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🔒 Impact & source links — PremiumThe Supreme Court has called for 'out-of-box thinking' to tackle the recurring problem of paper leaks in India's public examinations. A high-powered committee for education reform has been formed. The court is set to hear the NEET paper leak petition on August 3.
Assam's flood situation remains severe, with 68 people dead and more than 5.24 lakh people affected across five districts as of Sunday. The death toll has not risen further, but hundreds of thousands remain displaced.
The Supreme Court has clarified that the shield provided under insolvency law protects the company itself — not the promoters or owners who ran it. This is a significant ruling on how India's insolvency framework is interpreted.
Sensitive data belonging to India's Defence Research and Development Organisation was reportedly advertised for sale on the dark web for $8,000. A cyber intelligence firm discovered the listing during routine monitoring. DRDO has said it is currently verifying the authenticity of the claims.
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The Supreme Court has called for 'out-of-box thinking' to tackle the recurring problem of paper leaks in India's public examinations. A high-powered committee for education reform has been formed. The court is set to hear the NEET paper leak petition on August 3.
Assam's flood situation remains severe, with 68 people dead and more than 5.24 lakh people affected across five districts as of Sunday. The death toll has not risen further, but hundreds of thousands remain displaced.
The Supreme Court has clarified that the shield provided under insolvency law protects the company itself — not the promoters or owners who ran it. This is a significant ruling on how India's insolvency framework is interpreted.
Sensitive data belonging to India's Defence Research and Development Organisation was reportedly advertised for sale on the dark web for $8,000. A cyber intelligence firm discovered the listing during routine monitoring. DRDO has said it is currently verifying the authenticity of the claims.
The US Department of Labor has updated its list of companies barred from filing H-1B visa petitions. Four firms — GowraTech LLC, Renotek Group LLC, Seeloz Inc., and Sherwood Academy — have been named as willful violators. GowraTech and Renotek are barred until 2027, while Seeloz and Sherwood Academy face debarment until 2028.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is meeting US Senators in Washington as a vote on new Russia sanctions is expected. The visit underlines ongoing diplomatic pressure by Ukraine to sustain Western support.
X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has added banking features as part of Elon Musk's long-stated goal of turning it into an all-in-one app similar to China's WeChat.
Canada's immigration authority has issued a clarification on work permit rules for international students, after a wave of rejections hit Indian students. Unauthorised work can result in future permit refusals. Portage College, which was involved in the issue, has advised affected Indian students to seek legal counsel.
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The US Department of Labor has updated its list of companies barred from filing H-1B visa petitions. Four firms — GowraTech LLC, Renotek Group LLC, Seeloz Inc., and Sherwood Academy — have been named as willful violators. GowraTech and Renotek are barred until 2027, while Seeloz and Sherwood Academy face debarment until 2028.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is meeting US Senators in Washington as a vote on new Russia sanctions is expected. The visit underlines ongoing diplomatic pressure by Ukraine to sustain Western support.
X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has added banking features as part of Elon Musk's long-stated goal of turning it into an all-in-one app similar to China's WeChat.
Canada's immigration authority has issued a clarification on work permit rules for international students, after a wave of rejections hit Indian students. Unauthorised work can result in future permit refusals. Portage College, which was involved in the issue, has advised affected Indian students to seek legal counsel.
insolvency
in-SOL-ven-see
The state of being unable to pay one's debts; a legal condition where a person or company cannot meet its financial obligations. Courts and tribunals govern how insolvent entities are restructured or wound up.
constellation
kon-steh-LAY-shun
In aerospace and telecommunications, a constellation refers to a coordinated network of satellites orbiting Earth, designed to provide continuous coverage of a region or the entire globe.
promulgation
prom-ul-GAY-shun
The formal public announcement or declaration of a new law, rule, or decree, making it officially binding. It marks the moment a legal measure moves from proposal to enforcement.
exfiltration
eks-fil-TRAY-shun
In cybersecurity, the unauthorised transfer or theft of data from a system, typically carried out covertly by attackers or compromised insiders. It is a critical concept in understanding data breach incidents.
demographic dividend
dem-oh-GRAF-ik DIV-ih-dend
The economic growth potential that arises when a country has a large proportion of working-age people relative to dependents. Nations with young populations can benefit significantly if that workforce is educated and employed.
A train leaves Mumbai at 6:45 AM and arrives in Pune at 9:15 AM. Another train leaves Mumbai at 7:30 AM and takes 20 minutes less than the first train to reach Pune. At what time does the second train arrive in Pune?
🔒 Sign in to reveal answerFive colleagues — Arjun, Bhavna, Chirag, Divya, and Esha — each voted for a different Indian state as their favourite travel destination: Goa, Kerala, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Sikkim. Arjun did not vote for a coastal state. Bhavna voted for a state that borders the sea. Chirag voted for the northernmost state among the five. Divya's choice starts with the same letter as her name. Esha voted for neither Goa nor Kerala. Which state did Arjun vote for?
🔒 Sign in to reveal answerA merchant sells three grades of rice — Grade A, Grade B, and Grade C — priced at ₹80, ₹50, and ₹20 per kg respectively. A customer buys a total of 100 kg spending exactly ₹3,000, purchasing at least 1 kg of each grade. How many distinct combinations (in whole kg) of Grade A, Grade B, and Grade C are possible?
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