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2026-10-20 07:26:55

All about Green Card, H-1B and PERM and their differences

1. Introduction The United States has long been the top destination for skilled Indian professionals, especially in information technology. A foreign professional usually enters the US on a temporary work visa and may later seek a Green Card, which gives permanent residence. The recent action against Cloudera and several IT majors targets a ke...
Economy
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2026-10-20 05:56:28

What are Ultra-Processed Foods? What is NOVA classification system?

What are ultra-processed foods?       Ultra-processed foods, commonly abbreviated as UPFs, are products generally manufactured through multiple industrial processes and often made using refined food substances, additives and ingredients rarely used in ordinary home cooking.Examples can include sugary soft drinks, ...
Science & Technology
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2026-10-20 05:43:28

All about Preventive Detention, Peace Bonds and the Constitutional Right to Protest

What is preventive action in law? Preventive action refers to legal measures intended to prevent an anticipated offence, disturbance or breach of peace. It differs from ordinary criminal prosecution, which generally seeks to establish whether an offence has already been committed and whether the accused is legally responsible.For example, if a...
Polity & Governance
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2030-09-26 12:54:00

What is a Bail? It's types and Core principles

Bail is the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, usually on the condition that a sum of money or security is lodged to guarantee their appearance in court. Key Types of Bail   Regular Bail: Granted to a person who has already been arrested and is currently in police or judicial custody. Anticipatory Bail: Grante...
Society & Social Justice
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2015-09-26 19:03:00

What are the major provisions about the New Labour codes in India?

Background   India's labor reforms consolidate 29 central labor laws into four comprehensive labor codes. The objective is to simplify compliance, improve ease of doing business, extend social security to the informal sector, and update outdated industrial relations framework.   Main Provisions   Cod...
Economy
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2006-09-26 12:23:00

What is the Double Deflation Methodology?

What?   Double deflation is a method used by economists to calculate the true physical growth (real GDP/GVA) of a business or sector by stripping out price inflation twice—once for output and once for input. To measure actual value added, you subtract the cost of raw materials (inputs) from total sales (output): Value Added ...
Economy
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2001-08-26 15:55:00

What factors led to the collapse of South Korean Stock Markets in July 2026?

What?   The recent severe decline in the South Korean stock market—where the benchmark KOSPI dropped roughly 40–44% from its mid-June peak—was caused by a "perfect storm" of extreme concentration in semiconductor stocks, a unwinding of high retail leverage, and a shift in sentiment around global AI spending. ...
Economy
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2026-07-26 22:40:00

What actually happens when you Pay taxes? Where is this money stored? Role of RBI? Know everything through Q&A!

Q1: What is the Consolidated Fund of India, and which authority manages it? A: The Consolidated Fund of India is established under Article 266(1) of the Constitution of India. It is the primary reservoir for all government revenues, loans, and loan repayments. Its management is divided across four key entities: Parliament of India: Exercise...
Internal Security
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2024-07-26 19:07:00

What are Indonesia's Panda Bond?

What? A Panda Bond is a Renminbi-denominated bond issued by a non-Chinese entity (foreign government, corporation, or financial institution) and sold directly within China’s onshore interbank market. Key Details of Indonesia’s Panda Bond   Debut Issuance: Indonesia officially entered China's onshore debt market w...
Economy
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2024-07-26 18:56:00

What are major areas of India-Israel Trade?

Bilateral trade between India and Israel spans several key merchandise, technology, and strategic sectors: 1. Gems & Precious Metals (Diamonds) Core Pillar: Historically, polished and rough diamonds make up the single largest component of two-way trade. Key Flow: India imports rough cut diamonds from Israel for processing, cutting, and pol...
International Relations
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2024-07-26 18:17:00

What is USA's forced Labour Tariffs on Indian Exports?

What?   The U.S. forced labor tariff is a 10% duty imposed by the Trump administration on imports from India and 59 other trading partners under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.   Key Details of the Tariff   Background & Purpose: The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) conducted an investi...
Economy
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2023-07-26 22:33:00

What is the use of tungsten powder? Why does it come so costly?

What? Tungsten powder is a highly versatile raw material derived from tungsten ore. Because tungsten has the highest melting point of any metal (3,422°C / 6,192°F), it cannot be easily melted and cast into shapes using standard smelting techniques. Instead, it is processed into a fine powder and then compressed and heated (a process call...
Science & Technology
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2023-07-26 16:55:00

What is Indonesia's B50 biodiesel rollout ?

What? B50 in Indonesia refers to the country's national 50% palm oil-based biodiesel blend mandate. It is a fuel mixture composed of 50% fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) derived from crude palm oil (CPO) and 50% conventional fossil diesel. Initiated under President Prabowo Subianto's government as part of an energy self-sufficiency push...
Economy
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2022-07-26 15:16:00

All about INS Malvan : India's Submarine Hunter

What? INS Malvan (P81) is an indigenously constructed Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) of the Indian Navy. Commissioned at the Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka, it is the second of eight Mahe-class vessels designed specifically to hunt enemy submarines, track underwater targets, and secure coastal waters.   Key Capab...
Internal Security
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2021-07-26 13:14:00

What are the revisions made to the Index of Core Industries (ICI) in India? Which is the 9th Core Industry?

What? The Office of the Economic Adviser under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) released an updated series for the Index of Core Industries (ICI). This revision updates the index to better reflect structural shifts, modern production dynamics, and technological changes in India's industrial economy. Key ...
Economy
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2021-07-26 06:30:00

What is Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) 3.0? Explained in Detail

What? EPFO 3.0 is the major next-generation digital and policy revamp of India’s Employees' Provident Fund Organisation. It moves away from legacy infrastructure toward a modern, Core Banking Solution (CBS) architecture to make Provident Fund (PF) and pension services paperless, near-instant, and accessible to a broader workforce. T...
Current Affairs
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2018-07-26 16:23:00

What is the RBI’s new Specified Non-Financial Assets (SNFAs) and SARFAESI Act?

  What? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced a comprehensive framework regarding Specified Non-Financial Assets (SNFAs). This framework is a strategic move to help banks clean up their balance sheets, manage distressed assets transparently, and prevent the misuse of seized properties. Here is a detailed breakdown of what SNFAs a...
Economy
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2018-07-26 08:39:00

Vande Mataram in Orbit: India’s Vikram-1 Ready for Launch

A Historic Milestone for Private Space Flight The Vikram-1 is a multi-stage, all-carbon-fiber launch vehicle engineered specifically to deploy small satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Named in honor of Vikram Sarabhai, the revered father of the Indian space program, the rocket stands as a testament to indigenous engineering and the rapid mod...
Science & Technology
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2018-07-26 00:19:00

The D3 Dilemma: Cruelty-Free Alternatives for a Sun-Deprived Nation

The Biochemical Divide: D2 vs. D3 To understand the potential of plant-based solutions, one must look at the structural forms of the vitamin. Vitamin D is primarily available as ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2) and cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3). While D2 is plant and fungi-sourced, it is generally considered physiologically inferior to D3. Cholecalcif...
Art & Culture
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2017-07-26 23:23:00

India's Silicon Dream: The Rise of the Semicon 2.0 Mission

The Semicon 2.0 Mission At the heart of India’s hardware strategy is the newly approved Semicon 2.0 mission, backed by a massive ₹1.28 lakh crore government allocation. Unlike previous phases that focused heavily on attracting large-scale fabrication plants, this expansion targets the broader, end-to-end value chain. The government plans t...
International Relations
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