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Iran-Israel escalation: On early morning Friday, Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, targeting nuclear sites which led to killing of top military commanders of Iran including the chief of Army Staff and chief of Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and number of nuclear scientists.

Dhiman Chakma, a NIT Agartala graduate, once celebrated on social media for his successful journey as he was th first candidate from a remote areas to IAS.

He is sub-collector of Dharamgarh in Kalahandi District, Odisha. He was demanding 20 lakhs from a local business man to avoid legal action, according to Odisha Vigilance Department.

Starlink provides satellite-based internet access to devices including mobiles (Android, iPhones) even in the remote areas with no internet network.

G7 : Group of devloped nations including US, UK, Germany, Japan, Italy, France and Canada.

It is not based on treaty; but a formal, high-profile forum to discuss and coordinate solutions of global issues such as trade, global security, economics and climate change.

“If Earth has been around for four and a half billion years …… then Earth has only 10% life in it before it gets so hot that life is impossible”. 

Since we still have strength and resources, we must act now.

The Shimla Agreement, A landmark peace treaty, signed after 1971 Indo-Pak war to put an end to conflicts and confrontation that impaired their relations.

Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir was established, effectively dividing the region between two countries.

Both India and Pakistan recognised the Kashmir issue is bilateral and must be resolved through bilateral negotiations without any third party intervention even that of the United Nations.

The Shimla Agreement, A landmark peace treaty, highlighted the importance of territorial integrity and sovereignty, acknowledging the unity of both countries, and maintaining political independence.

Reciprocal Tariffs : It is not easy to do business in India because of the high tariffs, Donald Trump said citing the example of Harley-Davidson. Because of high tax and tariffs, harley-davidson could not sell motorcycles in India.

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90 hours work culture.
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The Supreme Court declined to entertain a plea seeking cancellation of 70th BPSC exam recently conducted on 13th December 2024.

The Supreme Court also refused to take action against officials who used excessive force to disperse protesting BPSC candidates and directed the petitioners to approach the Patna High Court first under Article 226 of the Constitution.

Reason for Clash : The BPSC Chairman has cancelled the exam of only one centre where irregularities occurred but candidates are demanding cancellation of the entire 70th Bihar Public Service Commision (BPSC) exam for which the BPSC chairman is not convinced.