
Increasing life expectancy does not always go hand in hand with a corresponding increase in healthy life expectancy. Although countries are moving towards universal health coverage, health costs continue to rise and increase adult poverty rates. In such a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous (VUCA) world, social security benefits form individuals’ bedrock or safety net. About…

The future of US-Japan relations is said to be influenced by US election results in several ways. For instance, national security, trade, technology, and even regional diplomacy are on the table regarding these elections. This article explores the ways through which these upcoming Presidential elections can affect such relationships depending on the new US administration’s policies.…

While the Federal Reserve (Fed) is ready to decide on interest rates, many economic data and market developments are under close examination to determine the next moves the central bank will make. Elements contributing to the progressively complex general situation in government bond yields, patterns in inflation, and stock market dynamics include fluctuations in these…

On November 5, 2024, the Unites States of America (USA) will be conducting the Presidential elections. The USA is known for its well-designed democratic practices hence the role of election process is extremely vital to uphold the values and principles provided by the Constitutional mandate. This clarifying concept explains the process of USA Presidential elections,…

Thailand’s Parliament chose Paetongtarn Shinawatra, 37-year-old, to become the country’s youngest Prime Minister (PM) on 16th August 2024. She is second serving lady PM of Thailand. Thailand received its first female prime minister, Yingluck Shinawatra, in 2011 who is the aunt of present PM. “My passion is hotel,” she said in an interview in March 2022.…

In India, one of the most awaited government’s initiatives is the budget. According to the Constitution, it is a presentation of annual financial statement solely. However, various policy announcement from loan to food subsidy to tax, is what it makes every citizen attuned to it. This year post general or LokSabha elections, the newly formed…

In the General Parliament Assembly Elections, LokSabha of India, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has proven its majority number to formulate the government for next five years. There are multiple tasks in front of the new government, here are some sector-wise changes that Indian economy needs for its growth. However, the economic changes stand-alone cannot…

‘India is a country that has been blessed with a vast abundance of not just resources but with a massive landmass and high insolation, which can be exploited in terms of solar energy to quell our woes once and for all.’ Everyone has heard this or some alternative of the above statement at least once…

Gold prices in almost all developing and developed nations was touching an all-time high. One of the main reasons behind it was China was hedging its currency against gold. China was buying more and more gold from the world. The market hit a record $2,449.89 per ounce on 20th May 2024, driven by interest rate cut…

“Delhi will become London in a year” “Mumbai will become an ideal city, even Shanghai will take note of its development”. These were the exact statements made by some of our ministers in their speeches and are often heard, but is it really possible? On the one hand cities like Shanghai are renowned as the…