Category: General Interest
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The last white rhino
vbSudan, the last male northern rhinoceros in the world has passed away. This has triggered a heated debate regarding the role played by human beings in the extinction..
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The fate of Indian economy
Finance giant Goldman and Sachs has downgraded its Indian economic growth forecasts from 8% to 7.6% for the financial year 2018-2019. The finance company..
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3D-printed electronic vehicles
X Electrical Vehicle’s LSEV, which will hit markets in 2019, will be the first mass-produced 3D printed electronic car in the world. The cars will be manufactured in China..
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Plastic is pervasive
After the release of a study that found that plastic particles are prevalent in bottled water, the World Health Organisation announced that it will conduct a public health..
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Boeing gets a boost
Boeing is now being considered the frontrunner to land a contract with India worth over $15 billion. The Indian government has abruptly requested the nation’s air force..
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Stephen Hawking dies at the age of 76
Renowned British theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking has died at the age of 76. Stephen William Hawking (January 8, 1942 – March 14, 2018) was an English..
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Aadhaar deadline extended again
On March 13th, the five-member bench of the Supreme Court reviewing Aadhaar issues stated that the linking of Aadhaar cards to certain services will be..
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OECD increases world growth forecast
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) upgraded its global growth forecasts for 2018 as well as for next year, while also raising..
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France-India deepen ties
French President Emmanuel Macron has promised to invest 700 million euros in the International Solar Alliance, amidst talks of deepening ties with India..
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The power of failure
Entrepreneur Elon Musk has admitted that his ground breaking company SpaceX was alive only by the “skin” of its teeth. The company is said to revolutionize space..