AICTE releases list of 41 free digital resources for students

Following is the link

https://www.aicte-india.org/sites/default/files/Important%20Links%20for%20Students.pdf

Trilok Sawant from Kandivali (East), Thakur Village, has prepared a portable ventilator

 Coronavirus in Mumbai: Engineering student develops portable ventilator with material available at home

          COVID-19 positive patients are rising in the state and Mumbai and ventilators will be in great need. In a bid to help the society in this crisis, an engineering student, Trilok Sawant from Kandivali (East), Thakur Village, has prepared a portable ventilator, with things available in his house. This small, palm-sized machine is automatic and patients can use it themselves at home.

After hearing about Trilok's invention of ‘Spandan’, the low cost automatic portable ventilator, North Mumbai BJP MP Gopal Shetty visited his residence yesterday morning to see the invention. “When I visited Trilok's place to see the handy ventilator, Dr Bipin Doshi and an experienced mechanical engineer were also with me to evaluate the ventilator. They also said that this ventilator would be very useful to the country in the present situation. I will help him financially and in other ways required to encourage his talent and hard work and will make him a part of the Make in India project," said Gopal Shetty.

Resource: https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/coronavirus-in-mumbai-engineering-student-develops-portable-ventilator-with-material-available-at-home

UGC letter | Mental Health & Wellbeing of Students during and after COVID-19 Outbreak

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UGC letter | Mental Health & Wellbeing of Students during and after COVID-19 Outbreak

https://www.ugc.ac.in/pdfnews/7012639_Mental-Health-and-Well-Being-of-the-Students.pdf

How teachers took the classroom online

How teachers took the classroom online

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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/74987768.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst

Scholar’s card and Merit Card

LEARNING & INFORMATION RESOURCE CENTRE   are offering –“Scholar’s Card” facility to first three toppers and the” Merit Card “facility those students who have a GPA of =>8.6 of respective branches every semester as a token of appreciation of their efforts.

The Privileges of book loan are as follows:

Topper	Privilege	Loan Period
1st Topper	3 extra library Books (Total 9 Books)	1 Week
2nd Topper	2 extra library Books(Total 8 Books)	1 Week
3rd Topper	1 extra library Book(Total 7 Books)	1 Week
GPA of =>8.6	1 extra library Book(Total 7 Books)	1 Week

GOOD READS – AN INITIATIVE OF SFIT LIRC 1st March 2020 to 15th March 2020

GOOD READS – AN INITIATIVE OF SFIT LIRC

(CURRENT AWARENESS SERVICE)

“Good Reads” is a fortnightly alert service, initiated by SFIT LIRC for all the students and staff. This service provides a list of most recent articles which would be of interest to all. The objective of this Current Awareness Service is to keep abreast of the recent happenings in the fields of science and technology.

1st March 2020 to 15th March 2020

Article / Infographic	Gist	URL / Source
Switchgear Market:Challenges and Opportunities	The Switchgear marker is evolving mainly due to the conscious spending on the part of the millennials, who understand the importance of quality beyond anything. According to CRISIL research...	Energetica India, Vol.86 January 2020,Pages 26-27
Interview	Mr.Marco Wiren, President-Energy Business & Executive Vice President,Wartsila Corporation	Energetica India, Vol.86 January 2020,Pages 20-22
Interview	Mr.Rishi Seth,Joint Managing Director,HPL Electric & Power Ltd	Energetica India, Vol.86 January 2020,Pages 18-19
Interview	Mr.Deepankar Banerjee CEO ExxonMobil Lubricants	Energetica India, Vol.86 January 2020, Page 16-17
How blockchain technology can benefit web and mobile applications	Blockchain technology has been widely adopted because of its unique features of privacy,security, immutability and integrity, among many others. Combining it with modern web and mobile technologies can bring...	Open Source, Vol.08, Issue 06 March 2020, Pages 58-61
Blockchain Needs to be a part of a larger network	NITI Aayog’s National Health Stack is a holistic platform that supports a multitude of health verticals and their disparate branches. Vivek Mahendra, enterprise architect and chief platform officer, callhealth, and Parag Jain founder thynkblynk, talk about how blockchain technology will work in healthcare in a conversation with Ayushee Sharma.	Open Source, Vol.08, Issue 06 March 2020, Pages 14-15
Most Respected Companies	Google India,Amazon India,TCS,Wipro Tata Power etc	Business World,Vol.39 No,09 and 10 18January to 14 February 2020
Machine Learning in Chemical Dynamics	Machine Learning has been applied to various fields and is envisaged as the tech;nology of the future. We discuss here, the applications of machine learning….	Resonance, Vol.25 No.1 2020, pages 59-75
Artificial Intelligence:The Big Picture	In the first week of the year 2020 we got the news that AI now outperforms doctors in detecting breast cancer. This is in line with a continuous stream of news coming from the world of diagnosis and has lent credence to the …..	Resonance, Vol.25 No.1 2020, pages 43-58
Implication of Machine Learning in Automobile for Enhancing Passenger and Pedestrian Safety	Machine Learning in automobiles for enhancing passenger and pedestrian safety is concerned with developing an algorithm for detection of pedestrian…..	Indian Journal of Automotive Technology,Vol.3 No.1 Jan-April 2020 Pages 9-18
IoT in Higher Education:Perspectives and Challenges	The Higher Education plays an important role in improving human well being and catering to the needs of the country. The number of institutions and enrolment of students is increasing …..	University News,Vol.58 No.05 February 03-09,2020,Pages 3-7.

