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Monday, July 2

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TNPSC Daily Current Affairs - June 29 & 30, 2018 - TNPSC Current Affairs - www.TNPSCGURU.in 2018

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1.“Statistics Day – June 29 
12th Statistics Day was celebrated across the country to honour Prof. P. C. Mahalanobis on the field of Statistics.

2.World conference of Whole sale Market. 
Haryana will host 33rd World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Conference in Gurugram on October 2018.

3.Pakistan in FATF grey list 
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) had formally placed Pakistan on the grey list for failing to curb anti-money laundering and terrorism financing regime.

About FATF
  • FATF is an inter-governmental body to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.
  • It was established in G-7 summit in 1989, headquartered in Paris, France..
  • It has 37 member including India, European Union and the Gulf Co-operation Council

About Grey list
  • Including in Grey list which means the country which not taken enough step to counter money laundering and terrorist financing.
  • It will decrease the foreign investment in the country considering the ties to terrorist activities , also the image of country.
  • Also very difficult to get the loan from International monetary fund, world bank and other foreign financial institituion.


4.First Delta Ranking of Aspirational Districts. 
  • NITI Ayog has released the First Delta ranking of Aspirational Districts, based on 5 developmental areas of Health and Nutrition, Education, Agriculture and Water Resources, Financial Inclusion and Skill Development, and Basic Infrastructure.
  • Dahod District of Gujarat ranked first and West Sikkim district of Sikkim ranked second on the ranking.
  • Niti Ayog  Vice Chairman Amitabh Kant said, “the purpose of this ranking is to spur a sense of competition among the dynamic teams in the districts. Since these districts face many challenges including legacy, unexploited or weak resource base, deficit of manpower at different levels due to difficult living conditions. The ranking is also a tool to identify sectors and indicator specific challenges so that Team India, which is driving this programme, can take immediate corrective measures” 

5.Antonio Vitorino 
Antonio Vitorino Of Portugal elected as Director General of United Nations International Migration Office.

6.Reunite App 
Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu lanhced a mobile App called Reunite App to trace missing and abandoned children in country.

7.Girish Chandra Chaturvedi 
Giriesh Chandra Chaturved named ICICI bank chairman.
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TNPSC Daily Current Affairs - June 28, 2018 - TNPSC Current Affairs - www.TNPSCGURU.in 2018

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1.Udyam Sangam-2018
 President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated Udyam Sangam 2018 to celebrate the 2nd United Nations Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day.

2.Strategic Petroleum Reserves. 
  • Union Cabinet has given its nod for establishing additional 6.5 MMT Strategic Petroleum Reserves(SPR) at Chandikol in Odisha and Padur,Karnataka.
  • Strategic Petroleum Reserves can use during Emergency and also sell part of reserve whenever required. 

3.Oxytocin Ban. 
  • Import and Manufacturing of Oxytocin ban to come into effect from July 1st 2018.
  • It is banned due to misuse of Oxytocin by some dairy owners and farmers to improve milk production and increase the size of vegetables, also in some overcrowded hospitals it is used for speed up deliveries for pregnant women.

What is Oxytocin?
  • Oxytocin is segregated by Pituitary Gland.
  • It is a hormonal injection used widely in dairy, agriculture and horticulture areas for increase the production.
  • It is also used for uterine contraction and augmentation of labour in women during delivery, also helps to prevent post-delivery bleeding.

4.Gold Award – Sagarmala. 
Sagarmala received “Gold Award” at the 52nd Skoch Summit 2018 held in New Delhi.

5.Solar Charkha Mission. 
President Ram Nath Kovind launches Solar Charkha Mission with objective to generate employment and contribute to Green Economy in Rural Areas.

6.Jinson Jhonson. 
  • Jinson Jhonson  wins Men’s 800m ational inter-State athletics championships.
  • He also breaks Sriram Singh’s 42 year National record by 0.12 seconds.
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Pakistan in FATF grey list

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The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) had formally placed Pakistan on the grey list for failing to curb anti-money laundering and terrorism financing regime.

