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प्रश्न 1. हाल ही में, 'वन नेशन, वन पोर्ट' पहल की शुरुआत किसने की? - सर्बानंद सोन��ाल प्रश्न 2. 2 मार्च 2025 को सफलतापूर्वक चंद्रमा पर उतरने वाली कौन सी कंपनी पहली वाणिज्यिक इकाई बन गई? - Firefly एयरोस्पेस प्रश्न 3. असम में 8वें राष्ट्रीय उद्यान के रूप में घोषित नए राष्ट्रीय उद्यान का नाम क्या है? - चिरांग-रिपु हाथी रिजर्व प्रश्न 4. किस फिल्म को ऑस्कर अवार्ड्स 2025 दिया गया है? - अनोरा प्रश्न 5. जगुआर फाइटर स्क्वाड्रन में पहली महिला पायलट कौन बनी? - तनुष्का प्रश्न 6. रेल मंत्रालय किस ऐप को वन-स्टॉप समाधान के रूप में लॉन्च करने की योजना बना रहा है? - SuperApp प्रश्न 7. VSHORAD (Very Short-Range Air Defence System) सिस्टम की अधिकतम ऊंचाई सीमा क्या है? - 12,000 फीट प्रश्न 8. 2025 में रणजी ट्रॉफी का चैंपियन कौन है? - विदर्भ प्रश्न 9. इंडोर शॉट पुट में 16 मीटर का आंकड़ा पार करने वाली पहली भारतीय महिला कौन हैं? - कृष्णा जयशंकर

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Jordan Freiman and Tracy J. Wholf at CBS News:

Hundreds of staffers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, were laid off Thursday as the Trump administration and its newly-created Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, continue slashing the federal workforce. A congressional source told CBS News the layoffs affected 880 NOAA employees. An administration official told CBS News about 5% of the agency's staff was let go, and individuals deemed critical to NOAA's responsibilities, such as National Weather Service meteorologists, were largely spared. A source at the National Weather Service disputed this, however, telling CBS News some meteorologists were impacted, including radar specialists, as well as staff of the Hurricane Hunters crew, which fly airplanes into storms to help forecasters make accurate predications during a hurricane. Laid off staffers who were considered probationary employees received an email Thursday, which read in part, "OPM has advised that '[p]robationary periods are an essential tool for agencies to assess employee performance and manage staffing levels.' (4) In light of that guidance, the Agency finds that you are not fit for continued employment because your ability, knowledge and/or skills do not fit the Agency's current needs." Some 400 employees at the National Weather Service were in a probationary period, a NWS source told CBS News, but it's not clear how many of them were included in the layoffs. Tom DiLiberto, who until Thursday had worked as a climate and weather scientist and public affairs specialist, told CBS News he started as a contractor for NOAA back in 2010, but became a federal employee less than two years ago. His probationary period was set to end on March 13, 2025, two weeks from the day he was terminated.  [...] Congressional Democrats had been worried DOGE and billionaire Elon Musk, who is classified as a "special government employee," had their eyes set on NOAA for deep cuts. Former NOAA officials told CBS News earlier this month that current employees had been told to expect budget cuts of 30% and a 50% reduction in staff. Prior to Thursday's cuts, NOAA had about 12,000 staffers across the world, including 6,773 who are scientists and engineers, according to the agency's website.

[...] The NOAA runs the National Weather Service, which issues vital weather warnings — such as hurricane and tornado warnings — and the National Marine Fisheries Service. It is also responsible for monitoring the health of the oceans and the warming of the climate. 

The Muskrat’s DOGE hammer took a mass swing at the NOAA and the NWS, which will negatively impact weather forecasting and modeling.

See Also:

AP, via HuffPost: Critical Weather Forecasters Fired In Latest 'Unconscionable' Wave Of DOGE Cuts

Daily Kos: Stormy forecast as DOGE axes weather agency workers

The Guardian: ‘Cruel and thoughtless’: Trump fires hundreds at US climate agency Noaa

Wonkette: DOGE Sh*theads Fire Hundreds From NOAA, Weather Service, Because Weather Is Too Woke

MMFA: National and local meteorologists express alarm as the Trump administration implements Project 2025’s scheme to dismantle NOAA

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Recently found this blog cause I was looking up fanmade/oc kpop groups ( and currently in the process of creating my own fanmade kpop company & fanmade kpop groups ) and saw this post

So I've got some questions :

1.) Do you have profiles for all of the KRUSH members ?

2.) Are they fans of any kpop groups/soloists from other companies ? If so what are the girlies favorite songs/albums from those groups/soloists ?

3.) I'm curious about KRUSH's lore ( and which member is guilty of giving fans spoilers the most 🤭 )

4.) Do you have ideas for what goes on with KRUSH in the years 2022, 2023, 2024, & 2025 ( both music related & other stuff )

5.) Will a certain choreographer & bisexual idol ever propose to eachother ? 👀

omg hiiii thanks for stopping by !! i hope ur enjoying my little gg jdsfkdmfj

okay so ! 1. only kaleina has a profile rn unfortunately !! a while back i was in the process of writing the rest of the girls' but i've since put that on the backburner in favor of the discog posts 😭 i do plan to get back to posting their profiles in the future tho, so dw !! 2. oooo i answered this one AGES ago hmmm ..... kaleina love love LOVES bgs like bts (ofc), skz, ateez, nct, seventeen and she's friends with almost all of them WIESJDSM biggest shawol ever btw ..... she's mainly a second gen girlie when it comes to ggs tho ! vvv into 2ne1, brown eyed girls, t-ara, rania, and as you've probably guessed, snsd sdjfmdsjf her fav album from 2ne1 has to be crush, from soshi it's run devil run, anddd from t-ara it's def breaking heart !! kaleina does love le ssera, dreamcatcher, and blackpink tho .... literally her sisters mhm OH ! and she lovess lee hyori and boa "10 minutes" and "my name" are her songssss !! aeri was raised on a lot of kayokyoku (basically 80s jpop) and city pop, so she gravitates towards artists of that genre a lot ! she loves yukika and vocal powerhouses such as taeyeon (her mother if we're being honest SJDSMD). she listens to a lot of 3rd/4th gen girls such as blackpink, itzy, fromis, twice ofc, newjeans, and she loves yena ! and since she listens to taeyeon it's only natural for her to listen to soshi too sdjfdsmfsjsm BUT, she also loves early kara and t-ara, as well !! "bo peep bo peep" and "honey" speak to her really (she also says justice for g.na !!!) as for chanhee, she actually doesn't listen to kpop that regularly 😭 BJSMDJS she's a die hard 2nd gen girl like kaleina is tho, and she also loves brown eyed girls js as much as her ! all the girls love blackpink, while chanhee's loved son dam bi since she was little mhmmm and finally, moonsun ! she lovessss bts too and she's js yoongi if u took him, shook him around a few times, and he came out a girl born in 2001 WEIOWUEOJ she's krush's second biggest shawol and she also loves the nugu girls like alexa !! her fav bts album is 100% skool luv affair like she genuinely remembers listening to it when it came out 3. hm well if ur talking about krush's irl/development lore then they basically came to fruition all the way back in 2019 (ogs remember krush-official 🙂‍↔️) ! before they were formed i had a gg named strlite (rip to them </3) that i came up with during science class jsdkfsdk and i launched them sometime in between march-may 2019 i do not remember exactly lol but over the summer i was thinking "oh what if bighit had like. a single gg under them," and then krush was born on august 31st, 2019 !! their development kind of stagnated in 2020 tho bc i stopped posting on their old blog and i left it pretty much inactive for 2 years 😭 this blog was launched in 2022 as a sort of revamp, though, and i started posting more regularly in 2023 ! and now we're here <333 as for their in-universe lore, eyemmm cooking that up sdjfksdf there's a lot of ground i need to cover with her so someone remind me to actually get to that eventually !! BJSMDSMD 4. oooo ofc i do !! there's a whole doc on what goes on with them professionally that i'm adding to rn, and there's also a playlist of their discography from 2017 to now (and even next year too like yes i think that far ahead WOEISDKS) ! like i said earlier, i'm working on a series of discog posts rn, and i hope to get the third one out sometime this month <3 5. 🤭🤭🤭 i hope they do, but you'll have to wait and seeeeee

