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OCTOBER - 2018 Published by Published by 1. HISTORY 1.1. Important Days - 1 1.2. Defence, National Security and Terrorism - 4 1.3. World Organisations – Pacts and Summits - 7 1.4. Eminent Persons - 7 1.5. Sports and Games - 8 1.6. Books & Authors - 11 1.7. Awards & Honours - 11 1.8. Cultural Panorama - 15 1.9. Latest Historical Events - 15 1.10. Appointments – Who is who ? - 16 2. POLITICAL SCIENCE 2.1. India’s Foreign Policy - 18 2.2. Public Awareness & General Administration - 19 2.3. Govt – Welfare oriented schemes and their utility - 22 3. GEOGRAPHY 3.1. Geographical Landmarks - 24 3.2. Policy on Environment and Ecology - 25 3.3. Natural Disasters – Safeguard Measures - 26 TNPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS October -2018 \ 1. HISTORY 4. ECONOMICS 1.1. Important Days - 1 4.1. Current Socio-Economic Problems - 30 1.2. Defence, National Security and Terrorism - 4 4.2. New Economic Policy & Govt. Sector - 33 1.3. World Organisations – Pacts and Summits - 7 1.4. Eminent Persons - 7 1.5. Sports and Games - 8 5. SCIENCE 1.6. Books & Authors - 11 5.1. Latest Inventions on Science & Technology - 35 1.7. Awards & Honours - 11 5.2. Latest Discoveries in Health Science - 38 1.8. Cultural Panorama - 15 1.9. Latest Historical Events - 15 6. NATIONAL – DAIRY OF EVENTS - 40 1.10. Appointments – Who is who ? - 16 7. INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - 43 2. POLITICAL SCIENCE 8. OTHERS NEWS - 50 2.1. India’s Foreign Policy - 18 2.2. Public Awareness & General Administration - 19 9. TAMIL NADU AFFAIRS - 51 2.3. Govt – Welfare oriented schemes and their utility - 22 10. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE - 52 3. GEOGRAPHY 11. PRACTICE QUESTIONS - 59 3.1. Geographical Landmarks - 24 3.2. Policy on Environment and Ecology - 25 3.3. Natural Disasters – Safeguard Measures - 26 Vetrii IAS Study Circle 1. HISTORY 1.1 IMPORTANT DAYS Date Day Theme / Description International Day “Celebrating Older Human Rights Oct 1 of Older Persons champions”. The birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, Gandhi Jayanti, leader of the Indian independence International Day movement and pioneer of the of Non-Violence philosophy and strategy of non- Oct 2 violence. World Habitat Day Slogan: ‘Waste-Wise Cities’. The mission of this day is raising the Oct 4 World Animal Day status of animals to improve welfare standards worldwide World Teachers ‘The right to education means the right Oct 5 Day to a qualified teacher’. India started to celebrate Air Force day Indian Air Oct 8 on 8th of October in the year 1932 as Force Day an auxiliary air force of Indian Empire. The anniversary of the establishment Oct 9 World Post Day of the Universal Postal Union in 1874 in the Swiss Capital, Bern. Objective of raising awareness of mental World Mental Oct 10 health issues and mobilizing efforts Health Day in support of better mental health. TNPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS History - Important Days / October -2018 International Day Oct 11 With Her : A Skilled Girlforce of the Girl Child Oct 12 World Arthritis Day Don’t Delay, Connect Today International The SDGs and Disaster Risk Reduction: Oct 13 Day for Disaster Meeting Target C of the Sendai Framework Reduction (Reducing the economic loss of disasters). International “International Standards and the Oct 14 Standards Day Fourth Industrial Revolution”. “Sustainable infrastructure, services and International Day Oct 15 social protection for gender equality and of Rural Women the empowerment of rural women and girls” “OUR ACTIONS ARE OUR FUTURE. Oct 16 World Food Day A ZERO HUNGER WORLD BY 2030 IS POSSIBLE. International Day “Coming together with those furthest behind Oct 17 for the Eradication to build an inclusive world of universal of Poverty respect for human rights and dignity” World Osteoporosis Oct 20 Love your bones Day Police Prime Minister Narendra Modi Oct 21 Commemoration inaugurated and dedicated National Police Day Memorial (NPM) to nation in New Delhi. It is an organisation dedicated to United Nations Day International peace & stablility Oct 24 World Polio Day “Bold steps to end Polio” World Day for Oct 27 Audiovisual “Your story is moving” Heritage Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Birth anniversary of Oct 31 (National Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Unity Day) Vetrii IAS Study Circle TNPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS October -2018 \ History - Important Days INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR DISASTER REDUCTION According to United Nations report titled ‘Economic Losses, Poverty and Disasters 1998- 2017’, India has suffered whopping $79.5 billion economic loss due to climate- related disasters in last 20 years. The report was released ahead of International Day for Disaster Reduction, observed every year on October 13. WORLD OBESITY DAY: 11 OCTOBER The World Obesity Day is observed globally on 11 October to promote practical solutions to end the global obesity crisis. It also aims to lead and drive global efforts to reduce, prevent and treat obesity. The theme for this year is “It’s time to End Weight Stigma!”