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Jordan Freiman and Tracy J. Wholf at CBS News:

Hundreds of staffers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, were laid off Thursday as the Trump administration and its newly-created Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, continue slashing the federal workforce. A congressional source told CBS News the layoffs affected 880 NOAA employees. An administration official told CBS News about 5% of the agency's staff was let go, and individuals deemed critical to NOAA's responsibilities, such as National Weather Service meteorologists, were largely spared. A source at the National Weather Service disputed this, however, telling CBS News some meteorologists were impacted, including radar specialists, as well as staff of the Hurricane Hunters crew, which fly airplanes into storms to help forecasters make accurate predications during a hurricane. Laid off staffers who were considered probationary employees received an email Thursday, which read in part, "OPM has advised that '[p]robationary periods are an essential tool for agencies to assess employee performance and manage staffing levels.' (4) In light of that guidance, the Agency finds that you are not fit for continued employment because your ability, knowledge and/or skills do not fit the Agency's current needs." Some 400 employees at the National Weather Service were in a probationary period, a NWS source told CBS News, but it's not clear how many of them were included in the layoffs. Tom DiLiberto, who until Thursday had worked as a climate and weather scientist and public affairs specialist, told CBS News he started as a contractor for NOAA back in 2010, but became a federal employee less than two years ago. His probationary period was set to end on March 13, 2025, two weeks from the day he was terminated.  [...] Congressional Democrats had been worried DOGE and billionaire Elon Musk, who is classified as a "special government employee," had their eyes set on NOAA for deep cuts. Former NOAA officials told CBS News earlier this month that current employees had been told to expect budget cuts of 30% and a 50% reduction in staff. Prior to Thursday's cuts, NOAA had about 12,000 staffers across the world, including 6,773 who are scientists and engineers, according to the agency's website.

[...] The NOAA runs the National Weather Service, which issues vital weather warnings — such as hurricane and tornado warnings — and the National Marine Fisheries Service. It is also responsible for monitoring the health of the oceans and the warming of the climate. 

The Muskrat’s DOGE hammer took a mass swing at the NOAA and the NWS, which will negatively impact weather forecasting and modeling.

See Also:

AP, via HuffPost: Critical Weather Forecasters Fired In Latest 'Unconscionable' Wave Of DOGE Cuts

Daily Kos: Stormy forecast as DOGE axes weather agency workers

The Guardian: ‘Cruel and thoughtless’: Trump fires hundreds at US climate agency Noaa

Wonkette: DOGE Sh*theads Fire Hundreds From NOAA, Weather Service, Because Weather Is Too Woke

MMFA: National and local meteorologists express alarm as the Trump administration implements Project 2025’s scheme to dismantle NOAA

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North Korea could lose 30,000 to 45,000 troops per month in Ukraine after sending more soldiers to the frontlines, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW)'s Russian offensive campaign assessment published on January 22.

Why It Matters

Pyongyang will reportedly send additional troops to the battlefield by mid-March, and if they maintain the current pace of assaults in Kursk, they may suffer significant losses, the Washington-based think tank said in it's recent assessment.

The ISW's prediction that North Korea could lose up to 45,000 soldiers per month indicates that they are not capable of sustaining the war effort in Kursk, suggesting they are not prepared for battle. Further, the sustained losses of troops will only add to Russia's manpower problem and could possibly sour relations between Moscow and Pyongyang.

What To Know

An anonymous senior U.S. defense official told the New York Times that North Korean reinforcements are expected to arrive "within the next two months," but they did not specify the number of troops, if Pyongyang is rotating its forces, or if they are increasing the size of its total force grouping in Russia.

South Korea previously reported in late December that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) will deploy more troops and send additional equipment to Russia after North Korea suffered significant losses. Russia has previously dismissed reports of North Korean troops fighting in Kursk as "fake news."

Noting the time period in which North Korean troops reportedly trained for at least a month in eastern Russia before engaging in battle, the ISW wrote: "This timeline roughly coheres with the possibility that a fresh contingent of North Korean forces could undergo training and replace the shrinking North Korean group in Kursk Oblast by mid-April 2025, assuming the reported next batch of North Korean troops will train for the same duration as their predecessors, and deploy to Russia imminently in late January or early February 2025."

The ISW predicted that additional DPRK troops are "unlikely to decisively improve Russian operations" and will suffer about 30,000 to 45,000 casualties per month if they "sustain Russia's tempo of operations despite heavy losses."

Part of the issue stems from a lack of ability to communicate between the two forces. In addition to two alleged clashes between the allied forces due to "troop identification errors," a Ukrainian commander claimed that North Korean troops had added a translator who speaks Russian, but suggested that "these groups are still not very effective."

As such, the ISW assessed that "North Korea's high casualty rate and interoperability difficulties with Russian forces will affect the lessons that the North Korean military command will learn from fighting in Russia's war."

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said that 3,800 North Korean troops had been killed or injured in Kursk in early January, as the fighting has escalated on the frontlines.

A total of 12,000 North Korean soldiers were initially deployed to Russia and were first reported to have engaged in battle in November 2024. As they had not engaged in serious combat since 1953, the troops appeared underprepared and therefore have sustained such high casualties.

What People Are Saying

Anton Gerashchenko, the former Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter: "North Korea will soon send a new group of military personnel to the war against Ukraine, The New York Times reported, citing the Pentagon. Reinforcements are expected "within the next two months," according to one senior U.S. defense official. Overall, North Korea's armed forces number 1.2 million. It is one of the largest regular armies in the world. Last fall, North Korea sent about 11,000 soldiers to aid Moscow's forces in the Kursk region of southern Russia."

"Since their first combat engagement in early December, roughly one-third of the North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded, Ukrainian and American officials said," Gerashchenko added. "Even before it sent troops to Russia, North Korea was a major supporter of Russia's war effort. It has sent Moscow millions of artillery shells — which now account for about half of the Russian munitions fired daily — and more than 100 short-range ballistic missiles, according to Western and Ukrainian intelligence officials."

In a previous comment, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov described reports of North Korean troops on the frontlines as "contradictory," saying: "North Korea is our close neighbor, our partner, and we are developing our relations in all areas. This is our sovereign right. This should not worry anyone because this cooperation is not directed against third countries."

Peskov added: "[Moscow would] continue to develop this cooperation."

What Happens Next

It is unknown how Ukraine and the global powers will respond if North Korea deploys additional troops and equipment to Russia and if the DPRK troops aid Moscow in seizing more territory.

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LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN

August 28, 2023

HEATHER COX RICHARDSON

After making it clear that she would run her courtroom in the interests of justice without reference to the 2024 presidential election, U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan has set March 4, 2024, as the start date for former president Trump’s trial on four criminal counts for his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. 

Those charges are not about anything Trump said. The 45-page indictment acknowledges Trump’s right to speak about the election and even to lie that he had won, and the Department of Justice did not charge him with incitement. The indictment charges Trump with being part of three conspiracies: one to defraud the United States by “using dishonesty, fraud, and deceit” to stop the lawful government function of determining the results of a presidential election, a second conspiracy to obstruct the lawful January 6 congressional proceeding to count and certify the results of the presidential election, and a third conspiracy to take away from other Americans “a right and privilege secured to them by the Constitution and laws of the United States—that is, the right to vote and to have one’s vote counted.”  

Department of Justice special counsel Jack Smith’s office had asked the judge for a January 2 start date, saying the date “serves the public’s interest and the interests of justice, while also protecting the defendant’s rights and ability to prepare for trial.” (A Politico Magazine/Ipsos poll from August 18–21 bears out this position: it shows that 61% of the American people believe that Trump should go to trial for election subversion before the Republican primaries.)  

Trump’s lawyers countered with a proposal to start the trial in April 2026, an extraordinary request that they attributed to the need to sift through enormous amounts of evidence—12.8 million pages worth—but which might well have been an attempt to get the judge to split the difference and give Trump a court date in 2025, after the 2024 election. 

Trump has told his aides he intends to solve his legal problems by winning the next election. 

Today, Department of Justice prosecutor Molly Gaston responded to Trump’s request by noting that 7.8 million pages of that material either came from Trump himself—tweets, for example—or from those associated with him, or had been public for months already. She noted that Trump’s lawyers themselves have publicly called the case a “regurgitation” of the report from the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol, and noted that the Department of Justice had been careful to make sure the new material it provided is easy to review. 

Trump lawyer Alina Habba didn’t help the Trump camp yesterday when she told Fox News Sunday that Trump wouldn’t need to prepare for his many legal cases because he’s “incredibly intelligent.” Nonetheless, Trump lawyer John Lauro used the March 4 trial date to begin laying the groundwork to argue he could not provide adequate representation.

Before she set the date, Chutkan said, she conferred with New York state judge Juan Merchan, who is set to preside over Trump’s trial for campaign violations when he paid hush money to an adult film actress to cover up an affair. That case is scheduled to start on March 25. Trump’s federal trial for his theft of national security documents and hiding them at Mar-a-Lago is currently scheduled to begin in May 2024. 