thanks for the asks !! i hope ur company and everything goes well and i can't wait to see what u have in store !!! <333

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As the NATO summit convenes in Vilnius, U.S. public opinion about the alliance and its future activities presents a mixed picture. While strong majorities continue to support NATO and its core responsibilities, Americans are increasingly divided along partisan lines about NATO, support for Ukraine, and America’s role in the world. In an era of divided government, these divisions could affect the level of assistance to Ukraine once the current appropriation expires on September 30, and they could lead to significant changes in U.S. policy if certain Republican candidates get nominated and enter the Oval Office in 2025.

According to a pre-summit survey commissioned by NATO, 52% of Americans feel that NATO contributes to their safety and security, 65% believe that the U.S. should defend another NATO member under attack, and 64% believe that the U.S. should remain a member of NATO, with only 13% opposed. Another survey, this one by the New Europe Center, found that 59% of Americans support inviting Ukraine to become a member of NATO, either now (46%) or when the war ends (13%).

However, there are significant differences of opinions within each major political party. For instance, Pew found that while 62% of Americans have broadly favorable attitudes toward NATO, the partisan divide is wide. Democrats approve of NATO by a 54-point margin (76%-22%), but Republicans are evenly split, with 49% expressing approval and 49% disapproval.

Attitudes toward the war in Ukraine present a similar picture. A Gallup survey conducted in June found that 62% of respondents supported continuing support to Ukraine to regain its lost territory, even if this means a prolonged conflict, versus 36% who favored ending the war as soon as possible. But by a margin of 49% to 47%, Republicans favored ending the conflict quickly, even if Russia keeps the territory it has conquered. By contrast, 79% of Democrats wanted to support Ukraine’s effort to regain its lost territory, with just 19% opposed. A narrower majority of independents (55%-43%) also favored support for Ukraine’s fight to reclaim its territories.

Another Pew Research Center study released on June 15 found a huge and widening partisan divide on the level of aid the U.S. is providing to Ukraine. Overall, 28% of Americans think that the current level of U.S. aid is excessive, compared to 47% who believe that it is about right (31%) or inadequate (16%). But fully 44% of Republicans think that we are providing too much support, compared to just 14% of Democrats. Since the beginning of the war on February 24, 2022, this gap has steadily expanded from 4 percentage points in March 2022 to 30 points this June. In a similar vein, a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll found a near-majority of Republicans (48%) endorsing the proposition that “the problems of Ukraine are none of our business, and we should not interfere.” Consistent with this view, 44% of Republicans opposed military aid to Ukraine and 61% rejected financial aid.

Despite the majority’s pro-Ukraine stance, relatively few Americans are optimistic about the course of the war. According to Gallup, a substantial majority (57%) believe that neither side is winning, versus 12% who say Russia and 30% who say Ukraine. Even among Democrats, only 45% believe Ukraine is winning, versus 48% who answered neither. It remains to be seen whether America’s support for Ukraine will remain robust if the current Ukrainian counteroffensive fails to break the apparent stalemate.

Even more than the future of Ukraine is a stake as the U.S. presidential election heats up. Pew’s findings indicate 60% of Democrats believe that “it is best for the future of our country to be active in world affairs”, compared to 39% who say that “we should pay less attention to problems overseas and concentrate on problems here at home.” Among Republicans, however, fully 71% say that we should concentrate on domestic problems, while only 29% endorse an active international role for the United States. We will find out after the 2024 election whether these differences augur the greatest change in U.S. foreign policy since the Republican Party abandoned its longstanding isolationism after World War II.

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LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN

August 28, 2023

HEATHER COX RICHARDSON

After making it clear that she would run her courtroom in the interests of justice without reference to the 2024 presidential election, U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan has set March 4, 2024, as the start date for former president Trump’s trial on four criminal counts for his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. 

Those charges are not about anything Trump said. The 45-page indictment acknowledges Trump’s right to speak about the election and even to lie that he had won, and the Department of Justice did not charge him with incitement. The indictment charges Trump with being part of three conspiracies: one to defraud the United States by “using dishonesty, fraud, and deceit” to stop the lawful government function of determining the results of a presidential election, a second conspiracy to obstruct the lawful January 6 congressional proceeding to count and certify the results of the presidential election, and a third conspiracy to take away from other Americans “a right and privilege secured to them by the Constitution and laws of the United States—that is, the right to vote and to have one’s vote counted.”  

Department of Justice special counsel Jack Smith’s office had asked the judge for a January 2 start date, saying the date “serves the public’s interest and the interests of justice, while also protecting the defendant’s rights and ability to prepare for trial.” (A Politico Magazine/Ipsos poll from August 18–21 bears out this position: it shows that 61% of the American people believe that Trump should go to trial for election subversion before the Republican primaries.)  

Trump’s lawyers countered with a proposal to start the trial in April 2026, an extraordinary request that they attributed to the need to sift through enormous amounts of evidence—12.8 million pages worth—but which might well have been an attempt to get the judge to split the difference and give Trump a court date in 2025, after the 2024 election. 

Trump has told his aides he intends to solve his legal problems by winning the next election. 