About FATF
  • FATF is an inter-governmental body to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.
  • It was established in G-7 summit in 1989, headquartered in Paris, France..
  • It has 37 member including India, European Union and the Gulf Co-operation Council 

About Grey list
  • Including in Grey list which means the country which not taken enough step to counter money laundering and terrorist financing.
  • It will decrease the foreign investment in the country considering the ties to terrorist activities , also the image of country.
  • Also very difficult to get the loan from International monetary fund, world bank and other foreign financial institution.
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Oxytocin Ban.

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  • Import and Manufacturing of Oxytocin ban to come into effect from July 1st 2018.
  • It is banned due to misuse of Oxytocin by some dairy owners and farmers to improve milk production and increase the size of vegetables, also in some overcrowded hospitals it is used for speed up deliveries for pregnant women. 

What is Oxytocin?
  • Oxytocin is segregated by Pituitary Gland.
  • It is a hormonal injection used widely in dairy, agriculture and horticulture areas for increase the production.
  • It is also used for uterine contraction and augmentation of labour in women during delivery, also helps to prevent post-delivery bleeding.
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Sunday, July 1

TNPSC Daily Current Affairs - June 27, 2018 - TNPSC Current Affairs - www.TNPSCGURU.in 2018

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1.Jaitapur Nuclear reactor. 
  • France’s EDF and GE jointly to build 6 reactors for the Jaitapur Nuclear Reactor in Maharashtra.
  • Once all the 6 reactors gets complete, Jaitapur Nuclear reactor will become World’s largest nuclear Reactor.          

2.India gifted aircraft to Seychelles.
India has gifted a Domier maritime patrol Aricraft to Seychelles, which will helps Seychelles in surveillance.

3.TN Assembly no to Dam Safety Bill 
  • Tamil Nadu legislative assembly has passed a special resolution to say no to Dam Safety bill introduced by central Government.
  • The State Government feels that certain clauses of the bill will protect the State’s rights to control and maintenance of dams located in neighbouring states.

Dam Safety Bill:
  • Dam Safety Bill which will help State and Union Territories to adopt uniform safety procedure to safeguard the reservoirs.
  • The bill seeks to establish National Dam Safety authority as a regulatory body which shall discharge function to implement the policies and recommend guidelines for the safety of the Dam.
  • It further ensures the proper surveillance, inspection, operation and maintenance of all dams and ensure its safety across the country.

 4.Biggest Solar power plant in Chennai city. 
Avadi’s Heavy Vehicle factory  has commissioned 16 MW solar power plant and now become the biggest solar power plant in Chennai City.

5.S Ramesh 
S Ramesh has appointed as chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).

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TNPSC Daily Current Affairs - June 26, 2018 - TNPSC Current Affairs - www.TNPSCGURU.in 2018

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1.3rd AIIB Annual meet. 
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated third Annual meeting of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in Mumbai.
  • AIIB is a multilateral development bank with a mission to improve the infrastructure of Asian region.
  • Its headquarters is in Beijing , China which came into force from Dec’2015.

2.MoU b/w India and Seychelles. 
  • India and Seychelles has signed Memorandum of Understanding during the Seychelles President Danny Faure visit to India.
  • Important MoU’s are (Pib official release)
  • Grantiing Assistance for Implementation of Small Development Projects through Local Bodies, Educational and Vocational Institutions
  • Establishment of Friendship and Cooperation between the Corporation of the City of Panaji and the City of Victoria  Seychelles
  • MOU on Cooperation in the area of Cyber Security.
  • Agreement on Cultural Exchange Programme .
  • Technical Agreement on Sharing White Shipping Information between the Indian Navy and the National Information Sharing and Coordination Center of the Republic of Seychelles
  • Agreement  between the Foreign Service Institute of the Ministry of External Affairs of India and foreign Affairs of t Seychelles

3.Livestock export from Nagpur airport. 
The Livestock of Sheep and Goat to be first time exported from Nagpur Airport to Sharjah.
This will help to enhance the income of Farmers.

4.Giant Aldabra tortoise 
  • As a Goodwill gesture, Seychelles has gifted Pair of Giant Aldabra tortoise to India
  • The Giant tortoise weighs around 120 to 150 kg and can live upto 200 years.
  • The Tortoises will kept in Hyderabad Zoo.

5.Recep Tayyip Erdogan 
Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been relected as Turkey President.



