TNPSC Current Affairs July 03, 2019

www.tnpsc.academy – TNPSC Current Affairs July 03, 2019 (03/07/2019)

Topic: General Administration, Profile of States, Latest Diary of Events

Non-communicable diseases

According to Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) report entitled “India: Health of the Nation’s States”, Contribution of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) to total death in the Country was 61.8% in 2016, as compared to 37.9% in 1990.

In the States of Kerala, Goa and Tamil Nadu, due to epidemiological transition, fewer deaths are recorded for Communicable, maternal, neonatal and nutritional diseases, thereby raising share of NCDs in total deaths.

Risk factors for NCDs inter alia include ageing, unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high cholesterol and overweight.

What are NCDs?

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), also known as chronic diseases, tend to be of long duration and are the result of a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental and behaviours factors.

The main types of NCDs are cardiovascular diseases (like heart attacks and stroke), cancers, chronic respiratory diseases (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma) and diabetes.

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Topic: Political Parties in India, General Administration, Latest Diary of Events

Leader of Opposition

Congress seeks Leader of the Opposition post.

Who is the Leader of Opposition?

The LOP is leader of the largest party that has not less than one-tenth of the total strength of the house. It is a statutory post defined in the Salaries and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977.

Significance of the office: LoP is referred to as the ‘shadow Prime Minister’. She/he is expected to be ready to take over if the government falls. The LoP also plays an important role in bringing cohesiveness and effectiveness to the opposition’s functioning in policy and legislative work.

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Topic: Latest Diary of Events

Garuda VI

It is a bilateral air exercise between Indian Air Force and French air force. The latest edition is being held in France. It is aimed at enhancing interoperability level of French and Indian crews in air defence and ground attack missions.

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Topic: Cultural Facts of India, Latest Diary of Events

Jagannath Rath Yatra

Popularly known as the ‘Festival of Chariots’, Rath Yatra festival in honour of Puri’s Lord Jagannath is grand celebration.

The festival is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, his sister Goddess Subhadra and elder brother Balabhadra.

All the three deities of the temple – Jagannath, Subhadra and Balabhadra – travel in three different chariots during this festival. The chariots are called Nandighosha, Taladhwaja, and Devadalana respectively.

New chariots for all the three deities are constructed every year using wood even if the architect of the chariots remain similar. Four wooden horses are attached to each chariot.

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Topic: Latest Diary of Events, Political Parties in India

Rahul Gandhi resigned as Congress President

Congress president Rahul Gandhi officially resigned from his post. He stated that accountability was critical to the future growth of the party and assumed that he was responsible for the loss of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

In the absence of party president, Congress party is led by senior most leader until a chief is appointed.

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Topic: Awards and Honours, Latest Diary of Events

Vaibhav Yadav won WBC Asia silver welterweight title 2019

Vaibhav Yadav, Indian pro boxer won the World Boxing Council (WBC) Asia silver welterweight championship 2019 that held in Pattaya, Thailand.

Key facts:

He defeated Fahpetch Singmanassak of Thailand. The Championship was conducted by the Asian Boxing Council(ABCO) and approved by the World Boxing Council (WBC).