TNPSC Current Affairs August 15, 2020

www.tnpsc.academy – TNPSC Current Affairs August 15, 2020 (15/08/2020)

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Topic: International Events

Indian flag at Times Square

For the first time, a leading diaspora group (Federation of Indian Associations) in the US will hoist India’s National Flag at the Times Square in New York on August 15.

The flag was hoisted by Consul General of India in New York, Randhir Jaiswal, who was the guest of honour at the event.

This is the first occasion on which the tricolour will be hoisted at the iconic location in the US.

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Topic: International Events

Israel- UAE agreement

Israel and the United Arab Emirates have announced an agreement that will lead to a full normalization of diplomatic relations between the two states, a move that reshapes the order of West Asia politics from the Palestinian issue to Iran.

The agreement will be known as the Abraham Accords.

Overview of the agreement:

Trilateral agreement: The agreement was the product of lengthy discussions between Israel, the UAE and the US that accelerated recently.

Under the accord, Israel has agreed to suspend annexing areas of the occupied West Bank as it had been planning to do.

It also firms up opposition to regional power Iran, which the UAE, Israel and the US view as the main threat in the region.

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Topic: Historical Diary of Events

Moon images of “Sarabhai” Crater

ISRO pays tribute to Dr Vikram Sarabhai by announcing that Chandrayaan 2 Orbiter has captured the Moon images of “Sarabhai” Crater.

About Vikram Sarabhai and his contributions:

Vikram Sarabhai was born on August 12, 1919. Sarabhai was instrumental in forming India’s future in astronomy and setting up the country’s space research facilities.

Key contributions:

Based on his persuasion, the Indian government agreed to set up the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR)in 1962. He was the first chairman of the committee.

The INCOSPAR was restructured and renamed as Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in 1969.

Sarabhai founded the Physical Research Laboratory in Ahmedabad in the year 1947. The laboratory started its operation from RETREAT, Sarabhai’s residence in Ahmedabad. Its first topic of research was cosmic rays.

He also set up India’s first rocket launch site in Thumba, a small village near the Thiruvananthapuram airport in Kerala.

Vikram Sarabhai was also responsible for bringing cable television to India. His constant contact with NASA paved a way for the establishment of Satellite Instructional Television Experiment (SITE) in 1975. Sarabhai was the mastermind behind building India’s first satellite, Aryabhata.

He was one of the founding members of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA). Vikram Sarabhai received the Padma Bhushan in 1966for his contribution to India’s progress. He was also awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 1972, posthumously.

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Topic: Sports

M S Dhoni, Suresh Raina retire from International Cricket

Indian Cricket Players M S Dhoni and Suresh Raina announced their retirement from International Cricket. This means that they shall still play for games conducted within India.

When can a Cricketer retire from game?

There is no age limit for a cricketer to retire from the game. They are selected based on their fitness and their ability to playing conditions. They can retire from the game at their will.