The trial date on racketeering charges in Georgia for a conspiracy to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election has not been set yet, but today the arraignment for all 19 defendants was set for September 6, 2023.

In the midst of all these court dates, Judge Chutkan’s establishment of March 4 for the federal trial over Trump’s attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election means that Trump-appointed federal judge Aileen Cannon, who is overseeing the Mar-a-Lago documents trial and who seems eager to protect the former president, will have far less power to shape public perceptions of the cases against Trump. Los Angeles Times legal affairs columnist Harry Litman noted: “This is the centerpiece now of accountability for Trump, which is as it should be.”

Meanwhile, in an Atlanta courtroom, Trump’s chief of staff Mark Meadows took the stand to try to get charges against him as part of the Georgia indictments transferred to federal court with the ultimate goal of getting them dismissed. Meadows took the unusual step of testifying himself in the case, and he argued for a sweeping interpretation of a chief of staff’s official duties. 

He claimed that it was his job as chief of staff to address anything that might distract Trump or divert his attention, and therefore his work to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election fell within his job description. If so, his case belongs in federal court because federal officials are protected from state prosecution over things they did as part of their official duties. But working for a political campaign is explicitly not part of an officer’s duties: the Hatch Act prohibits federal officials from engaging in partisan activities while on duty. 

U.S. District Court Judge Steve C. Jones said he would rule as quickly as he can after considering the arguments.

Three Republican false electors from Georgia have also asked to move their cases to federal court, arguing that they were acting at the direction of Trump and his people, who were agents of the federal government. So has lawyer Jeffrey Clark, who tried to take over the office of attorney general to push Trump’s claims that the election was stolen, and who was employed at the time by the Department of Justice.

Nicole Narea of Vox noted that dividing up the defendants in the Georgia indictments serves Trump’s case by slowing everything down as Fulton County district attorney Fani Willis has to prosecute each defendant separately. Cornell University law professor Randy Zelin told Narea that such a scenario will permit Trump’s lawyers to prepare their defense based on the previous cases. It is, he said, “a defense lawyer’s dream.” 

Republicans are planning to stand behind Trump, echoing his lawyer’s argument that Trump is being prosecuted selectively because he is Biden’s political opponent. John Lauro called the case a “show trial,” suggesting Lauro does not see any reasonable likelihood that he can produce evidence to convince a jury Trump is not guilty. 

Republicans in Congress appear to be in a similar place, apparently planning to defend Trump not by arguing he is not guilty, but by launching more investigations to tarnish Democrats, as they did with the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s emails and as Trump did in his attempt to get Ukraine president Voldymyr Zelensky to announce an investigation into President Biden’s son Hunter in 2019. 

Representative Jim Jordan (R-OH), chair of the Judiciary Committee, has demanded that Fulton County, Georgia, district attorney Fani Willis turn over internal documents related to the grand jury’s indictment of Trump on racketeering charges, implying that they will show illegitimate coordination between her and the Department of Justice, when in fact federal and state prosecutors often confer on cases that involve both of their jurisdictions. 

House Republicans also are moving forward on impeaching President Joe Biden, although there is no evidence that there are any grounds for such a proceeding. One Republican lawmaker told CNN’s Melanie Zanona: “There’s no evidence that Joe Biden got money, or…agreed to do something so that Hunter could get money…. And they can’t impeach without that evidence. And I don’t…think the evidence exists.”

But polls last spring indicated that the American people think the Republicans’ investigations are a waste of time. Now the lack of evidence for an impeachment inquiry makes some Republican lawmakers unwilling to vote for one, just as they were unwilling to vote to “expunge” the former president’s impeachments, recognizing that such votes might turn off some of their more moderate voters. So the extremists eager to run the playbook of using an investigation are talking about skipping a formal vote and just launching an inquiry without one. 

Trump yesterday wrote on his social media network: “You don’t need a long INQUIRY to prove it, it’s already proven…. Either IMPEACH the BUM, or fade into OBLIVION. THEY DID IT TO US!”

But Republicans who jump on board this effort will be working against the American people. According to that Politico/Ipsos poll, 59% of Americans think the Justice Department decided to indict Trump after a fair evaluation of evidence and the law. 

And the March 4 trial date means backing Trump for the Republican presidential nomination has a new pitfall. March 4 is the day before Super Tuesday, when more than a dozen states will hold Republican presidential primaries. Philip Bump of the Washington Post noted today that by mid-March, more than half the delegates allotted for the Republican nomination will have been assigned and, since the Republicans have designed their nomination process to consolidate quickly with winner-take-all primaries, Trump could win the Republican nomination in the midst of his trial for trying to overturn the foundational principle of our democracy.

March 4 is also a historically significant date. Until 1936 it was the date on which presidential inaugurations were held (unless it fell on Sunday, in which case the inauguration was moved to the following day, Monday, March 5). Lawmakers chose that date because it was the one on which, in 1789, the Constitution went into effect.

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LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN

HEATHER COX RICHARDSON

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Khan Global Studies: Your track for world affairs and exam preparation

Knowing current affairs is crucial for taking competitive exams including the UPSC CSE, SSC, Bank exams, and other State Service Exams. If you are wondering where to get current affairs, then Khan Global Studies is perfect for you. 

About Khan Global Studies

Khan Global Studies (KGS) is an education-focused institution started by Khan Sir who is well known for his unique ways of teaching. He offers KGS as a platform where students can find study material, video lectures, and daily updates on national and international topics to simplify and improve learning. 

Why Trust Khan Global Studies for Current Affairs? 

If you are KGS trustable for rising affairs, Khan Global Studies helps you find it all:

Daily Updates: Understand and summarize national and global events.

Detailed Analysis: Comprehend current events and their importance with in-depth explanation. 

Variety of Learning Resources: Free Youtube videos or Paid structured courses. 

Exam-Focused Content: Learn important aspects of a topic related to exams and details periphery. 

Hindi and English: Choose your preferred language for learning. 

Monthly Magazines & PDFs: Download summaries of current affairs for the month for quick revisions.

How To Access Khan Global Studies?

Currently Khan Global Studies Active Directory has been set up and registered under the Office of Head Studies which will control all student files as well as accounts. For any help regarding changing settings or accessibility students can contact Assistant Admin and he will submit a Support Ticket. Senior Nearly Accounts are available in the office and students can consult prone action as well. Reports will be in the Shared System folder. Make sure the student has his/her ID card with them.

Important Sites Relating To Indian Studies: Remember to Subscribe

If you require a reliable area where to study Global issues Khan Global Studies is one of the best options. In combination with all the needed materials, expert supervision, great content, and a construction approach KGS assists children in finishing well in advance. KGS makes sure students do not fall behind in their preparation by overpowering all other students and competing with them. Learn with Khan from this point onward and you will realize the outcome that KGS has on students.

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CUET PG 2025: Key Dates, Syllabus, Application Process, PYQ and Preparation Tips

The CUET PG 2025 is a crucial exam for students aspiring to pursue postgraduate studies in India. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), the CUET PG allows students to secure admission to various central and state universities. This blog will provide comprehensive details about the CUET PG 2025 exam date, registration process, application form, syllabus, and essential resources such as the CUET PG question paper 2024 PDF download. If you are planning to take this exam, this guide will help you stay informed and well-prepared.

Key Highlights of CUET PG 2025

Name of the Exam: Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduates (CUET PG)

Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)

Exam Level: National

Purpose: Admission to postgraduate programs in various universities

Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

CUET PG 2025 Exam Date

The NTA is expected to announce the CUET PG 2025 exam date by February 2025. Based on the previous year's timeline, the exam is likely to take place in the months of May or June. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates and notifications regarding the exam schedule.

CUET PG 2025 Registration Date

The registration process for CUET PG 2025 is anticipated to begin in March 2025. Candidates must complete their registration before the deadline to avoid any last-minute issues. The following steps outline the registration process:

Visit the official CUET PG website.

Click on the "CUET PG 2025 Registration" link.

Fill in the required personal and academic details.

Upload the necessary documents, such as a passport-sized photograph and signature.

Pay the application fee online.

Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.

CUET PG Application Form 2025

The CUET PG application form 2025 will be available on the official website once the registration begins. Ensure that you enter accurate information and double-check all details before submission. Any discrepancies in the application form may lead to disqualification.

Important details to keep in mind while filling out the application form:

Keep all required documents ready, including educational certificates and ID proof.

Choose your preferred exam center carefully.

Verify all information before submitting the form.

CUET PG 2025 Syllabus

The CUET PG 2025 syllabus will vary depending on the course you are applying for. However, the general syllabus typically includes:

Subject-Specific Topics: Core topics related to your chosen postgraduate program.

General Knowledge: Current affairs, basic science, and general awareness.

