contract Risk. Certain staking activities or custodial processes may rely on smart contracts. These self-executing code structures are susceptible to bugs, hacking, or unintended behavior. Exploits in smart contracts could cause loss of assets or incorrect reward distribution. Market Risk. The value of the Fund's investments may decline due to market movements, economic conditions, or other factors affecting the overall crypto asset market or Solana ecosystem. Distributor: Foreside Fund Services, LLC, member FINRA, not affiliated with REX Shares, Osprey Funds, or the Fund's investment adviser.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Dakshina Kannada achieves high student registry coverage of 82.1%
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada (DK) district has reached close to 82.1% coverage in generating Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) IDs, a mandatory requirement for students from kindergarten to Class XII Samagra Shikshana Karnataka, which oversees the process, pointed out that despite this, DK tops the state from day one of its implementation. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The process for the current academic year for those who joined kindergarten and Class I is yet to commence. The officials have requested parents to keep all documents clear as the APAAR ID will be required for various academic-related works in the future. The data of every candidate's academic performance is accessed through it. Officials from SSK said that the major hurdle in not achieving 100% registration is because Dakshina Kannada has a lot of migrants coming from north Karnataka. There are also a few from other districts. "The Aadhaar card is primarily used to create the APAAR ID. However, the issue is that names and other credentials don't match each other. The spelling and address are wrong, which is a major complaint. As a result, the officials are unable to generate it. Also, they must go to their native places to rectify it, where they visit once or twice a year," an official said. A teacher from a govt school near Bokkapatna, that sees the highest number of admissions from north Karnataka, shared a similar concern. "We have so far been able to complete 80% registration. The rest is pending due to a mismatch of Aadhaar details. The name we have entered in the Student Tracking System is not there on the card. There are multiple spelling mistakes in their names. If there is a single spelling mistake, the system fails to complete the process," the teacher said. Govinda Madivala, DDPI, Dakshina Kannada, said that the APAAR ID, an initiative started across the country last academic year, enhances efficiency, removes duplicity, minimises fraud, facilitates student mobility, and enhances academic flexibility. Therefore, every parent should provide the right documents for the process. This ID functions as a permanent digital identity for the student in the education ecosystem. "The ID will be integrated with entrance exams in the coming year," he said.
