Severance is a process that allows employees to separate their work-related memories from their personal memories. This is achieved through a cognitive process that selectively 'splits' memories, so that memories created during work hours are not accessible outside of work, and vice versa. The process is voluntary and reversible. 

Sectoral bargaining refers to large labor unions negotiating on behalf of a full sector of employees (e.g. teachers union, coal miners union). In contrast, enterprise bargaining refers to smaller labor unions negotiating on behalf of employees of a single company (e.g. Amazon Labour union). 

For the purposes of this debate, 'revolving door' refers to the defection culture prominent in the state of Bihar. Historically, this has involved a significant number of party leaders from the JDU, RJD, BJP and Congress defecting from their party and jumping ships to another party in the state, alongwith political parties frequently changing coalition partners. 

Emmanuel Macron is the president of France. Around June, 2024, the far-right party "National Rally" (RN) was gaining popularity in France, including winning more seats than Macron's party in the European Parliament. Shortly after, Macron called a snap election for the French parliament. RN was expected to gain the highest percentage of votes, with Macron's party (Renaissance) ranking 3rd below the NPF (a left-wing socialist party). However, due to cooperation between the NPF and Macron's Renaissance, the left-wing coalition managed to beat the National Rally and gain enough seats to form a government in the parliament. If he did not call a snap election, his term would have extended to May 2027. 

Over the past decade, Gulf countries have aggressively invested in the Red Sea and Horn of Africa region due to its economic potential. The Red Sea has been a salient geostrategic space in which competing global and regional players have sought to project influence. * Gulf States refer to Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. ** States in the horn of Africa include Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea. 

The Belt and Road Initiative, typically known as BRI, is a global development strategy adopted by China starting 2013. The initiative aims to enhance regional connectivity and embrace economic cooperation by building infrastructure and trade networks across Asia, Europe, and Africa, with extensions into other regions. 

A refugee quota is a number or percentage of refugees that a country or organisation agrees to accept and resttle within a specific period. These quotas are typically set as part of broader policy to manage and distribute the responsibility of hosting refugees. Recently, Bangladeshis have been seeking refuge and asylum in India in light of the growing ethnic conflict post Sheikh Hasina's ouster from the Prime Ministerial position. India has been skeptical in processing these requests. 

Severance is a process that allows employees to separate their work-related memories from their personal memories. This is achieved through a cognitive process that selectively 'splits' memories, so that memories created during work hours are not accessible outside of work, and vice versa. The process is voluntary and reversible. 

Sectoral bargaining refers to large labor unions negotiating on behalf of a full sector of employees (e.g. teachers union, coal miners union). In contrast, enterprise bargaining refers to smaller labor unions negotiating on behalf of employees of a single company (e.g. Amazon Labour union).

A and B are best friends who have known each other for years. A has discovered they have strong romantic feelings for B, while B does not feel the same towards A at all. A has told B how they feel. 

Abhishek Tripathy is a recent graduate, who wants to appear for CAT. However, he is currently doing a government job of Panchayat Secretary (Sachiv) in a village far away from his hometown and earning Rs. 30,000 per month. He is comfortably settled in the village and has developed good relations with the local political elite. He has also found a good companion in form of Rinki (Daughter of Pradhan), but intends to prepare for CAT along with his job. 

Blue-chip art refers to work by established artists that have a history of creating art. Blue-chip artists build and maintain their reputation through traditional avenues such as art galleries, dealers and physical exhibitions. Red-chip art refers to work by younger artists who rise to fame relatively quickly through gaining an online following on image-based platforms such Instagram, TikTok etc. These artists bypass traditional avenues and promote their work mostly online. There is a slowly rising upward trend in prices for red-chip art on the art market. 

AI companion bots are AI systems designed to interact with humans, providing support and companionship. In childcare, they can be used to assist with educational activities, offer emotional support, monitor safety, and help manage daily routines. 

Transhumanism is a movement that aims to artificially improve humans, e.g. making them stronger, smarter, healthier, more moral, better at debating, etc. through means like artificial organs and genetic engineering. 

The Naxalite-Maoist Insurgency, originated in 1967, is an ongoing conflict between Maoist groups known as Naxals, and the Indian Government. The Naxals claim to be fighting for cause of poor people who have historically been denied opportunities from the government, and have often resorted to violent measures such as killing Government workers and local law enforcement officers. They are spread across India, but predominantly operate in the states of Chattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal.