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General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 25, 2018
Malaria crisis in Latin America
In what threatens to be the next healthcare crisis in Latin America, experts have revealed that Malaria cases in Venezuela have jumped by 69% in 2017 alone. The nation..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 23, 2018
Export ban shocks ZTE
A US ban on sales of American components to ZTE Corp has resulted as a major blow to China’s hi-tech ambitions. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 20, 2018
The changing nature of workforce
As the nature of the global workforce continues to evolve, in order to ensure the hiring of human workforce, the minimum wages have to be reduced..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 19, 2018
The price of freedom
Swathi Vadlamudi, a journalist who recently published a cartoon protesting the Kathua and Unnao rape cases, has been getting multiple death threats on social media..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 17, 2018
Launching the planet hunter
SpaceX will be launching NASA’s satellite into space on April 18th, 2018. This satellite, which has been TESS, is expected to find 20,000 exoplanets after it is launched..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 17, 2018
“Flesh-eating” disease in Australia
The Medical Journal of Australia has called for an “urgent scientific response” to Buruli ulcer, an “epidemic” endangering certain regions in Australia. Buruli ulcer is caused..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 16, 2018
Shipping to halve carbon emissions
In what has been called a “watershed moment”, the International Maritime Organisation has announced that the global shipping industry will cut carbon emissions..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 14, 2018
Supreme Court rules on love jihad
This week, the Supreme Court ruled that a “Love Jihad” marriage overturned by the Kerala High Court was valid. The Kerala court had annulled a marriage between..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 14, 2018
Justice for Asifa
The brutal rape and murder of eight year old Asifa Bano in Kathua has caused a public outcry in India. Experts have claimed that the brutal attack was also due to..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 14, 2018
The ruse of ‘fake news’
Researchers are now using science to come up with techniques to combat fake news. Recently, the term “Fake news” has become increasingly popular due to its linkage..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 13, 2018
FA/18 aircrafts in India
In view of the proposed Indian Air Force (IAF) contract for 110 fighter jets, Boeing entered a partnership with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Mahindra..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 12, 2018
Breakthrough in Malaria prevention
Researchers have developed a breakthrough mechanism in the fight against malaria. Based on a two year study, a group of scientists have developed a unique..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 11, 2018
Panama bans Venezuelan airlines
Panama is prohibiting Venezuelan airlines from operating in the country for a period of 90 days in retaliation for diplomatic and trade bans announced recently by Venezuela..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 10, 2018
HSBC applies AI to fight crime
HSBC is introducing the use of robots to identify money laundering, fraud and terrorist funding. It is the latest bank to apply artificial intelligence to help stop financial crime..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 9, 2018
The need for universal healthcare
7th April was World Health Day. This year, which marked the 70th anniversary of the World Health Organisation, governments across the world focussed on Universal..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 7, 2018
India cryptocurrency crackdown
The Reserve Bank of India has issued a statement banning RBI-regulated financial institutions from dealing with virtual currency transactions. Approximately 5 million..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 6, 2018
Spreading Compassion and Forgiveness
Easter was celebrated by millions of people from around the world on April 1, 2018. At the heart of this religious holiday is a universal message about courage, love, sacrifice..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 5, 2018
Commonwealth games at best
The 21st Commonwealth Games commenced on April 4th in Gold Coast, Australia. These Games have been praised as the most inclusive yet. Sports is often considered..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 4, 2018
Rescue plan for state-run banks
The Indian government issued a statement that said a US$32 billion bailout package for major state-run banks will not happen again. Lenders are expected to find their..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 4, 2018
Fake news vs press freedom?
On Tuesday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi withdrew an order by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry to take action against journalists accused of reporting..