1.

Inflation

Causes

o Shift from services to goods

o Vulnerabilities in supply chains
o Housing market and increase in working from
home

Effects

o Reduced purchasing power

o higher cost for goods
o higher interest rates on home loans
o Reduced investment capacity
Suggestions

o Invest in good business with high returns, eg:

stock market
o government can issue government securities
like treasury bills and and bonds for sale to
investors limiting the money available to the
public

Solutions

o Reducing Corporate Profits with containing

accelerating wages
o Investments in supply chains and core
infrastructure
o Limit your Wants
2. Cesspit Democracy

Causes

o Divisive Politics based on Religion or Caste or

Language or Color or Political Beliefs
o Majority of the Voters - Dirt Poor, Very Unaware
and Mostly Illiterate or barely literate and easily
brainwashed
o No Efficient/Solid structure for verifying
corruption charges

Effects

o Reservation over Meritocracy

o Protecting the ruling class not the common man
o Qualified Administrators becoming lackeys for
politicians & their family
Suggestions

o Immigrate to better countries, come back &

build better an environment using the expertise
gained in a better country

Solutions

o Prefer Meritocracy over Reservation.

o Establish independent & strong institutions for
verifying corruption charges & cases.
o Disenfranchise 65% Voters immediately for 50
years and mandate Minimum Education,
Minimum Income and a Voter Qualification
Examination to Vote.
3. American Hegemony

Causes

o Dollar being the reserve currency

o Dominance of US Military
o US being a massive market with huge spending
power

Effects

o Humanitarian Tragedies egg: Iraq War 2001,

o Monopoly over Natural Resources
o Influence over International Institutions - eg:
IMF

Suggestions

o Reducing the dependency on the petrodollar

o Forming military appliances eg: NATO
o Alliances of countries for political & economic
gains
Solutions

o No Solution at present

4. Unemployment

Causes

o Newly entering workforce

o Advances in technology
o Demand deficient
o Unfavorable government policies

Effects

o Uncertainty
o High crime rates
o Decrease in consumption
Suggestions

o Favorable Government policies

o Expansion of Employment exchanges

Solutions

o Rapid Industrialization
o Reforms in education system
o Rural Development Schemes

5. Global Warming

Causes

o Orbital Variations
o Deforestation
o Solar Radiation
Effects

o Rise in sea levels

o Change in Land Use
o Increase in heat waves

Solutions

o Awareness
o Political Measures
o Climate Engineering

Suggestions

o Change in daily consumption

o Opting for alternative renewable source of
energy
o Purchasing of products for which are carbon
neutral
6. Energy Crisis

Causes

o Overpopulation
o Poor infrastructure
o Delay in commissioning of plants

Effects

o Decline of Industrial sector

o Lesser agriculture output
o Higher cost for electricity

Solutions

o Countries should be self-sufficient of energy

o More stress on renewable sources of energy
o Easier Grid access
Suggestions

o Better Diplomacy with other countries for the

exchange of energy resources
o Usage of Hybrid Cars

7. Poverty

Causes

o Exploitation of Labor
o Limited access to credits
o Insufficient health insurance

Effects

o Illness and disease

o Poor Housing and living conditions
o High Crime Rates
Solutions

o Better Social Security

o Better Health Insurance
o Community Programs

Suggestions

o Minimum Wages
o More subsidies for education and childcare

8. Terrorism

Causes

o Misinterpretation or Misinformation of religious

text
o Illiteracy
o Injustice caused by the judicial system
Effects

o Loss of Human Life

o Loss of investment & infrastructure
o Creates an atmosphere of confusion, panic and
mistrust in the society

Solutions

o Cutting the Supply of recruitment

o Eliminating poverty
o Cutting the barriers of tensions between
different religions

Suggestions

o Investment in Intelligence & Security

o Blocking the chains of illegal financial
transactions
9. Peer Pressure

Causes

o Fear of Rejection
o Bad Parenting
o Social and Religious reasons

Effects

o Mentally Abused
o Isolation and Depression
o Behavioral Change

Solutions

o Get to know your kids friends

o Noticing the changes in kid's behavior
Suggestions

o Accepting the child for who they are

o Making them understand about the
consequences of drug abuse and other
materials