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TNPSC Daily Current Affairs - June 25, 2018 - TNPSC Current Affairs - www.TNPSCGURU.in 2018

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1.CORPAT b/w India Bangladesh Navies
  •  India and Bangladesh Navies have agreed to institute Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) as annual event which helps to keep Bay of Bengal safe and secure commercial shipping and trade.
  • It helps to enhance the operational interaction between both India and Bangladesh Navies.
  • Indian Navy regularly conducts CORPAT between Myanmar, Thailand and Indonesia.

2.The World Food Prize 2018 
The 2018 World Food Prize was awarded to Lawrence Haddad and Dr. David Nabarro for the effect to improve the availability of nutritious food to pregnant women and reduce the malnutrition among children in developing countries.

3.UZHAVAN Mobile App. 
  • SKOCH silver award bagged by Tamil Nadu government’s UZHAVAN mobile app.
  • The App introduced by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on April ‘2018.
  • The App will provide information about agricultural operation and access to 9 types of services including details of insurance.
  • It includes weather update, subsidies available for various schemes including seeds, nursery, beehives, and more

4.Praggnanandhaa 2nd  youngest Grand master. 
Praggnanandhaa from Tamil Nadu has become world’s 2nd youngest Grand master at Fourth International Chess Festival ad Gredine Open at Ortisei, Italy.

5.Driving Ban Ends for Saudi Women. 
Women of Saudi Arabia are now legally able to drive car themselves .
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TNPSC Daily Current Affairs - June 24, 2018 - TNPSC Current Affairs - www.TNPSCGURU.in 2018

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1.Mohanpura Irrigation Project. 
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated Mohanpura irrigation project to the nation in Madhya Pradesh.
  • The project will help irrigation to agricultural land of Raigarh district of Madhya Pradesh , also provides the drinking water to that areas.

2.Mongolia launches its first oil refinery.
  • Mongolia has launched construction of its first Oil refinery funded by India in southern Dornogovi Province.
  • This is capable of processing 1.5 million tonnes of crude oil per year and helps Mongolia to reduce the dependence of Russian fuel.

3.RemoveDEBRIS. 
  • The International Space Station (ISS) deployed the world’s first ever satellite to clean dangerous space debris orbiting the Earth.
  • The Satellite as named as “RemoveDEBRIS”, which is developed by  Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) and  launched on a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft from Florida.

4.Pakistan to include in FATF’s Grey list. 
  • Pakistan is to include in Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) Grey list.
  • FATF is an inter-governmental  body to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.
  • It was established in G-7 summit in 1989, headquartered in Paris, France..
  • It has 37 member including India, European Union and the Gulf Co-operation Council

About Grey list
  • Including in Grey list which means the country which not taken enough step to counter money laundering and terrorist financing.
  • It will decrease the foreign investment in the country considering the ties to terrorist activities , also the image of country.
  • Also very difficult to get the loan from International monetary fund, world bank and other foreign financial institituion.

5.Swachh City ranking. 
  • Indore from Madhya Pradesh bags India’s Cleanest City tag.
  • In Tamil Nadu Trichy place in 13th position, Coimbatore in 16th and Chennai is in 100th Position 

6.Statue of Cariappa 
Statue of first Army Field Marshal Late K.M Cariappa was unveiled in Officer Training academy Chennai.               
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TNPSC Daily Current Affairs - June 23, 2018 - TNPSC Current Affairs - www.TNPSCGURU.in 2018

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1.Government may adopt UNCITRAL model.
  • Government has released the new draft on cross-border insolvency resolution that allow comprehensive legal framework for insolvency cases involving foreign companies.
  • The New Draft Favours India to adopt the globally recognised and well organised cross border insolvency framework called UNCITRAL (United Nations Commission on International Trade Laws).
  • This will helps to strengthen the Insolvency and Bankruptcy code of India ,by allowing Indian bank to access foreign assets of a company undergoing resolution and vice versa.

2.United Nations medal for “Selfless Service”. 
Indian Army 7 Garhwal Rifles Infantry Battalion Group has awarded the United Nations Medal for “Selfless Service” which was the part of United Nations Peace keeping force in South Sudan.

