Data centres are huge computer facilities that run AI and online services, and they use large amounts of power and water. Local opposition to them has grown across the US, which explains why companies are making such promises.

Context: CERT-In is the national agency that tracks cyber threats and warns organisations about them. Banks and finance firms hold customer money and data, so attacks on them are a major worry for regulators.

Context: A gold loan lets a borrower pledge gold jewellery as security and get cash, and the lender can keep the gold if repayments are missed. CIBIL is India's best-known credit bureau, which tracks loan repayment records.

Context: AI agents are programs that take actions on their own, like using apps or tools for a user. CERT-In is India's national cyber security agency, which sets security advice for organisations. As companies give agents access to company data, control over what they can do matters more.

CERT-In is the national agency that tracks and responds to cyber threats in India. Banks and fintech apps hold customers' money and personal data, so attackers often target them.

UPSC conducts the Civil Services Examination every year to recruit officers for services such as the IAS, IPS and IFS. It runs in stages: a preliminary test, this main written exam, and then a personality interview.

Context: Thousands of old satellites and rocket parts orbit Earth, and collisions can create more debris that threatens active satellites. Space agencies and companies are exploring cleanup methods, and India's private space sector has grown since reforms opened it up in 2020.

Context: The TNPSC, or Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, conducts recruitment for many state government jobs. Age limits decide who can apply, so aspirants near the cutoff depend heavily on changes like this.

Context: Nvidia makes the graphics chips that power most AI data centres, so its share price is often seen as a gauge of demand for AI. Data centre rules matter because they can affect how quickly companies build the computing capacity AI needs.

Context: Agnipath is a short-service scheme where recruits serve four years in the armed forces, and many have asked what happens after. Earlier reports said the Army was only weighing relief, so this moves the plan toward a firm policy.

Context: ABB is a Swiss-Swedish engineering group, and SoftBank is a Japanese investment firm. China has been tightening control over data leaving the country and over advanced AI technology, so cross-border AI deals now face closer scrutiny.

Context: UPI is the instant mobile payment system run by NPCI, and it has grown into one of India's most used payment channels. Merchants have largely paid no fee on UPI, so any charge is a major shift for shops and small sellers.

Context: A buyout is a payment offered to staff who agree to leave, and tech firms often use them to reshape teams. Such moves can signal changing priorities, which matters for workers in technology across many countries, including India.

Context: CCMB is the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, a government-funded research institute in Hyderabad. Gene studies like this can help doctors understand which family members may be at risk.

Context: Companies around the world are adding AI to customer service, shopping and internal work, so managing AI risk now matters for businesses of every size.

Context: Tax devolution is the share of central tax revenue the Centre passes on to the states, which they use to fund their own spending. Getting the money early helps states meet extra costs during the festive season.

Context: Visa and passport rules decide who can enter and stay in India, and they are mainly set under the Passport Act and the Foreigners Act. Many refugees living here have no formal status, so changes to these rules matter for their legal stay.

Context: DXOMARK is an independent testing lab that scores phone cameras, and its rankings are often used by buyers comparing flagship models. Premium phones at this price compete with top models from Apple, Samsung and Google.

Industrial policies are state government plans that offer tax breaks, land and subsidies to lure factories and investors, and states compete for the same companies. Suvendu Adhikari is West Bengal's chief minister, and the state has long sought more manufacturing investment.

Diwali is one of India's biggest festive shopping seasons, when many people buy phones and discounts are common. Price changes after a festival often follow a rush of buying, so buyers may want to plan purchases carefully.

A visa category sets the purpose of a foreign visit, such as tourism, business or study, along with the rules attached to it. Fewer categories usually mean fewer forms and less confusion for applicants.

Context: Generative AI tools can create images from text prompts, and many were built using large collections of online art. The debate over consent and credit now touches working artists, who must compete with cheaper AI output.

Context: Dearness allowance is a cost-of-living payment that central and state governments revise periodically, often after inflation rises. Other states, such as Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand, have recently made similar changes.

Context: Aadhaar is India's 12-digit biometric ID system, widely used to verify identity for banking, SIM cards and government services. Paperless checks aim to make that process faster and reduce reliance on physical copies.

Context: The Colorado Party has dominated Paraguay's politics for decades, so its lawmakers joining an impeachment is unusual. Impeachment is a formal process where legislators can remove an elected leader from office.

Context: Age limits for government jobs are usually applied strictly, so a temporary relaxation is an exception. Such changes often follow protests when long delays in hiring push eligible candidates past the limit.

Context: The UGC is the national body that sets standards for universities and colleges in India. Ragging, which is harassment of new students, has been banned for years, and this case asks whether the current rules are strong enough.

Paraguay is a South American country where the president serves a single five-year term. Impeachment is a process where the legislature can bring formal charges against top officials, and it is separate from ordinary elections.

Context: An NOC is an approval a player needs from their board before joining a foreign league, and T10 is a short cricket format with 10-over innings.

Context: CPSEs are government-owned companies, such as railway and energy firms, that can hold unused land and buildings. Asset monetisation means selling or leasing such assets to raise money for the government.

CMFRI is a government research body based in Kochi that studies fish and sea life. A stranding is when a sea animal washes ashore, often dead or in distress, and tracking them helps scientists spot patterns.

Forests act as carbon sinks by pulling carbon dioxide from the air as trees grow. The Amazon is one of the world's largest rainforests, so a change in its role affects the global climate.

Context: Gemini is Google's AI chatbot, and Classroom is its online tool that schools use to share lessons and assignments. Questions about safety and privacy for young users are growing, so companies and schools are setting stricter defaults.

Context: OpenAI makes ChatGPT, and Anthropic, which makes the Claude chatbot, is its main rival in selling AI tools to companies. An IPO means selling shares to the public on a stock market, so the plan signals how big the AI business has become.

Context: Local body polls depend on an accurate voter list, which decides who can vote. Problems with the list can delay polls or keep eligible people from voting.

Context: Deepavali is the Hindu festival of lights, and fireworks are a big part of the celebrations. Delhi and other cities often see smog rise around the festival, which is why timing limits on crackers are common.