TNPSC Current Affairs December 03, 2019

www.tnpsc.academy – TNPSC Current Affairs Dec 03, 2019 (03/12/2019)

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Topic: Latest Diary of Events

SURYA KIRAN – XIV

The 2019 edition of Joint military exercise between India and Nepal called ‘SURYA KIRAN – XIV’, will be conducted at Salijhandi, Rupendehi district of Nepal from 3 to 16 December 2019. It is an annual event which is conducted alternatively in Nepal and India.

This year exercise will comprise of 300 soldiers from both Indian and Nepal Army. Both countries would be sharing their experience in conduct of various counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations as also various humanitarian assistance missions by both Armies.

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Topic: Awards and Honours, Latest Diary of Events

Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize 2019: Author Tony Joseph book ‘Early Indians’ wins

English author Tony Joseph has won 12th ‘Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize’ for his 2018 book, ‘Early Indians: The Story of Our Ancestors and Where We Came’.

About Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize:

The award that was instituted in 2008 and carries a trophy and a cash prize of Rs.2 lakh. It seeks to celebrate ‘extraordinary new writing in all genres’ from South Asian countries.

In 2018, the prize was awarded to Sujatha Gidla for her ‘Ants Among Elephants: An Untouchable Family And The Making Of Modern India’.

‘Early Indians’:

Tony, a journalist-author, in his book tells the story of people of South Asia through research in 6 disciplines, including path-breaking new DNA evidence.

The book remarkably explores the origins of first humans who occupied Indian subcontinent, brings together a wealth of research from history, biology, archaeology, population genetics, social linguistics as well as other fields that are proving deeply interconnected.

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Topic: Public Awareness and General Administration

National Pension Scheme for Traders and Self Employed Persons

It is a pension scheme for the Vyaparis (shopkeepers/retail traders and self-employed persons) with annual turnover not exceeding Rs 1.5 crore. It is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme. The enrolment under the scheme is free of cost for the beneficiaries. The enrolment is based upon self-certification.

It has a provision for minimum assured pension of Rs 3,000/- monthly on attaining the age of 60 years.

The Central Government shall give 50 % share of the monthly contribution and remaining 50% contribution shall be made by the beneficiary.

Significance:

This scheme will target enrolling 25 lakh subscribers in 2019-20 and 2 crore subscribers by 2023-2024. An estimated 3 crore Vyaparis in the country are expected to be benefitted under the pension scheme.

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Topic: Places in News

Power of Siberia

What is it? It is a massive gas pipeline linking one of the most remote parts of Russia with a far-flung region of China. The pipeline stretches more than 3,000km (1,864 miles). Under this pipeline project, Russia will deliver 1 trillion cubic meters of natural gas to China over the next 30 years. The pipeline will pass through the deltas of the Yangtze and Amur rivers of China.

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Topic: Persons in News, Latest Diary of Events

First woman pilot in Navy

Sub Lieutenant Shivangi Swaroop is the first pilot in the Indian navy. She recently qualified as a Dornier pilot. Background: Bhawana Kanth, Avani Chaturvedi and Mohana Singh are the first women pilots in the Indian Air Force.

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Topic: Latest Diary of Events

India’s first maritime museum in Gujarat

A National Maritime Heritage Museum will be established at Lothal in Gujarat.

The museum will act as an independent research center for archaeology of boat building, reconstruction of maritime history and materials traded. It will hold display of salvaged materials from shipwreck sites in Indian Ocean waters.

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Topic: Latest Diary of Events

Hornbill Festival

Nagas celebrate this festival to revive, protect, sustain and promote the richness of the Naga heritage and traditions. It occurs during 1 – 10 December on an annual basis. It is also called the “Festival of Festivals”.

The festival pays tribute to Hornbill, the most admired and revered bird for the Nagas for its qualities of alertness and grandeur.

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Topic: New Inventions on Science and Health

Schistura syngkai – Fish species discovered in Meghalaya

A fish species has been discovered in Meghalaya’s West Khasi Hills district. The fish species, that has a scientific name Schistura syngkai, was discovered at Twahdidoh stream, a tributary of Wahblei river, by a team of scientists led by Prof Khlur Mukhim.