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This week, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has forecasted a loss of trillions of dollars of global income, leading to the most feared global recession. A global recession caused by COVID – 19 pandemic, will snare most of the developing countries of the world, leaving out India and China. UNCTAD provided no details regarding this likely exception. The UN has announced a USD 2.5 trillion rescue package for two-thirds of the world’s population living in the developing countries facing unexpected economic damage.China, along with other advanced economies, in the coming days, is bringing together enormous government packages. These packages, according to a group of 20 leading economies known as G20, will extend a lifeline of USD 5 trillion to their economies. Experts believe the world economy, even with this help, will face a global recession. If you are listening to this episode on youtube, please like and subscribe to the Platocast channel.Follow Us on:Facebook:  www.facebook.com/platocastofficialTwitter: https://twitter.com/platocastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/platocastofficialVisit: https://www.platocast.comSupport the show (https://platocast.com/on-point/)

This week, we will take a look at all the latest and greatest strategic developments on beating the Corona Pandemic, its impact on people and on the economy. We will also cover other important developments that we missed because of the overwhelming Corona updates. You can listen to the full episode on the Platocast app. Download the app on google or apple store. You can follow the updates on our Facebook and Twitter too. If you are listening to this episode on youtube, please like and subscribe to the Platocast channel. References:Sukma attackModi’s outreach: SAARC can regain lost pedestal if its leaders fight Covid-19 togetherMinistry of Health & Family Welfare Follow Us on:Facebook:  www.facebook.com/platocastofficialTwitter: https://twitter.com/platocastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/platocastofficialVisit: https://www.platocast.comSupport the show (https://platocast.com/on-point/)

This week, we will take a look at CJI Ranjan Gogoi's acceptance of his nomination to the Rajya Sabha, Developments on the COVID 19 epidemic, its impact on the Indian Stock Market, and updates on NPR.  You can listen to the full episode on the Platocast app. Download the app on google or apple store. You can follow the updates on our Facebook and twitter page too. Follow Us on:Facebook:  www.facebook.com/platocastofficialTwitter: https://twitter.com/platocastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/platocastofficialVisit: https://www.platocast.comSupport the show (https://platocast.com/on-point/)

This week, we will look at everything you need to know about coronavirus and why there is no need to push a panic button already. We will also take a look at the shocking political development in madhya pradesh and briefly speak about the latest finding: “More than 40% of Govt schools in India don’t have electricity & playgrounds”. You can listen to the full episode on the platocast app. Download the app on google or apple store. You can follow the updates on our facebook and twitter page too. Further Reading:  1. FAQs on CoronaVirusFollow Us on:Facebook:  www.facebook.com/platocastofficialTwitter: https://twitter.com/platocastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/platocastofficialVisit: https://www.platocast.comSupport the show (https://platocast.com/on-point/)

In this weekly podcast, we will take a look at the signed historic peace agreement between the US and Afghanistan that is signed in Doha, what it means to India. Lowered outlook on Indian economy from both Fitch Ratings, and Global agency Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).Further Reading: Experts raise concerns for India over U.S.-Taliban agreement: LinkFollow Us on:Facebook:  www.facebook.com/platocastofficialTwitter: https://twitter.com/platocastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/platocastofficialVisit: https://www.platocast.comSupport the show (https://platocast.com/on-point/)

The President of the United States of America (USA), Donald John Trump, paid a State Visit to India on 24- 25 February 2020, at the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. He arrived at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel international airport in Ahmedabad, Gujarat for India visit to strengthen the Indo-US friendship and trade deal. He was accompanied by his wife Melania, and a 12-member delegation including his daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner. It was the seventh visit by an American president and the first visit by Donald Trump.  On the first day of the visit, Modi and Trump met in New Delhi for bilateral talks. Here are the main takeaways from the meeting. Facebook:  www.facebook.com/platocastofficialTwitter: https://twitter.com/platocastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/platocastofficialSupport the show (https://platocast.com/on-point/)

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