3.SKOCH Award. 
SKOCH Award has been received by Ministry of Women & Child Development  for the ‘Best Performing Social Sector Ministry’ for its Achievements and Initiatives.

4.AQIS and ISKP Banned 
Al Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) and the Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISKP) has been banned  by Central Government under the anti-terror law, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA).
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Tuesday, June 26

TNPSC Daily Current Affairs - June 22, 2018 - TNPSC Current Affairs - www.TNPSCGURU.in 2018

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1.2+2 Dialogue b/w India US 
  • The first 2+2 Dialogue between India and US to be held on July 6 in US, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman will participate in meeting with US Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and Secretary of Defence James N. Mattis.
  • The 2+2 dialogue format was agreed during the visit of Narendra Modi to US on June 2017.
  • In the meeting both countries likely to share perspectives on strengthening their strategic and security ties and exchange views on a range of bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest. 

2.First inter-state reintroduction of Tiger. 
  • Tiger Named T-2 from Kanha Tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh has been shifted to Odisha’s Satkosai Tiger Reserve.
  •  This is the first shifting of tiger form one state to another state in India.

3.Sub-Saturn like Planet 
  • Indian scientist have discovered Sub-Saturn like planet around a Sun-like star which is known as EPIC 211945201b or K2-236b.
  • The discovery was made using indigenously designed  “PRL Advance Radial-velocity Abu-sky Search” (PARAS) spectrograph combined with 1.2m Telescope at PRL's Gurushikhar Observatory in Mount Abu, Rajasthan India.

4.iHariyali app 
  • Punjab Government has introduced iHariyali app under Mission Tandarust Punjab with aim to increase state Green cover.
  • In iHariyali app , users can order free tree saplings and also get advice to control pollution.


5.World’s first International Centre for Humanitarian Forensics 
  •  World’s first International Centre for Humanitarian Forensics has been launched in Gujarat .
  • It was launched by Gujarat forensic Sciences University in jointly with regional delegation of International Committee of the Red Cross in India, Bhutan, Nepal and the Maldives.

6.Rajasthan sets a Guinness record in Yoga. 
Rajasthan sets a Guinness world record for bringing lakh of people together at a yoga Session on International Yoga Day.
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Monday, June 25

TNPSC Daily Current Affairs - June 21, 2018 - TNPSC Current Affairs - www.TNPSCGURU.in 2018

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1.7-Star Gram Panchayat Rainbow scheme. 
  • Haryana Government has decided to give star ranking to village panchayats on the basis of seven social parameters under “7-Star Gram Panchayat Rainbow Scheme”.
  • Haryana becomes the first state in India to give star ranking to village panchayats. 

2.Governor’s Rule in Jammu and Kashmir 
  • President Ram Nath Kovind has given his nod for imposing Governor’s rule in Jammu & Kashmir after  BJP pulled out its support to PDP.
  • J&K Governor NN Vohra  has forwarded his report to President under Section 92 of the constitution of Jammu & Kashmir to impose Governor’s rule in J&K.
  • As per Indian Constitution under Article 356, President Rule is imposed in absence of an elected government.
  • But in Jammu & Kashmir has its own constitution, as per the Article 92 of J&K it will impose Governor’s rule in absence of elected government for period of 6 months.
  • If the elected Government is not elected within 6 months of period, then the provision of Article 356 of the Indian Constitution is extended to Jammu & Kashmir and President’s rule will be implemented.  

3.Surat Smart City Selected for ‘City Award’ 
The City Award has been given to Surat Smart City for showing great momentum in Implementation of Projects Under ‘India Smart Cities Award’ 2018.

4.4th International Yoga Day 

The 4th International Yoga Day has been celebrated across the world on 21st June 2018. 


5.World refugee day – June 20 
  • World Refugee days has been observed on June 20 across the world to raise awareness of the situation of the refugees.
  • The theme of 2018 is “Now More Than Ever, We Need to Stand with Refugees.”

6.AR Rahman Brand Ambassador to Sikkim. 
Sikkim Government has appointed music composter AR RAhman as Brand Ambassdor the Sikkim state.

7.100th Smart City.
Shillong in Meghalaya has selected as the 100th smart city under the smart city mission.
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Governor’s Rule in Jammu and Kashmir- Article 92 of J&K Constitution.

