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Hi guys, In November 2012 the UK’s International Development Secretary, Justine Greening, announced that “We [the British government] have agreed that the UK's programme of financial grant aid to India will end... We will finish existing financial grant projects responsibly. Please share your...

Hi guys, NATO is an alliance of 28 states from Europe and North America. It was founded in 1949 at the start of the Cold War to provide for the collective defense of its members, and for much of its history was focused on the military threat posed. Please share your views.

Hi guys, It has for a long time been recognized that migration is in large part caused by economic factors; people leave poorer rural areas and move to the city, they move from less developed to more developed countries. In each case they are looking for a better life so go to somewhere...

Hi guys, As our knowledge of surgical and diagnostic techniques has increased with time, so has the success rate of organ transplants. However, the number of patients who require organ transplants exceeds the number of organs available, particularly if the patient has a rare blood type. Please...

Hi guys, In the wake of the banking crisis of 2008, significant press coverage was given to the large salaries, bonuses and pensions being paid to certain individuals in banking and finance, which were seen as being excessively high in relation to both the social worth of those jobs. Please...

Hi guys, A lottery is a form of gambling whereby lots are drawn and, depending on selections, prizes handed out. Many countries have lotteries which raise revenues for various levels of government as well as often providing a charitable donation to numerous worthy causes. Please share your...

Hi guys, Urbanization is what once formed civilization. When we as a species transitioned from living in small communities that were dedicated to farming and small scale production to cities in which large amounts of people were gathered to produce and to consume. Please share your views..

Hi guys, Developmental aid exists in a variety of forms such as the Official Developmental Assistance (ODA) awarded by donor nations in the UN’s Development Assistance Committee (DAC). These flows of official financing are given with the aim of “promotion of the economic. Please share your...

Hi guys, Gambling is risking money on a chance outcome. If you are lucky you get back more money than you wagered. If you are unlucky you lose your stake. There are many different forms of gambling. Some are games of pure chance, such as lotteries, roulette or slot machines. Please share your...

Hi guys, Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) are investment vehicles owned by governments that wish to invest some of their country’s reserves of money abroad. In the past they tended to be owned by countries rich in natural resources, particularly oil, such as Norway and Kuwait. Please share your...

Hi guys, A minimum wage is the minimum price at which firms may hire workers, and conversely at which individuals can sell their labor. The government usually sets the minimum wage level at a point that will increase the wages of the lowest earners. Please share your views..

Hi guys, The creative arts might be considered to include painting and sculpture but also drama, poetry and creative writing, dance, composition and music, and others. This debate will not focus on literature and other disciplines, such as History of Art, where the main role is to analyze the...

Hi guys, NAFTA- North American Free Trade Agreement- was implemented in 1994 by Canada, the United States, and Mexico. The agreement eliminated tariffs and quantity restrictions for imports and exports between the three countries. Please share your views..

Hi guys, French and Greeks went to the polls and both countries voted against austerity. In France President Sarkozy became the 11th European leader to loose office largely as a result of the European financial crisis being replaced by Francois Holland. Please share your views..

Hi guys, The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an intergovernmental organization that was set up in 1945 to oversee the global financial system by keeping in check its members’ balance of payments and the strength of their currency. It has 187 members to date. Please share your views..

Hi guys, For 17 days every four years the Summer Olympics attract the world's attention and the host city gets immense media coverage. Yet many argue that the huge cost of hosting the Olympic Games means that cities are left with crippling bills and empty stadium once those 17 days are over...

Hi guys, In India, cricket is religion and cricketers are considered as gods and we have a tradition of treating gods with royalty. Hence, cricketers are overpaid. In today’s date, cricketers are the highest paid players especially in India, where hockey is considered to be the national...

Hi guys, A beauty contest is a platform where women all over the globe compete for a pageant. Well renowned beauty pageants are Miss World, Miss Universe etc.Beauty pageants give women a platform to showcase their talent. It helps them realize their inner self and confidence. It helps them...

Hi guys, People like to text in short terms and our brain gets accustomed to picturing words in the short term, which affects our vocabulary. It will hinder children’s abilities to apply grammar in their writing and social skills. Students have an adverse effect on their schoolwork due to this...

Hi guys, Former actresses were a classy act, they were more eager to perform as compared to the actresses present today. They were bold but didn’t believe in showing off their skin to promote a film. They had the charm that mesmerized the audience, which in turn increased the popularity of...