Govt pushes for "Make in India' in diagnostics, rolls out IQ test to assess intellectual disability
Tuesday, 12 December 2023 The government has introduced the 'Indian Test of Intelligence' to assess intellectual disability. This IQ assessment test kit, developed by NIEPID, is approved for issuing Unique Disability Identity certificates. The minister handed out UDID cards to children who underwent the test. This test kit will promote 'Make In India' diagnostics and be accessible to trained Indian psychologists. NIEPID's test is based on knowledge, reasoning, quantitative reasoning, spatial reasoning, and working memory, suitable for children aged 3-18.
Labour leader Keir Starmer has said the government's 'Rwanda gimmick' is not the way to regain control of borders and stop smuggling gangs. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Deputy Conservative chair, Jonathan Gullis, has said the government hopes for 'multiple' deportation flights to Rwanda this summer. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Government has today announced expansion of its plan to get parents back to work, with 15 hours of weekly funded childcare now available for two-year-olds. Further plans for working parents of nine-month-olds and above are planned by September, with the funded childcare also set to double to 30 hours next year. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour's Emily Thornberry says she is "pleased to see that the Ombudsman has vindicated" the WASPI women after a damming report stated they are entitled to a compensation. The shadow attorney general adds her party expects the government to make a response within a few days. Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Supreme Court requests updates on the investigation into ethnic violence in Manipur, urging reports from the government, NIA, and CBI. Stay informed with the latest developments on this critical issue.
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Virat Kohli leaves SA tour for personal reasons, expected to rejoin for Boxing Day Test. Ruturaj Gaikwad out due to finger injury; Abhimanyu Easwaran may replace. India's Test squad readies under Rahul..