www.tnpsc.academy – TNPSC Current Affairs April 19, 2019

www.tnpsc.academy – TNPSC Current Affairs April 19, 2019 (19/04/2019)

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Topic : International Diary of Events

Line of Control

MHA has issued orders to suspend the LoC trade in Jammu & Kashmir. This action has been taken as the Government of India has been receiving reports that the Cross LoC trade routes are being misused by the Pakistan based elements for funnelling illegal weapons, narcotics and fake currency etc.

Trade across LoC:

LoC trade is meant to facilitate exchange of goods of common use between local populations across the LoC in Jammu & Kashmir.

The trade is allowed through two Trade Facilitation Centres located at Salamabad, Uri, District Baramulla and Chakkan-da-Bagh, District Poonch.

The trade takes place four days a week. The Trade is based on Barter system and zero duty basis.

Why is it being suspended?

LoC trade is being misused on very large scale. It has been revealed that the trade has changed its character to mostly third party trade and products from other regions, including foreign countries, are finding their way through this route.

Unscrupulous and anti-national elements are using the route as a conduit for Hawala money, drugs and weapons, under the garb of this trade.

Significant number of trading concerns engaged in LoC trade are being operated by persons closely associated with banned terrorist organizations involved in fuelling terrorism/separatism.

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Topic : Profile of States, Places in News, Latest Diary of Events

Interactive Bird Park – Mumbai

Essel World has launched an interactive world bird park. This is the first bird park in India to host three different varieties of birds – aquatic, terrestrial and free flying birds.

It is home to over 400 exotic birds from more than 50 species.

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Topic: Latest Diary of Events

World Haemophilia Day

World Hemophilia Day is held annually on April 17 by the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH). It is an awareness day for hemophilia and other bleeding disorders, which also serves to raise funds and attract volunteers for the WFH.

It was started in 1989; April 17 was chosen in honor of Frank Schnabel’s birthday.

In 2019, this day celebrated with the theme of “Reaching out – connect to your community”.

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Topic: Geographical Landmarks, Latest Diary of Events

Methane Lake

Saturn’s largest moon is called Titan. Titan has small liquid lakes that run more than 100 metres deep. According to scientists Ligeia Mare – the second largest known body of liquid on Titan is filled with Methane.

This data is provided by NASA’s Cassini spacecraft.

Titan and Earth are the solar system’s two places with standing bodies of liquid on the surface.