Language Proficiency: English language skills, comprehension, and vocabulary.

Quantitative Aptitude and Logical Reasoning: Basic mathematics and analytical reasoning.

Candidates are advised to download the detailed syllabus from the official website and create a study plan accordingly.

CUET PG Question Paper 2024 PDF Download

Practicing previous years’ question papers is one of the best ways to prepare for the CUET PG 2025. The CUET PG question paper 2024 PDF download will help you understand the exam pattern, types of questions, and difficulty level. You can find these papers on the official website or other trusted educational platforms. Solving these papers will also help you identify your strengths and weaknesses, enabling targeted preparation.

Tips for Preparing for CUET PG 2025

Understand the Exam Pattern: Familiarize yourself with the format, marking scheme, and time duration.

Create a Study Plan: Allocate specific time slots for each subject and stick to the schedule.

Use Reliable Study Material: Refer to recommended books and online resources.

Take Mock Tests: Regular practice will help improve speed and accuracy.

Revise Regularly: Consistent revision is key to retaining information.

Stay Updated: Keep track of official announcements regarding the exam.

Upcoming Exam: CUET PG 2025

The CUET PG 2025 is an important opportunity for students aiming for postgraduate studies in reputed universities. It is vital to stay updated with the latest information and adhere to the deadlines. The CUET PG exam not only tests your academic knowledge but also your time management and problem-solving skills.

About IFAS

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Conclusion

Preparing for the CUET PG 2025 requires dedication, a strategic approach, and access to the right resources. By staying informed about the CUET PG 2025 exam date, registration process, application form, syllabus, and question papers, you can streamline your preparation and maximize your chances of success. Leverage the guidance and expertise of institutions like IFAS to ensure you’re fully prepared to ace the exam. Good luck!

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CAT 2024 Answer Key Released: What's Next? Know Result Updates, Applications Deadlines Admission Process, GD PI and Other Details

The CAT 2024 Answer Key has been officially released, marking an important milestone for thousands of MBA aspirants. After months of hard work, dedication, and anticipation, candidates can now compare their answers with the official key to estimate their expected scores. However, the release of the answer key is just the beginning of the journey. With the result updates, application deadlines, and the admission process fast approaching, it's crucial to stay informed and prepared for the next steps. In this blog, we’ll guide you through what happens next after the CAT 2024 Answer Key release, including key updates, important dates, and how to navigate the admission process.

1. CAT 2024 Answer Key: What Does It Mean for You?

With the release of the CAT 2024 Answer Key, candidates now have the opportunity to cross-check their answers and estimate their score. This can be an exciting moment as it gives you a rough idea of how well you performed. Keep in mind that the answer key is provisional, and any errors or discrepancies can be challenged. If you spot an issue, you can raise an objection within the specified window as per the guidelines on the official CAT website. The final results will be based on the verified answers, so be sure to track any updates on challenges to the answer key.

2. CAT 2024 Result Updates: When to Expect the Results

After checking the CAT 2024 Answer Key, the next major milestone is the release of the CAT 2024 Results. The official results will likely be announced in the second week of January 2025. The results will be accessible on the official CAT website, where you can download your scorecard. This will include your overall percentile, sectional scores, and detailed analysis of your performance.

The CAT 2024 results will play a key role in shortlisting candidates for further rounds of the admission process, including Group Discussions (GD) and Personal Interviews (PI). Your CAT percentile is one of the primary criteria that top IIMs and other business schools will use to decide whether you make it to the next stage. Keep an eye on the official updates to know the exact date of result declaration.

3. Application Deadlines: Key Dates to Remember

Once the CAT 2024 results are out, many B-schools will begin their application processes for the next academic year. Application deadlines typically vary across different institutes but usually fall between January and March 2025. Be sure to keep track of these dates for the institutes you are targeting.

Along with your CAT scorecard, other documents required for applications generally include:

Academic transcripts

Work experience details (if applicable)

Letters of Recommendation (LORs)

Statement of Purpose (SOP)

Make sure that you submit your applications before the deadlines and complete all necessary documentation. Missing a deadline can mean missing out on the opportunity to apply to your desired business schools.

4. The Admission Process: What Happens After the CAT 2024 Results?

After you’ve received your CAT score and applied to your preferred institutes, the admission process begins. Here’s a quick breakdown of what you can expect:

Shortlisting: Institutes will shortlist candidates based on their CAT scores, academic performance, work experience, and other factors. Some institutes may also have sectional cutoffs or additional criteria for shortlisting.

Group Discussion (GD): Once you’re shortlisted, many institutes will conduct a Group Discussion (GD) round. In GDs, candidates discuss a given topic in a group setting. The goal is to assess your ability to communicate effectively, think critically, and work as part of a team. GD topics can range from current affairs to business trends and social issues.

Personal Interview (PI): In the Personal Interview (PI) round, interviewers assess your personality, communication skills, and motivations for pursuing an MBA. Be prepared to discuss your academic background, work experience, career goals, and why you want to join a particular institute. Prepare for both expected questions and situational or behavioral questions that evaluate your thought process.

Final Selection: The final selection is based on a combination of your CAT score, performance in GD/PI, academic history, and work experience. Institutes may also give weightage to other factors such as diversity, leadership potential, and extra-curricular activities.

5. GD and PI Rounds: How to Prepare

The GD and PI rounds are crucial in the MBA admission process, so it’s important to be well-prepared. Here’s how you can prepare for these rounds:

Stay Informed: Read newspapers, watch the news, and stay updated on current affairs, especially topics related to business, economics, and social issues. These are common discussion points in GDs.

Effective Communication: Practice expressing your thoughts clearly and confidently. In the GD round, it’s not just about speaking, but also listening and collaborating with others.

Mock Interviews: Conduct mock PI sessions to build confidence and refine your responses. Prepare answers to common interview questions like “Why do you want to pursue an MBA?” or “Why should we select you?” Additionally, practice discussing your career goals and reasons for applying to specific business schools.

Confidence and Composure: Both in GD and PI, maintain a calm and composed demeanor. Show confidence in your answers, but be open to feedback and respectful of others’ opinions during group discussions.

6. What Should You Do Next?

Here’s a quick to-do list for candidates after the CAT 2024 Answer Key release:

Review Your Answers: Use the answer key to estimate your score. If you find any discrepancies, raise a challenge within the allowed time frame.

Monitor Result Dates: Track the official announcements for when the results will be declared and be ready to download your scorecard.

Prepare Your Applications: Start preparing the necessary documents, such as SOPs, LORs, and academic transcripts, for your B-school applications.

Prepare for GD and PI: Stay updated on current affairs and practice your communication skills for GD and PI. Conduct mock interviews and participate in group discussions to refine your abilities.

Final Thoughts

The release of the CAT 2024 Answer Key marks an exciting step in your MBA journey, but there is much more to come. The next stages – from result updates and application deadlines to GD/PI rounds – are just as important. Stay focused, keep preparing, and use this time to enhance your skills for the next phase of the admission process. Best of luck with your CAT 2024 journey – you’re one step closer to your dream MBA program!

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"UPSC Exam Date 2025 and Application Form: Key Dates, Process, and Preparation Guide"

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the most prestigious exams in India. Every year, thousands of aspirants compete for a handful of seats, making it critical for candidates to stay updated on the UPSC exam date 2025 and properly complete the application form. In this guide, we cover all the important dates, the process of filling the application form, and tips to ace the exam.

UPSC 2025 Overview

The UPSC Civil Services Exam consists of three stages:

Preliminary Examination: A screening test with objective-type questions.

Main Examination: A descriptive written exam that includes nine papers.

Interview (Personality Test): The final stage that evaluates a candidate’s personality, communication, and decision-making abilities.

UPSC Exam Date 2025: Important Dates

Here are the key dates related to the UPSC exam 2025:

Release of Notification: February 2025

Start of Application Form Submission: February 2025

Last Date for Submission: March 2025

Prelims Exam Date: June 2025

Mains Exam Date: September 2025

Interview Dates: March-April 2026

Candidates should regularly visit the official UPSC website for updates regarding the UPSC exam date 2025 and related announcements.

How to Fill the UPSC 2025 Application Form

Filling the UPSC exam application form correctly is critical. Here’s how you can do it step-by-step:

Visit UPSC's Official Website: Head to upsc.gov.in.

Register for Part 1: Enter your personal and educational details.

Upload Documents: You’ll need to scan and upload a passport-size photograph, signature, and a valid government ID.

Fee Payment: The application fee can be paid via online methods like net banking, debit/credit cards, or offline via bank challan.

Submit the Form: After verifying the details, submit the form and save a copy of the confirmation for future reference.

UPSC 2025: Key Preparation Tips

Here are some tips to enhance your UPSC 2025 preparation:

Understand the Syllabus: Get familiar with the entire syllabus for both Prelims and Mains.

