Written by Srikari 10B

We propose to dissolve the treaty on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons in its current form. The NPT is an international treaty which runs with the objective of promoting peace with nuclear energy, by annihilating nuclear weapons and demotivating the rise of nuclear weapon technology. This treaty, in brief, comprises of three pillars which are non-proliferation, disarmament and denuclearization and the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

Written By Auric Mitra 10A

Over the last 30 years, India has grown to become an economic superpower. India’s most recent economic expansion has brought a record number of people out of poverty. A growing middle class has fuelled impressive consumer growth. It is today the world’s third largest market for smartphones and the sixth largest for cars. India’s software industry employs more than 14 million people. Some credits do have to go to some of India’s private sector too, which has helped build the power, India’s economy has today. Not only that, but these acquisitions have helped change the culture of corporate India, embedding international best practices in some of India’s top companies. For example: Tata Motors bought the Jaguar Land Rover car business from Ford Motors for $2.3 Billion.

By: Indu Dubagunta

Europe has been struggling for almost a decade with its financial crisis. The financial crisis which has been in Europe since 2008, is the state where there were collapses of financial institutions and high public debt (government borrowings) in many of the bigger European countries. This all started when Iceland’s banking system collapsed in 2008 and this spread along to other major countries like Greece, Italy, and Portugal. Until now, this has not been of major concern to Italy but now it is turning into more of a problem.

By Purvi Reddy 10A

To understand this Nordic nation’s current economy, it is important to first comprehend its history. Iceland was amongst the poorest nations in the world during the late 19th century. Agriculture was the primary and most popular sector until industrialization struck. The mechanization of its fishing ships, demand for fish rising due to wartime, and Iceland being an island added up to the creation of a large fish driven economy. By the late 20th century, around 83% of Iceland had shifted to working, directly or indirectly, in the fishing industry.