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  • President Ram Nath Kovind has given his nod for imposing Governor’s rule in Jammu & Kashmir after  BJP pulled out its support to PDP.
  • J&K Governor NN Vohra  has forwarded his report to President under Section 92 of the constitution of Jammu & Kashmir to impose Governor’s rule in J&K.
  • As per Indian Constitution under Article 356, President Rule is imposed in absence of an elected government.
  • But in Jammu & Kashmir has its own constitution, as per the Article 92 of J&K it will impose Governor’s rule in absence of elected government for period of 6 months.
  • If the elected Government is not elected within 6 months of period, then the provision of Article 356 of the Indian Constitution is extended to Jammu & Kashmir and President’s rule will be implemented.
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Thursday, June 21

TNPSC Daily Current Affairs - June 20, 2018 - TNPSC Current Affairs - www.TNPSCGURU.in 2018

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1.National Digital Library of India. 
  • Union Minister launched the National Digital Library of India with the objective to make digital educational resources available to all citizens of the country to empower, inspire and encourage learning.
  • It was developed by Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. 

2.Indra 2018: 

  • The Second tri-service joint India-Russia military exercise INDRA 2018 scheduled to be conducted in second half of 2018 in India.
  • The first tri services joint exercise (Navy, Army, Air Force) between India, Russia INDRA-2017 held in October 19 at Eastern Military District of Russia
  • Before INDRA 2017 exercise, all the previous exercise conducted by single service exercise.
  • This exercise will helps to boost the mutual confidence, inter-operability and sharing the best practices between India and Russia’s armed forces.
  • INDRA Stands for IND-India and RA-Russia; it is a bi-annual military exercise conducting since 2003.


3.National Targets for off-shore wind power. 
  • To boost confidence to wind industry, Government has declared national targets for off-shore wind power by adding medium term target of 5 GW  by 2022 and long term target of 30 GW by 2020.
  • It will be a new element to be added in existing basket of renewable energy for India.

4.World’s Tallest Girder Rail Bridge 
Steel Authority of India has supplied steel to 111 km long World’s Tallest Girder rail Bridge from Jiribun-Tupul-Imphal new broad gauge railway project in Manipur.

5.“Year of Disabled Soldiers in Line of Duty” – Indian Army 
Indian Army is observing 2018 as “Year of Disabled Soldiers in Line of duty” to honour soldiers disabled in line of duty.

6.AIIMS in Madurai 
All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) to come up in Thoppur, Madurai District Tamil Nadu.

7.Chrysilla volupe the rare spider 
  • Chrisilla Volupe the rare spider found after 150 years from Wayanadu wildlife sanctuary in Kerala.
  • The Scientists from the Centre for Animal Taxonomy and Ecology (CATE) from Christ College, Irinjalakuda, Kerala had discovered it.

8.England ODI World record 
  • England Men’s One day International Team has set the world record score of 481/6 against Australian Team.
  • England Team has eclipsing their own record of 444/3 set against Pakistan in 2016.
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Wednesday, June 20

TNPSC Daily Current Affairs - June 19, 2018 - TNPSC Current Affairs - www.TNPSCGURU.in 2018

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1.ICD -11 
  • World Health Organisation has released its new International classification of Diseases (ICD -11) in that identifies health trends statistics across world, and contains around 55 000 unique codes for injuries, diseases and causes of death.
  • ICD 11 will be presented at World Health Assembly by 2019 and will come into effect by 1 Jan 2022.
  • In this version it has stated that video game addiction is mental disorder.

2.5th national data centre 
  • Union Government to set up 5th National Data Centre at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh with a capacity to host 5 lakh virtual servers, Electronics and IT.
  • It host government website, services and application .
  • The other 4 National Data centres are in Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune and Bhubaneswar.

