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For official purposes, it is recommended to write full date - with month spelled out. For example-

1. 08 May 2025,
2. May 08, 2025

ISO 8601 date format is international date format. This format puts year first - followed by month and then day i.e. YYYY-MM-DD. For example-

• 2025-04-27 becomes 27 April 2025.
• 2025-08-05 becomes 05 August 2025.

Ideally the correct date format is one that matches date format adopted by your local/regional official bodies of state or country. This is because - different date formats are used across borders, organisations and systems. Hence it is advised to follow date and time format prescribed by your organisation/institution. Some common date formats are DD/MM/YYYY, MM/DD/YYYY and YYYY/MM/DD.

The countries that use the dd mm yyyy date format are Australia, New Zealand and-

1. Most of Europe including-
   
   • UK
   • France
   • Germany
   • Italy
   • Spain
   • Netherlands
2. Most of Asia, including:
   
   • India
   • China
   • Japan
   • Indonesia
   • Pakistan
3. Most of Africa including-
   
   • South Africa
   • Nigeria
   • Kenya
4. Most of South America, including:
   
   • Brazil
   • Argentina
   • Colombia

United States is primary exception following mm/dd/yyyy format. Canada uses both formats but officially prefers dd/mm/yyyy. Some countries like China might alternatively use yyyy/mm/dd in certain contexts- especially for sorting purposes. 

Yes, several scholarships in Ireland cover full tuition fee and provide additional financial support - covering 100% expenses. These scholarships also offer stipends for living and research support. However securing such scholarships often requires exceptional academic merit, relevant experience and strong application demonstrating your suitability for course and scholarship.

Eligibility criteria for Government of Ireland Scholarship (GOI-IES) include-

1. Nationality: Open to students from specific countries as listed on scholarship website.
2. Strong academic record in relevant undergraduate studies.
3. Must be pursuing PG course in eligible subjects described by scholarship committee.
4. English proficiency to be proven via IELTS, TOEFL or PTE scores
5. Relevant work experience

The mentorship programme at IILM involves guidance from faculty members with legal backgrounds, which can help law students in their studies. Students tend to get personalised support addressing their specific needs and queries. This support can lead to greater clarity about potential career paths in law. Mentors often assist with academic projects, helping students develop certain skills. Broadly speaking, such interactions can contribute to a student's overall development as they work through their law program.

Yes, the Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2025 PDF with candidate's response sheet. The last date to send objections is October 19, 2025.

The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2025 on October 16. The last date to send objections against the answer key is October 19, 2025.