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TNPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS August -2018 My Dear Aspirants, Greetings to all of you! “What we think we become” Gautama Buddha. We all have dreams. To make dreams come into reality it takes a lot of determination, dedication, self discipline and continuous effort. We at VETRII IAS Study Circle are committed to provide the right guidance, quality coaching and help every aspirants to achieve his or her life’s cherished goal of becoming a civil servant. The class room coaching at VETRII IAS Study Circle is meticulously planned to equip the aspirants with all the relevant facts and fundamentals of the subjects. Further the VETRII IAS Study Circle Study materials aim to support the candidate by providing the most relevant study material in a comprehensive manner. Wishing You All The Very Best !! DIRECTOR (M.Shunmugam) Vetrii IAS Study Circle. CONTENT 1.HISTORY Important Days 1 Profile of States 6 Defence, National Security and Terrorism 7 World Organisations - Pacts and Summits 16 Eminent Persons 20 Places in News 28 Sports and Games 30 Books and Authors 59 Awards and Honours 60 Cultural Panorama 67 Latest Historical Events 69 India and its Neighbours 70 Appointments - Who is who? 72 2. POLITICAL SCIENCE Latest court Verdicts 81 Political Parties and Political System in India 84 Govt - Welfare Oriented Govt Schemes, Their Utility 90 3. GEOGRAPHY Geographical Landmarks 99 TNPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS August -2018 4.ECONOMICS Current Socio-Economic Problems 100 New Economic Policy and Govt. Sector 105 5. SCIENCE Latest Inventions on Science and Technology 108 Latest Discoveries in Health Science 118 Mass Media & Communication 126 6. NATIONAL - DIARY OF EVENTS 128 7. INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS 152 165 8. TAMILNADU AFFAIRS 9. OTHER NEWS 175 10. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE 177 11. PRACTICE QUESTIONS 187 6 Vetrii IAS Study Circle TNPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS IMPORTANT DAYS August -2018 HISTORY IMPORTANT DAYS AUGUST (1-7) : World Breastfeeding week • Annual campaign that is held every year from 1st August to 7th August. • Celebrated in more than 120 countries globally • Organised by WABA, WHO and UNICEF. • To commemerate Innocentic declaration made by WHO & UNICEF in 1990 to protect & Support breast feeding. Established by : World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) First observed : 1992 Theme : “Breastfeeding : foundation for life”. AUGUST 2 : Venice Film Festival Established by : Venetion City Council First observed : 1932 Vetrii IAS Study Circle 1 TNPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS August -2018 IMPORTANT DAYS AUGUST 5 : International Forgiveness Day Established by : World Forgiveness Alliance First observed : 1990 AUGUST 6 : Hiroshima Day • On August 6, 1945 at 8:15 a.m., the US B-29 bomber Enola Gay dropped the 20 kiloton atomic bomb “Little Boy,” on Hiroshima, which devastated most of the city, killing 80,000 people instantly, leaving 12,000 missing and 40,000 wounded. AUGUST 7 : National Handloom Day • First Observed : 2015 in chennai • To generate awareness about importance of India’s handloom industry. • To commemorate the Swadeshi Movement which was launched on this date in 1905 • aimed at reviving domestic products and production processes. • The first National Handloom Day was inaugurated on 7 August 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. AUGUST 9 : Nagasaki Peace Day • On August 9, 1945, at 11:01 a.m., another US bomber dropped the 21 kiloton atomic bomb “Fat Man” on another Japanese city - Nagasaki - killing about 40,000 people and leaving 60,000 injured. 2 Vetrii IAS Study Circle TNPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS IMPORTANT DAYS August -2018 Japan h Capital - Tokyo. h Currency - Yen h Prime minister - Shinzo Abe (Since 2012) AUGUST 9 : Quit India Day First observed : 1942 • Also called as August Revolution • Day at the All India Congress Committee Session in Bombay, Gandhi launched the “Quit India Movement”.0 AUGUST 9 : International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Established by : United Nations General Assembly First observed : 1994 Theme 2018 : “Indigenous peoples’ migration and movement”. • Marking the first meeting of the UN working group on Indigenous population of the subcommission on the promotion and protection of Human Rights held in 1992. AUGUST 10 : World Biofuel Day • To create awareness about the importance of non-fossil fuels as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels. AUGUST 10 : World Lion Day Established by : Big Cat Rescue First observed : 2013 Vetrii IAS Study Circle 3 TNPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS August -2018 IMPORTANT DAYS AUGUST 12 : International Youth Day Established by : United Nations General Assembly First observed : 2000 Theme : Safe Spaces for Youth AUGUST 13 : World Organ Donation Day (WODD) • The World Organ Donation Day (WODD) is observed every year on August 13 to encourage people to donate their precious organs. AUGUST 18 : Helium Steps into 150th year since its Discovery • Helium (He), with atomic number 2, was discovered on 18th August 1868 by French astronomer Jules Janssen along with Norman Lockyer. CRYOGENS • A Substance to produce very low temperatures. Application • Liquid helium → Cryogenics + MRI scanners • General uses 1) Used as Inert shield for arc welding. 