TNPSC Current Affairs August 07, 2020

www.tnpsc.academy – TNPSC Current Affairs August 07, 2020 (07/08/2020)

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Topic: Historical Diary of Events

Japan marks 75th anniversary of Hiroshima atomic bombing

Japan, on 6th August, marked 75 years since the world’s first atomic bomb attack, with the coronavirus pandemic forcing a scaling back of ceremonies to remember the victims.

What happened on August 6th?

On August 6, 1945, the US dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima, and three days later, on August 9, it dropped another bomb on Nagasaki, killing hundreds of thousands of people and affecting many more who would suffer the effects of the radiation from the blast and the “black rain” that fell in the aftermath of the explosions.

Why did the US bomb Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

After the conclusion of World War II in 1945, the relations between Japan and the US worsened, especially after Japan forces decided to take an aim at Indochina with the intention of capturing the oil-rich areas of the East Indies.

Therefore, US president Harry Truman authorised the use of atomic bombs in order to make Japan surrender in WWII, which it did.

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Topic: New Appointments, Persons in News

Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)

Former Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor GC Murmu was recently appointed as the new Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG).

About CAG:

The Constitution of India provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) in chapter V under Part V.

The CAG is mentioned in the Constitution of India under Article 148 – 151. He is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department.

He is the guardian of the public purse and controls the entire financial system of the country at both the levels- the centre and state. His duty is to uphold the Constitution of India and the laws of Parliament in the field of financial administration.

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Topic: Latest Diary of Events

National Handloom Day 2020

Sixth edition of National Handloom Day to be celebrated on 7th August. First National Handloom Day was organized in 2015.

Why August 7?

This day is celebrated on August 7 as a way to commemorate the Swadeshi Movement. Swadeshi Movement was officially proclaimed on August 7, 1905 at the Calcutta Town Hall, in Bengal.

The movement had been launched in 1905 on the same date and now, it is used to create awareness and acceptance towards this sector and their exquisite work.

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Topic: Profile of States

Tsunami Ready

Odisha has achieved another milestone in disaster management. Venkatraipur in Ganjam and Noliasahi in Jagatsinghpur have been recognised by UNESCO-IOC as Tsunami-Ready Communities.

About Tsunami Ready:

Tsunami Ready is a community performance-based programme.

Initiated by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO to promote tsunami preparedness through the active collaboration of public, community leaders, and national and local emergency management agencies.

Objectives of the programme:

To improve the coastal community’s preparedness for tsunami emergencies.

To minimize the loss of life and property.

To ensure a structural and systematic approach in building community preparedness.