AI-aided technology to monitor SSLC exams in Karnataka this year
Bengaluru: The class 10 (SSLC) exams in Karnataka will reportedly be monitored using Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powdered CCTV cameras, which is designed to detect any malpractices or irregularities at examination centres.
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has decided to install AI-powered CCTV cameras at select centres deemed "sensitive" and "hypersensitive" across the state, as well as at all centres in the Bengaluru North and South Educational Districts, as reported by The Hindu on Wednesday.
KSEAB director H.N. Gopalakrishna said that they will take up a pilot project in collaboration with Microsoft, which will provide customised software for monitoring the exam centres.
Over sixty invigilators were suspended and many students were debarred for engaging in various forms of malpractice during the 2023 SSLC exams. Following this, the KSEAB introduced webcasting across all exam centres in 2024, leading to a severe drop in the results pushing the board to provide grace marks, indicating how prevalent irregularities were in these exams, the report mentioned.
However, the manual process of live monitoring through webcasting was resource-intensive and prone to errors. To address these challenges, the KSEAB is turning to AI to monitor the webcast.
The AI software will flag malpractices, fed to the software earlier, from the video feed. If it detects any irregularities, it will immediately send detailed reports, including photographs and video clips, to the examination centre chief, district Deputy Commissioners, chairman of KSEAB, among other officials, the report added.
Karnataka’s SSLC examinations are scheduled to be held from March 21 to April 4, 2025.
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MEA reports more than 200 Indians enlisted in Russian military since 2022; 26 deaths confirmed
More than 200 Indian nationals have joined the Russian armed forces since 2022, with 26 are confirmed dead, MEA—The Ministry of External Affairs have informed the Upper house of the Parliament: Rajya Sabha.
In a written response, the Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, has stated that at least 202 Indians are reported to have joined the Russian army. Among these recruited personnels, 26 have lost their lives; while, seven individuals have been reported missing by Russian authorities. He added that the remains of two deceased Indian nationals were cremated in Russia.
Singh noted that the sustained diplomatic efforts by the Indian government have led to the early discharge of 119 individuals. He further added that the discussions are going smoothly with the Russians to secure the release of the remaining personnel, with efforts underway to facilitate the early discharge of 50 more Indian nationals.
According to the minister, the Union government is in contact with Russian authorities to ensure the safety, welfare, and prompt return of Indian citizens serving in the Russian army. The issue, he said, is being addressed at multiple levels, including interactions between senior leaders, ministers, and officials of both countries.
The said disclosure was made in response to queries raised by Saket Gokhale, the MP of Trinamool Congress, and Randeep Singh Surjewala, the MP of INC, regarding the number of Indians allegedly recruited into the military service in Russia; Along with the details of deaths and missing persons reported since 2022.