Today, Department of Justice prosecutor Molly Gaston responded to Trump’s request by noting that 7.8 million pages of that material either came from Trump himself—tweets, for example—or from those associated with him, or had been public for months already. She noted that Trump’s lawyers themselves have publicly called the case a “regurgitation” of the report from the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol, and noted that the Department of Justice had been careful to make sure the new material it provided is easy to review. 

Trump lawyer Alina Habba didn’t help the Trump camp yesterday when she told Fox News Sunday that Trump wouldn’t need to prepare for his many legal cases because he’s “incredibly intelligent.” Nonetheless, Trump lawyer John Lauro used the March 4 trial date to begin laying the groundwork to argue he could not provide adequate representation.

Before she set the date, Chutkan said, she conferred with New York state judge Juan Merchan, who is set to preside over Trump’s trial for campaign violations when he paid hush money to an adult film actress to cover up an affair. That case is scheduled to start on March 25. Trump’s federal trial for his theft of national security documents and hiding them at Mar-a-Lago is currently scheduled to begin in May 2024. 

The trial date on racketeering charges in Georgia for a conspiracy to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election has not been set yet, but today the arraignment for all 19 defendants was set for September 6, 2023.

In the midst of all these court dates, Judge Chutkan’s establishment of March 4 for the federal trial over Trump’s attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election means that Trump-appointed federal judge Aileen Cannon, who is overseeing the Mar-a-Lago documents trial and who seems eager to protect the former president, will have far less power to shape public perceptions of the cases against Trump. Los Angeles Times legal affairs columnist Harry Litman noted: “This is the centerpiece now of accountability for Trump, which is as it should be.”

Meanwhile, in an Atlanta courtroom, Trump’s chief of staff Mark Meadows took the stand to try to get charges against him as part of the Georgia indictments transferred to federal court with the ultimate goal of getting them dismissed. Meadows took the unusual step of testifying himself in the case, and he argued for a sweeping interpretation of a chief of staff’s official duties. 

He claimed that it was his job as chief of staff to address anything that might distract Trump or divert his attention, and therefore his work to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election fell within his job description. If so, his case belongs in federal court because federal officials are protected from state prosecution over things they did as part of their official duties. But working for a political campaign is explicitly not part of an officer’s duties: the Hatch Act prohibits federal officials from engaging in partisan activities while on duty. 

U.S. District Court Judge Steve C. Jones said he would rule as quickly as he can after considering the arguments.

Three Republican false electors from Georgia have also asked to move their cases to federal court, arguing that they were acting at the direction of Trump and his people, who were agents of the federal government. So has lawyer Jeffrey Clark, who tried to take over the office of attorney general to push Trump’s claims that the election was stolen, and who was employed at the time by the Department of Justice.

Nicole Narea of Vox noted that dividing up the defendants in the Georgia indictments serves Trump’s case by slowing everything down as Fulton County district attorney Fani Willis has to prosecute each defendant separately. Cornell University law professor Randy Zelin told Narea that such a scenario will permit Trump’s lawyers to prepare their defense based on the previous cases. It is, he said, “a defense lawyer’s dream.” 

Republicans are planning to stand behind Trump, echoing his lawyer’s argument that Trump is being prosecuted selectively because he is Biden’s political opponent. John Lauro called the case a “show trial,” suggesting Lauro does not see any reasonable likelihood that he can produce evidence to convince a jury Trump is not guilty. 

Republicans in Congress appear to be in a similar place, apparently planning to defend Trump not by arguing he is not guilty, but by launching more investigations to tarnish Democrats, as they did with the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s emails and as Trump did in his attempt to get Ukraine president Voldymyr Zelensky to announce an investigation into President Biden’s son Hunter in 2019. 

Representative Jim Jordan (R-OH), chair of the Judiciary Committee, has demanded that Fulton County, Georgia, district attorney Fani Willis turn over internal documents related to the grand jury’s indictment of Trump on racketeering charges, implying that they will show illegitimate coordination between her and the Department of Justice, when in fact federal and state prosecutors often confer on cases that involve both of their jurisdictions. 

House Republicans also are moving forward on impeaching President Joe Biden, although there is no evidence that there are any grounds for such a proceeding. One Republican lawmaker told CNN’s Melanie Zanona: “There’s no evidence that Joe Biden got money, or…agreed to do something so that Hunter could get money…. And they can’t impeach without that evidence. And I don’t…think the evidence exists.”

But polls last spring indicated that the American people think the Republicans’ investigations are a waste of time. Now the lack of evidence for an impeachment inquiry makes some Republican lawmakers unwilling to vote for one, just as they were unwilling to vote to “expunge” the former president’s impeachments, recognizing that such votes might turn off some of their more moderate voters. So the extremists eager to run the playbook of using an investigation are talking about skipping a formal vote and just launching an inquiry without one. 

Trump yesterday wrote on his social media network: “You don’t need a long INQUIRY to prove it, it’s already proven…. Either IMPEACH the BUM, or fade into OBLIVION. THEY DID IT TO US!”

But Republicans who jump on board this effort will be working against the American people. According to that Politico/Ipsos poll, 59% of Americans think the Justice Department decided to indict Trump after a fair evaluation of evidence and the law. 

And the March 4 trial date means backing Trump for the Republican presidential nomination has a new pitfall. March 4 is the day before Super Tuesday, when more than a dozen states will hold Republican presidential primaries. Philip Bump of the Washington Post noted today that by mid-March, more than half the delegates allotted for the Republican nomination will have been assigned and, since the Republicans have designed their nomination process to consolidate quickly with winner-take-all primaries, Trump could win the Republican nomination in the midst of his trial for trying to overturn the foundational principle of our democracy.

March 4 is also a historically significant date. Until 1936 it was the date on which presidential inaugurations were held (unless it fell on Sunday, in which case the inauguration was moved to the following day, Monday, March 5). Lawmakers chose that date because it was the one on which, in 1789, the Constitution went into effect.

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LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN

HEATHER COX RICHARDSON

[whattheabcxyz]

2025-02-12

Singapore

Miniature horse programme launched for 800 seniors at NTUC Health nursing homes & active aging centres

Tanjong Rhu 4-room BTO flats expected to see strong demand despite price tag of up to $727K

Family appealing for witnesses after 61-year-old cyclist dies in car accident on 10 Feb

More drug abusers under 20 nabbed last year; youngest was 13 & meth was drug of choice

Mediacorp head & chief editor of Chinese news & current affairs steps down

Singapore ranks 1st among APAC cities in study of liveability, lovability & prosperity - the study must be deeply flawed lol

Travel

Malaysia: China couple kicked off plane at KL airport for causing commotion - given their repeated bad behaviour, no one from China should be allowed to leave the country!

