TNPSC Current Affairs February 07, 2018

www.tnpsc.academy – TNPSC Current Affairs February 07, 2018 (07/02/2018)

 

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

World Government Summit 2018

The sixth Edition of World Government Summit will be held in in Dubai, UAE.

About World Government Summit:

The World Government Summit is a global platform dedicated to shaping the future of government worldwide.

Each year, the Summit sets the agenda for the next generation of governments with a focus on how they can harness innovation and technology to solve universal challenges facing humanity.

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Topic: Science and developing new technology

Agni-I missile

Indigenously developed Agni-I ballistic missile that can carry a nuclear payload was recently flight tested as part of a user trial by the Army from a test range off the Odisha coast.

It was 18th version of Agni-I, which could achieve all parameters within the stipulated time period.

About Agni 1 missile:

Agni-1 is an indigenously developed surface-to-surface, single-stage nuclear capable missile.

Weighing around 12 tonnes, the 15-metre-long Agni-I can carry payloads up to 1,000 kg and is capable of hitting a target beyond 700 km.

The sophisticated Agni-I missile is propelled by a solid rocket propellant system and is equipped with a specialised navigation system that ensures it reaches the target with a high degree of precision.

The missile was inducted into service in 2004.

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Topic : General Administration, Latest Diary of Events

New Consumer Protection Bill

The Government introduced new Consumer Protection Bill, 2018 in the Lok Sabha on 05.01.2018.

The Consumer Protection Bill, 2018, introduced in Parliament, provides for establishment of an executive agency to be known as the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) which will deal with unfair trade practices and misleading advertisements.

The provisions of the Bill will cover the whole country.

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Topic : New Appointments, Persons in News

Karnataka High Court gets new Chief Justice

Justice Dinesh Maheshwari, appointed as the Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court.

At present she working as Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court.

The Karnataka High Court has been functioning under Acting Chief Justice H.G. Ramesh since October 10, 2017.

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Topic : Awards and Honours, Persons in News

Best Weaver Award for woman 2016

2016. Mageswari, a seasoned weaver of Little Kancheepuram, has been selected for the Çentre’s ‘Best Weaver Award’ for 2016.

Key facts:

Ms. Mageswari having experience in weaving for the past 35 years, who had dropped out of school, learned the art from her husband K.V. Kupparaman.

Mr. Kupparaman had got the “Best Weaver” citation during a Handloom Week celebration held 30 years ago.

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Topic : Awards and Honours, Persons in News

Joshna gets Sports Achiever award

India’s top squash player Joshna Chinappa received the Sports Achiever award from the Rotary Club of Madras. She is now in the ranking of World No. 17.

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Topic : Latest Diary of events

Shubhankar becomes highest ranked Indian golfer

Shubhankar Sharma became higest ranked Indian Golfer by 72^nd position in the world. Currently playing on Asian tour, he gets 121 spots and raised his ranking from 193 to 72.

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Topic : Sports and Records, Persons in News

Jhulan Goswami first female cricketer to take 200 ODI wickets

India’s women cricketer Jhulan Goswami becoming the first female cricketer to take 200 ODI wickets.

Goswami achieved this record during the second ODI between India and South Africa match.

She playing her 166th One Day International, dismissed opener South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt for her 200th wicket.

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Topic : New Inventions on Science and Technology, Latest Diary of Events

SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy, the world’s most powerful rocket

SpaceX’s giant new rocket, the Falcon Heavy, is all set its first test launch on Feb. 6 from the historic Pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

SpaceX’s current Falcon 9 rocket launches cargo to the International Space Station and lofts satellites into orbit.