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Applying for a loan or card? What should your credit score be, and why is it important?Subscriber Only
December 22, 2023 17:38 IST
The credit score of an individual is based on their full loan history, which is stored in the database of a credit information company (CIC) which is registered with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Telecom Bill 2023: What powers it gives the government for ‘national security’Subscriber Only
December 18, 2023 21:50 IST
The Telecommunications Bill, 2023 allows the government to take over telecom services and intercept messages in the interests of national security and in case of emergencies. Here's exactly what the regulation says on the subject.
PM Modi in Varanasi: What is Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, and the Kashi Tamil Sangamam?Subscriber Only
December 18, 2023 17:43 IST
PM Modi is in Varanasi to participate in the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra events, and inaugurate the second edition of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam. Here is what you need to know about the two govt initiatives.
US veto of Gaza ceasefire: Why only five countries have veto power in the UN Security CouncilSubscriber Only
December 17, 2023 18:56 IST
Israel-Hamas conflict: The continued US support for Israel has been noted at the UN. It vetoed a resolution of the UN Security Council that called for a ceasefire the previous week. Why are veto powers given to specific countries within the UN? We explain.
Maldives to not renew 2019 water survey pact with India: What are hydrographic surveys?Subscriber Only
December 16, 2023 16:56 IST
What was planned under the pact, and why did the Maldives pull out of it? Does India have similar pacts with other countries? We explain.
Beyond Jammu and Kashmir: Why many states in India enjoy special provisionsSubscriber Only
December 15, 2023 10:57 IST
While India's Constitution tilts towards the Centre on certain areas, not all states are equal either. Right after Article 370, the Constitution creates special provisions for at least nine states, from Article 371A-I. Here's why.
What is Article 99 of the UN Charter, invoked for the first time in decades as Israel attacks GazaSubscriber Only
December 8, 2023 12:30 IST
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said 'Nowhere is safe in Gaza'. Why has he invoked Article 99 and could it impact the humanitarian situation on the ground? When has Article 99 been invoked in the past?
Why Moody’s cut China’s economic outlook to ‘negative’Subscriber Only
December 5, 2023 18:56 IST
What are the risks that Moody's has noted in China's economy? And what exactly are such ratings assessing? We explain.
What is the Green Credits scheme, which PM Modi mentioned at COP28Subscriber Only
December 3, 2023 12:13 IST
What is the Green Credits Programme, and how is it different from the carbon credits initiative? We explain.
Guru Nanak Jayanti: 5 things to know about Guru Nanak, the founder of SikhismSubscriber Only
November 28, 2023 10:17 IST
Nanak is said to have travelled as far as Sri Lanka, Baghdad and central Asia to spread his teachings. His last journey was to Mecca and Madina, the holiest sites in Islam, as he preached the Oneness of God.
25 years of the International Space Station: Why it was launched, what it doesSubscriber Only
November 24, 2023 10:47 IST
More than 140,000 Earth orbits and a quarter century on, the ISS is still a place of peaceful collaboration for science. Here's what you need to know.
Which countries recognise Hamas as a ‘terrorist’ organisation?Subscriber Only
November 21, 2023 16:10 IST
Israel has designated Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, the terrorist group that carried out the 26/11 attacks, as a 'terrorist' organisation. India does not recognise Hamas as a 'terrorist' organisation — only a handful of countries around the world do.
Who is Emmett Shear, the new interim CEO of OpenAI?Subscriber Only
November 21, 2023 10:29 IST
An alumnus of Yale University, Shear is best known for co-founding the live video-streaming website Twitch in 2011. His previous comments in a podcast were recently being shared, where he is seen calling AI “intrinsically dangerous”.
What is ‘halal’, and who certifies a product as being so?Subscriber Only
November 18, 2023 16:42 IST
UP Police have received a complaint alleging that some companies have started certifying their products as ‘halal’ and are thus ‘toying with the public's faith’. Is halal just a type of meat? What are these certificates?
Why ‘hallucinate’ is the Cambridge Dictionary’s Word of the Year for 2023Subscriber Only
November 17, 2023 11:57 IST
The dictionary updated the meaning of ‘hallucinate’ to account for its new usage in the context of artificial intelligence algorithms. We explain what it means in this context.
Xi-Biden to meet amid US-China tensions: What is APEC, the forum they will be attending?Subscriber Only
November 14, 2023 14:45 IST
US President Joe Biden and Chinese President XI Jinping are also set to meet on the summit's sidelines. Why was APEC founded and what can be expected at the summit?
David Cameron to be new UK Foreign Secretary: Who is the former PM, what his return signalsSubscriber Only
November 14, 2023 11:59 IST
The appointment comes after British PM Rishi Sunak sacked Home Secretary Suella Braverman. Cameron is a former UK Prime Minister (between 2010 to 2016). Why has he been brought back? We explain.
How rains in Delhi helped improve its air qualitySubscriber Only
November 10, 2023 19:02 IST
After rains in Delhi, the levels of PM 2.5 and PM 10 – which are pollutants also measured under the AQI – came down significantly. Why does this happen and how effective are rains in clearing pollution?
India holds ‘2+2’ Ministerial dialogue with the US: What it meansSubscriber Only
November 10, 2023 14:46 IST
The 2+2 meetings have been held annually with the US leaders since 2018. What is this meeting format and which countries does India engage with as part of it? We take a look.
PM 2.5, Sulphur Dioxide, and more: What are the pollutants in our air, and how they impact healthSubscriber Only
November 7, 2023 14:36 IST
High levels of air pollution in north India: The AQI transforms complex air quality data of various pollutants into a single number. Here are the index's eight constituents, the pollutants' sources and why they are cause for concern.
GRAP Stage 4 implemented in Delhi-NCR amid severe air pollution: What does it mean?Subscriber Only
November 8, 2023 17:58 IST
As the AQI in NCR dipped to the ‘severe’ category last week, stage 4 of GRAP was set in motion. What does it entail?
What is the Advocate-on-Record system in the Supreme Court?Subscriber Only
November 4, 2023 13:25 IST
Who is an AoR? How does one become an AoR? What are the rules governing the AoR system?
What happens if you ignore a summons by the ED?Subscriber Only
November 3, 2023 17:16 IST
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has declined to appear before the ED for questioning in the Delhi liquor policy case. The ED will likely issue more summons to him now. If he still does not respond, the agency has two options it can exercise.
Rajnath Singh talks about ‘prisoner’s dilemma’ in international relations: What is this conceptSubscriber Only
October 31, 2023 10:39 IST
Prisoner’s Dilemma refers to one of the most popular 'games' in Game Theory, a branch of science that helps understand how people behave under different circumstances. Here is what it is, and how it applies to international relations.
Hamas leader addresses rally in Kerala virtually: Who is Khaled Mashal?Subscriber Only
October 30, 2023 09:47 IST
Once termed “The Man Who Haunts Israel” by Time Magazine, Mashal has earlier headed Hamas’s Politburo. He is currently based in Qatar. Here is a brief look at his life.
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