TNPSC Current Affairs February 29, 2020

www.tnpsc.academy – TNPSC Current Affairs February 29, 2020 (29/02/2020)

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Topic: Profile of States, Latest Diary of Events

Delhi water doesn’t conform to ISO standards

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has submitted its report to the Supreme Court of India on drinking water standards in Delhi.

Key findings:

None of the drinking water samples randomly collected from across Delhi conforms to the ISO standards of purity in one or more requirements.

All the drinking water samples drawn from Delhi were non-conforming in one or more requirements as per IS 10500:2012 [specification for drinking water]. One of the main reasons for contamination in Delhi was leaking pipes.

Background:

On January 13, the court ordered the pollution control board and the BIS to conduct a random check of water quality in Delhi and submit a report in a month.

What next? The court has asked the BIS to suggest measures to improve water purity and asked it for reports on the samples taken from the other cities.

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Topic: Profile of States, Latest Diary of Events

ICGS Varad

The Indian Coast Guard’s Offshore Patrol Vessel, ICGS Varad has been commissioned into service.

Key facts:

ICGS Varadis the fifth in the series of seven offshore patrol vessels, being constructed by Larsen and Toubro as a part of their 2015 contract with the Union Ministry of Defence.

The vessel is the first major defence ship to clear all the sea trials in one single sea sortie, creating a record of sorts in the Indian shipbuilding industry.

The ICGS Varadwill be deployed at Paradip in Odisha, under the operational control of the North-Eastern Region’s Coast Guard.

ICGS Varad will be deployed for the surveillance of India’s Exclusive Economic Zone.

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Topic: Latest Diary of Events

Rare Disease Day – February 29

This day is observed on the last day of February. Aims to raise awareness for rare diseases and improve access to treatment and medical representation for individuals with rare diseases and their families.

The rare disease day slogan for 2020 is “Rare is Many. Rare is Strong. Rare is Proud.” European Organisation for rare diseases established this day in 2008.