TNPSC current affairs May 08, 2017

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www.tnpsc.academy – TNPSC current affairs May 08, 2017 (08/05/2017)

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Topic : Latest Diary of Events

World Red Cross Day – May 08

World Red Cross Day is an annual event to celebrate the principles of “International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement”.

It is celebrated every year to pay tribute to the volunteers participated in the event as well as welcome their precious contribution for helping people in need.

Key facts:

May 08 is the celebrated every year as the birth anniversary of founder of the Red Cross.

Henry Dunant was the founder of the Red Cross as well as the founder of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

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Topic : Latest Diary of Events, General Administration, National Security

Assam is “Disturbed Area” – Announced by Indian Government

The Central government has declared the entire Assam as a “disturbed area” under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) for three more months.

Due to the various violent activities, this announcement was made by the government.

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Topic : Awards and Honours

7^th ASIAN Awards – Fellowship Award for Sachin Tendulkar

India’s cricket player Sachin Tendulkar received the Fellowship Award at the 7^th ASIAN Awards.

Key facts:

The Asian Awards is an award ceremony which takes place in the United Kingdom.

This awards are recognises and rewards extraordinary achievement across 14 categories that include business, philanthropy, entertainment, culture and sport.

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Topic : International Politics

Emmanuel Macron – France’s Youngest President

Emmanuel Macron elected as the France’s Youngest President.

About him:

Emmanuel Macron is a former civil servant and investment banker.

And he studied philosophy at Paris Nanterre University.

He worked as an Inspector of Finances in the Inspectorate General of Finances (IGF) and then became an investment banker at Rothschild & Cie Banque.

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