Follow Current Affairs: Regularly read newspapers like The Hindu and magazines like Yojana to stay updated.

Practice Previous Year Papers: Solving previous year question papers helps understand the exam pattern and improve time management.

Mock Tests: Join a reputable test series to improve your speed and accuracy for both Prelims and Mains.

Revise Regularly: Keep revising your notes, especially for static portions like Polity, History, and Geography.

UPSC 2025 Admit Card and Examination Process

Once the application process is completed, candidates can download their admit card from the UPSC website around three weeks before the Prelims. It’s essential to carry the admit card along with valid ID proof on the exam day.

FAQs:

Q1. When will the UPSC exam date 2025 be announced? The UPSC exam date 2025 will be announced in February 2025 with the release of the official notification.

Q2. How do I fill the UPSC 2025 application form? You can fill the UPSC 2025 application form online through the official UPSC website by following the instructions for Part 1 and Part 2 registration, uploading the necessary documents, and paying the application fee.

Q3. What is the last date to submit the UPSC 2025 application form? The last date for submitting the UPSC 2025 application form is expected to be in March 2025, about a month after the notification is released.

Q4. What is the UPSC 2025 Prelims exam date? The UPSC Prelims for 2025 is expected to be held in June 2025.

Q5. What documents are needed for the UPSC 2025 application? You will need to upload a scanned passport-size photo, signature, and a valid government ID, such as Aadhaar, PAN, or passport.

Conclusion:

Staying updated with the UPSC exam date 2025 and correctly filling out the application form is essential for aspiring candidates. By marking the important dates on your calendar and following the application guidelines carefully, you can avoid any last-minute issues and focus solely on your preparation. The key to success lies in a structured study plan, consistent revision, and regularly solving mock tests and previous year papers. With the right mindset and discipline, clearing the UPSC exam in 2025 is within reach.

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A new deal struck on the U.S. debt ceiling stands to curb defense spending and cap important diplomatic initiatives aimed at countering China’s growing geopolitical influence, setting the stage for more political showdowns between Washington’s budget hawks and its China hawks.

The deal, brokered between U.S. President Joe Biden and Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, lifts the United States’ $31.4 trillion debt ceiling limit until the first quarter of 2025—after the next presidential election cycle—and caps nondefense spending in 2024 to 2023 levels. There aren’t budget caps after 2025, but there are nonenforceable spending level targets of just 1 percent increases in federal spending.

The agreement was struck after weeks of heated negotiations and political infighting within the Republican Party, where a wing of sudden budget hawks had been pushing for steeper federal spending cuts to begin cutting away at the ballooning federal debt, nearly one-quarter of which was accrued on former President Donald Trump’s watch. It passed the House on Wednesday night, and lawmakers expect it to pass through the Senate, with possible amendments, by the weekend.

While most Democrats and most Republicans in the House voted for the deal, it also stands to cut back key foreign aid and diplomatic initiatives and squeeze the massive defense budget at a time when prominent national security experts are urging greater spending on the military to counter China and continue supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia. Indeed, some Republican lawmakers have come out criticizing the deal, not because federal spending is too high, but rather because the Biden administration’s defense budget proposal is too low.

Some lawmakers and experts say the alternative of no deal to spend past the debt limit—meaning the United States defaulting on its obligations—could send massive shockwaves through the global economy and undermine U.S. standing abroad.

“The U.S. derives a lot of our power from being the world’s currency,” said Rep. Sara Jacobs, a Democratic member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Defaulting “could have huge implications for partners around the world, and also for how people view us and whether they really believe we are credible partners.”

The agreement also spares defense spending from the spending cap, dealing a blow to efforts by Democratic lawmakers to begin curbing what they see as a lopsided focus on defense spending and instead boost funding for diplomacy and development.

While the debt ceiling agreement outlines the broad contours of how much the federal government can spend, it will ultimately be up to Congress to dictate the details of what money is spent where, all within that cap, in the coming months. That will be hashed out in congressional appropriations committees. Twelve subcommittees oversee discretionary spending on different aspects of the federal budget, including one for Homeland Security, one for the State Department and foreign operations, one for agriculture and rural development, and more.

But a look at what Biden’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2024 was before this agreement was reached, compared to current fiscal 2023 levels, shows what programs likely won’t be getting the spending increases they had hoped for. The budget plan that Biden unveiled in March, which congressional Republicans derided as “dead on arrival,” included $400 million for a fund to counter China’s global activities, $2 billion for infrastructure projects around the world, and another $2 billion to boost Western investment in Indo-Pacific economies with an aim of countering Chinese coercion.

While that funding might be in jeopardy, China doesn’t face the same constraints. “If anything, they’re putting their foot on the gas,” said Bonnie Glick, a former deputy administrator of the United States Agency for International Development during the Trump administration. “So that puts us in a complicated position.”

Glick added that lawmakers are in a tough position trying to pay for counter-China programs while trying to rein in U.S. debt, which stands near $32 trillion. China owns more than $980 billion of that.

Other planned foreign policy spending initiatives that will likely be put on hold under the current debt ceiling deal from Biden’s fiscal 2024 request, compared to spending in prior years, include: A planned 77 percent increase, coming to a total of $1.7 billion, in support for European and Eurasian economies, with a focus on Ukraine and Moldova to counter Russia; a 69 percent increase in spending on global climate change and environmental protection initiatives, coming to $4.3 billion; a 20 percent increase on food security programs, coming to $1.2 billion, and an 11 percent increase on global health security, coming to $10.9 billion.

“I do have some concerns around what the cut to nondefense discretionary spending would mean for our foreign assistance,” said Jacobs. “But overall, the fact that we were able to reach a deal is really important for our national security.”

The U.S. military was spared from the largest cuts. The deal will lock in Biden’s request of $886 billion for defense that’s set to take effect at the beginning of the new fiscal year in October, a 3.3 percent increase, and a further 1 percent increase for 2025 that will bring the Pentagon’s budget to almost $900 billion.

But with inflation growing at a nearly 5 percent clip, defense hawks worry that the spending hike won’t be enough.

“There are going to be a couple of lost years, I think,” said Thomas Spoehr, a retired three-star Army general and the director of the Center for National Defense at the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank. “Everybody talks about how the Navy is too small. The Air Force is also too small in terms of fighters and how many aircraft they’re buying. 2024 and 2025 promise not to be able to make up any of that lost ground.”

Some defense experts likened the limited growth in defense spending to Obama-era sequestration that capped defense spending, something defense hawks say set back efforts to modernize U.S. military capabilities by years. While the Pentagon will have more time to plan for these spending limits than it did for sequestration, “the severe fiscal constraints will be apparent,” said Mark Cancian, an expert on defense issues with the Center for Strategic and International Studies think tank. “And that will change what the [Department of Defense] can do, the programs it can support, and the strategy.”

Notably, the debt ceiling deal ensured that spending to build up Ukraine and Taiwan’s militaries would come out of separate requests outside of the Pentagon’s base budget. This means that Congress could authorize increased spending for these two cases separately from the spending cap in emergency supplemental packages. But that also sets up new political battles over whether those supplemental funding provisions could be passed by budget hawks increasingly frustrated with McCarthy’s deal with Biden and what they see as unchecked government spending.

“Once you start opening the door and proposing a Ukraine supplemental, everyone in Congress will see that as a way to evade the caps,” said Spoehr.

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Are Any Republicans Running Against Trump

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Are Any Republicans Running Against Trump

Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Governor Of Arkansas

Trump takes aim at Republicans who have spoken out against him

Outgoing White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders hugs US President Donald Trump during a second chance hiring and criminal justice reform event in the East Room of the White House

Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced her plans to run for the governor of Arkansas on January 25, and Trump gave her his endorsement the same day.

Sanders has a long and positive history with Trump, having served as his White House press secretary from 2017 to 2019.

In Gop Poll From Hell Republicans Say They Want Donald Trump Jr To Be President In 2024

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A recurring nightmare among millions of Americans is that come 2024, Donald Trump will forget the fact that he actually hated being president, decide to run again, and win. Seriously, can you think of a more horrifying scenario, except perhaps falling through a sidewalk into a rat-filled chasm,;which some people might still prefer? We maintain that you cannot. But an equally terrifying, skin-crawling situation would definitely be to turn on the TV on January 20, 2025, and see Donald Trump Jr. being sworn in as president of the United States, which a number of Republican voters apparently actually want to happen.

The poll, which was conducted between July 6 and 8, did not include Donald Trump Senior, who maintains an inexplicable grip on voters despite the mass-death stuff, an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election, and a mental state that suggests he should be in a home or studied by a team of Swiss doctors.

