TNPSC Current Affairs November 03, 2017

www.tnpsc.academy – TNPSC Current Affairs November 03, 2017 (03/11/2017)

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Topic : General Administration, Latest Diary of Events

World Food India 2017

It is a three-day event, which is organised by the Food Processing Industries Ministry, will see investors, manufacturers, producers, food processors, policy makers and organisations from all over the world.

The event aims to facilitate participation between domestic and international businesses

This is the first time that India is hosting such an event for the food processing sector.

Key facts:

World Food India aims to transform food economy and realize the vision of doubling of farmers’ income by establishing India as a preferred investment destination and sourcing hub for the global food processing industry.

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Topic : Profile of States, General Administration, Latest Diary of Events

Etikoppaka toys get GI tag

The Etikoppaka toys are not only popular in Andhra Pradesh but also gained their popularity all over the country and abroad over the years. But this art form suffered a setback in the last decade.

Key facts:

Etikoppaka toys, popularly known as Lakkapidathalu, finally received Geographical Indication by the Registration of Geographical Indication.

Geographical Indications(GI):

A geographical indication (GI) is a name or sign used on products which corresponds to a specific geographical location or origin (e.g. a town, region, or country).

The use of a geographical indication may act as a certification that the product possesses certain qualities, is made according to its geographical origin.

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Topic : Profile of States, General Administration, Latest Diary of Events

World’s highest motorable road constructed in Ladakh

Border Roads Organisation (BRO) under Union Ministry of Defense has constructed the world’s highest motorable road (at 19300 feet) in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir.

Key facts:

This road has been constructed under BRO’s ‘Project Himank’.

BRO’s ‘Project Himank’ started in 1985, to construct and maintain roads and related infrastructure in Leh-Ladakh region.

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Topic : World Organization, Latest Diary of Events

India slipped 21 slots on WEF Gender Gap index 2017

India has ranked 108th out of 144 countries on Global Gender Gap Index 2017 released by World Economic Forum (WEF).

This year’s rank marks a drop by 21 places as compared to previous year’s ranking.

Key facts:

Global Gender Gap report is published annually by World Economic Forum (WEF) since 2006.

It reflects the state of gender equality in the countries listed on the index.

The report measures gender gap in countries on four thematic dimensions viz. Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival, and Political Empowerment.

India has performed poorly on three out of the four main dimensions. In Economic Participation and Opportunity India ranked 139th, in Educational Attainment it ranked 112th.