TITBITS:
1. The Inaugural QS World Future Skills Index has
ranked India's job market as second only to the US in terms of readiness to
recruit for radvanced digital and green technologies.
2. A report published in Lancet Diabetes and
Endocrinology has called for an overhaul of our understanding of obesity,
citing an over- reliance on BMI, which has had the peculiar effect of leading
to both underdiagnosis and overdiagnosis of the condition.
3. The President of India
presented the National Sports Awards 2024, recognizing outstanding
contributions to sports and adventure across various categories, including the Khel
Ratna, Arjuna Award, and Tenzing Norgay Adventure Award.
These awards honor exceptional athletes, coaches, organizations, and
individuals for their achievements and contributions to sports development in
India.
4. Foreign inflows into Indian government bonds are expected to fall
short due to the rupee hitting record lows, rising U.S. treasury yields, and
the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance. Inflows under the Fully Accessible Route
(FAR) have slowed significantly since November, reflecting these global and
domestic pressures.