And the fact that Don Jr. came out on top is not where the scary news ends. Because apparently if Republicans cant have Sheep Killer over here, their second-favorite choice is Florida governor Ron DeSantis, the man currently responsible for this:

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Sen Mitt Romney Of Utah

A Gallup poll last March found Romney, 74, has a higher approval rating among Democrats than Republicans, so you might figure he doesnt have a prayer in taking his partys nomination again. A February Morning Consult poll, though, had Romney polling ahead of Republicans like Pompeo, Cotton and Hawley. So, youre telling me theres a chance? Yes, a one-in-a-million chance.

The 2012 GOP presidential nominee and his wife, Ann, have five sons. He graduated from Brigham Young University and Harvard Law. Romney is a former Massachusetts governor, and the first person to be a governor and senator from two different states since Sam Houston, who was governor of Tennessee and a senator from Texas. Romney is this years JFK Profile in Courage Award recipient.

Georgia And Arizona Senators Show Progressive

Walker, the 1982 Heisman Trophy winner and a Wrightsville, Ga., native, has long lived in Texas after a professional football career that ended in Dallas, but he changed his voter registration last week to an Atlanta house owned by his wife, Julie Blanchard. Blanchard is under investigation by the Georgia secretary of state’s office over potential illegal voting after The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported she voted in Georgia despite living in Texas.

Walker has also repeated false claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election despite elections officials finding no evidence of widespread fraud that affected the outcome.

It’s unclear when Walker will make a formal Senate announcement. The campaign paperwork filed Tuesday ends months of speculation about his political plans, including a prediction in June from Trump that the former football star would soon suit up for the Republican primary.

“He told me he’s going to, and I think he will,” Trump said on the conservative talk radio Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. “He’s a great guy. He’s a patriot. And he’s a very loyal person, he’s a very strong person. They love him in Georgia, I’ll tell you.”

Some national Republicans have been wary of Walker’s candidacy, though. The first-time candidate comes with potential baggage that could harm his chances in both the primary and general elections, including his Texas residency.

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John Boozman: Senator Arkansas

WASHINGTON, DC FEBRUARY 02: U.S. President Donald Trump applauds at the National Prayer Breakfast February 2, 2017 in Washington, DC. Every U.S. president since Dwight Eisenhower has addressed the annual event. Also pictured are Rep. Robert Aderholt , television producer Mark Burnett, and Sen. John Boozman .

Trump announced his endorsement for Republican Arkansas Sen. John Boozman on March 8.

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Senator John Boozman is a great fighter for the people of Arkansas. He is tough on Crime, strong on the Border, a great supporter of our Military and our Vets, and fights for our farmers every day. He supports our Second Amendment and has my Complete and Total Endorsement! Trump said in a statement.

Trump Ally Herschel Walker Is Running For Us Senate In Georgia

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Then-President Donald Trump elbow bumps Herschel Walker during a 2020 campaign rally in Atlanta. Walker filed paperwork Tuesday to run for U.S. Senate in the key swing state of Georgia.

Herschel Walker, a former University of Georgia football standout and a friend and ally of former President Donald Trump’s, is running for U.S. Senate in Georgia, setting up a high-profile Republican primary next year in the crucial battleground state.

Walker enters a growing field seeking to unseat Democrat Raphael Warnock, Georgia’s first Black senator, with strong encouragement from Trump, who has been fixated on Georgia politics since narrowly losing the state’s 16 electoral votes in the 2020 presidential election.

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Sen Josh Hawley Of Missouri

Though controversial, Hawley, 41, is a fundraising machine and hes quickly made a name for himself. The blowback Hawley faced for objecting to Bidens Electoral College win included a lost book deal and calls for him to resign from students at the law school where he previously taught. His mentor, former Sen. John Danforth of Missouri, said that supporting Hawley was the biggest mistake Ive ever made in my life.

Still, he brought in more than $1.5 million between Jan. 1 and March 5, according to Axios, and fundraising appeals in his name from the National Republican Senatorial Committee brought in more cash than any other Republican except NRSC Chair Sen. Rick Scott of Florida. Just because youre toxic in Washington doesnt mean you cant build a meaningful base of support nationally.

One Republican strategist compared the possibility of Hawley 2024 to Cruz in 2016. Hes not especially well-liked by his colleagues , but hes built a national profile for himself and become a leading Republican voice opposed to big technology companies.

Hawley and his wife, Erin, have three children. He got his start in politics as Missouri attorney general before being elected to the Senate in 2018. Hawley graduated from Stanford and Yale Law.

List Of Registered 2024 Presidential Candidates

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Former Trump Aide To Run Primary Challenge Against Kinzinger

Representative Adam Kinzinger will face a primary challenge from a former Trump administration aide as the pro-Trump faction of the GOP looks to oust Republicans, such as Kinzinger, who voted in support of the former presidents second impeachment.

Catalina Lauf, who served in the Department of Commerce under the Trump administration, launched a bid Thursday to oust Kinzinger from his seat in the 16th congressional district of Illinois.

I never thought Id primary a fellow Republican, but is Congressman Kinzinger really a Republican anymore? He isnt and we have the proof, the 27-year-old challenger said in a campaign announcement video.

Lauf said her 42-year-old opponent is a weak-kneed, establishment Republican who cares more about his next MSNBC appearance than the voters who elected him.

She claimed Kinzinger does not support the America First movement, noting his one in three votes in Congress that have sided with House speaker Nancy Pelosi

Instead of being in our fight, Adam betrayed his constituents for a life in the D.C. swamp, said Lauf, who branded herself the anti-AOC.

She blasts her Fake Republican opponent for backing the phony impeachment hoax for a president who has already left office.

He said impeachment was necessary to save America. What? Lauf said. You know what I think is necessary to save America, Adam? Setting term limits for people like you and the rest of your friends out. Six terms in Congress is enough.

This Republican Is Running Against Donald Trump Is Anybody Listening

Bill Weld thinks GOP voters should bail on the president. So why is he making his case to independents?

Erick Trickey is a writer in Boston.

MANCHESTER, N.H. â Bill Weld leans back in a chair, hand on his hip, and talks about the Republican Party like someone whoâs been away for a while and is trying to get used to all the new developments. âI know a lot of the Republicans in Washington, and theyâre good people,â says the sandy-haired, ruddy-faced primary challenger to Donald Trump. âTheyâre just cowed by this president somehow.â

This was three days into his long-shot bid for president, and the former Massachusetts governor is talking in a Hilton Garden Inn lounge that looks out on the New Hampshire Fisher Catsâ minor league baseball field. On his campaignâs opening day, Weld declared heâd chase Trump as ferociously as a fisher cat, the weasel-like native of New Hampshire known for eating porcupines. But the president seems not to have noticed he has an angry 73-year-old on his tail, at least not one from his own party; Trump hasnât aimed so much as a tweet at his erstwhile opponent or bothered to taunt him with a nickname. Weld, however, is basically screaming at the TV. Heâs worked up over a news report that Trump aides fear the presidentâs âwrathâ because they talked to special counsel Robert Mueller.

The question is: Are they listening?

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Republican Party Presidential Primaries

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Presidential primaries and caucuses of the Republican Party took place in many U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories from February 3 to August 11, 2020, to elect most of the 2,550 delegates to send to the Republican National Convention. Delegates to the national convention in other states were elected by the respective state party organizations. The delegates to the national convention voted on the first ballot to select Donald Trump as the Republican Party’s presidential nominee for president of the United States in the 2020 election, and selected Mike Pence as the vice-presidential nominee.

President Donald Trump informally launched his bid for reelection on February 18, 2017. He launched his reelection campaign earlier in his presidency than any of his predecessors did. He was followed by former governor of MassachusettsBill Weld, who announced his campaign on April 15, 2019, and former Illinois congressmanJoe Walsh, who declared his candidacy on August 25, 2019. Former governor of South Carolina and U.S. representative launched a primary challenge on September 8, 2019. In addition, businessman Rocky De La Fuente entered the race on May 16, 2019, but was not widely recognized as a major candidate.

Who Is Trump Reaching

If the former president proves to be a kingmaker in the 2022 midterms, his allies say he may seek reelection in 2024.

The Republican Party is just a name, Steve Bannon told me last week. I had called him to ask about the influence he believes his old boss still carries inside the GOP. The bulk of it is a populist, nationalist party led by Donald Trump. As for the rest of it? The Republican Party, pre-2016, are the modern Whigs, he added, referring to the national party that collapsed in the mid-19th century over divided views on slavery.

Bannon might not be the most reliable barometer of the political moment, but some of Trumps fiercest Republican critics share his belief that the former president maintains a strong grip on his party. He sparked this , and now others are going ahead and taking the baton of batshittery, Representative Adam Kinzinger, a Republican from Illinois and a staunch Trump critic, told me last week.

After losing badly in 2020, the GOP wants candidates who can win in 2022. But the partys biggest star seems less concerned with fellow Republicans electability than with their fealty. Trump aims to punish incumbents who voted for his impeachment and reward those who support the culture war hes stoked. Republicans want to talk about Joe Bidens liberal leanings and how inflation is making life more expensive for most Americans. Trump wants to talk about himself and his personal woes.

