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Time of India
7 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
50 CUSB scholars clear UGC NET
Patna: More than 50 scholars of Central University of South Bihar (CUSB) have cleared the UGC NET-JRF 2025 examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in June. The results of this examination were declared on Monday. CUSB's public relation officer Mohammad Mudassir Alam said that showing excellent performance in the UGC-JRF test, students from different departments have qualified for admission in three categories namely junior research fellowship (JRF), NET (assistant professor/lectureship) and PhD admission based on cut-off marks. The maximum number of students who have qualified for the test is from the political science department (12), followed by commerce (nine). The number of successful students from other departments includes environmental science (six), psychological studies (six), sociological studies (six), mass communication and media studies (four), teacher education (four), statistics (four) and law (two). Meanwhile, CUSB scholar Shivam Priyadarshi of the geography department has returned from Italy after attending the fourth summer school of the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG). Shivam was one of the 30 participants selected worldwide through a competitive international process. During the programme, he received advanced training on geohazard assessment tools, numerical modelling techniques and the integration of geological and geotechnical data for hazard-prone regions. His participation aligns closely with his doctoral research on climate-induced disasters, particularly debris flows and GLOFs. "Field visits to the alpine regions and the hands-on sessions on remote sensing and modelling tools were especially valuable for my ongoing research," Shivam said.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
UG admissions: CUSB begins online counselling
Patna: The online counselling for admission to 23 undergraduate courses of Central University of South Bihar (CUSB) commenced on Tuesday. The last date to apply for counselling is July 21. CUSB's deputy registrar Kumar Kaushal told this newspaper that the candidates who have cleared the entrance test organised by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and are willing to take admission in these programmes are required to register themselves on the CUSB Samarth portal — Interested candidates can participate in the counselling process by paying the registration fee (non-refundable) of Rs 500 for general/OBC/EWS candidates and Rs 200 for SC/ST/PWD candidates. "The university has introduced a two-year diploma in pharmacy course along with four integrated five-year UG-PG programmes in life science, computer science, geology and journalism and mass communications programmes from the current academic session (2025-26). CUSB's public relations officer Mudassir Alam said this year the university is offering undergraduate admissions in a total of 844 seats in 23 different courses, including five-year integrated BA LLB (honours), five-year integrated BBA LLB, four-year BSc (honours) agriculture, four-year integrated BA BEd, four-year integrated BSc BEd programme, besides five-year integrated programmes in geography, statistics, chemistry, mathematics, psychology, political science and international relations, history, sociology, physics, English, economics, commerce and Hindi. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 1 cuenta, 10.000 instrumentos. FP Markets Empieza ahora Undo The first merit list of candidates selected for admission in different courses will be announced on July 24. "Candidates figuring in the list can secure their admission by depositing the required fee from July 24 to 28. The list of provisionally admitted UG students for the academic year 2025-26 will be published on the website on July 30, while classes of the newly admitted students will start on August 4," he said.
Time of India
29-06-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Urban growth may fuel heat stress in Patna, say scientists
1 2 Patna: The historic city of Patna, which has experienced rapid urbanisation over the past few decades, is likely to face more extreme heat and fewer cold days in the coming years, according to a new study published in the 'International Journal of Theoretical and Applied Climatology'. The research, led by Pradhan Parth Sarthi, head of the environmental science department at the Central University of South Bihar, highlighted the increasing climatic challenges facing Patna, a city also undergoing development as part of the Smart Cities Mission. These challenges include the formation of urban heat islands and more frequent flooding, both linked to extreme weather events. The study projected that between 2030 and 2065, under the current global warming scenario, Patna will experience a significant rise in the number of days with temperatures exceeding 40°C. It also forecast a considerable increase in the percentage of days when the daily maximum temperature will be above normal. Conversely, the number of colder days – with minimum temperatures below 10°C – is expected to decline. "Such changes in extreme temperature indices may have a major impact on the urban climate," the study said. It warned of potential consequences for public health, including an increase in heat-related illnesses such as heat stress and exhaustion. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Kardioloog: Buikvet na je 50e? Stop dit in je schoenen Akusoli Undo The researchers observed that Patna has undergone accelerated urbanisation in recent decades as people have migrated from rural areas and smaller towns in search of better livelihoods and living conditions. Situated in the densely populated Gangetic plains, which are home to 40% of India's population, Patna exemplifies unchecked urban expansion. "Most of the city's high-rises lack green spaces or green rooftops, in clear violation of environmental norms," the study said. In response to such issues, the Smart Cities Mission was launched by the Prime Minister on June 25, 2015, aiming to promote urban areas that offer core infrastructure, a clean and sustainable environment and an improved quality of life through smart solutions. Co-investigator Prabhat Kumar said the findings could inform sustainable urban planning for Patna. "We have conducted similar analyses for Delhi, Lucknow, Prayagraj and Varanasi," he added.