Singapore: Rainforest Wild Asia in Mandai opens on 12 March; guided adventure tours available

People

Actor/Comedian Moses Lim dies aged 75

Business

Singapore: Cordlife group CEO Ivan Yiu resigns after a year in role; search for replacement ongoing

Technology

^ LLMs still struggle with logic problems that require real reasoning - there is a hard limit to their abilities

Gossip

Shopify shuts down Kanye West's Yeezy store after he puts swastika t-shirt up for sale - the guy needs to be permanently committed to an asylum

Sports

19-year-old footballer arrested after punching incident at Singapore Premier League Under-21 match

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Preparing for NEET 2025 requires only hard work. It requires proper planning, continuous effort, and a smart strategy. As per the NEET UG Exam Date 2025, that is May 4, 2025, students need to start their preparations with a precise and effective planning. For good marks, prioritize time management and subject-wise preparations along with some rigorous practice sessions.

Sarthak's Crash Course for NEET is designed to sharpen your understanding of critical topics while ensuring that you gain the clarity and confidence needed to face the exam head-on. This is more than just a course; it is your guide to understanding the essence of the subjects, not just memorizing facts. Don't take this course to cram up; take this only if you have dedication and self-motivation to crack this exam.

Track NEET Registration 2025 - NEET Registration 2025 will be available from March to April 2025 on the official website of NTA.

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CUET PG 2025: Application Form Extended, Exam Dates, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus

The Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate (CUET PG) 2025 is a significant gateway for students aspiring to pursue postgraduate programs in central and participating universities across India. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially extended the application form deadline, giving candidates more time to register and prepare effectively. Here’s everything you need to know about CUET PG 2025, including the application process, important dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and syllabus.

CUET PG 2025: Application Form Extended

The NTA has extended the application form submission deadline for CUET PG 2025. This extension offers a crucial opportunity for students who missed the initial deadline. Candidates must visit the official website to fill out and submit their application forms before the new deadline. Ensure that all required documents, including scanned photographs and signatures, are uploaded correctly.

Steps to Apply:

Visit the official CUET PG website.

Register using your email ID and mobile number.

Fill in the application form with accurate personal and academic details.

Upload the necessary documents.

Pay the application fee through online payment methods.

Review the application and submit it.

Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

CUET PG 2025: Important Dates

Application Form Start Date: 2 Feb 2025

Extended Application Deadline: 8 Feb 2025

Application Correction Window: 10 Feb to 12 Feb

Admit Card Release: 2nd week of March

CUET PG 2025 Exam Dates: 13 March to 31 March

Result Announcement: May 2025

Ensure you mark these dates to avoid missing any crucial deadlines.

CUET PG 2025: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet specific eligibility requirements to apply for CUET PG 2025:

Educational Qualification: A bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in the relevant discipline. Final-year students can also apply.

Minimum Marks: Generally, candidates need at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved categories).

Age Limit: No upper age limit; candidates must meet the educational criteria.

Each participating university may have specific eligibility criteria, so reviewing the official notification is advisable.

CUET PG 2025: Exam Pattern

Understanding the CUET PG Exam Pattern is crucial for effective preparation. CUET PG 2025 will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.

Mode of Examination: Online (CBT)

Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)

Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Total Questions: 100 questions

Sections:

Section A: General Aptitude (25 questions)

Section B: Domain-Specific Questions (75 questions)

Marking Scheme:

+4 for each correct answer

-1 for each incorrect answer (negative marking applies)

This pattern helps students focus on both general aptitude and subject-specific knowledge.

CUET PG 2025: Syllabus

The CUET PG syllabus is divided into two sections:

Section A: General Aptitude

Quantitative Ability: Basic mathematics, arithmetic, algebra, geometry.

Logical Reasoning: Analytical reasoning, coding-decoding, series completion.

General Awareness: Current affairs, history, geography, polity, economics.

English Language: Reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, sentence completion.

Section B: Domain-Specific Subjects

The syllabus varies based on the chosen subject. Candidates should refer to their undergraduate curriculum and official syllabus PDFs provided by NTA.

CUET PG 2025: Preparation Tips

Understand the Syllabus: Cover all topics mentioned in the official syllabus.

Create a Study Plan: Allocate time for each subject and stick to the schedule.

Practice Mock Tests: Regular mock tests help improve speed and accuracy.

Solve Previous Year Papers: Understand the exam pattern and frequently asked questions.

Focus on Time Management: Practice solving questions within the allotted time.

Stay Updated: Keep track of current affairs, especially for the general awareness section.

CUET PG 2025: Admit Card and Exam Day Guidelines

Admit Card: Download from the official website once released.

Check Details: Verify your name, photograph, signature, and exam center details.

Exam Day Guidelines:

Arrive at the exam center at least an hour before the exam.

Carry the admit card, valid photo ID, and other required documents.

Follow the dress code and COVID-19 safety protocols if applicable.

CUET PG 2025: Result and Counseling Process

Result Declaration: Results will be announced on the official website. Candidates can check their scores using their login credentials.

Merit List: Participating universities will release their merit lists based on CUET PG scores.

Counseling: Candidates must register separately for counseling sessions at their preferred universities. The process includes document verification, seat allotment, and fee payment.

Conclusion

CUET PG 2025 opens doors to numerous postgraduate programs across central and participating universities. With the application deadline extended, candidates have a golden opportunity to register and prepare thoroughly. Focus on understanding the exam pattern, covering the syllabus comprehensively, and practicing regularly. Stay updated with official announcements to ensure a smooth application and examination process.

For more updates on CUET PG 2025, keep visiting IFAS Online and stay ahead in your preparation journey.

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CMAT Exam 2025: Everything You Need to Know

The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is a national-level entrance exam conducted annually for admission to management programs across India. Administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA), CMAT is a gateway to numerous prestigious MBA and PGDM programs. If you are planning to take the CMAT Exam 2025, this comprehensive guide will provide you with all the essential details to help you succeed.

Key Highlights of CMAT 2025

Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)

Exam Level: National

Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Duration: 3 hours

Number of Sections: Five (Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship)

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

Application Mode: Online

Official Website: https://cmat.nta.nic.in

Important Dates for CMAT 2025

Event Date (Tentative)Release of Notification November 2024Start of Online Registration November 2024Last Date for Registration January 2025Admit Card Release February 2025Exam Date February/March 2025Result Announcement April 2025

CMAT 2025 Exam Pattern

The CMAT exam pattern is designed to test candidates on various managerial skills. Here is a detailed breakdown:SectionNumber of QuestionsMaximum MarksQuantitative Techniques & DI2080Logical Reasoning2080Language Comprehension2080General Awareness2080Innovation & Entrepreneurship2080Total100400

Marking Scheme: +4 for each correct answer, -1 for each incorrect answer.