10. Famine

Causes

o Inflation
o Population Growth
o Unequal Wealth Distribution
Effects

o Weak Immune system

o Low Life expectancy
o Social Tensions leading to conflicts

Solutions

o Redistribution of wealth
o Corporate incentives to produce more jobs
o Reduce Consumption

Suggestions

o Foreign Aids
o Forming alliances with other countries
11. Illegal Migration

Causes

o Striving for a better future

o Lesser job opportunities
o Political Instability

Effects

o Homelessness
o Burden for the country
o Lack of assimilation

Solutions

o Securing Borders for stopping illegal migration

o Deporting of illegal migrants
o Acceptance of Qualified Migrants
Suggestions

o Decentralization of power to the cities to take

actions on illegal migration

12. Economic Inequality

Causes

o Difference in education levels

o Difference in public infrastructure

Effects

o Increase in lower income class

o Decrease in consumption
o Discrimination & Isolation
Solutions

o Centralized Government policies for a better

economy
o Better access to education
o Better access to infrastructure
o Mitigation of Corruption

Suggestions

Taxing based on economic levels

Better Working conditions
13. Obesity

Causes

o Stress
o Genetics
o Lack of physical activity

Effects

o Diseases
o Low life expectancy
o Fatigue

Solutions

o Rigorous physical activity

o Medical Treatment/Hormonal Treatment
Suggestions

o Monitoring your Progress while losing weight

o Setting Realistic Goals and avoiding suspicious
medications for losing weight

14. Lack of Health Insurance

Causes

o Underestimation of Treatment costs

o No Government intervention
o Influence of Family members

Effects

o High costs in case of medical treatment

o Large financial burden
o Avoidance of Medical treatment for less serious
health issues
Solutions

o Mandatory health insurance

o Government subsidies for poor people
o Coverage for homeless people

Suggestions

o Enhancing Government hospital's infrastructure

o Making people aware of the true cost of medical
treatments

15. Lack of Social Security

Causes

o Illegal Residence
o High levels of government debt
Effects

o Feeling of insecurity
o No financial support in the times of economic
crisis
o Poverty

Solutions

o Introduction of a minimum level of security

o Financial incentives for retirees
o Migration to better countries with social security

Suggestions

o Reintegration of homeless people into social

security
o Ending Discrimination & Racism between
various ethnic groups
16. Bad Parenting

Causes

o Unwanted Child
o Poor Anger Management
o Egoism

Effects

o Neglect towards daily activities

o Mental illness
o Poor focus on education
Solutions

o Better support from schools

o Self-development
o Psychological Support

Suggestions

o Company programs for families

o Foster Home

17. Housing Shortage

Causes

o Population Growth
o Cost of land increased
Effects

o Development of slums
o High Property prices
o Health problems

Solutions

o Social and Public housing

o Building energy sufficient houses
o More efficient use of space

Suggestions

o Control over monopoly in the housing industry

o Development of rural areas for housing
18. Stress

Causes

o Family Pressure
o Disappointment
o Chronic Diseases

Effects

o Exhaustion
o Sleeping problems
o Change in Physical appearance
Solutions

o Meditation
o Changing the attitude towards your life
o Physical Activity

Suggestions

o Sharing your feelings with someone you trust

o Not comparing yourself with others

19. Garbage Dumping

Causes

o Excessive Consumption Behavior

o No penalty for illegal dumping
o High Costs for official waste disposal
Effects

o Soil Pollution
o Diseases
o Damage on flora & fauna

Solutions

o Government regulations
o Better control mechanisms
o Reuse and recycle

Suggestions

o Affordable mechanisms for official waste

disposal
o Imposing penalty for dumping waste illegally
20. Water Scarcity

Causes

o Excessive water pollution

o Excessive use of chemical fertilizers and
pesticides
o Altered weather patterns

