November TNPSC Current Affairs – Nov. 22, 2016

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www.tnpsc.academy – November TNPSC Current Affairs in English – Nov. 22, 2016 (22/11/2016)

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Topic : History – Defence, Navy and National Security

INS Chennai Joins the Indian Navy

A Guided Missile Destroyer INS Chennai, has been commissioned into the Indian Navy.

Key facts :

INS Chennai will be placed under the administrative control of the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command.

The ship will be worked in the Western Fleet and ported at Mumbai.

The ship is fitted with a modern Surveillance Radar which provides target data to the gunnery weapon systems of the ship.

A unique feature of this ship is the high level of indigenisation incorporated in the production.

Some of the major indigenised equipment of INS Chennai include Combat Management System, Rocket Launcher, Torpedo Tube Launcher, Automated Power Management System, Foldable Hangar Doors, Helo Traversing system, Auxiliary Control System and the Bow mounted SONAR.

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Topic : Science – Science and Technology

Prithvi-II missiles

Two Prithvi-II missiles were successfully test-fired from the launch complex-III of the Integrated Test Range near Balasore in Odisha.

From a road-mobile launcher, the Strategic Forces Command (SFC) fired the missiles.

Key facts :

Prithvi-II is a short-range surface-to-surface missile.

DRDO developed the first missile, Prithvi II under India’s prestigious IGMDP (Integrated Guided Missile Development Program) which is inducted into India’s armed forces in 2003.

Prithvi-II has been designed to operate with both liquid and solid fuels.

It is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear payloads.

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Topic : Science – Science and Technology

Artificial intelligence by BSE

In order to track news related to listed companies on digital media using social media, BSE has introduced a data analytics-based solution that relies on artificial intelligence.

The objective of the tool is to detect and mitigate potential risks of market manipulation and rumours, and to reduce information asymmetry arising from it on digital media platforms.

It would provide accurate information involving listed companies and the BSE through the exchange website for the benefit of investors.

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