www.tnpsc.academy – TNPSC Current Affairs April 08, 2019

www.tnpsc.academy – TNPSC Current Affairs April 08, 2019 (08/04/2019)

 

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Topic: Historical Diary of Events, Places in news

Battle of Kangla Tongbi

The Platinum Jubilee of the Battle of Kangla Tongbi War was commemorated on 07 Apr 2019 by Army Ordnance Corps at Kangla Tongbi War Memorial near Imphal.

This event was observed in order to honouring the valiant brave hearts of Ordnance Personnel of 221 Advance Ordnance Depot who made their supreme sacrifice in the line of duty during the battle of World War-II on the night of 6/ 7 April 1944.

About the Battle of Kangla Tongbi:

It is considered one of the fiercest battles of World War II. It was fought by Ordnance personnel of 221 Advance Ordnance Depot (AOD) on the night of 6/7 April 1944 against Japanese forces.

Japanese forces had planned a three pronged offensive to capture Imphal and the surrounding areas.

In their attempt to extend their line of communication to Imphal, the 33rd Japanese Division cut in behind the 17th Indian Division at Tiddim (Myanmar) and establishing themselves firmly on the main Kohima – Manipur highway, started advancing towards Kangla Tongbi.

However, combatant role of AOD personnel shook the enemy and forced the Japanese to withdraw.

Significance:

The Kangla Tongbi War Memorial is a mute testimony to this battle and the unflinching devotion to duty of the Ordnance personnel of 221 AOD, 19 of whom made the supreme sacrifice.

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Topic : New Appointments, Persons in News, World Organizations

President of World Bank

David Malpass has been appointed as the President of World Bank. He was nominated by the US president Donald Trump.

Appointment of the President of World Bank:

As per the guidelines of the World Bank, the World Bank president must have:

A proven track record of leadership.

Experience managing large organizations with international exposure, and a familiarity with the public sector.

Ability to articulate a clear vision of the Bank’s development mission.

A firm commitment to and appreciation for multilateral cooperation.

Effective and diplomatic communication skills, impartiality, and objectivity.

Who can nominate?

Executive directors of the World Bank can nominate candidates for the post and the candidate must be citizens of one of the bank’s member countries and cannot be a bank governor, executive director or alternate.

If there are more than three candidates, there would be a shortlisting process to narrow the field through an informal straw poll. Then the shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the board. The board will then make a final selection through a majority vote.

Number of votes needed to win:

To win the presidency of the World Bank, a candidate must win approval from the institution’s executive board, which has 25 members. The US holds a 16% share of board voting power hence more often it is the US-backed candidate gets elected for the post of the president.

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Topic : Profile of States, Latest Diary of Events, General Administration

‘Chennai Central’ has been renamed as ‘Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M G Ramachandran Chennai Central’

Chennai Central railway station has been renamed by the Tamil Nadu State Government as Puratchi Thalaivar Dr MG Ramachandran Central Railway Station after its late Chief Minister and founder of the Chennai’s ruling govt All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), Dr. MG Ramachandran.

About Dr. MG Ramachandran:

Dr. MG Ramachandran or ‘Makkal Thilagam’ was a veteran filmmaker, actor and politician. He served for 10 years as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (1977-1987).

MG Ramachandran’s autobiography was posthumously published in 2003 (in two volumes) under the title ‘Naan Yaen Piranthaen (Why I was Born)’.

His policies focused on economic growth and social welfare. He brought in many educational reforms, banned liquor, upgraded the mid-day-meal scheme and worked for the preservation for the state’s cultural heritage.

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Topic: Latest Diary of Events, Profile of States

Around 5000 Konyak women dance to set a Guinness World Record – Nagaland

In the programme organized at Mon (Nagaland) during the Aoleang Monyu festival around 5000 Konyak Naga women in their traditional attire attempted to set a Guinness World Record for the ‘Largest Traditional Konyak Dance’.

The festival is celebrated for the arrival of Spring and for a good upcoming harvest. The theme of the Aoleang Monyu festival aka Mini Hornbill festival was ‘Empowering women for cultural heritage’.

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Topic: Places in News

Dudhwa Tiger Reserve

The Dudhwa Tiger Reserve is a protected area in Uttar Pradesh that stretches mainly across the Lakhimpur Kheri and Bahraich districts and comprises the Dudhwa National Park, Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary and Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary.

Why it is in News?

A leopard was found dead in the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve in Uttar Pradesh’s Lakhimpur Kheri district.