TNPSC Current Affairs June 03, 2020

www.tnpsc.academy – TNPSC Current Affairs June 03, 2020 (03/06/2020)

 

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Topic: Latest Diary of Events, Profile of States

Cyclonic Storm ‘NISARGA’

Cyclonic Storm formed over East central Arabian Sea has been named Nisarga. The name in the new list was suggested by Bangladesh.

The cyclone track — issued by India Meteorological Department (IMD) authorities — show that Nisarga will cross very close to the Mumbai coast while entering the land. Maharashtra and Gujarat are on pre-cyclone alert as very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is expected in parts of the states.

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Topic: Geographical Landmarks

Sun’s Corona

Scientists have recently discovered tiny flashes of radio light emanating from all over the Sun, which they say could help in explaining the long-pending coronal heating problem.

The data was collected with the help of the Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) radio telescope.

What is it?

The radio lights or signals under study result from beams of electrons accelerated in the aftermath of a magnetic explosion on the Sun.

These observations are the strongest evidence till date that the tiny magnetic explosions, originally referred to as ‘nanoflares’ by eminent American solar astrophysicist Eugene Parker.

Researchers believe that these explosions could indeed be heating up the corona.

What is the Sun’s Corona?

The Sun’s corona is the outermost part of the Sun’s atmosphere. The corona is usually hidden by the bright light of the Sun’s surface. That makes it difficult to see without using special instruments. However, the corona can be viewed during a total solar eclipse.

The corona’s high temperatures are a bit of a mystery. Astronomers have been trying to solve this mystery for a long time. The corona is in the outer layer of the Sun’s atmosphere—far from its surface. Yet the corona is hundreds of times hotter than the Sun’s surface.

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Topic: Terms in News, Profile of States

OTT (over-the-top) streaming

Majority producers in the Malayalam film industry declared that they do not prefer online release for their movies amid COVID-19 outbreak.

What’s the issue?

As the theatres remain closed amid the pandemic, the release of many movies were postponed for over three months. Following this, a few producers announced OTT release for their movies. The announcement irked theatre owners and they declared that they will boycott movies of the producer and actor if they go with the online release.

What is OTT?

An “over-the-top” media service is any online content provider that offers streaming media as a standalone product. The term is commonly applied to video-on-demand platforms, but also refers to audio streaming, messaging services, or internet-based voice calling solutions.

OTT services circumvent traditional media distribution channels such as telecommunications networks or cable television providers.

As long as you have access to an internet connection — either locally or through a mobile network — you can access the complete service at your leisure.

Why use OTT?

High-value content at low cost. Original content like Netflix and Amazon prime. Compatibility with multiple devices.

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Topic: Places in News

Depsang

There have been reports of a heavy Chinese presence at Depsang. The “Depsang plain” is one of the few places in the Western Sector where light armour (vehicles) would have ease of manoeuvre, so any Chinese buildup there is a cause for concern.

Key facts:

It is an area at a crucial dip (called the Bulge) on the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The Chinese Army occupied most of the plains in 1962.

India controls the western portion of the plains as part of Ladakh, whereas the eastern portion is part of the Aksai Chin region, which is controlled by China and claimed by India.

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Topic: Latest Diary of Events, Profile of States

Changpa community

The Chinese Army’s intrusion in Chumur and Demchok since January has left Ladakh’s nomadic herding Changpa community cut off from large parts of summer pastures.

This has also resulted in a sharp rise in deaths of young Pashmina goats this year in the Korzok-Chumur belt of Changthang plateau in Ladakh.

About Changthangi or Pashmina goat:

It is a special breed of goat indigenous to the high-altitude regions of Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir. They are raised for ultra-fine cashmere wool, known as Pashmina once woven.

These goats are generally domesticated and reared by nomadic communities called the Changpa in the Changthang region of Greater Ladakh.

The Changthangi goats have revitalized the economy of Changthang, Leh and Ladakh region.

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Topic: Latest Diary of Events

June 3: World Bicycle Day

Every year, World Bicycle Day is celebrated on June 3. The day is celebrated by the United Nations to lay emphasis about the benefits of cycling.

Key facts:

The World Bicycle Day is being celebrated since 2018. The day was declared by the United Nations. The main aim to observe the day is to celebrate uniqueness, versatility and longevity of bicycle.

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Topic: Latest Diary of Events, Profile of States

Kolkata Port Trust renamed to Shyama Prasad Mukerjee Port Trust

The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi approved renaming of Kolkata Port Trust to Shyama Prasad Mukerjee port trust. The announcement of renaming of the port was given by PM Modi on January 11, 2020.

The announcement was made by PM Modi while he attended the 150th anniversary celebrations of Kolkata Port Trust. The GoI has lately introduced several measure in the name of the legend.