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www.tnpsc.academy – TNPSC current affairs in English – Nov. 14, 2016 (14/11/2016)
Topic : Political Science – Public Awareness and General Administration
World Pneumonia Day 2016
November 12 was observed as the World Pneumonia Day with the Theme: “Keep the Promise, Stop Pneumonia Now”.
The Pneumonia and Diarrhoea Progress Report was published by the International Vaccine Access Center (IVAC).
Highlights of the report :
In this report, India listed in the top listed 15 nations as same as 2014 and 2015.
The report also noted that, after 15 years of the introduction of the pneumococcal conjugate vaccines in 2000, India, Indonesia, Chad, China and Somalia are the five countries among those with the highest pneumonia burden.
They are still not using the vaccine in their routine immunisation programmes, the report noted.
Also urging nations to go beyond business as usual, the report chronicles innovations that help speed up the process and better chase the goal of cutting down the number of preventable child deaths.
India’s steps to remove Pneumonia :
India announced a introduction of the vaccine in five states (Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh) from 2017.
India introduced rotavirus vaccines in four States in 2015.
Topic : Role of Voluntary organizations and their utility
India International Trade Fair (IITF)
In Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, President inaugurated the 36th India International Trade Fair (IITF) with the theme of “Digital India”.
The 2016 IITF has been organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), under sponsorship of the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
South Korea is the Partner Country for this year’s fair, while Belarus is the focus country. Similarly, Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand is the Partner States and Haryana is the focus state.
Topic : History – Cultural Festivals of India
Cherry Blossom Festival in Meghalaya
The four day Cherry Blossom Festival in Shillong, Meghalaya was started to attracting tourists to enjoy the Cherry Blossoms blooming at every corner of the Shillong.
Institute of Bio-Resources Sustainable Development (IBSD) and National Institute of Department of Biotechnology in Manipur was implemented this tourism Festival.
Topic : History – Latest dairy of events
Children’s Day
Birthday of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Indian Prime Minister, 14th November is celebrated as the children’s day all over the India.
Shubhendu Kumar Sahu, 7th class student from Hinjili, Odisha received the National Child Awards for Exceptional Achievement from the President for his various achievements.
Kumari Revathi Nayka M, a paralympic swimmer, was awarded with Gold Medal for her excellence in the field of sports.
Dev Shah, a chess player, was the youngest to be awarded for his excellence in the field of sports.
Topic : History – Latest dairy of events
World Diabetes Day
World Diabetes Day was observed on November 14th to raise awareness about diabetes which was launched in 1991 by the IDF and the World Health Organization (WHO) in response to the rapid rise of diabetes around the world.
2016 Theme : “Eyes on Diabetes”
Topic : History – Cultural Festivals of India
India’s Surfing Festival
In Konark City, Odisha the India’s Surfing Festival was started to attract Enthusiasts frm all over the world to participate in workshops, competitions, musical events, etc.
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