Japan Now World’s Fourth-Largest Economy
Japan has lost its spot as the world’s third-largest economy to Germany, after slipping into recession in 2023. The country’s GDP in dollar terms fell to $4.2 trillion, compared with $4.5 trillion for Germany, according to data released on Thursday. Japan’s economy contracted by 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2023, following a revised 0.8% […]
IRDA’s 30-Day Free-Look Period for Insurance
If you have ever bought an insurance policy and regretted it later, you might be aware of the free-look period. It is a provision that allows you to return the policy within a specified time frame and get a refund of the premium paid, subject to certain deductions. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of […]
TeamLease EdTech, NSDC’s Joint Venture
What is the partnership between TeamLease EdTech and NSDC? TeamLease EdTech, a leading provider of online education and skill development solutions, and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), a public-private partnership under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, have entered into a partnership to foster employability through skill development by endorsing work-integrated degree programmes. […]
Fungal Keratitis: Cipla, CSIR-CDRI’s New Venture
It is a serious eye infection that can lead to blindness. It is caused by fungi that invade the cornea, the transparent layer of the eye. It affects around 1.2 million people worldwide every year, especially in tropical countries where agricultural workers are at higher risk. The current therapies for fungal keratitis are not very […]
India Denies EU’s ‘Data Exclusivity’ for Drug Firms
India has refused to accept the demand of four European countries to include a data exclusivity provision in the proposed free trade agreements (FTA). The government said it will protect the interests of the domestic generic drug industry, which contributes to India’s exports and provides affordable medicines. What is data exclusivity? It is a form […]