Coronavirus: UGC Asks Universities, Colleges To Take Preventive Measures

The UGC advised the universities and colleges to avoid large gatherings on campus.

New Delhi: 

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has sent an advisory to varsities to take preventive measures to combat the threat of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), as some cases of the virus have been reported in the country.  The Commission has requested all universities and their affiliated colleges to take necessary precautions for "a coordinated and collective effort in a mission mode".

The Commission has also asked varsities to follow the advisory released by it to help in prevention  or reduction of the transmission of the virus. 

It advised the universities and colleges to avoid large gatherings on campus. 

"Any student/ staff with travel history to any COVID-19 affected country or in contact with such persons in last 28 days, should be monitored and home quarantined for 14 days," the advisory said.

Coronavirus: Education Ministry Asks For Awareness Drive Among Students

The UGC advisory is coming after the Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry has asked all states and union territories to undertake a massive awareness campaign on novel coronavirus (COVID-19) among students across the country.

One more person tested positive for coronavirus today, taking the number of affected persons to 30 in the country. The figure had taken a jump yesterday with a group of 14 Italian tourists testing positive for the virus. The rising number of cases has pushed the Delhi government to shut the primary schools till March 30. A similar decision is likely for the secondary section once the exams are over, the government has hinted.

Coronavirus: Delhi Government Orders Immediate Closure Of Primary Schools Till March 31

The UGC asked the universities to follow these directives:

- Faculty should be alert towards any student with signs and symptoms i.e. fever, cough and difficulty in breathing, and should immediately have the student tested. 

- Till advised by the treating doctor the student should not join campus. 

- Faculty staff and students should also be advised about simple public health measures of hand and respiratory hygiene:

Coronavirus: CBSE Asks Schools To Create Awareness Among Students About Preventive Interventions

Hand hygiene: 

Wash hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water or use alcohol based hand sanitizer, even when hands are visibly clean. 

Respiratory hygiene: 

1. Everyone should cover their mouth with a tissue/handkerchief (or their sleeve if there are no tissues available) when they cough or sneeze and wash their hands afterwards. 

2. Do not touch your eyes, nose and mouth. 

3. Everyone should throw away used tissues in a bin and wash their hands after contact with coughing/sneezing. 

- Frequently touched surfaces - door knobs, switches, desk tops, hand railings etc, should be disinfected. 

- Provide alcohol based hand cleaners/sanitizers in frequented spots of the universities/colleges. 

Coronavirus: CBSE Allows Face Masks, Sanitisers During Board Exams

- Ensure availability of soap and water in rest rooms at all times. 

- Foot operated pedal bins lined with plastic bag should be provided in each classroom and rest room. 
In hostels, health status of students as well as the other ancillary staff should be monitored on regular basis. In case, there are suspected cases, the authorized local medical authority should be called for examination.

- Anybody with signs and symptoms (cough, fever or difficulty in breathing) should call State/UT helpline number or Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's 24X7 helpline at 011 2397846 or visit public health facility with a mask or mouth covered.

Source: https://www.ndtv.com/education/coronavirus-ugc-sends-advisory-to-universities-colleges-to-take-preventive-measures-2190646