3.Rani Rashmoni commissioned 
  • Rani Rashmoni is the last of the five fast patrol Vessel (FPV) of Indian Coast Guard Commissioned.
  •  The other four FPV are ICGS Rani Avanti Bai, ICGS Rani Durgavati, ICGS Rani Abbakka and ICGS Rani Gaidinliu

4.-Perumal murugan’s new novel  Kazhimugam 
Perumal Murugan set to release his next book Kazhimugam , he is well known for much controversial novel Madhorubhagan


5.AIADMK MLA’s disqualification case 
  • Justice S. Vimala has been appointed as the third judge to hear the 18 AIADMK MLAs’ disqualification case.
  • Earlier the first Division Bench comprises of Chief Justice Indira Banerjee and Justice M. Sundar  of Madras High court had had delivered a split verdict in the disqualification case.


6.Russia’s Glonass-M satellite 
Russia has successfully launched Glonass-M Satellite  using Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket from the Plesetsk space centre.

7.Brooks Koepka
Brooks Koepka wins US Open Golf Tournament  2018 and become the 1st player to retain the US open title since Curtis Strange won in 1988 and 1989
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Tuesday, June 19

TNPSC Daily Current Affairs - June 17 & 18, 2018 - TNPSC Current Affairs - www.TNPSCGURU.in 2018

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 1.NSG plenary meeting 

  • Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) Plenary Meeting held in Jurmala , Latvia.
  • This is the first meeting after Latvia assumes chairmanship of NSG for 2018-2019 also it is the first Baltic state to chair the NSG
  • India is not the member of NSG , but India is member of other 3 export control regimes – MTCR, Australia Group and Wassenaar Arrangment.
  • China is blocking India’s membership to NSG.
  • Latvia the current chair backing India’s membership to NSG but entering into NSG requires approval of all 48 participating countries. 

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2.RBI new norms for FPI in debt. 
  • Reserve Bank of India has eased Foreign portfolio investors norms to invest in debts especially in individual large corporates.
  • This will help to attract more overseas flows and helps to recover rupee value and also help to lift the recent fall in demand for corporate bonds.
  • RBI has increased FPI Cap to 30 % from 20% in investing in Government securities.

Difference b/w FPI and FDI.

3.Fourth Governing council NITI Aayog Meeting. 
  • Prime Minister chaired the fourth meeting of governing council of NITI Aayog held in New Delhi.
  • The Meeting was attended by 23 chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governor of Andaman & Nicobar.
  • Prime Minister highlighted the importance of Governing council of NITI Aayog that is platform to  inspire cooperative federalism, stressing the need for effective center-state cooperation to advance development outcomes and achieve double-digit growth for India _ (source official statement- Pbi)
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4.Tamil Nadu Ranks 13th in Urban Street Vendors Programme. 
  • Latest Systematic Progressive Analytical Real Time Ranking (SPARK) ranks Tamil Nadu in 13th position in support for Urban Street Vendors programmed implemented under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM).
  • Madhya Pradesh tops the rank followed by Jharkhand and Himachal Pradesh in 2nd and 3rd postion.

5.Dhanush artillery gun 
  • The indigenously upgraded Dhanush artillery gun clears final trials and ready to inducted in Indian Army.
  • The upgraded version of Dhanush procured from Swedish Bofors by Indian in mid 1980s.
  • Dhanush is 155 mm , 45 calibre gun with a strike range of 36 km.

6.European Union Film Festival 
India will host the European union Film festival which will traverse 11 cities in India New Delhi, Chennai, Jaipur, Visakhapatnam, Thrissur, Port Blair, Pune, Puducherry, Kolkata, Goa and Hyderabad.

7.Peggy Whitson- 
Peggy Whitson a NASA Astronaut, who spent record breaking 665 days in Space, retires from space.
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RBI new norms for FPI in debt.

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  • Reserve Bank of India has eased Foreign portfolio investors norms to invest in debts especially in individual large corporates.
  • This will help to attract more overseas flows and helps to recover rupee value and also help to lift the recent fall in demand for corporate bonds.
  • RBI has increased FPI Cap to 30 % from 20% in investing in Government securities.

Difference b/w FPI and FDI.
  • Foreign Portfolio investment is an investment held by foreign investor in Indian securities, bonds and other financial assets .
  • Like Foreign Direct investment (FDI) it doesn’t provide direct ownership on financial assets , bonds or securities, instead its goal is to create quick money by investing.
  • Foreign investor purchase direct business in other country is called Foreign Direct investment.  
  • FPI is more liquid and less risky comparing to FDI.
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Fourth Governing council NITI Aayog Meeting.

