TNPSC Current Affairs January 24, 2020

www.tnpsc.academy – TNPSC Current Affairs January 24, 2020 (24/01/2020)

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Topic: Latest Diary of Events

Corruption Perception Index 2019

Corruption Perception Index 2019 has been released. It is prepared by Transparency International.

What is Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)?

It is a composite index that draws from 12 surveys to rank nations around the globe. It has become a benchmark gauge of perceptions of corruption and is used by analysts and investors.

The index is also based on expert opinions of public sector corruption and takes note of range of factors like whether governmental leaders are held to account or go unpunished for corruption, the perceived prevalence of bribery, and whether public institutions respond to citizens’ needs.

How are the countries ranked?

It ranks 180 countries and territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption, according to experts and business people.

With a score of 41, India is at the 80th spot. The rank is also shared by China, Benin, Ghana and Morocco.

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Topic: International Events

India & Maldives – tackle measles outbreak

India has stepped in to help the Maldives tackle a recent outbreak of measles. The Indian Embassy in Male recently handed over 30,000 doses of measles and rubella (MR) vaccine to the Maldivian Health Ministry.

The outbreak comes less than three years after the World Health Organisation declared the Maldives measles-free.

Background:

The Indian government’s initiative comes even as the two countries implement the Memorandum of Understanding on Health cooperation — signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Male in June 2019.

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Topic: Discovery of New Species, Profile of States

Ophichthus kailashchandrai

This is a new snake eel species residing in the Bay of Bengal. It was discovered recently. It has been named Ophichthus kailashchandrai to honour the vast contributions of Dr. Kailash Chandra, Director of ZSI, to Indian animal taxonomy.

It is the eighth species of the Ophichthus genus found on the Indian coast.

More about Ophichthus kailashchandrai:

Lives at a depth of around 50 metres in the sea. Individuals of this species are around 420 mm to 462 mm in length. They are light brown in colour, with white fins. It feeds on small fish and crabs. The outer surface of their bodies is slimy but they are not poisonous.

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Topic: Awards and Honours, Latest Diary of Events

Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar

Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2020 announced.

About the award:

Awarded to recognise the excellent work done by individuals and institutions in India in the field of disaster management. Announced every year on 23rd January, the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.

If the awardee is an institution, it shall receive a certificate and a cash prize of Rs. 51 lakhs. The Institution shall utilize this cash prize for Disaster Management related activities only.

If the awardee is an individual, the winner shall receive a certificate and a cash prize of Rs. 5.00 lakhs. Only Indian nationals and Indian institutions can apply for the award.

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Topic: Latest Diary of Events

January 24: National Girl Child Day

India celebrates National Girl Child Day on January 24 annually. It was initiated by Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2008.

The aim of the day is to spread awareness about inequalities faced by girls in the country. It also promotes awareness about rights of girl child.

Also, it increases importance of health, education and nutrition of girl child.  The National Girl Child Day also spreads various atrocities faced by girls in their lives.

The international day of girl child is celebrated on October 11 every year.