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Weekly Update : 31st October to 6th November

Defending the environment The United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP 26) is now taking place in Glasgow, and it is the most important climate summit since the Paris Agreement was signed in 2015. Because the agreements reached in Glasgow will determine the destiny of the world, whether we will be able to stabilise the climate in time or (without sounding too pessimistic), we will be rolling the dice with our future. South Asian nations, particularly India, are anticipated to bear the brunt of the consequences if things go wrong, which is why we all need to be aware of the scope of the current climate negotiations.  IRCTC's Perplexing Case IRCTC is the only owner of a monopoly. The Indian Railways' behemoth is the company's exclusive supplier of online ticketing and catering services. Its dominance in India's train travel sector is unrivalled, and the markets have recognised this, with the company's share price rising from 320 on its first public offering to...

Elon Musk Vs. WFP: The World Hunger

World hunger is a major issue. Let's say you have a youngster who is poor. Hunger may be an everyday occurrence. When it becomes endemic, it has an impact on their learning, growth, and development. It has an impact on their schooling, and without it, they would be forced to low-paying jobs. This cycle may be vicious since their children may be subjected to the same problems. And, given that 10% of the world's population still lives in severe poverty, it's a massive issue. Before the epidemic, 2 billion people were already experiencing severe food insecurity. Following the epidemic, between 83 and 132 million persons were added to the list. However, a tiny group of individuals were enjoying the time of their lives elsewhere. Between March 2020 and October 2021, the wealth of billionaires in the United States increased by 70%. From $3 trillion to $5 trillion by March 2020. So you'd think that with increased hunger on one hand and rising prosperity on the other, someone w...