. Background The first World Obesity Day took place in 2015. The second took place in 2016 and focused on childhood obesity which was aligned with WHO Commission report on Ending Childhood Obesity. The theme of World Obesity Day 2017 was “treat obesity now and avoid the consequences later”. Vetrii IAS Study Circle TNPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS History - Defence / October -2018 1.2 DEFENCE INDIA IS TO GIFT THREE MIG-21 FIGHTER JETS TO RUSSIA MiG-21 India is to gift three MiG-21 fighter Design Group : M i k o y a n - G u r e v i c h jets to Russia. Design Bureau in the 1950s The handing over of 3 MiG-21-s is based on a request from Russian Type : Fighter and interceptor Defence Minister to Indian Defence aircraft Minister. National Origin : The gifts comprise of one Type 75 Soviet Union MiG-21 is a product of aircraft and two Type 77 aircraft. the Soviet Union This is a major symbolic gesture to It made first flight in 1956 and showcase the all-weather friendship entered service in 1959. and deep strategic partnership between India and Russia, which has From 1985 Russia stopped been put to test in recent times due producing the aircraft while India to changing geopolitical conditions. continued operating the upgraded variants. PM MODI INAUGURATED PARAKRAM PARV EXHIBITION IN jODHPUR Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Parakram Parv exhibition at the military station in Jodhpur to mark the second anniversary of the surgical strikes carried out by the Indian Army across the LoC. The Indian Army carried out surgical strikes on seven terrorist launch pads across the Line of Control (LoC) as a response to an attack on its base in Uri. Konark Corps is organizing this three days exhibition on Indian Army’s Combat Capability on the occasion of 2nd anniversary of Surgical Strikes. Vetrii IAS Study Circle TNPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS October -2018 \ History - Defence FIRST INDIA-vIETNAM COAST Sahyog HOP TAC-2018 GUARDS EXERCISE HELD IN The exercise was aimed at BAY OF BENGAL acquainting coast guards of The maiden joint exercise of Coast both countries with each other’s Guards of India and Vietnam “Sa- capabilities and strengthening hyog HOP TAC -2018” was held in working level relationship to rescue the Bay of Bengal off the Chennai lives at sea. coast, Tamil Nadu It encompassed scenario of hijacking It was aimed at strengthening the of oil tanker and subsequent rescue working level relationship between of its crew in coordinated anti-piracy coast guards of both navies. joint operation as well as preventive efforts for marine environment protection. INDIAN AIR FORCE (IAF) Timeline of IAF Founded : 8 October 1932 1932- Auxiliary air force Headquarter : New Delhi of Indian Empire Part of : Indian Armed Force 1947- Royal Indian Air Force Motto : Touch the Sky with Glory 1950- Indian Air Force why in the news: India celebrates its 86th Air Force Day on 8th October The Indian Air Force (IAF) is to hold a grand parade-cum-investiture ceremony at the Air Force Station at Hindon in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The celebration of day seeks to increase the awareness about the important of IAF as an importance part of the national security. IAF is the world’s 4th largest air force after US, Russia & China JIMEx -18 : 3RD EDITION OF jAPAN - INDIA MARITIME EXERCISE Aimed to enhance interoperability improve understanding and imbibe best practises between navies of two countries . Held in Visakhapatnam , Andra Pradesh Vetrii IAS Study Circle TNPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS History - Defence / October -2018 ARMY COMMANDERS IND-INDO CORPAT: 32ND CONFERENCE TO FOCUS ON EDITION OF INDIA-INDONESIA OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES COORDINATED PATROL BEING During the Army Commanders’ HELD IN INDONESIA Conference, to be held till October The 32nd edition of India- 15, a host of issues ranging from Indonesia coordinated patrol operational, administrative, logistics (IND-INDO CORPAT) is being held and human resources in Belawan, There are four studies examining Under it, ships and aircraft from the issues of the Army and the both countries will undertake headquarters as also human resources patrolling on respective sides management aspects. of 236 nautical miles long International Maritime Boundary COPE INDIA AIR EXERCISE: INDIA, Line. JAPAN, uS PLANNING TO HOST Ind - Indo Corpat - 2018 JOINT TRILATERAL AIR EXERCISE The patrolling will be conducted in India and US have agreed to elevate three phases, followed by closing their bilateral ‘Cope India’ air exercise ceremony at Port Blair, Andaman to trilateral format by including Japan. and Nicobar Island. Indian Naval The next edition of this exercise is Ship (INS) Kulish, a Kora class scheduled to be held in December missile corvette and Dornier naval 2018 for which final planning maritime time patrol aircraft from conference to finalise its modalities Andaman and Nicobar command will held in Kalaikunda, West Bengal.
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