Category: General Interest
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NASA issues water warning
Nasa has warned that water shortages could be the major environmental challenge of the century. In a recent study, the organisation noted that global..
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A trade dispute in the offing?
The World Trade Organization has ruled that the European Union paid Airbus SE billions in illegal subsidies, thereby hurting its competitor Boeing. The ruling brings the..
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Toyota announces record profit
Toyota Motor Corp. announced on Wednesday that it booked a record net profit of Yen 2.49 trillion for the last business year, despite uncertainty caused by..
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Trans Fat: Safety first WHO
The World Health Organization has urged nations across the world to remove trans fat from their food supply. The organization has introduced a new strategy to eliminate..
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US challenges Indian agro-subsidies
The United States has issued a counter-notification at the World Trade Organisation challenging India’s official figures. The US has alleged that India gives farmers..
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IMF on Asian growth
The IMF’s Regional Economic Outlook for the Asian and Pacific has forecast a 5.6% growth for the region for 2018 and 2019. India and China alone account for..
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia blunders
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia, the nation’s largest lender has admitted to losing the bank records of nearly 20 million of its customers. Founded on 1911..
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Dangerous air
According to data from the World Health Organization, India has 14 out of world’s 20 most air polluted cities in the world. Delhi and Varanasi are among the most polluted..
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A new Antarctic expedition
The United Kingdom and United States will soon be collaborating on one of the largest scientific expeditions to the Antarctic. Scientists will be studying the stability..
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Understanding May Day
On May 1st, countries across the world celebrate and observe their version of the “International Labor Day.” A day marked to recognize the..