What will voters want to hear?

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‘the Stars Have Aligned For Both Parties’ Interests’

Trump employed a scorched-earth brand of politics throughout his presidency, and often undercut his own efforts. In 2019, he abruptly pulled out of infrastructure talks with Democrats as they started investigating his administration. “Infrastructure week” soon became a running gag referring to his repeated failures at passing a new bill.

Biden, on the other hand, is applying the opposite approach. He’s had an unyielding faith in bipartisanship and repeatedly sought compromise with Republicans. That hasn’t always panned out Biden muscled through a $1.9 trillion stimulus law earlier this year without any GOP support once negotiations collapsed.

Sen. John Thune of South Dakota, the second-ranked Senate Republican, serves as a barometer of where many rank-and-file Republicans stand. Thune pushed back against Trump’s recent criticisms, saying he believed each side’s political interests have aligned recently. Infrastructure has long been something popular with voters.

“I disagree with former President Trump on that,” he told Insider. “You want to celebrate successes no matter when they happen. It just so happened the stars aligned right now for both sides to come together on this.”

“As is always the case up here, timing is everything,” he said.

“I’m not sure the nature of his objections,” Cassidy said in an interview with Insider, referring to Trump. “Somehow, he says it’s a win for I view it as a win for the American people.”

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Rand Paul: Senator Kentucky

Republican Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul.

Trump announced his endorsement for Republican Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul on April 8, praising the longtime politician for his war against the swamp in Washington.

Rand Paul has done a fantastic job for our Country, and for the incredible people of Kentucky.; He fights against the Swamp in Washington, the Radical Left Liberals, and especially the destructive RINOS, of which there are far too many, in Congress, Trump wrote in a statement. Rand will continue to stand up for our great AMERICA FIRST policies because he believes in stopping wasteful spending, defending our Second Amendment rights, and taking care of our Military and our Vets.; I am proud to be working with Rand in our battle to Make America Great Again.; He has my Complete and Total Endorsement for another term in the U.S. Senate. ; The Commonwealth of Kentucky has a true champion in Rand Paul.

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No Decoupling for the EU. China and EU Concluding a Deal to Build MORE Economic Ties

A 'Comprehensive Investment Agreement' By Year-End Then Even More

— Empire Woes | Those Pesky Chinese | Trade War Joys | German Foreign Policy | September 17, 2020

The EU and China intend to reach an accord on a bilateral investment agreement before the end of the year. This is the main result of yesterday’s video conference between the European Union’s leaders and China’s President Xi Jinping.

The bilateral negotiations, therefore, have been making significant progress and their conclusion before the end of the year seems realistic. German enterprises, in particular, are very interested in the treaty. Unlike media reports to the contrary, the majority of these enterprises are not leaving the People’s Republic of China due to current political tensions, but in many cases are even “strengthening” their presence, as the European Chamber of Commerce in China notes.

Whereas EU Foreign Affairs Commissioner Josep Borrell warns against “Chinese expansionism” and demands that the EU close ranks against Beijing, the Minister of State in the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs [Ie Deputy Foreign Minister], Niels Annen, pleads for “maintaining dialog” with China: independence from the USA should be preserved in the conflict with Beijing.

Progress in Negotiations

A joint press release following yesterday’s video conference with China’s President Xi Jinping, Charles Michel, President of the European Council, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and Chancellor Angela Merkel on behalf of the German Council Presidency, noted that important progress has been made in the negotiations on the Comprehensive Investment Agreement.

Both sides registered “progress on the rules regulating the behavior of state-owned-enterprises, on forced technology transfer and on transparency of subsidies.”[1] There are still open questions regarding “the issues of rebalancing market access and sustainable development” and “more work was urgently needed” in these two fields. Yesterday’ meeting was also “important to maintain the momentum of EU-China high-level exchanges.”

The EU leaders strongly criticized “the erosion of the fundamental rights and freedoms in Hong Kong” and the “treatment of ethnic and religious minorities” in the People’s Republic. Nevertheless, they not only intend to conclude the Comprehensive Investment Agreement before the end of the year but also continue to discuss the “Strategic Agenda for Cooperation 2025,” intended to “bundle the cooperation between the EU and China.” The originally planned EU-China summit, which had to be canceled due to the Pandemic, will be held next year.

By Far the Largest Market

In its efforts to conclude the work on the EU-China Comprehensive Investment Agreement (CAI) before the end of the year, Brussels is responding to demands from enterprises of various EU countries, particularly those from Germany. The People’s Republic importance as a sales market for German companies has been growing. It had, in fact, replaced France as the second largest recipient of German exports in the first seven months of this year, accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic, which has affected Europe and North America much more dramatically than China. According to an analysis by the German Economic Institute in Cologne (IW), China could even become the “new number one” of Germany’s sales markets by the end of the year.[2]

The People’s Republic is also becoming more attractive as a production site for the Chinese market, which, with its nearly 1.4 billion potential customers, surpasses by more than half the combined populations of the EU (around 450 million) and the United States (330 million). European enterprises owe some of their unprecedented profits to those made in China. According to a survey by the European Chamber of Commerce in China, 39 percent of its member enterprises were able to achieve a growth in sales of up to 20 percent last year, eleven percent achieved even higher growth rates.[3]

Media Image and Economic Reality

Therefore, the survey of the European Chamber of Commerce in China does not confirm current reports in German media, alleging that western companies are now intensively seeking to move their production facilities from China to other countries, such as to Southeast Asia’s ASEAN countries or to India.

In fact, this essentially applies to those companies long installed in China, which are engaged in global production at low wages. Some already began years ago to look for setting up their factories in countries such as Vietnam or Cambodia, because the wages in China were going up, whereas in Southeast Asia they are significantly lower.

As confirmed by the European Chamber of Commerce in China, the vast majority of their member enterprises intend to continue their activities in the People’s Republic of China; enterprises producing for the gigantic Chinese market even tend to expand their on-site production.[4] Even in February, when the Covid-19 pandemic was at its worst in China, only eleven percent of the companies from the EU, according to the Chamber of Commerce, were considering transferring their investments to other countries. Their numbers have not grown since then.

According to former German Defense Minister, Rudolf Sharping, today a strategy consultant for China-based German companies, “there is a discrepancy between the media image, particularly the politically influenced image of the relations (between the EU and China) and the (economic) reality.”[5]

“Systemic Rival”

The EU is, in fact, taking an offensive approach toward Beijing, in its efforts to assert its claim to global power against an ascending China. For example, in its March 2019 paper “EU-China – A strategic outlook,” China is simultaneously termed a “partner,” a “competitor” and a “systemic rival.”[6] However, currently the accent is on rivalry, due to the fact that 15 EU member countries have, in the meantime, concluded their own economic agreements with China within the context of the “New Silk Road” (“Belt and Road Initiative” BRI), because their economic interests do not find sufficient consideration solely within the EU framework, and because China’s prestige is perceptively growing in some of the EU countries, including Italy,[7] and Germany.[8]

In its efforts to close its own ranks and place Beijing on the defensive, EU Foreign Policy Commissioner, Josep Borrell recently said that the EU must take action against “Chinese expansionism,” aimed at “transforming the international order into a selective multilateral system with Chinese characteristics.” This must be prevented and “European values” and technology must be protected.[9]

Borrell calls on the Union to offensively close ranks against the People’s Republic of China, while simultaneously pleading for not openly joining the side of the USA in the conflict with China.

No Decoupling

On the weekend, Minister of State in Germany’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Niels Annen explained how Berlin seeks to merge the contradictory elements of the China policy. Annen explained that, due to the “human rights situation” in the People’s Republic, and because of Beijing’s recent “military maneuver in the South China Sea,” a “new orientation has been formulated in Europe.” Borrells statements provide an example of its new aggressive tone. However there is “also the desire” within the EU “to remain in dialogue with China,” Annen confirmed, not least regarding the interests of the economy: “we want partnership on an equal footing.”[10] “For months Washington has been launching massive political attacks against Peking,” “a veritable campaign.” However, “a new global confrontation” similar to the Cold War is “not in our interests.” “Decoupling cannot be our strategy,” Annen added, therefore, he “opposes a demonization of China.” “Channels of communication must be kept open.” Therefore, Berlin’s strategy is aimed at simultaneously taking an offensive stand toward Beijing, while maintaining its independence from Washington – in the interests of Germany’s expanding industry.

1 -Videokonferenz der Führungsspitzen der EU und Chinas: Die Werte und Interessen der EU auf höchster Ebene wahren. Gemeinsame Presseerklärung von ER-Präsident Michel, Kommissionspräsidentin von der Leyen und Bundeskanzlerin Merkel. bundesregierung.de 14.09.2020.

2 -Galina Kolev: China steuert auf Exportzielland Nummer eins zu. IW-Kurzbericht 84/2020. Köln, 16.07.2020.

