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World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 5, 2017
Increasing homicide attacks in Mexico
On 3th June 2017, a gunman attacked a group of people in Northern Mexico, killing six and wounding 22. A gunman armed with AK-47 assault rifle opened fire early Saturday in Ciudad Cuauhtémoc after…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 5, 2017
The Rising Dragon of Climate Change
Though President Donald Trump hinted evidently that his decision would be to withdraw from the Paris Climate agreement, the world still hoped that he would consider making a wiser decision. Many…
Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 5, 2017
India’s Energy Targets Achieved by China?
As India trails its journey towards a renewable energy program, the Country’s biggest solar equipment makers are undergoing a financial loss because the manufacturers are unable to compete with…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 5, 2017
Maldives cuts ties with Qatar
On 5 June 2017, Qatar said there is “no legitimate justification" for several nations cutting diplomatic ties after Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE, Bahrain, Yemen and the Maldives announced they would…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 2, 2017
The game changer
An extremely powerful commercial broadband satellite has just gone into orbit on an Ariane rocket. ViaSat-2, which is to be stationed above the Americas, has a total throughput capacity of about 300…
Cyber Security - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 2, 2017
Russia Fights against cyber crimes
Wan naCry ransomware attack on computers worldwide on 12th May 2017, has raised the issue of cybercrimes as well as increased the pressure on governments across the globe to strengthen cyber security…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 2, 2017
Parker Solar Probe
NASA will fly a spacecraft directly into the Sun in a bid to unlock the secrets of solar storms that plays havoc with satellites and power supplies, the agency has announced. It will swoop inside the…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 2, 2017
Russia reaffirms support to India
Russia has reaffirmed its commitment to India's candidature for a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council and a membership in the Nuclear Supplier Group. In the annual bilateral summit…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 2, 2017
A Lid on the Barrel?
In an attempt to contain the oil glut, the oil producing regions of the world like OPEC’s Saudi Arabia and Russia are keeping a lid on the oil prices. A Coordinated Production Cut seems to be the…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 2, 2017
Propaganda as a secret weapon
President Donald Trump has now been in the oval office for the past seven months; however the serious allegations regarding the suspicious influence of Russia in his victory still dawdle around…
Cyber Security - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 2, 2017
China Maintains Censorship
The ‘WannaCry ransomware’ which happened on 12th May, 2017 has affected over 150 countries surfacing as a global attack. This has led many countries to review their nation’s policies with regard to…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 1, 2017
Technology’s mutiny over jobs
The inherent economic problem of any country is unemployment. Furthermore, the rise of machines has made the existing jobs even more vulnerable. The fear of machines taking over jobs i.e., automation…
Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 1, 2017
Is India’s Economy Still Clocking In?
The Shock Therapy induced by the Narendra Modi’s government on Novemder 8th, 2017 cut 86 % of cash circulation overnight which deeply affected families, businesses and companies as most exchanges in…
Environment - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 1, 2017
Foremost Climate Villain
President Donald Trump is expected to pull out the United States from the Paris Climate Accord, confirming a giant setback to the agreement on controlling carbon emission. America is the world's…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 1, 2017
Russia: First Floating Power Plant
Russiahas reached its advanced stages of building the world's first floating nuclear power plant. The FNPP is a site with one or more nuclear reactors that is located at the sea on a platform. These…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 1, 2017
A Defense Weapon that creates Offence?
Pyongyang, North Korea has conducted several nuclear and missile tests, including launches from submarines. When the THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) was deployed in the southeastern…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 1, 2017
Home alone- King of the throne
Donald Trump certainly isn’t new to the media circus he finds himself participating in today. 25 years ago, the man was out there talking about things that needed to be talked about, saying things…
Disaster - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 1, 2017
Can terror be tamed?
Following the bomb blast that took place in Manchester, on 22nd May 2017, families of victims have delayed all funeral processes as the investigation is still ‘underway’. One of Manchester’s biggest…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 1, 2017
Pharmacies on Strike
Members of the All India Organization of Chemists and Druggists went on one day strike on Tuesday, in protest of government’s move to regulate the sale of drugs through an e-portal. More than eight…
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - May 31, 2017
Prime minister on four-nation tour
Prime minister is on a six day tour of Germany, Spain, Russia and France which began on May 29 as he reached Berlin to meet Chancellor Angela Merkel. He left on Monday for the trip aimed to boost…