TNPSC Current Affairs June 10, 2020

www.tnpsc.academy – TNPSC Current Affairs June 10, 2020 (10/06/2020)

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Topic: India and its Neighbouring Countries

Border issue between India & China at Ladakh

Indian and Chinese troops have clashed at two points along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) recently, leaving personnel injured on both sides.

What’s the issue?

The incidents took place in the Naku La sector and in a contested area near Pangong Tso, a lake in Ladakh.

But the Army played down the two incidents as “temporary and short-duration face-offs” that were resolved by “local commanders as per mutually-accepted protocols” through dialogue and flag meetings. These kinds of incidents do occur as boundaries are not resolved.

Where is Naku La?

Naku La sector is a pass at a height of more than 5,000 meters above Mean Sea Level (MSL) in the state of Sikkim. It is located ahead of Muguthang or Cho Lhamu (source of River Teesta).

The other passes located in the state of Sikkim are Nathu La Pass and Jelep La Pass.

Pangong Tso lake:

It is a 135-km long lake, located in the Himalayas at the height of approximately 4,350 m, stretches out from India to China.

One-third of water body, its 45 km stretch, is in Indian control while the rest of the 90 km is under Chinese control.

It is formed from Tethys geosyncline. The brackish water lake freezes over in winter and becomes ideal for ice skating and polo.

India- China Border:

India and China share a 3,488 km long boundary. Unfortunately, the entire boundary is disputed. The line, which delineates the boundary between the two countries, is popularly called the McMahon Line, after its author Sir Henry McMahon.

In 1913, the British-India government had called a tripartite conference, in which the boundary between India and Tibet was formalized after a discussion between the Indian and the Tibetans. A Convention was adopted, which resulted in the delimitation of the Indo-Tibetan boundary. This boundary is, however, disputed by China which terms it as illegal.

In 1957, China occupied Aksai Chin and built a road through it. This episode was followed by intermittent clashes along the border, which finally culminated in the border war of 1962. The boundary, which came into existence after the war, came to be known as Line of Actual Control (LAC). It is a military held line.

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Topic: Latest Reports and Events

2021 QS World University rankings

17th edition of the QS World University Rankings has been released. It is an annual publication of University rankings by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)- A British company specializing in the analysis of higher education institutions around the world.

Previously, it was called Times Higher Education – QS World University rankings. The name changed since 2010.

It is the only international ranking to have received the approval of the International Ranking Expert Group (IREG). It rates the world’s top 1000 universities.

Top three from India featured in the top 200 and their rankings:

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay (Rank – 172),

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore (Rank – 185),

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)  Delhi (Rank 193).

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Topic: Awards and Honours

Ramon Magsaysay Award

It was cancelled this year due to COVID 19 pandemic.

About the Award:

It is Asia’s highest honour and is often regarded as the region’s equivalent of the Nobel Prize. It was established in 1957 by trustees of the New York City-based Rockefeller Brothers Fund and Philippine government in the memory of Philippines’ third President Ramon Magsaysay.

It is awarded annually to individuals or organizations from the Asia region for their altruistic and philanthropic service. It carries Medallion bearing the likeness of the late President Ramon Magsaysay, cash prize and a certificate.

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Topic: International Events

North Korea declared south Korea as an enemy nation

North Korea has cut off all inter-Korean communication lines with the South, including a hotline between the two nations’ leaders.

The North Korea said this was the first in a series of actions, describing South Korea as “the enemy”.

This move was triggered by South Korean activists who sent anti-Pyongyang messages in balloons across the border.