TNPSC Current Affairs January 10, 2018

www.tnpsc.academy – TNPSC Current Affairs January 10, 2018 (10/01/2018)

 

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Topic : General Administration, Profile of States

Haryana becomes first state to launch High Risk Pregnancy portal

Haryana has achieved the distinction of becoming the first state in the country to launch High Risk Pregnancy (HRP) Portal.

The Union ministry of health and family welfare and Niti Ayog have acknowledged the portal as a good practice to be implemented.

About the HRP portal:

This innovative web application has been designed to track every high risk pregnant woman till 42 days after delivery, so that she receives adequate treatment during the ante-natal period for healthy outcome of pregnancy.

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Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space.

What happens to the human body in space?

Space is a dangerous and unforgiving place, and spending time away from gravity takes its toll on the human body, as many astronauts have found out after returning to Earth.

Recently, Japanese astronaut Norishige Kanai announced that he had stretched a staggering 9cm (3.5in) in just three weeks onboard the International Space Station (ISS).

However, he later admitted he had miscalculated the figure and it was actually just 2cm (0.9in), but significant height changes are actually normal for astronauts spending time in space.

Why do they stretch?

The effect happens as the astronauts’ spines stretch out, because of the reduced gravity on board the floating lab.

Because the vertebrae aren’t being pushed together as much as they are on Earth, they are able to float apart and lead to the strange stretching phenomenon.

They shrink back down to their usual size once back on Earth and affected by its gravity.

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Topic : General Administration, Profile of States

Ancient Rock Art in India – Oldest Depiction of Supernova

Scientists in India have discovered rock art that appears to depict a supernova and the surrounding stars, buried inside the wall of an ancient dwelling place.

Thought to date from 3,600 BC, the carving would be the oldest-known depiction of such a cosmic event.

The carving was found in the Burzahama region in Kashmir, India.

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Topic : Awards and Honours, Persons in News

Aanchal Thakur – FIS International Skiing Competition

Aanchal Thakur won the India’s first international medal in skiing at FIS International Skiing Competition in Turkey.

About Aanchal Thakur:

She is from Manali, Himachal Pradesh.

Aanchal Thakur created history after becoming the first Indian skier ever to claim a medal in the international skiing event.

She won the bronze medal in the 2018 Alpine Ejder 3200 Cup which was held in Turkey and was organised by the Federation Internationale de Ski.

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Topic : Latest Diary of Events

Matunga Railway Station in Mumbai – Limca Book of Records 2018

Matunga Railway Station in Mumbai Division of Central Railway enters Limca Book of Records 2018 for posting all women staff on the station.

A total of 41 women staff is handling the operations of the station round the clock.

Topic : Latest Diary of Events

Economic Survey 2018

The Economic Survey 2018 presented in the Parliament.

In terms of exports:

First place – Maharashtra with 22.3% of exports

Second place – Gujarat with 17.2%.

Third place – Karnataka with 12.7%

Fourth place : Tamil Nadu with 11.5%.

Fifth place : Telangana with 6.4%

The country’s exports taking the total contribution of the five States to 70.1%.

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Topic : New Appointments, Persons in News

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy son-in-law as appointed as Minister in UK government

Rishi Sunak has been appointed the new parliamentary under-secretary of state in the ministry of housing, communities and local government.

Three new Indian-origin MPs to be inducted into the UK government by British Prime Minister Theresa May following the recent reshuffle of her team of ministers.

Rishi Sunak, the son-in-law of Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy, is among them.

Goan-origin Suella Fernandes, who takes charge as parliamentary under-secretary of state in the department for exiting the European Union (DExEU).

Sailesh Vara, Tory MP for North West Cambridgeshire, has also been appointed a parliamentary under secretary of state in the Northern Ireland Office.

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Topic : Awards and Honours

11 Members selected for Periyar Awards : Periyar Muthamizh Mandram announced

11 Members including Vijay Sethupathi, Gopi Nainar, R. Parthiban, Sezhiyan and Salma were chosen for Periyar awards presented by Periyar Muthamizh Mandram.

Thandhai Periyar Muthamizh Foundation instituted in 1995, has been honored with the award for excellence in various fields including nature, music and drama for 24 years.

Actor Vijay Sethupathi, Poet Sevviyan, Film Director Gopi Nainar, Parai Artist Velu Aasan, Painter Hassif Khan and director actor Radhakrishnan Parthiban (2017), Marathon Player Saithai Maa Subramaniam MLA, Innisai Yeandhal Tribuvanam Aatmanadhan, Director Cinematographer Sezhiyan, Poet Salma and Painter Abarajithan were chosen for this awards.

These awards are conferred to the awardees on the day of celebration of Dravidar Thirunaal Vizha in Chennai.