Unanswered Questions: No negative marking.

CMAT 2025 Syllabus

1. Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation

Arithmetic: Percentages, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion

Algebra: Linear and Quadratic Equations

Geometry and Mensuration

Data Interpretation: Graphs, Tables, Charts

2. Logical Reasoning

Analytical Reasoning

Blood Relations, Direction Sense

Coding-Decoding

Series and Patterns

3. Language Comprehension

Reading Comprehension (RC)

Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms

Grammar: Sentence Correction, Parts of Speech

Para Jumbles

4. General Awareness

Current Affairs: National and International

Static GK: History, Geography, Polity, Economy

5. Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Basics of Innovation

Case Studies in Entrepreneurship

Business and Economic Concepts

Start-up Ecosystem

Preparation Tips for CMAT 2025

Understand the Syllabus: Start by thoroughly understanding the syllabus and exam pattern.

Create a Study Plan: Allocate dedicated time for each section and stick to a realistic schedule.

Practice Mock Tests: Regularly attempt mock tests and analyze your performance to identify weak areas.

Read Newspapers Daily: For General Awareness, stay updated with current events and read business magazines.

Focus on Innovation & Entrepreneurship: This section is unique to CMAT, so give it special attention.

Revise Regularly: Revise formulas, concepts, and vocabulary consistently to retain them better.

Best Books for CMAT 2025

Quantitative Techniques & DI: Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S. Aggarwal

Logical Reasoning: A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal

Language Comprehension: Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis

General Awareness: Manorama Year Book and Lucent's General Knowledge

Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Online resources and case studies on start-ups

CMAT 2025 Application Process

Visit the Official Website: Go to https://cmat.nta.nic.in.

Register: Click on "New Registration" and provide your basic details.

Fill the Application Form: Enter personal, academic, and contact information.

Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature.

Pay Application Fee: Pay the fee online through net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI.

Submit: Review the form and submit it.

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CMAT 2025 Result and Admission Process

Result Declaration: The results will be published on the official website.

Scorecard: Download your scorecard, which will contain sectional and overall scores.

Admission Process: Post-results, institutes will release cut-offs. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Group Discussions (GD), Written Ability Tests (WAT), and Personal Interviews (PI).

Conclusion

The CMAT Exam 2025 offers a promising opportunity for aspiring management professionals. With the right preparation strategy and consistent efforts, you can secure admission to top business schools in India. Stay focused, practice regularly, and leverage reliable study materials to ace the exam.

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CAT 2024 Answer Key Released: What's Next? Know Result Updates, Applications Deadlines Admission Process, GD PI and Other Details

The CAT 2024 Answer Key has been officially released, marking an important milestone for thousands of MBA aspirants. After months of hard work, dedication, and anticipation, candidates can now compare their answers with the official key to estimate their expected scores. However, the release of the answer key is just the beginning of the journey. With the result updates, application deadlines, and the admission process fast approaching, it's crucial to stay informed and prepared for the next steps. In this blog, we’ll guide you through what happens next after the CAT 2024 Answer Key release, including key updates, important dates, and how to navigate the admission process.

1. CAT 2024 Answer Key: What Does It Mean for You?

With the release of the CAT 2024 Answer Key, candidates now have the opportunity to cross-check their answers and estimate their score. This can be an exciting moment as it gives you a rough idea of how well you performed. Keep in mind that the answer key is provisional, and any errors or discrepancies can be challenged. If you spot an issue, you can raise an objection within the specified window as per the guidelines on the official CAT website. The final results will be based on the verified answers, so be sure to track any updates on challenges to the answer key.

2. CAT 2024 Result Updates: When to Expect the Results

After checking the CAT 2024 Answer Key, the next major milestone is the release of the CAT 2024 Results. The official results will likely be announced in the second week of January 2025. The results will be accessible on the official CAT website, where you can download your scorecard. This will include your overall percentile, sectional scores, and detailed analysis of your performance.

The CAT 2024 results will play a key role in shortlisting candidates for further rounds of the admission process, including Group Discussions (GD) and Personal Interviews (PI). Your CAT percentile is one of the primary criteria that top IIMs and other business schools will use to decide whether you make it to the next stage. Keep an eye on the official updates to know the exact date of result declaration.

3. Application Deadlines: Key Dates to Remember

Once the CAT 2024 results are out, many B-schools will begin their application processes for the next academic year. Application deadlines typically vary across different institutes but usually fall between January and March 2025. Be sure to keep track of these dates for the institutes you are targeting.

Along with your CAT scorecard, other documents required for applications generally include:

Academic transcripts

Work experience details (if applicable)

Letters of Recommendation (LORs)

Statement of Purpose (SOP)

Make sure that you submit your applications before the deadlines and complete all necessary documentation. Missing a deadline can mean missing out on the opportunity to apply to your desired business schools.

4. The Admission Process: What Happens After the CAT 2024 Results?

After you’ve received your CAT score and applied to your preferred institutes, the admission process begins. Here’s a quick breakdown of what you can expect:

Shortlisting: Institutes will shortlist candidates based on their CAT scores, academic performance, work experience, and other factors. Some institutes may also have sectional cutoffs or additional criteria for shortlisting.

Group Discussion (GD): Once you’re shortlisted, many institutes will conduct a Group Discussion (GD) round. In GDs, candidates discuss a given topic in a group setting. The goal is to assess your ability to communicate effectively, think critically, and work as part of a team. GD topics can range from current affairs to business trends and social issues.

Personal Interview (PI): In the Personal Interview (PI) round, interviewers assess your personality, communication skills, and motivations for pursuing an MBA. Be prepared to discuss your academic background, work experience, career goals, and why you want to join a particular institute. Prepare for both expected questions and situational or behavioral questions that evaluate your thought process.

Final Selection: The final selection is based on a combination of your CAT score, performance in GD/PI, academic history, and work experience. Institutes may also give weightage to other factors such as diversity, leadership potential, and extra-curricular activities.

5. GD and PI Rounds: How to Prepare

The GD and PI rounds are crucial in the MBA admission process, so it’s important to be well-prepared. Here’s how you can prepare for these rounds:

Stay Informed: Read newspapers, watch the news, and stay updated on current affairs, especially topics related to business, economics, and social issues. These are common discussion points in GDs.

Effective Communication: Practice expressing your thoughts clearly and confidently. In the GD round, it’s not just about speaking, but also listening and collaborating with others.

Mock Interviews: Conduct mock PI sessions to build confidence and refine your responses. Prepare answers to common interview questions like “Why do you want to pursue an MBA?” or “Why should we select you?” Additionally, practice discussing your career goals and reasons for applying to specific business schools.