Time of India
29-06-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Patna likely to see more hotter days & less colder days by 2030: Study
Patna: The historic city of Patna, which has witnessed very fast urbanisation in the past few decades, is likely to face extreme weather conditions with more "hotter" days and less "colder" days in future, according to a recent study published in 'International journal of Theoretical and Applied Climatology'. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A team of scientists, headed by Central University of South Bihar's environmental science department head Pradhan Parth Sarthi, has found that as per the current status of urbanisation, Patna — which is also being developed as a smart city — is facing several climatic challenges, including urban heat islands and flooding, caused by extreme weather conditions. The study indicates that in future, during the period of 2030-65, under the existing global warming scenario, the city may get a significant increasing trend in number of days with temperatures greater than 40°C and also a considerable increase in the percentage of days with the daily maximum temperature above normal. Similarly, there could be a deceasing trend in the number of days with a minimum temperature less than 10°C. Such possible changes in extreme temperature indices may have a significant impact on urban climate. Furthermore, it could also impact public health by increasing the incidence of heat-related illnesses such as heat stress or exhaustion, according to the study. The study observes that urbanisation in the past few decades has been very fast as people in large numbers have migrated from villages or small towns to Patna for a better quality of life and better economic opportunities. The Gangetic plains are home to 40% population of India. Patna is the best example of fast urbanisation, where most of the high-rises are without green spaces and green rooftops, in complete violation of the environmental norms. To overcome these issues, the study said, the Smart Cities Mission was launched by the Prime Minister on June 25, 2015. The main objective of the mission was to promote cities that provide core infrastructure, and clean and sustainable environment, besides giving a decent quality of life to their citizens through the application of "smart solutions". The co-investigator of the study team, Prabhat Kumar, pointed out that the results of the study may be utilised for developing Patna as a smart city. They have done similar analysis for Delhi, Lucknow, Prayagraj and Varanasi, he added.
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Scientists develop DNA test to curb illegal trade in wild quail
Patna: In a major breakthrough in wildlife forensics, a team of Indian scientists has developed a foolproof method for distinguishing between the Common Quail and the Japanese Quail, two bird species so similar that even trained ornithologists often struggle to tell them apart. The joint study was carried out by Rana Pratap Singh of the Central University of South Bihar (CUSB), Gaya; K V H Sastry of the National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bengaluru and Prateek Dey of the Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON), Coimbatore. Published in the prestigious scientific journal MDPI Birds, the study offers wildlife officials a powerful new tool to combat the illegal trade in wild Common Quail, frequently misrepresented as legally farmed Japanese Quail. The research was supported by the Union ministry of environment, forest and climate change. The team developed a polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) technique targeting a specific gene in the birds' DNA. Explaining the technique, team leader Rana Pratap Singh said, "What makes our method particularly powerful is its simplicity and reliability. Wildlife officials with basic laboratory facilities can now definitively identify these species within hours, rather than relying on uncertain morphological characteristics." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo The method works by detecting a unique site in the COX1 gene of the Common Quail that is absent in the Japanese Quail. When the DNA is treated with a specific enzyme called BsaBI, it produces distinct fragments, generating different banding patterns for each species when visualised on a gel, Singh said. The illegal trade of wild Common Quail has long been a problem in India. While Japanese Quail farming is legal, the hunting of wild Common Quail is prohibited. The Indian govt had earlier banned Japanese Quail farming altogether due to the difficulty in distinguishing between the two species, before lifting the ban after further evaluation. Research scholar Prateek Dey said distinguishing the Common Quail (Coturnix coturnix) from the Japanese Quail (Coturnix japonica) has posed a long-standing challenge for wildlife conservation. "The uncanny similarity between these species facilitated illegal wildlife trade and hampered conservation efforts for years. Our technique provides a practical solution that empowers wildlife managers to regulate the illegal trade effectively," he said. This breakthrough could have major implications for quail conservation across Asia, Europe and Africa. Beyond its immediate use in law enforcement, the study highlights the broader value of molecular techniques in species conservation. Another team member, Sastry, added that the team had initially attempted to use microsatellite markers for species identification but found the PCR-RFLP method to be far more reliable.
