TNPSC Daily Current Affairs - October 23, 2017 - TNPSC Current Affairs - www.TNPSCGURU.in2017

TNPSC Current Affairs - October 2017 by TNPSC Guru

1.Rameswaram and KanyaKumari identified as offshore wind power blocks. 

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has identified Rameswaram and Kanyakumari from Tamil Nadu as identified as possible offshore wind power blocks. It also released the guidelines on private participation in studies for exploring and identifying offshore wind power block.

The study aims to tap the India’s 7,500 km coastline for wind power. It estimated that Tamil Nadu has capabilities to generate 60 GW Offshore wind energy and Gujarat has 106 GW offshore wind energy.

2.Tibetan Refugees get benefits from new rule. 

India said that refugees from Tibet will provide with no-objection certificate at the time of issuance of identity certificates is enough for them to travel any foreign country.

Earlier they have to get separate exit permit, which will be given after complete background check. 

3.Hockey Asia cup – 2017 

India beats Malaysia by 2-1 in Hockey Asia Cup final to win its 3^rd Asia cup Hockey Title. Previously India won in 2003 and 2007 edition.

4.Srikanth wins Denmark open – in Badminton.

Kidambi Srikanth beats Lee Hyun II of Korea by 21-10, 21-5 to win Denmark Open Super Series Premier