Confidence and Composure: Both in GD and PI, maintain a calm and composed demeanor. Show confidence in your answers, but be open to feedback and respectful of others’ opinions during group discussions.

6. What Should You Do Next?

Here’s a quick to-do list for candidates after the CAT 2024 Answer Key release:

Review Your Answers: Use the answer key to estimate your score. If you find any discrepancies, raise a challenge within the allowed time frame.

Monitor Result Dates: Track the official announcements for when the results will be declared and be ready to download your scorecard.

Prepare Your Applications: Start preparing the necessary documents, such as SOPs, LORs, and academic transcripts, for your B-school applications.

Prepare for GD and PI: Stay updated on current affairs and practice your communication skills for GD and PI. Conduct mock interviews and participate in group discussions to refine your abilities.

Final Thoughts

The release of the CAT 2024 Answer Key marks an exciting step in your MBA journey, but there is much more to come. The next stages – from result updates and application deadlines to GD/PI rounds – are just as important. Stay focused, keep preparing, and use this time to enhance your skills for the next phase of the admission process. Best of luck with your CAT 2024 journey – you’re one step closer to your dream MBA program!

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प्रश्न 1. हाल ही में, अनिल जोशी का निधन हुआ है, वे कौन थे? - गुजरात साहित्य के सुप्रसिद्ध कवि प्रश्न 2. हाल ही में किस राज्य में ग्रामीण सड़क नेटवर्क में सुधार के लिए 'प्रगति पथ' योजना शुरू की जायेगी? - कर्नाटक प्रश्न 3. ओडिशा के पुरी में 9वें राष्ट्रीय स्वास्थ्य शिखर सम्मेलन का उद्घाटन किसने किया है? - जगत प्रकाश नड्डा प्रश्न 4. पहली बार अंतर्राष्ट्रीय बुकर पुरस्कार के लिए किस कन्नड़ पुस्तक को लंबे समय से सूचीबद्ध किया गया है? - टॉम्ब ऑफ सैंड प्रश्न 5. हाल ही में, किस राज्य में शिखा संजीवनी बीमा योजना को लॉन्च किया गया है? - राजस्थान प्रश्न 6. भारत सरकार ने तेलंगाना में एक दूसरे हवाई अड्डे को कहां मंजूरी दी है? - ममनूर, वारंगल के पास प्रश्न 7. भारत में अब तक (फ़रवरी 2025) कितनी रामसर साइटें हैं? - 89 प्रश्न 8. गहरे महासागर का पता लगाने के लिए भारत के मानवयुक्त महासागर मिशन का नाम क्या है? - समुद्रयान

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Navigation to the XAT Exam 2025: Your complete preparation guide

The Xavier Aptitude Test or XAT is one of India's leading entrance tests for MBA aspirants. Conducted by XLRI, Jamshedpur, XAT is one of the entry doors into some of the country's most renowned institutes for management studies. As we enter the 2025 exam season, it is crucial for test-takers to be aware of the test structure, content, and adequate preparation strategies as well. Here is everything you'd like to know to ace XAT 2025.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

The release date of notification- August 2024 Registration begins on- August 2024 Last date to apply- November 2024 Release date of admit card December 2024 Exam: January 2025 Results declared: February 2025

These dates will help you stay on track during the preparation phase.

Exam Scheme and Pattern

XAT is a test to measure the candidate's aptitude in various important sectors, through the exam format spread over 3 hours. The various sections include-

1.Verbal and Logical Ability 2.Decision Making 3.Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation 4.General Knowledge 5.Essay Writing

XAT is varied from many other management entrance tests as it gives great emphasis on the decision-making skills, which involves knowledge, critical thinking, and ethical reasoning.

Syllabus Insights

To succeed in XAT 2025, the syllabus needs to be understood in detail:

Verbal and Logical Ability: Comprehension, critical reasoning, and vocabulary enhancement Decision Making: Engage with diversified case studies and scenarios to challenge your ethical and analytical thinking Quantitative Ability: build a strong foundation in mathematics - from simple arithmetic to intricate data interpretation. General Awareness: General knowledge about current affairs, economic trends and leading personalities in business and politics. Essay Writing: Increase essay construction on different topics to make your written text more clear and coherent.

Strategic Preparation Tips

Familiarise with the Pattern: Just check some previous years' question paper to see what kind of trend or topics repeat more than often.

So, Master Decision-Making: This is a section requiring a lot of practice; you can always look out for either joining a study group or even an online forum about this skill.

Efficient Time Management Skills: You should use strategies for effective time management during the exam too. This is where you will need it most when you face the test environment.

Diversify Reading Habits: Read Business Journals, Novels, etc., to improve your skills in reading and analyzing.

Take at least 15-20 full-length mock tests in the exam mode to get a feel of the actual test.

Follow daily news; subscribe to magazines or review yearly current affairs compilations.

Examination Centres

The XAT will be conducted at over 72 test centers across India. Large cities are also available, including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, and Chennai. It would be a good idea to choose a location that does not have too much travel stress on examination day.

Cut-Offs

All institutes set their cut-offs based on the admission criteria they have in place. Typically, XLRI's cut-off looks like this:

BM Program: above 95 percent

HRM Program: above 90 percent

Check out the individual institution cut-offs-it does make a world of difference in terms of your admission.

Conclusion

Preparing for XAT 2025 requires dedication, strategic planning, and knowledge of the exam format. Using this guide, you can work effectively toward streamlining your study efforts and improving your probability of success. Never forget that consistency is the mantra-do not lose your focus and motivation as you march along the path toward entering the legendary MBA institutions. For more info visit: https://careermantra.net/exam/33/xat-2025

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Navigation to the XAT Exam 2025: Your complete preparation guide

The Xavier Aptitude Test or XAT is one of India's leading entrance tests for MBA aspirants. Conducted by XLRI, Jamshedpur, XAT is one of the entry doors into some of the country's most renowned institutes for management studies. As we enter the 2025 exam season, it is crucial for test-takers to be aware of the test structure, content, and adequate preparation strategies as well. Here is everything you'd like to know to ace XAT 2025.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

The release date of notification- August 2024 Registration begins on- August 2024 Last date to apply- November 2024 Release date of admit card December 2024 Exam: January 2025 Results declared: February 2025

These dates will help you stay on track during the preparation phase.

Exam Scheme and Pattern

XAT is a test to measure the candidate's aptitude in various important sectors, through the exam format spread over 3 hours. The various sections include-

1.Verbal and Logical Ability 2.Decision Making 3.Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation 4.General Knowledge 5.Essay Writing

XAT is varied from many other management entrance tests as it gives great emphasis on the decision-making skills, which involves knowledge, critical thinking, and ethical reasoning.

