TNPSC Current Affairs May 16, 2018

www.tnpsc.academy – TNPSC Current Affairs May 16, 2018 (16/05/2018)

 

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

Bharat Inclusion Seed Fund

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad’s (IIMA’s) centre for innovation, incubation, and entrepreneurship (CIIE) has launched ‘Bharat Inclusion Initiative’.

About Bharat Inclusion Initiative:

The Bharat Inclusion Initiative aims to provide a continuum of solutions to inclusion-focused tech entrepreneurs across the pre-incubation, seed and scale-up stage and help them jump to the next orbit.

The fund will look at start-ups in areas such as financial inclusion, livelihood, education, agriculture, and health.

The initiative received an initial pledge of $12.5 million from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, and Omidyar Network.

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Topic : Latest Diary of Events, Profile of States

First all- woman Post Office Passport Seva Kendra

The 192nd Post Office Passport Seva Kendra, opened recently in Phagwara in Punjab, will be the first in the country to have all-women staff.

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Topic : Latest Diary of Events, Indian Army and Defense Activities

Mt. Bhagirathi 2

Indian Army Women Officers’ Mountaineering Expedition to Mt. Bhagirathi-II (6512 metres) consisting of nine women officers, was recently flagged off.

Key facts:

Mt. Bhagirathi-II is located in the Garhwal Himalayas in Gangotri National Park.

The peak rises right above the Gangotri glacier which sets new challenges for the climbers. The summit is challenging owing to its technical requirements, vertical ascents, inclement and unpredictable weather conditions.

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Topic : Latest Diary of Events, General Administration

National Dengue Day 2018

National Dengue Day is observed on May 16 in order to create awareness regarding the viral disease.

Spread of the disease:

It is contagious and can easily be spread from one person to another. The disease is mainly caused by 1 of the 4 closely related dengue viruses. The fever is transmitted when Aedes mosquito infected with dengue virus bites a person.

Symptoms:

High fever, severe headaches, nausea, joint and muscle pain are some of the symptoms of the disease, which typically starts after 6 days of being infected with it. Those with weak immune system are at the higher risk of dengue.

Prevention:

The best way to prevent the disease is to try the best not to get bit by mosquitoes. Keep your surrounding clean and increase the usage of mosquito repellents.

Avoid roaming in grassy areas in night. Don’t forget to close door and windows of your house. To prevent breeding of mosquitoes, avoid still water near your surroundings.

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Topic : Latest Diary of Events

World Hand Hygiene Day

Every year on May 5th, the World Health Organization (WHO) observed as a World Hand Hygiene Day to increase awareness and instances of effective hand hygiene.

This year the campaign theme is “It’s in your hands – Prevent Sepsis in Healthcare”.

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Topic : Records and Events, Latest Diary of Events

Guinness World Record from Chennai

Assistant Commissioner of Customs A. Venkadesh Babu has won the Guinness World Records title holder for the “Largest Drugs Awareness Lesson” with 2,009 persons attending a session held in Chennai on February 2.

Mr. Babu, who has been delivering motivational talks to college students since 2012, however, changed his focus to drug abuse after his stint in Central Bureau of Narcotics, Preventive and Intelligence Cell in 2014.

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Topic : New Appointments, Persons in News

USIBC Head in India

The U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) named Ambika Sharma as its head for India.

Ms. Sharma was director general for ‘International’ at the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry.