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AI-Intensive Sectors Showing a Productivity Surge, PwC Reports Sub: Economy Sec: National Income Tag: denuclearisation of Korean peninsula Key Findings: Productivity Growth: Sectors likely to use artificial intelligence (AI) have experienced productivity growth that is nearly five times faster than other sectors. AI-Intensive Sectors: Professional and financial services, information technology. Productivity Increase (2018-2022): […]
BSE Market Capitalization Tops $5 Trillion: Implications and Concerns Sub: Economy Sec: Capital market Key Highlights: Milestone Achievement: The market capitalization (M-cap) of companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) crossed $5 trillion for the first time on Tuesday. This milestone has raised concerns about valuations. Valuation Trends: The number of companies […]
RBI’s Proposed Framework for Long-Gestation Project Financing Sub: Economy Sec: Monetary policy Key Points: Purpose of the Framework: Strengthening Regulations: To enhance the regulatory framework for long-gestation period financing in infrastructure, non-infrastructure, and commercial real estate sectors. Challenges in Infrastructure Projects: Infrastructure projects often have long gestation periods and higher financial risks, facing […]
Glenmark to commercialize BeiGene’s oncology drugs in India Sub: Science and tech Sec: Health Tags: Tislelizumab, Zanubrutinib Context: Drugmaker Glenmark has entered into an exclusive marketing and distribution agreement with BeiGene to register and commercialize the latter’s oncology medicines Tislelizumab and Zanubrutinib in India. More on news: Glenmark will be responsible for locally […]
X chromosome revival in older women increases autoimmune disease risk Sub: Science and tech Sec: Health Tags: X chromosome Context: Scientists have found a molecular link between altered X-chromosome inactivation and autoimmune diseases. What is the X chromosome? The X chromosome is one of the two sex chromosomes in many organisms, including mammals, […]
Daily Prelims Notes 22 May 2024 1. X chromosome revival in older women increases autoimmune disease risk Sub: Science and tech Sec: Health Tags: X chromosome Context: Scientists have found a molecular link between altered X-chromosome inactivation and autoimmune diseases. What is the X chromosome? The X chromosome is one of the two […]
Supreme Court orders against illegal mining in Sariska reserve Sub: Environment Sec: Protected Area Context: The Supreme Court of India ordered the closure of 68 mines within a 1-kilometre radius of critical tiger habitat (CTH) of the Sariska tiger reserve on May 15. Details: The purpose is to stop the illegal mining of […]
Philippines blames China for loss of giant clams in disputed shoal and urges environmental inquiry Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: The Philippines accused Chinese fishermen of causing significant damage to giant clams at the disputed Scarborough Shoal, which is controlled by China’s coast guard. Scarborough Shoal: Scarborough Shoal, also known as […]
Helicopter crash kills Iran President, Foreign Minister Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian were confirmed dead after their helicopter crashed in a foggy mountain region. Details: Crashed Helicopter: Bell 212 helicopter Helicopter crash site- Varzaghan of Iran. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appointed […]
The baobab’s journey from Madagascar to Africa and Australia Sub: Environment Sec: Species in news Context: The origins and history of the baobab tree have been clarified through a new genomic study. Details of the study: The baobab lineage began in Madagascar around 21 million years ago and spread to Africa and Australia within the […]