John Slaven appointed Vice-Chairman of Aluminium Institute.
May 21, 2024
John Slaven, CEO of Vedanta Aluminium, is appointed Vice-Chairman of the International Aluminium Institute (IAI).
Slaven aims to lead global initiatives promoting aluminum's critical role in the transition to zero carbon.
The IAI was established in 1972.
Largest Aluminum Producing Countries in the World: 1. China · 3. Russia · 3. India · 4. Canada · 5. UAE
India GDP to Grow at 6.2% in Q4 and 7% for FY24: India Ratings.
May 21, 2024
India Ratings and Research expects the country's GDP growth rate for the March quarter at 6.2% and around 6.9-7% for the 2023-24 fiscal.
The Indian economy grew 8.2% in the June quarter, 8.1% in the September quarter and 8.4% in the December quarter of 2023-24.
The RBI projected GDP growth for 2023-24 at 7%.
1st quarter, the GVA and GDP - 8.2%,
2nd quarter, the GVA - 7.7% and GDP - 8.1%.
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May 21, 2024
1904 – The Federation Internationale de Football Association was formed in Paris.
1991 – Former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.
1994 – Sushmita Sen became the first Indian to be crowned as Miss Universe.
2017 – BTS became the first Korean group that won Top Social Artist at the Billboard Awards
2017 – Mumbai Indians won IPL 2017
Southern sates in India will conduct Joint Elephant Census.
May 21, 2024
A synchronized elephant census will be conducted from May 23-25 in the border areas of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.
The census aims to understand conflict areas and enhance inter-state coordination for future planning and policy-making.
Since 1986, the Asian elephant has been listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
Elon Musk launches Starlink service in Indonesia.
May 21, 2024
Elon Musk inaugurated Starlink in Denpasar, Bali, aiming to provide reliable internet to Indonesia's remote areas, benefiting millions in the archipelago.
Pilot-tested in health facilities, Starlink is set to support 10,000 clinics and will trial services in Indonesia's new capital, Nusantara.
Starlink is already available in Southeast Asia Malaysia and the Philippines.
Causes: Loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain; exact cause unknown.
Diagnosis: Clinical evaluation; MRI and DaTscan imaging.
Treatment: No cure; medications (e.g., Levodopa), physical therapy, and deep brain stimulation.
Significance: Affects quality of life; ongoing research for better treatments.
Fuji Electric India earns Great Place to Work Certification.
May 21, 2024
Fuji Electric India receives Great Place to Work® certification for the second consecutive year, reflecting its employee-friendly policies.
The certification is based on positive employee feedback, showcasing a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive workplace culture.
Yosuke Ishizaka: Head of Fuji Electric India
Great Place To Work/CEO: Yeshasvini Ramaswamy
Founder: Prasenjit Bhattacharya
Pronunciation: kuhn·saw·luhd·ayt
May 21, 2024
Meaning: To make something stronger or more solid. (सुदृढ़ करना)
Synonyms: Strengthen, Combine
Antonyms: Weaken, Separate
Mnemonics: Confirm + Solid = Consolidate: To make something firm and solid. Think of "consolidate" as bringing all the pieces together into one solid group.
Example: The two departments will consolidate to work better together.
ITC's Sanjiv Puri becomes CII President for 2024-25.
May 21, 2024
Sanjiv Puri, Chairman and MD of ITC, has taken over as Confederation of Indian Industry President for the 2024-25 term, succeeding R Dinesh of TVS Supply Chain Solutions.
Rajiv Memani, Chairman of Ernst & Young – India, is named President-Designate of CII for 2024-25.
Puri was reappointed as ITC's Chairman and MD in July 2023 and previously served as CII Vice-President in 2022.
"Albania: The Land of Eagles and Ancient Heritage"
May 21, 2024
Location: Southeast Europe, in the Balkans on the Adriatic and Ionian Seas.
Borders: Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Greece.
Area: 28,748 km² (11,100 sq mi).
Capital: Tirana.
Ancient Inhabitants: Illyrians in the north and center, Epirotes in the south.