Effects

o Decrease in crop yields

o Spread of diseases
o Endangerment of Species
Solutions

o Stricter regulations for farming

o Investment in water conservation methods
o Construction of better water distribution
infrastructure

Suggestions

o Protecting Wetlands
o Desalinizing seawater

21. Overpopulation

Causes

o Decline in death rate

o Progress in food production
Effects

o Depletion of Resources
o Rise in unemployment
o Increasing costs of living and housing

Solutions

o Inaction of Population control bill

o Family Planning
o Reduction in Poverty

Suggestions

o Woman empowerment
o Educating the mass about contraceptives
22. Wildfires

Causes

o Lightning
o Fireworks
o Campfires

Effects

o Decreasing soil fertility

o Destruction of farmers produce
o Loss of flora and fauna

Solutions

o Stricter regulations regarding waste disposal

o Stricter regulations regarding campfires
o Usage of fireworks in a responsible manner
Suggestions

o Installation of warning systems

o Increased air quality by advanced methods

23. Alcohol & Drug Abuse

Causes

o Lack of self-awareness
o Witnessing traumatic events

Effects

o Alcohol & Drug Related Diseases

o Social Isolation
o Crime & Violence
Solutions

o Higher Taxes on alcohol and drugs

o Improving health standards
o Self-awareness

Suggestions

o Structured treatment programs

o Trauma based therapies

24. Urban Sprawl

Causes

o Commuting networks
o Increase in living standards
o Improvement in infrastructure
Effects

o Increase in public costs

o Shortage of financial resources
o Increase in pollution

Solutions

o Local planning policies

o Growth boundaries in urban area
o Expansion in rural infrastructure

Suggestions

o Increase in resident's share in infrastructure

o Discouraging private car ownerships
25. Orphans

Causes

o Accidents
o Diseases

Effects

o Mental disorders
o Starvation
o Drug Abuse

Solutions

o Providing subsidies for education

o Providing shelter
o Integration of orphans into the society
Suggestions

o Removing the social stigma of orphaned kids

through awareness
o Government regulations against child trafficking

26. Juvenile Delinquency

Causes

o Exposure to violent media

o Unsatisfactory needs and desires
o Lack of parental control
Effects

o Loss of freedom of the individual

o Loss of education of the individual
o Interaction with other criminals

Solutions

o Juvenile justice and prevention act of 2015

o Improving rehabilitation centers
o Youth Mentoring

Suggestions

o Parental and community involvement

o A system for continuing their education
27. Floods

Causes

o Excessive and Heavy rainfall

o Rapid melting of snow
o Dam failures and breakage

Effects

o Loss of Property
o Loss of Human Life
o Loss of Livestock

Solutions

Proper Excavation plans & Routes

Proper Drainage Systems
Suggestions

o Regular check on dams

o Installation of flood detection systems

28. Mining

Causes

o Population Growth
o Increase in consumption
o Political interests

Effects

o Destruction of natural habitats

o Decrease in visibility
o Noise pollution
Solutions

o International cooperation
o Global regulatory network
o Adjustment of consumption behavior

Suggestion

o Research on sustainable mining

o Reduction in waste

29. Crypto currency Scams

Causes

o Media wide attention on crypto currency

o Get Rich quick scheme
Effects

o Loss of Money
o Data invasion
o No accountable regulation to catch the
criminals

Solutions

o Self-Awareness among teenagers and elderly

o Avoid sharing private information to others
o Ignoring the promises that you will make lots of
money

Suggestions

o Establishing a financial regulatory body for

catching criminals
o Investing in established crytpocurrencies
30. Wars & Conflicts

Causes

o Disputes over borders

o Ideological differences
o Imperialism

Effects

o Death of soldiers and citizens

o Sexual Violence
o Decline in the working force of a country

Solutions

o De-escalation of war by a treaty

o Refrain from belligerence
Suggestions

o Leaving out Politics & Religion

o Showing what history taught us about war