3 & 4 -European Chamber of Commerce in China: Position Paper 2020/2021. Beijing, September 2020.

5 -Max Haerder: “Merkel versteht sich auf den richtigen Umgang mit China”. wiwo.de 14.09.2020. See also “China bleibt Partner”.

6 -EU-China – A strategic outlook. Brussels, 12 March 2019.

7 -See also Zur Schadensbegrenzung nach Rom.

8 -See also Die Sorgen der Transatlantiker.

9 -Josep Borrell: La doctrina Sinatra. politicaexterior.com 01.09.2020.

10 -Moritz Koch: Staatsminister Niels Annen kritisiert Peking ungewöhnlich scharf. handelsblatt.com 13.09.2020.

— Source: German Foreign Policy

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July is Maternal Health Awareness Month: Black Mothers Deserve Equity

During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly enacted House Joint Resolution 111, which designates July as Maternal Health Awareness Month in Virginia. Creating awareness is an important step toward creating change. The resolution rightly acknowledges that there are significant racial disparities in maternal health and therefore a critical need for new policy solutions. Nationally, Black women are 2.4 times more likely than white women to die during pregnancy or within one year of pregnancy from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management, but not from accidental or incidental causes. In Virginia, Black women are 1.9 times more likely to die using the same measure than their white counterparts. It is time to build on recent legislative action and make sure that Black mothers have equitable opportunity to survive childbirth.

In June 2019, Gov. Northam ceremoniously signed a bill that codifies the Maternal Mortality Review Team in Virginia, and he also announced a goal to eliminate racial disparities in maternal health by 2025. Subsequently, several initiatives to address maternal mortality were considered during the 2020 legislative session and included in the 2020-2022 budget approved by the General Assembly in March. Funding was included to extend health coverage for women who receive Medicaid up to one year postpartum. Currently, Medicaid for pregnant women ends 60 days after a birth for women whose income is too high to qualify for traditional Medicaid coverage and yet, experts agree that the risks associated with childbirth often extend long after 60 days. The budget bill also included increased Medicaid reimbursement for home visiting services to help new families learn important parenting skills. Evidence suggests that home visiting programs promote healthy birth outcomes, enhance school readiness, prevent child abuse, and improve family self-sufficiency. 

In response to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, these new investments have been paused or “unallotted” until the state budget can be reconsidered during a special session later this year. Thus, implementation of these promising new policies to address disparities in maternal health will depend on lawmakers making an intentional decision to reenact the new funding.  

In addition to the new investments, a workgroup was also approved by the legislature and instructed to study and make recommendations regarding the state regulation of doulas and Medicaid reimbursement for doula services. A doula is a trained professional whose role is to provide tailored, patient-centered, non-clinical physical and emotional care to someone who is pregnant before, throughout, and after a pregnancy. Doula care has proven to be beneficial in helping women of color successfully navigate the stress and trauma that systems can often cause.

Those who receive doula care have lower rates of cesarean sections and are less likely to experience low-weight births, and some studies have found lowered risk for postpartum depression. Women with low incomes and from culturally diverse backgrounds have been found to benefit from doula care but have not always had access to or knowledge of these resources. This important workgroup study is set to be completed by December 1, 2020.

Racism & Black maternal health 

Black women face a myriad of systemic issues, including racism and sexism, that impact opportunity and daily life. On average, Black women in Virginia typically make 60 cents for every dollar paid to white men. Virginia is 38th in the country for the amount of lost wages experienced by Black women as a result of this significant pay gap. And nationally in 2017, Black women were paid 21% less than white women. This diminished earning potential likely results in Black women needing to make difficult choices between resources like food, housing, and health care in order to support themselves and their family. According to the most recently available data from 2018 -- prior to the implementation of Medicaid expansion -- Black women aged 19-64 (12.1% uninsured) were less likely to have health insurance than their white counterparts (7.6% uninsured). It is essential that deliberate policy decisions are made to ensure increased and culturally sensitive access to affordable health care for Black women. 

Regardless of income level or insurance status, Black women more often experience a lower quality of health care compared to white women. Additionally, the experience of discrimination and the stress associated with it, including while accessing health care, has been proven to lead to poorer health outcomes for mothers and their children during pregnancy. One recent study finds that 32% of Black women said they personally had been discriminated against because of their race when going to a doctor or health clinic, while 22% said they have avoided going to a doctor or seeking health care out of concern they would be racially discriminated against. The experience as well as the fear of discrimination may exacerbate negative health outcomes and create barriers to accessing the timely and regular health care that is critical during and after a pregnancy. 

Furthermore, the implicit bias of medical professionals may negatively impact the care received by Black women. A study conducted at the University of Virginia found that half of the white medical students they studied endorsed at least one false belief about Black people being biologically different from white people and that these beliefs were associated with how those medical students assessed and treated pain experienced by Black patients. Those medical students were also likely to report lower pain ratings for the Black patient compared to the white patient experiencing the same medical issue. The students who had those false beliefs were also less accurate in their treatment recommendations for the Black patient compared to the white patient. Importantly, white medical students who did not hold a false belief about Black people did not show the same bias in treatment. 

Much of these racist beliefs are passed down through generations. Similarly, Black women carry a history of negative interactions with medical professionals. J. Marion Sims -- a pioneer of modern gynecology -- made several discoveries by experimenting on enslaved Black women without consent and without the use of anesthesia. Black women across the country and in Virginia also endured decades of forced or coerced sterilization through state programs. 

Virginia lawmakers should make it a priority to ensure that medical professionals receive regular and comprehensive implicit bias training, that there is deliberate intent to diversify the medical field, and that medical services are better equipped for diverse populations. This would benefit thousands of Black families and provide an increased opportunity for pregnant Black mothers to receive quality medical treatment.

The critical need for societal and structural change

In addition to re-allocating funding to extend health coverage in Medicaid after pregnancy and expand home visiting services, there exists a need for broader change to reduce maternal mortality and eliminate racial disparities in maternal health. These are some ways in which policymakers can create change:

Reduce institutionalized racism in medical settings by ensuring facilities in Virginia are educating and hiring more Black medical professionals. In addition, policymakers can mandate regular racial bias education and training focused on patient-centered care within existing curricula and for current clinicians.

Study the impact of policy on communities of color. Rather than solely focusing on the fiscal impact of a policy, each policy recommendation from the Maternal Mortality Review Team should include a racial impact assessment to determine anticipated impacts to women of color and Black women in particular. 

Establish a state paid family and medical leave program so that people can take extended time off to care for themselves and their loved ones after giving birth, without risking their financial security.  

Address the conditions which impact health. Black women live at the intersection of racism and sexism, and both have a profound impact on daily life. Addressing inequalities in areas such as education, housing, transportation, food access, and working to strengthen opportunities for economic prosperity are crucial for improving health, including maternal health. 

During this Maternal Health Awareness Month we recognize that maternal mortality continues to be pervasive in Virginia and that significant racial disparities exist. Black women should have the resources and opportunities to safely survive pregnancy and childbirth, and a number of deliberate policy decisions can be made now and in the future to improve Black women’s maternal health and eradicate the disparity in mortality by 2025.

– Ashley C. Kenneth, Senior Vice President, Policy and Legislative Affairs and Freddy Mejia, Policy Analyst

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China's coronavirus diplomacy has finally pushed Europe too far

BRUSSELS (BLOOMBERG) - With a series of high-level summits culminating in a visit to Germany in autumn by Chinese President Xi Jinping, this was supposed to be the year of Europe-China diplomacy. Instead, Europeans are warning of a damaging rift.

Diplomats talk of mounting anger over China's behaviour during the coronavirus pandemic, including claims of price gouging by Chinese suppliers of medical equipment and a blindness to how its actions are perceived.

The upshot is that Beijing's handling of the crisis has eroded trust just when it had a chance to demonstrate global leadership.

"Over these months, China has lost Europe," said Mr Reinhard Buetikofer, a German Green party lawmaker who chairs the European Parliament's delegation for relations with China.

He cited concerns from China's "truth management" in the early stages of the virus to an "extremely aggressive" stance by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing and "hard line propaganda" that champions the superiority of Communist Party rule over democracy.

Rather than any single act responsible for the breakdown, he said "it's the pervasiveness of an attitude that does not purvey the will to create partnerships, but the will to tell people what to do".

While the Trump administration has resumed its swipes at China, European officials are traditionally less willing to be openly critical, in part for fear of retribution.

The fact that politicians in Berlin, Paris, London and Brussels are expressing concern over Beijing's narrative on Covid-19 hints at a deeper resentment with wide-ranging consequences.

Already some European Union members are pursuing policies to reduce their dependence on China and keep potential predatory investments in check, defensive measures that risk hurting China-EU trade worth almost US$750 billion (S$1.07 trillion) last year.

