TNPSC Current Affairs January 17, 2020

www.tnpsc.academy – TNPSC Current Affairs January 17, 2020 (17/01/2020)

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Topic: Awareness in Space, Latest Diary of Events

GSAT-30

The first mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in 2020, India’s latest telecommunication satellite GSAT-30 was successfully launched recently. The launch took place from the Spaceport in French Guiana. The launch vehicle is named Ariane 5 VA-251.

Key facts:

GSAT-30 derives its heritage from ISRO’s earlier INSAT/GSAT satellite series and will replace INSAT-4A in orbit. GSAT-30 is configured on ISRO’s enhanced I-3K Bus structure to provide communication services from Geostationary orbit.

GSAT-30 uses two satellite frequencies:

It gives the Indian mainland and islands coverage in the Ku band, and extended coverage in a wider area stretching from Australia to Europe in the lower-frequency C-band.

The Ku and C bands are part of a spectrum of frequencies, ranging from 1 to 40 gigahertz, that are used in satellite communications.

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Topic: Public Awareness and General Administration, Latest Diary of Events

Bru-Reang refugee agreement

The centre has signed a historic pact for permanent solution of Bru refugees’ issue. The agreement is between Union Government, Governments of Tripura and Mizoram and Bru-Reang representatives to end the 23-year old Bru-Reang refugee crisis.

Key facts:

Under the agreement, the centre has announced a package of Rs. 600 crore under this agreement. As per the agreement the Bru tribes would be given land to reside in Tripura.

A fixed deposit of Rs. 4 lakh will be given to each family as an amount of government aid. They will be able to withdraw this amount after two years.

Each of the displaced families will be given 40×30 sq ft residential plots. Apart from them, each family will be given Rs. 5,000 cash per month for two years.

The agreement highlights that each displaced family will also be given free ration for two years and aid of Rs. 1.5 lakh to build their houses.

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Topic: Latest inventions on Science and Health, International Events

Yada Yada virus

Detected recently in Australian mosquitoes.

What is it?

It belonged to a group that includes other alphaviruses such as chikungunya virus and the astern equine encephalitis.

Even so, the novel virus poses no threat to human beings, because it is a part of a group of viruses that only infect mosquitoes. Other viruses in the same group include the Tai forest alphavirus and the Agua Salud alphavirus.

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Topic: Latest Diary of Events

Sahyog-Kaijin

India and Japan took part in a joint exercise called “Sahyog-Kaijin”. The exercise was held between the coastal guards of the countries at Chennai Port.

Key facts:

The Japanese ship Ehigo and 4 ships of Indian Coast Guard participated in the exercise. The coast guards conducted the scenario of capture of a hijacked ship and rescue of crew in a joint operation. They also demonstrated search and rescue operations and displayed their fire-fighting skills. The exercise was conducted based on the agreement signed by the Coast Guards of the countries in 2006.

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Topic: Latest Diary of Events

Winged Raider: Indian Army’s largest airborne exercise-500 troops participate

The Indian Army recently conducted the largest air borne exercise called the Winged Raider. Around 500 troops participated in the exercise. The exercise was conducted in the north-eastern theatre.

Key facts:

The exercise was conducted to demonstrate the operational readiness of the paratroopers and air warriors. The C-130 Hercules, Dhruv Helicopters and C-17 globe master transport aircraft participated in the exercise.

The exercise was telecasted live. It focused on encountering China in the border region. The exercise also included capacity building programmes and habitats. It also focused on moving certain advanced weapon system to the eastern side.