The Trump administration has ordered the withdrawal of nearly all USAID workers, halting essential global programs in health, education, and food security. This sweeping move is part of a broader push to cut foreign aid and reduce government inefficiencies, with support from Elon Musk's teams. Thousands of USAID staff are being laid off or furloughed, putting billions in US development assistance at risk. Lawmakers and international organizations have raised concerns about the far-reaching consequences.
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The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has released the GATE 2025 admit card today, on January 7 on the official website, gate2025.iitr.ac.in. Candidates must log in using their enrolment ID and password to download it. The GATE 2025 exam, scheduled for February 1, 2, 15, and 16, features 30 test papers with various question formats, including MCQs, MSQs, and NAT.
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The Tamil Nadu government’s decision to replace the Rupee symbol (₹) with the Tamil letter "ரூ" in its budget logo has sparked debate over language and identity. This move has reignited interest in the Rupee’s long history, from its Sanskrit origins to its global influence. Here are key facts every student should know about the currency’s evolution.
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The Directorate of Government Examinations, Andhra Pradesh, has released the final answer key for the AP NMMS 2024 exam, conducted on December 8, 2024. Out of 76,514 registered candidates, 72,095 appeared. The answer key, available on bse.ap.gov.in, helps students verify their responses and estimate scores before results. Objections to the preliminary key were accepted until December 16, 2024.
A crowd of protesters in Patna staged a demonstration near the BPSC office on Thursday, blocking Bailey Road and causing severe traffic jams. Despite announcing the 70th BPSC preliminary exam results, candidates demanded the exam's cancellation, citing irregularities like question paper leaks and last-minute changes. The protest disrupted commuters, and the Patna High Court will hear the case on January 31.
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