Today’s Important Editorials 24th May 2017 by IASToppers

India’s Economic partnerships in Africa; WannaCry malware attack; The hazards of farm loan waivers; Building a robust and resilient cyber system; Lung diseases; GST’s tariff troubles; etc.

By IT's Selection Team

May 24, 2017

Continental ties
The GST train chugs along
Holding To Ransom
A call to inaction
The hazards of farm loan waivers
Building a robust and resilient cyber system
Breathe easier with better treatment
GST’s tariff troubles

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Continental ties

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India begins the heavy-lifting needed to transform economic partnerships in Africa

The GST train chugs along

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The ideal of a low, single rate and comprehensive coverage is still far away, but the journey has begun

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Holding To Ransom

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WannaCry malware attack raises questions for state, software producers, users

A call to inaction

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Punishment to former coal secretary will deter honest officers from taking decisions fearlessly

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The hazards of farm loan waivers

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Research provides evidence that a blanket farm loan waiver scheme is detrimental to the development of credit markets

Building a robust and resilient cyber system

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If in previous years cyberattacks could lead to monetary losses, today they can cost lives. Just cybersecurity isn’t enough any more

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Breathe easier with better treatment

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Lung diseases are the second biggest killer in India. But a new study holds out hope of a better treatment protocol

GST’s tariff troubles

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One of the main areas of litigation under the Central Excise Act is classification of goods under the detailed but over-exhaustive Central Excise Tariff.