Syllabus Insights

To succeed in XAT 2025, the syllabus needs to be understood in detail:

Verbal and Logical Ability: Comprehension, critical reasoning, and vocabulary enhancement Decision Making: Engage with diversified case studies and scenarios to challenge your ethical and analytical thinking Quantitative Ability: build a strong foundation in mathematics - from simple arithmetic to intricate data interpretation. General Awareness: General knowledge about current affairs, economic trends and leading personalities in business and politics. Essay Writing: Increase essay construction on different topics to make your written text more clear and coherent.

Strategic Preparation Tips

Familiarise with the Pattern: Just check some previous years' question paper to see what kind of trend or topics repeat more than often.

So, Master Decision-Making: This is a section requiring a lot of practice; you can always look out for either joining a study group or even an online forum about this skill.

Efficient Time Management Skills: You should use strategies for effective time management during the exam too. This is where you will need it most when you face the test environment.

Diversify Reading Habits: Read Business Journals, Novels, etc., to improve your skills in reading and analyzing.

Take at least 15-20 full-length mock tests in the exam mode to get a feel of the actual test.

Follow daily news; subscribe to magazines or review yearly current affairs compilations.

Examination Centres

The XAT will be conducted at over 72 test centers across India. Large cities are also available, including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, and Chennai. It would be a good idea to choose a location that does not have too much travel stress on examination day.

Cut-Offs

All institutes set their cut-offs based on the admission criteria they have in place. Typically, XLRI's cut-off looks like this:

BM Program: above 95 percent

HRM Program: above 90 percent

Check out the individual institution cut-offs-it does make a world of difference in terms of your admission.

Conclusion

Preparing for XAT 2025 requires dedication, strategic planning, and knowledge of the exam format. Using this guide, you can work effectively toward streamlining your study efforts and improving your probability of success. Never forget that consistency is the mantra-do not lose your focus and motivation as you march along the path toward entering the legendary MBA institutions. For more info visit: https://careermantra.net/exam/33/xat-2025

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Today's Current Affairs: Indian Software Giants Lag in AI Revolution In today's current affairs, Indian IT outsourcing giants like Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys are struggling to keep up with the global AI surge. As companies worldwide invest heavily in AI technologies, India's top software firms are left lagging, with rapidly slowing growth rates. While industry leaders such as Microsoft and Alphabet make significant strides in generative AI and cloud solutions, Indian firms face challenges in evolving their business models. This has led to disappointing sales figures and a bleak growth forecast, casting doubt on their future Market position and investor appeal. [ad_2] Download Latest Movies in HD Quality Downloading In 15 seconds Scroll Down to End of This Post const downloadBtn = document.getElementById('download-btn'); const timerBtn = document.getElementById('timer-btn'); const downloadLinkBtn = document.getElementById('download-link-btn'); downloadBtn.addEventListener('click', () => downloadBtn.style.display = 'none'; timerBtn.style.display = 'block'; let timeLeft = 15; const timerInterval = setInterval(() => if (timeLeft === 0) clearInterval(timerInterval); timerBtn.style.display = 'none'; downloadLinkBtn.style.display = 'inline-block'; // Add your download functionality here console.log('Download started!'); else timerBtn.textContent = `Downloading In $timeLeft seconds`; timeLeft--; , 1000); ); [ad_1] 1. What are India's software outsourcing firms experiencing due to global investors' rush into AI themes? - Facing a reality check - Seeing a significant growth in earnings - Rapidly advancing in AI technologies - Becoming the top tech bets globally Answer: Facing a reality check 2. Which leading Indian software company is mentioned as having yet to make significant advances in generative AI? - Wipro Limited - Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. - HCL Technologies - Tech Mahindra Answer: Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. 3. What is a contributing factor to Indian software makers looking like outdated tech bets? - Increased investments in AI - A cloudy outlook for client spending - Major breakthroughs in AI technologies - High turnover rates among employees Answer: A cloudy outlook for client spending 4. What did Deven Choksey say is at risk for traditional software companies? - Future technological innovations - Market dominance in AI - Earnings and valuations - Employee retention rates Answer: Earnings and valuations 5. How much has TCS's AI pipeline doubled to last quarter? - $1.2 billion - $750 million - $500 million - $900 million Answer: $900 million 6. What growth forecast did Infosys Ltd. issue for revenue in the year through March 2025? - 3% to 5% - 1% to 3% - 4% to 6% - 0% to 2% Answer: 1% to 3% 7. What did Jefferies Financial Group Inc. suggest about the IT sector's future? - Potential for rapid growth - Likely stability in the Market - Further downgrades after missed sales expectations - Strong recovery due to AI advances Answer: Further downgrades after missed sales expectations 8. At what multiple of forward estimated earnings is the BSE tech gauge currently trading? - 18 times - 22 times - 20 times - 25 times Answer: 25 times 9. What have Microsoft's and Alphabet's investments been focused on? - Basic software development - Cloud offerings and large language models - Establishing more offices in India - Expanding physical hardware production Answer: Cloud offerings and large language models 10. What does Anurag Rana mean by "We are seeing no signs of a rebound" in the context of the article? - Continuation of growth in Indian software companies - Decline in AI spending - Increasing corporate focus on AI while reducing non-AI spending - Rebound in the overall tech Market Answer: Increasing corporate focus on AI while reducing non-AI spending [ad_2]