2) Pressurize fuel tanks of liquid fueled rockets. 3) Super sonic wind tunnels. AUGUST 19 : WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY Established by : United Nations General Assembly First observed : 2009 Launched Campaign : #NotATarget 4 Vetrii IAS Study Circle TNPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS IMPORTANT DAYS August -2018 AUGUST 20 : World Mosquito Day First observed : 1893 • To commemorate Sir Ronald Rose for his discovery that female mosquitoes transmit malaria. AUGUST 22 : MADRAS DAY 1) First celebrated in 1939 2) Celebrated annualy from 2004 3) To commemorate foer founding of Madras. AUGUST 26 : Women’s Equality Day 1) First observed : 1973 2) To commemorate the 1920 adoption of the 19th Amendment to USA constitution, which prohibit the states and federal government from denying the right to vote to citizens of USA on the basis of sex. AUGUST 29 : National Sports Day Established by : Remembrance of Dhyam Chand Singh (Hockey Player) Vetrii IAS Study Circle 5 TNPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS August -2018 PROFILE OF STATES PROFILE OF STATES UTTAR PRADESH MUGHAL SARAI JUNCTION RENAMED AS DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JUNCTION • First attempt to change the name by BJP government in 1992 • The Indian Govrernment approved a proposal by the UP government in 2017. Bharatiya Janata Party PRESIDENT AMIT SHAH Parliamentary Chairperson Narendra Modi Lok Sabha leader Narendra Modi (Prime Minister) Rajya Sabha leader Arun Jaitley (Finance Minister) Founded 6 April 1980 (38 years ago) Formerly Known Bharatiya Jana Sangh(1951−1977) Janata Party (1977−1980) 6 Vetrii IAS Study Circle TNPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS PROFILE OF STATES August -2018 DEFENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY AND TERRORISM BALLISTIC MISSILE INTERCEPTOR AAD SUCCESSFULLY FLIGHT TESTED • Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the successful test of the Ballistic Missile Interceptor Advanced Air Defence (AAD) from Abdul Kalam Island (formerly known as Wheeler Island), Odisha. • The endo-atmospheric missile, capable of intercepting incoming targets at an altitude of 15 to 25 km was launched against multiple simulated targets of 1500 km class ballistic missile. • The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa witnessed the flight test along with other senior officials. About DRDO h Sanjay Mitra (Present Defence Secretary) is the present Chairman of DRDO. h DRDO -Headquarters in New Delhi. h It was formed in 1958 by the merger of the Technical Development Establishment and the Directorate of Technical Development and Production with the Defence Science Organisation. h It is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Vetrii IAS Study Circle 7 TNPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS August -2018 PROFILE OF STATES THE SUCCESSFUL TEST ON NAVAL LCA MARKS A MILESTONE • The indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), Naval Prototype 2 (NP2) successfully landed on the Shore Based Test Facility (SBTF) in Goa. This trial is a milestone towards completion of CCT (Carrier Combat Trials) trials of LCA Navy. • The Arrestor Hook System (AHS) for Ship Deck operations of LCA Naval version was designed and developed by Aircraft Research and Design Centre (ARDC) wing of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). • The combined effort by HAL, Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), Center for Military Airworthiness & Certification (CEMILAC), Regional Director Aeronautical Quality Assurance (RDAQA) and Navy led to the success. • Navy will conduct a series of such trials and the Naval LCA is expected to be on INS Vikramaditya by the end of 2018. h A Light combat aircraft is a light multirole military aircraft most coming from advanced trainers that have been modified or designed for engaging in light combat missions, either in light strike or attack missions, reconnaissance or interdiction roles while some keeping its trainer role. h They are also slower than their bigger counterparts capable only of subsonic speed though some are capable of reaching March 1. MAITREE 2018 JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE BETWEEN INDIA AND THAILAND HELD IN THAILAND • Exercise ‘Maitree’ is a joint military exercise between Indian Army and Royal Thai Army and is running on in Thailand from 6 to 19 August 2018. • Maitree 2018 was platoon level exercise that comprises of infantry component. • Aim:- To develope mutual understanding and bonhomie between the two armies in order to counter terrorism. 8 Vetrii IAS Study Circle TNPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS PROFILE OF STATES August -2018 Exercise Maitree 2018 h Maitree 2018 was platoon level exercise that comprises of infantry component. Its opening ceremony was started with familiarization of organization and display of weapons and equipment of both armies. It mainly emphasized to hone tactical and technical skills in joint counter insurgency and counter terrorist operations in rural and urban scenario under United Nations (UN) mandate. h The exercise laid due emphasis on increasing interoperability between forces from both countries which is considered crucial for success of any joint operation. Both armies also jointly trained, planned and executed series of well-developed tactical drills for neutralization of likely threats that may be encountered in urban warfare scenario.
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