TNPSC Current Affairs November 01, 2019

www.tnpsc.academy – TNPSC Current Affairs Nov 01, 2019 (01/11/2019)

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Topic: Places in News, Latest Historical Diary of Events

Gottiprolu

Excavation by Archaeological Survey of India in Gottiprolu, Andhra Pradesh indicate it as a Trade Centre of Early Historic Period.

Where is it located?

Gottiprolu lies on the right bank of a distributary of river Swarnamukhi about eighty kilometers from Tirupati and Nellore.

What has been unearthed?

Among many other antiquities unearthed are one life size Vishnu sculpture and a wide variety of pottery of the early centuries of current era. The excavation revealed the presence of brick-built structures in different sizes and forms.

The available brick sizes are comparable with the Satavahana / Ikshvaku period structures in Krishna valley.

On the basis of the brick size and associated findings they can be placed anywhere between 2nd – 1st century BCE or little later (nearly 2000 years old).

Other interesting antiquity retrieved is the molded female terracotta figurine with two hands lifted upwards.

Other major retrieved antiquities unearthed are copper and lead coins, iron spear head, stone celts, terracotta beads, ear stud in semi precious stone and hopscotches.

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Topic: Latest Diary of Events

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas was observed on 31st October across the nation. It marks the occasion of the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

Background:

The government, in 2014, decided to observe Sardar Patel Jayanti Day as Ekta Diwas. This occasion provides an opportunity to re-affirm the inherent strength and resilience of the nation to withstand the threats to its unity, integrity and security.

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Topic: Public Administration and General Administration

Jammu and Kashmir Bifurcation

Jammu and Kashmir is no more a state; it has been divided into two Union Territories. The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 also comes into effect from 31st October 2019.

Here is what has changed in Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh:

The Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir and the Ranbir Penal Code will cease to exist. The Union Territory of J&K will have a legislature while the UT of Ladakh will have no legislature.

Both the Union Territories will have Lieutenant Governors as administrators who will be appointed by the President of India. Their tenure will be determined by the President.

Four sitting members of the Council of States representing the existing state of Jammu and Kashmir shall be deemed to have been elected to fill the seats allotted to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Powers of Lieutenant Governor:

The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh shall be assisted by advisor(s) to be appointed by the Central Government.

Lieutenant Governor of Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir may nominate two members to the Legislative Assembly to give representation to women, if in his opinion, women are not adequately represented in the Legislative Assembly.

The Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister.

The Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the Lieutenant Governor and the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly.

Before a Minister enters upon his office, the Lieutenant Governor shall administer to him the oaths of office and of secrecy according to the forms set out for the purpose in the Fourth Schedule.

High Court:

The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir shall be the common High Court for the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union territory of Ladakh.

The Judges of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir for the existing State of Jammu and Kashmir holding office immediately before the appointed day shall become on that day the Judges of the High Court.

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Topic: International Diary of Events

Sharjah International Book Fair 2019

The Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2019, an annual international book fair was inaugurated in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). It was inaugurated by Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, the sovereign ruler of Emirate of Sharjah and the Federal Supreme Council Member. The debut edition of SIBF was launched in 1982.

Key facts:

The year 2019 marks the 38th edition of 11-day Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF). Nearly 1800 exhibitors from 77 countries are participating in 2019 Fair. SIBF will showcase about 987 activities presenting scientific, knowledge and literary themes.

SIBF 2019 will carry the theme of- Sharjah World Book Capital (SWBC), ‘Open Books Open Minds’, to promote books and reading across age groups and communities.

The Guest of Honour country at 38th SIBF is Republic of Mexico.

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Topic: Persons in News

Radha Krishna Mathur sworn in as first Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh UT

Radha Krishna Mathur was formally sworn in as first ever Lieutenant Governor of newly carved Union Territory of Ladakh on 31 October 2019. He was nominated to be the first Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh by President of India on 25 October 2019.

He was administered Oath of Office and Secrecy by Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir High Court Gita Mittal.