Security📖 RC practiceBeyond Religiosity: Lessons from the Kolkata Pandal TragedyA deadly stampede at a Kolkata Durga Puja pandal killed 19 people after narrow lanes, sudden rain and a panic-triggering safety announcement overwhelmed crowd control, raising questions about police deployment and planning.
Science & Tech📖 RC practiceMeta's Open-Weight AI Move Reshapes Global Tech RaceMeta released an open-weight version of its Muse Spark AI model to compete with China's growing open-weight AI ecosystem, highlighting shifting global priorities around cost, access and control in artificial intelligence.
International Relations✍️ Cloze testAmerica's Tactical Alliances: What It Means for IndiaThe US delayed a 100% tariff on Russian oil buyers right after buying Russian diesel itself, exposing self-interest-driven diplomacy. India faces possible renewed tariffs after a 60-day review and is advised to strengthen its oil reserves amid volatile India-US ties.