Context: The Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021, and many Afghans who fled or helped foreign forces have since faced danger at home. US deportation policy toward Afghans is a continuing debate, and courts often pause such moves while cases are heard.

Context: Microsoft has cut jobs in several rounds in recent years, so many tech workers now treat buyouts as a choice between a payout and an uncertain future. Voluntary buyouts let staff leave with a payment, but they usually come with conditions to read first.

Context: The Foreign Exchange Management Act governs how money and trade move across India's borders, and the RBI issues detailed rules under it. Export Declaration Forms are the paperwork exporters file to show what they send abroad, so easing them matters for freelancers and service firms.

Context: Assam's service rules set conduct and discipline standards for state government staff, and the cabinet can amend them. Polygamy remains a sensitive social and legal topic in India, so such rule changes often draw wide debate.

Context: Apple usually releases betas to developers and public testers before the main iOS update reaches iPhones, so these features are not final yet. AI audio tools are part of a wider push by phone makers to add AI features to everyday apps.

Context: CERN, near Geneva, runs the Large Hadron Collider, the world's largest particle accelerator. Rare decays are checked against the Standard Model, the current theory of particles, so any gap could hint at new physics.

Context: US midterms take place halfway through a president's four-year term and are often seen as a referendum on the sitting president. Control of the House and Senate decides how easily a president can pass laws and approve appointments.

Context: Most pistachios and almonds come from a few countries, so trouble in West Asia or a weak harvest in one major producer can quickly raise prices across India. Dry fruits are a common festive gift, so the rise hits household budgets.

Context: Social Security pays monthly benefits to retirees, funded largely by payroll taxes paid by workers. Its trust fund holds reserves, and when they run low, benefits must be cut unless lawmakers change the rules.

Context: The Nifty 100 covers the 100 largest listed companies in India, and independent directors are outside members meant to check the company's management. Rules on board composition and diversity have been tightened over the past decade, so progress is being tracked closely.

Context: Vice-Chancellors are the top academic heads of universities, and syndicates are their governing bodies. Vacant posts can leave a university without a head to make decisions, so courts sometimes step in to press for appointments.

Context: Solar and wind power stop when the sun sets or the wind drops, which is why countries look for steady sources. Geothermal plants use natural underground heat and already run in places like Iceland and New Zealand.