Author: Naina Kumari Khemani

According to a new report by the United Nations’ health agency, the coronavirus pandemic killed nearly three times as many people as previously reported.   Nearly half of the deaths that had gone uncounted until now occurred in India, according to the WHO report.  New World Health Organization (WHO) Report  According to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report, nearly three times as many people have died as a result of COVID-19 as official data indicate.  By the end of 2021, the UN body estimated that COVID-19 would be responsible for 14.9 million additional deaths. Between January 2020 and the end…

Shaktikanta Das, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), stated on Wednesday that recent trade agreements and geopolitical conditions open up potential market opportunities for India. Observing that India’s external sector has remained resilient in the face of formidable global headwinds, he stated that preliminary data indicate that merchandise exports will remain strong in April 2022 and services exports will reach a new high in March 2022. Shaktikanta Das, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Says, “Because of geopolitical conditions and recent trade agreements, potential market opportunities have emerged. Major information technology (IT) companies’ strong revenue guidance…

During a visit to a Lockheed Martin plant in Troy, Alabama, which manufactures Javelin anti-tank missiles, US President Joe Biden urged Congress to approve his massive $33 billion Ukraine aid package. During the Second World War, Biden noted, “We built the weapons and equipment that help defend freedom and sovereignty in Europe years ago.” Biden was referring to the United States’ industrial effort during the war. “It holds true once more today.” Israel Israeli officials have reportedly stated that they intend to increase their own military and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, in response to pressure from western allies and the…

It’s unclear why the World Bank updated the International Poverty Line at this time. What is the new poverty line, and how many people are living in extreme poverty around the world based on this new metric?  The New Global Poverty Line  It has been $1.90 since 2015, when the last update was made. $2.15 is the new global line as of fall 2022.   Using 2017 prices, the new global poverty line is $2.15. This means that a person is considered to be in extreme poverty if their daily income is less than $2.15. In 2017, just under 700 million…

Bitcoin has steadily gained acceptance in the traditional finance and investment world in recent years, but Warren Buffett remains sceptical of bitcoin.  Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder meeting He stated at Saturday’s Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder Meeting that it is not a productive asset that generates tangible value. Buffett remains unconvinced, despite a shift in public perception of cryptocurrency.  “Whether it increases or decreases in the next year, five or ten years, I have no idea. However, one thing I am fairly certain of is that it produces nothing,” Buffett stated. “It possesses a magical quality, and people have imbued a…

A US social media researcher has warned that Russian online trolling is becoming increasingly decentralized and is gaining “incredible traction” on the video-sharing app TikTok with misinformation aimed at sowing doubt about recent events in Ukraine. Darren Linvill, professor at Clemson University Since 2017, Darren Linvill, a professor at Clemson University in South Carolina, has been researching the Kremlin-linked Internet Research Agency (IRA) troll farm operation. He has identified the sharing of fake factchecking posts and accounts that amplify disinformation by linking between platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Telegram as current tactics by the IRA, which is now believed…

After an inquiry called for UK rule to be restored, the UK sent a minister to the British Virgin Islands.  Andrew Fahie’s arrest  It comes after a tumultuous few days for the overseas territory, which saw its leader, Andrew Fahie, arrested in the United States on drug trafficking and money laundering charges. Following his arrest, a report was issued recommending that due to corruption concerns, direct rule be imposed from London.  But the acting leader of the BVI has said he opposes the UK taking control. The British Virgin Islands (BVI)  The British Virgin Islands (BVI) are a group of…

President Biden has asked Congress for $33 billion (£27 billion) in military, economic, and humanitarian aid to help Ukraine, despite insisting that the US is not “attacking Russia.” Mr. Joe Biden said it was “critical” for US lawmakers to approve the agreement, which he said would aid Ukraine in its defence. The proposal includes over $20 billion in military aid, $8.5 billion in economic aid, and $3 billion in humanitarian aid. Words from Joe Biden “It’s not cheap,” Mr. Biden admitted on Thursday. “However, if we allow aggression to prevail, it will cost us more.” Despite the fact that the…

The transition to more expensive trade patterns has begun; however, the transition to cleaner energy may be delayed. Commodity Market Outlook Report (WB) According to the World Bank’s latest Commodity Markets Outlook report, the Ukraine conflict has dealt a major shock to commodity markets, altering global patterns of trade, production, and consumption in ways that will keep prices at historically high levels until the end of 2024. The rise in energy prices over the last two years has been the most significant since the 1973 oil crisis. Food commodities, of which Russia and Ukraine are large producers, and fertilizers, which…

Procrastination is the act of postponing or avoiding completing a task that must be accomplished. It can result in feelings of guilt, inadequacy, depression and self-doubt. It also has a high risk of causing painful consequences, which can jeopardize a person’s academic and personal success. Is procrastination good for you? Some people may argue that procrastination is beneficial because it allows them to take a break or, at the very least, a breather from their hectic lives. It has the potential to boost feelings of autonomy and control. It appears to have the ability to reduce stress as well. For…