TNPSC Current Affairs February 03, 2018

www.tnpsc.academy – TNPSC Current Affairs February 03, 2018 (03/02/2018)

Topic: Indian Constitution- Historical Events, Indian Culture

Jallikattu

The Supreme Court has referred to a Constitution Bench to decide whether the people of Tamil Nadu can preserve jallikattu as their cultural heritage under Article 29 (1) of the Constitution and demand its protection.

Background:

The decision came based on petitions filed by activists to strike down the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act of 2017 and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Conduct of Jallikattu) Rules of 2017.

Significance of this decision:

It is for the first time the Supreme Court is considering the question of granting constitutional protection to jallikattu as a collective cultural right under Article 29 (1).

Article 29(1) is a fundamental right guaranteed under Part III of the Constitution to protect the educational and cultural rights of citizens.

Topic : General Administration, Welfare Oriented Govt., Schemes and their Utilities

Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahaabhiyan or KUSUM scheme

As part of Union Budget 2018-19, the government has announced Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahaabhiyan or KUSUM scheme.

About KUSUM scheme:

It is a ₹1.4 lakh-crore scheme for promoting decentralised solar power production of up to 28,250 MW to help farmers.

It would provide extra income to farmers, by giving them an option to sell additional power to the grid through solar power projects set up on their barren lands.

It would help in de-dieselising the sector as also the DISCOMS.

Topic : Latest Diary of Events

World Wetlands Day 2018

World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on 2 February.

This day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the shores of the Caspian Sea.

Theme for 2018: “Wetlands for a Sustainable Urban Future”.

Topic : India’s Foreign Policy, Latest Diary of Events

Cochin Shipyard signs MoU with Russian firm

The State-owned Cochin Shipyard and the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) of Russia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate and engage in design, development, and execution of contemporary, state-of-the-art vessels for inland and coastal waterways.

USC, a joint stock company, is the largest shipbuilding holding in Russia incorporating around 40 enterprises including shipyards with more than 300 years experience which have been key contributors to the growth of inland waterways in Russia.

Topic : Sports and Medals

2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup

In the final, India beat Australia by 8 wickets to win their fourth Under-19 World Cup, the most by any side.

Key facts:

The 2018 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup was an international limited-overs cricket tournament that was held in New Zealand from 13 January to 3 February 2018.

It was the twelfth edition of the Under-19 Cricket World Cup, and the third to be held in New Zealand (after the 2002 and 2010 events).

New Zealand was the first country to host the event three times. The opening ceremony took place on 7 January 2018.

The West Indies were the defending champions.