What is the main reason Indian IT firms are struggling now? Indian IT firms are struggling because they have not made significant advances in artificial intelligence, unlike their counterparts in the developed world and China. Additionally, the outlook for client spending is still uncertain, making them look like outdated tech investments. Why are traditional software companies at risk according to Deven Choksey? Deven Choksey believes that traditional software companies' earnings and valuations are at risk because their business models are not evolving with the times. They need to adapt quickly to new technologies like AI to stay relevant. What has happened to the BSE gauge of Indian software stocks recently? The BSE gauge of Indian software stocks has fallen through key support levels into a technical correction. However, it is still trading above its historical average earnings multiple after a rally in the nation's equity Market over the years. What has caused a slowdown in revenues for India's IT firms? Revenues for India's IT firms have been slowing because their overseas customers are cutting spending to cope with challenging economic conditions. How are companies like Microsoft and Alphabet different from Indian IT firms in terms of investments? Companies like Microsoft and Alphabet are different because they have been investing billions to develop their own cloud offerings and large language models, keeping them ahead in the tech race. What do Indian firms need to do to stay competitive according to Choksey? According to Choksey, Indian firms need to reinvent their business models more quickly to embrace AI and develop better software-as-a-service solutions and infrastructure, similar to what Amazon Web Services does. How did TCS perform recently in terms of sales growth? TCS reported its slowest annual sales growth in three years last month. What did Infosys forecast for its revenue growth through March 2025? Infosys forecasted a tepid revenue growth of 1% to 3% for the year through March 2025 on a constant-currency basis, which eliminates the impact of exchange-rate fluctuations. How significant is the AI business for TCS compared to its total annual revenue? TCS's AI pipeline doubled last quarter to $900 million. However, this is still relatively small compared to its total annual revenue of around $30 billion. What are Jefferies Financial Group Inc.'s concerns about the IT sector? Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is concerned that a volatile geopolitical environment and an uncertain macro outlook will continue to affect client spending priorities. They also foresee further downgrades in the sector after recent sales missed expectations. What did analysts Akshat Agarwal and Ankur Pant note about IT firms' recent performance? Analysts Akshat Agarwal and Ankur Pant noted that IT firms' results were disappointing on the top line, and management commentary points to a weaker-than-expected growth outlook. Therefore, they see further risks to earnings, limiting the upside in share prices. Why should investors be cautious about the BSE tech gauge's current valuation? Investors should be cautious because the BSE tech gauge is trading at 25 times forward estimated earnings, compared to about 18 times pre-pandemic levels. This is happening even though growth in sales and earnings have dropped below the levels enjoyed by the sector in 2019. What is a general observation about AI spending versus non-AI spending according to Anurag Rana? Anurag Rana observed that the trend of corporations spending more on AI while cutting back on non-AI spending is global in nature, and there are no signs of a rebound. [ad_1] Download Movies Now Searching for Latest movies 20 seconds Sorry There is No Latest movies link found due to technical error. Please Try Again Later. function claimAirdrop() document.getElementById('claim-button').style.display = 'none'; document.getElementById('timer-container').style.display = 'block';

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US pet food suppliers poised for further expansion in China

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US pet food suppliers poised for further expansion in China

According to China Customs data, China imported 17,595 metric tons (MT) of US pet food – dog and cat food for retail sale – worth US$114m in 2021, roughly equal to 2020 imports.

Pet food exports from the US to China about doubled in volume from 2019 to 2020 for several reasons. In January 2020, China reduced the import tariff for pet food from 15 to 4%. After the COVID-19 pandemic began, pet owners sought out online sales platforms to purchase pet food; many imported products use this channel. Further, in February, China granted market access for US pet food containing ruminant ingredients, noted a USDA FAS overview.

“The landscape changed in 2021, leading to a slight drop in overall sales. Costs rose because of logistical challenges and a sharp increase in freight prices. Furthermore, avian influenza outbreaks in Europe, including Germany, Belgium, and the Czech Republic, led China to ban pet foods containing poultry ingredients reducing overall imports. Besides these import woes, competition from domestic producers grew; production in China rose 17.3% between 2020 and 2021 to 1.13 million metric tons.”​

But market trends indicate that China’s demand for imported pet food will continue growing, reads the report​​.

In 2020, there were 704 SKUs of imported pet foods with an approved feed registration from China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA), a historic record and more than double those in 2019, according to the publication.

The top six suppliers of pet food, by number of SKUs were Canada, New Zealand, Belgium, Italy, Germany, and the US.

“In 2021, MARA approved 635 SKUs of imported pet foods to receive new or renewed feed registration; 117 of these were for US pet foods, illustrating US industry’s strong interest in expanding product offerings to China,”​ said the USDA team.

Other registrants included: Spain (99), New Zealand (74), Canada (70), Germany (69), and Thailand (45). Among the newly registered imported pet food products, 290 were for cats and 271 for dogs, as per data in the report.

Facility registration ​

All imported pet food must have both the facility registered by China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) and the feed product registration by MARA.

This is the same for products sold through cross-border e-Commerce (CBEC) and through normal trade, said the authors. “This requirement, effective starting September 2019, is now strictly enforced.”​

The report outlines out China’s GACC has approved pet food and pet food ingredients imports from 21 countries and regions. “As of writing, there are 78 US facilities currently registered with GACC. By comparison, the US’ main pet food competitor, Canada, has only nine facilities approved on the GACC list. Each facility may produce a wide range of products.”​

Implications of disease outbreaks​

On March 2, 2022, GACC published a list of prohibited animals/animal products by country related to disease outbreaks, said the USDA team.

Some ports/GACCs are banning dry pet food with poultry as an ingredient from countries with active outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza. “However, canned pet compound food (wet food), pet snacks and other commercially sterilized canned pet food are not affected by avian related epidemics and allowed to be imported into China.” ​

China’s pet food market: the latest trends​

According to Euromonitor, between 2010 and 2020, China’s pet food market grew from US$719m to US $6.72bn with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25%.

From 2021 to 2025, Euromonitor predicts the CAGR will reach 19.5%, supporting an expansion from US$8.23bn to US$16.77bn.

The main macroeconomic factors driving this optimism are China’s household pet penetration rate, which is at 20%, said the market research firm. By comparison, Japan is at 38%, and the US is at 70% in terms of companion animal ownership.

China’s per capita GDP exceeds $10,000 and is growing, giving customers the purchasing power for imported pet foods.

Urban areas and first and second tier cities have higher rates of pet ownership. China’s urbanization rate is 65% and growing. As young people are choosing to stay single longer, many choose to get a pet.

Moreover, said Euromonitor, the aging population grows steadily, and older people are also a key demographic of pet ownership. “Currently, over 18% of the population (260 million) are over 60 years old.”​

Cat ownership is growing faster than dog ownership. Euromonitor forecasts China’s domestic cat population will grow from 95m to 101m with a CAGR of 6% between 2021 and 2025; the domestic dog population, by contrast is expected to grow from 98m to 100m with a CAGR of 2.5%.

Cat ownership is growing faster due to limited living space as a result of high property prices, especially in first and second tier cities, and cats cost, on average, less than dogs, noted Euromonitor.

“Total expenses for cats are estimated at US$750 per year, whereas dogs’ expenses are approximately US$953. About 40-45% of these expenses are for food. Higher work pressures, including longer working hours, lead to more inactive lifestyles where some become reluctant to walk a dog.”​

While 75-80% of pet-related purchases are online, offline purchases by Chinese consumers are starting to grow, said the data provider.

In China, there is a preference for foreign pet food brands, particularly for cat foods.

Some “40% of cat owners reportedly only feed foreign brands to meet protein requirements and ensure quality ingredients and nutrition. For dog food, owners have a neutral attitude, using either foreign or domestic brands for staple/everyday foods. For natural foods, functional foods, and the foods containing dairy ingredients, foreign pet food brands dominate. For staple/daily foods, snacks, and nutrient supplements, Chinese domestic brands are growing fast.”​

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