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  • Prime Minister chaired the fourth meeting of governing council of NITI Aayog held in New Delhi.
  • The Meeting was attended by 23 chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governor of Andaman & Nicobar.
  • Prime Minister highlighted the importance of Governing council of NITI Aayog that is platform to  inspire cooperative federalism, stressing the need for effective center-state cooperation to advance development outcomes and achieve double-digit growth for India _ (source official statement- Pbi)

NITI Aayog:
  • National Institute for Transforming India Aayog (NITI Aayog) formed on January 2015 which replaced the Planning commission instituted in 1950.
  • The objective of NITI Aayog is to fostering cooperative federalism, active involvement of states,
  • NITI Aayog comprises of Prime Minister as Chairperson and the Governing Council comprising the Chief Ministers of all the States and Lt. Governors of Union Territories.
  • Prime minister appoints the full-time organizational framework comprise of Vice-Chairperson, Full Time members, Part time members, Chief Executive officers, and secretaries.
  • Prime Minsiter of India is Chairperson and the current Vice chairperson is Rajiv Kumar.
  • First vice chairperson is Arvind Panagarhiya.
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Monday, June 18

Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) Plenary Meeting

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  • Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) Plenary Meeting held in Jurmala , Latvia.
  • This is the first meeting after Latvia assumes chairmanship of NSG for 2018-2019 also it is the first Baltic state to chair the NSG
  • India is not the member of NSG , but India is member of other 3 export control regimes – MTCR, Australia Group and Wassenaar Arrangment.
  • China is blocking India’s membership to NSG.
  • Latvia the current chair backing India’s membership to NSG but entering into NSG requires approval of all 48 participating countries. 

About NSG and its benefit. 
  • Nuclear Supplier Group is a group of Nuclear supplier countries which aims to prevent nuclear proliferation by controlling the export of materials, equipment and technology which is used to produce nuclear weapons.
  • NSG was founded in response to India’s nuclear test on 1974.
  • NSG Consists of 48 members which includes 5 nuclear weapon states like US, China, UK, Russia and France. 

India’s Benefit if it gets membership.
  • If India becomes member of NSG, It will open India to international nuclear commerce.
  • India will get access to international market to export and import nuclear related materials.
  • Also India will get access to foreign technologies.
  •  Also it can sell its indigenous technology to foreign countries to earn foreign exchange.
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TNPSC Daily Current Affairs - June 15, 2018 - TNPSC Current Affairs - www.TNPSCGURU.in 2018

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TNPSC Current Affairs - June 2018 by TNPSC Guru
1.NLCIL’s three 100 MW Solar Power projects. 
  • Union Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Limited (NLCIL)’s three 100 MW Solar Power Projects for commercial operation.
  •  The 3 power projects are located in Thoppalaakkarai and Sethupuram in Virudhunagar District and Sellaiya Sezhiyanallur in Tirunelveli District which has the capacity of 100 MW each.

2.Swajal Launched in 115 Aspirational Districts 
  • Swajal Scheme has been launched in 115 aspirational districts in country with aim to provide piped water supply to village powered by solar energy.
  • Swajal is a community owned drinking water programme for continuous water supply , in which 90% of cost borne by Government and 10 % by community .

3.Report on the Composite Water Management Index 
  • NITI Ayog releases the report on the Composite Water Management Index, in which Gujarat top’s list and it is followed by Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh.
  • The worst performer of water management states are Jharkhand, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
  • The Composite Water Management Index launched by NITI Ayog as a useful tool to assess and improve the performance of management of water resources.
  • It also said that Index is an attempt to inspire the states in efficient and optimal utilization of water, and recycling it.

4.Mount Deotibba Summit 
  • Indian Naval Women Mountaineers summited Mount Deotibba which is located in Himachal Pradesh with the height of 6001 Mts.
  • It is the second highest peak in Pir-Panjal range in Himachal Pradesh.

5.106th Indian Science Congress 
Lovely Professional University to host 106th Indian Science congress  on Jan 3 to 9 2019 with the theme “Future India: Science & Technology”

6.Football world cup 2018 
2018 FIFA world cup inaugurated in Russia, this is the 21st FIFA World cup.
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