It's a turnaround from just a few weeks ago, when China emerged from the worst of its own outbreak to offer Web seminars on best practice gained from tackling the virus where it first emerged.

It also airlifted medical supplies including protective equipment, testing kits and ventilators to the worst-hit countries in Europe and elsewhere, in a show of aid-giving that contrasted with America's international absence.

The pandemic offered a chance for mutual solidarity. But it didn't last.

"Now the atmosphere in Europe is rather toxic when it comes to China," said Mr Joerg Wuttke, president of the EU Chamber of Commerce in China.

BELT AND ROAD

Concerns were aired during a March 25 call of Group of Seven (G-7) foreign ministers about how China would proceed during the crisis and once it subsided.

Ministers were told that Europe and the G-7 must be on guard, as Beijing was likely to move "more self confidently, more powerfully" and in a way that exploits its leverage when other nations were still in lockdown, according to a European official familiar with the call.

In public, Chinese officials have struck a conciliatory tone.

"When people's lives are at stake, nothing matters more than saving lives. It is useless to argue over the merits of different social systems or models," Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said at a regular press conference on April 17.

China, he said, is ready to work with the international community, including European countries, to "jointly safeguard the health and safety of all mankind".

Yet, China's means of going about it has backfired in much of Europe.

An anonymously authored text posted on the website of the Chinese embassy in France this month falsely accused French retirement home staff of leaving old people to die.

It was "an incredible accusation on one of the most sensitive and tragic aspects" of the crisis in France, Dr Mathieu Duchatel of the Institut Montaigne wrote on Twitter.

The embassy website comments rang alarm bells for the needless offence caused.

China underestimated the reaction to its conspiracy theories amplified by propaganda outlets, according to two European officials in Beijing.

What's more, China's insistence that aid be accompanied by public thanks and praise has undercut the goodwill it might otherwise have gained, they said.

VULNERABLE COMPANIES

European governments have become more wary of China over the past two years as Mr Xi's Belt and Road Initiative on trade and infrastructure expanded across the continent, snapping up strategic assets including ports, power utilities and robotics firms from the Mediterranean to the Baltic Sea.

While some nations including Italy and Portugal have been enthusiastic backers of Belt and Road, another programme known as Made in China 2025, whereby Beijing seeks to become the world leader in key technologies, is seen in many quarters as a further threat to European industry.

With stock prices tumbling on the coronavirus crisis, countries including Germany that have investment screening regulations have tightened them and extended their scope in response to concerns that China, among others, could take controlling stakes in companies suddenly made vulnerable.

EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager suggested in a Financial Times interview that governments go further and buy stakes in companies themselves to stave off the threat of Chinese takeovers.

More far-reaching still are proposals to curb dependence on China, not just for medical supplies but in areas such as battery technology for electric vehicles.

EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan said last week that there's a need for a discussion "on what it means to be strategically autonomous", including building "resilient supply chains, based on diversification, acknowledging the simple fact that we will not be able to manufacture everything locally".

Japan already earmarked US$2.2 billion from its US$1 trillion stimulus package to help its manufacturers shift production away from China.

Without mentioning China, EU trade ministers agreed in an April 16 call on the importance of diversifying to "reduce the reliance on individual countries of supply".

As a first step, Berlin plans state funds and purchase guarantees to start industrial production of millions of surgical and face masks by late summer. China currently exports 25 per cent of the world's face masks.

Mr Wuttke of the EU trade chambers said the discussion on supply chains began when Beijing shut its ports earlier this year, prompting fears that pharmaceutical ingredients produced in China would not reach Europe, and causing policymakers to realise that strategic products had to be secured.

According to another European official, even official suppliers were breaking contracts for items such as ventilators and scamming people, burning bridges along the way.

"People want to have their eggs in more baskets," said Mr Wuttke.

BURNING BRIDGES

Certainly, the tenor of the political debate in Europe has shifted since.

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas told Bild newspaper that China's revising up of the death toll last week was "alarming", while French President Emmanuel Macron said in an FT interview there were "clearly things that have happened that we don't know about".

British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said it can't be "business as usual" with China once the pandemic is over.

Spain's Health Ministry has cancelled an order of antigen test kits from Chinese company Bioeasy after sending back a previous batch, the country's El Pais reported. Health authorities found that both sets of kits were faulty, it said.

As a result of the Covid-19 crisis, pressure is growing on Britain to reverse its decision to allow Huawei Technologies a limited role in its fifth-generation mobile networks, while France may be less inclined to give Huawei a chunk of its 5G contracts after the embassy spat.

Germany must make a decision by around mid-year on Chinese involvement in its 5G networks.

In the battle of narratives, Germany is key, according to Dr Janka Oertel, director of the Asia programme at the European Council on Foreign Relations in Berlin.

Besides being Europe's dominant economy, its trade ties to China dwarf those of its neighbours: German exports to China in 2019 were higher than Britain, France, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands combined.

It will assume the EU's rotating presidency on July 1, giving it the chance to turn the debate in Europe.

China could still win back favour and help secure a greater global role by acceding to demands to open up its markets and introduce a more level playing field for international business, said Dr Oertel.

"That would be something that the Europeans would very much appreciate," she said.

All the same, she added: "I don't think it's very likely."

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"UPSC 2025 Exam Date: Complete Schedule, Key Deadlines, and Preparation Tips"

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination (CSE) annually to recruit officers for prestigious positions in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and more. With lakhs of candidates vying for limited positions, knowing the UPSC 2025 exam date is crucial for effective preparation. This article outlines key dates, the application process, and tips for preparing for the exam, ensuring you have everything you need to succeed.

UPSC 2025 Exam: Key Highlights

The UPSC 2025 Civil Services Exam will follow a three-stage selection process:

Preliminary Examination: A screening test with objective-type questions.

Main Examination: A written exam consisting of nine papers, followed by a personality test.

Interview: The final stage, where candidates are evaluated on their knowledge and personality.

UPSC 2025 Exam Date and Application Deadlines

The anticipated schedule for UPSC 2025 is as follows:

Release of Official Notification: February 2025

Start of Online Application: February 2025

Last Date to Apply: March 2025

Prelims Exam Date: June 2025

Mains Exam Date: September 2025

Personality Test/Interview: March-April 2026

It is advisable to regularly visit the official UPSC website for final confirmation of these dates and any changes.

How to Apply for the UPSC 2025 Exam

Applying for UPSC 2025 involves several steps:

Step1. Visit the Official UPSC Website: Go to upsc.gov.in to access the application form.

Step2. Fill Out the Application Form: Complete the form by providing your personal details, academic information, and job preferences.

Step3. Upload Required Documents: Candidates need to upload photographs, signatures, and identity proofs.

Step4. Pay the Application Fee: The fee can be paid online, and fee exemptions are available for certain categories.

Step5. Submit the Form: Review the application and submit it online before the deadline.

UPSC 2025 Preparation Tips

Preparing for UPSC requires a strategic approach. Here are some key tips to help you stay focused:

Understand the Syllabus: Be well-versed with the complete syllabus for both the Prelims and the Mains.

Current Affairs: Stay updated with daily news, focusing on political, social, and economic issues.

Practice Mock Tests: Solve previous year question papers and take mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.

Time Management: Plan your study schedule effectively to cover all subjects well before the exam.

Optional Subject Selection: Choose an optional subject based on your strengths and interests, and give it adequate time.

UPSC 2025 Admit Card and Examination Process

The admit card for UPSC 2025 will be available on the official UPSC website around 3 weeks before the Prelims exam. Candidates must carry their admit cards, along with a valid ID, to the exam center. Follow all exam-day protocols to avoid any last-minute confusion.

FAQs:

Q1. When will the UPSC 2025 exam date be announced? The official UPSC 2025 exam date will be announced in February 2025 when the notification is released.

Q2. What is the expected UPSC 2025 Prelims date? The UPSC 2025 Prelims is expected to take place in June 2025.

Q3. What is the last date to apply for the UPSC 2025 exam? The last date to apply for the UPSC 2025 exam will be in March 2025, typically one month after the release of the notification.

Q4. How can I apply for the UPSC 2025 exam? You can apply for the UPSC 2025 exam through the official UPSC website by filling out the online application form, submitting necessary documents, and paying the application fee.

Q5. What are the stages of the UPSC 2025 exam? The UPSC 2025 exam consists of three stages:

Preliminary Exam (objective-type questions)

Main Exam (written exam)

Personality Test/Interview (final selection)

Conclusion:

The UPSC 2025 exam date is a critical milestone for candidates aspiring to join the Indian Civil Services. By staying updated on key deadlines, such as the Prelims and Mains exam dates, and following a well-planned preparation strategy, aspirants can increase their chances of success. Regular practice, current affairs knowledge, and time management are essential to cracking this prestigious exam. Keep an eye on official notifications, and ensure you are fully prepared to make the most of this opportunity.

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