Historical Rule: Roman Republic, Byzantium, Ottoman Empire.
Independence: Declared in 1912.
Clinical trials of an mRNA vaccine against influenza have begun.
May 21, 2024
Influensa kills up to 650,000 people around each year.
Existing influenza vaccines protect against specific strains only, requiring yearly updates due to virus mutations.
New mRNA vaccines offer broader, longer-lasting immunity by targeting multiple virus regions and triggering T-cell responses.
These vaccines use mRNA created in a laboratory to teach our cells how to make a protein
Iga Swiatek wins third Italian Open Title.
May 21, 2024
Victory: Iga Swiatek defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 6-3, winning her third Italian Open title.
Career Milestone: This win extends her career titles to 21 and her unbeaten run on clay to 12 matches.
Location: Foro Italico, Rome, Italy
French Open: The victory sets a strong precedent as Swiatek heads into the French Open, where she is the defending champion.
National Anti-Terrorism Day: 21st May
May 21, 2024
National Anti-Terrorism Day is celebrated in India to commemorate the death anniversary of former Indian PM Rajiv Gandhi.
Rajiv Gandhi, the sixth PM of India was assassinated on May 21, 1991.
It encourages people to choose peace and maintain unity and harmony.
The day serves as a reminder to stay united in the attempts to free our society from the evils of terrorism.
Global life expectancy to increase by almost five years by 2050.
May 21, 2024
Life expectancy is expected to rise by 4.9 years for men and 4.2 years for women globally by 2050, as per a new study published in The Lancet.
A study conducted by the Global Burden of Disease Study (2021), the research considers factors like income, education, and health risks across 204 countries and territories.
The main reason for this increase is because of improving health facilities.
Today's Top 5 Morning Headlines
May 21, 2024
John Slaven was appointed Vice-Chairman of Aluminium Institute.
ITC's Sanjiv Puri becomes CII President for 2024-25.
Global life expectancy is to increase by almost five years by 2050.
Clinical trials of an mRNA vaccine against influenza have begun.
PM Modi forecasts record stock market highs post-June 4, citing rising PSU bank valuations and enhanced young investor participation.
The total market cap of all 81 listed PSUs has grown by 225% under the Modi Govt.
BEL tops the chart, with nearly 16 times returns followed by ITI with 15.5 times returns in 10 years.
BEL - 1,488%, ITI - 1449%,
NBCC, SJVN, and HPCL - between 689% and 410%.
International Tea Day: 21st May
May 21, 2024
International Tea Day is annually coordinated by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the UN
It became an official international celebration in 2019 after the UN General Assembly accepted a resolution establishing May 21st as International Tea Day.
Tea, which is believed to have originated in Myanmar and China, is considered to be the world’s most consumed liquid drink after water.
Swiggy partners with "SHIELD" for enhanced fraud prevention.
May 21, 2024
Swiggy collaborates with SHIELD to bolster its fraud prevention capabilities using SHIELD’s device-first risk AI platform.
The partnership aims to minimize promo abuse and fraudulent activities within Swiggy’s Delivery Partner ecosystem.
Enhanced fraud detection allows Swiggy to concentrate resources on genuine users, improving overall platform integrity.
Today's Top 5 Evening Headlines
May 20, 2024
Iran President Ebrahim Raisi dies in a helicopter crash.
Pradeep Natarajan was appointed as IDFC FIRST Bank Director.
Deepthi Jeevanji won Gold in 400m T20 class at Para Championships.
Indian Navy Ships to participate in Manila for the Maritime Partnership Exercise.
United Nations revises India’s 2024 growth forecast to 6.9%
Leopard Cat
May 20, 2024
Habitat: Found in South and Southeast Asia.
Characteristics: Small wild cat with a spotted coat resembling a leopard's; nocturnal.
Ecology: Adapted to a variety of habitats from forests to grasslands; skilled climber and swimmer.
Conservation: Threatened by habitat loss, hunting, and the pet trade.
Significance: Indicator species for the health of forest ecosystems; protected under CITES
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