TNPSC Current Affairs July 27, 2020

www.tnpsc.academy – TNPSC Current Affairs July 27, 2020 (27/07/2020)

Topic: Latest Diary of Events

Kargil Vijay Diwas- July 26

The day commemorates the success of “Operation Vijay” launched by the Indian Army to recapture the Indian territories from Pakistani intruders in the Kargil-Drass sector in 1999.

Background:

The Kargil war took place despite the two nations signing the Shimla Agreement that stated that no armed conflict shall take place on the said boundary.

The Indian and Pakistani armies fought the Kargil War in May-July 1999 in Kargil and elsewhere along the Line of Control (LoC).

Safed Sagar, the Indian Air Force’s operation, was a major part of the Kargil war.

Topic: Places in News

Nag river

The Nag River is a river flowing through the city of Nagpur in Maharashtra, India. It is known for providing the etymology for the name Nagpur.

Forming a part of the Kanhan-Pench river system, the Nag River originates in Lava hills near wadi.

Why in News?

Recently Bombay High Court said that, “Industrialisation has reduced Nag river to a cursed lady”.

Topic: International News

Hurricane Hanna

Recently, Hurricane Hanna has made landfall (the point at which a hurricane reaches land) in Texas with life-threatening storm surge and strong winds.

Tropical cyclones are called hurricanes in the West Indian islands in the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean.

Key Facts:

It has reached wind speeds of up to 90 mph and is expected to produce heavy rains across portions of southern Texas and northeastern Mexico, which will result in flash flooding and isolated minor to moderate river flooding.

One reason for this is the warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures in the tropical Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, along with weaker tropical Atlantic trade winds and an enhanced west African monsoon.

Topic: International Events

Oil Spill at Mediterranean Sea

An orange brown chemical spread at marine life area in the French Mediterranean Sea. The leak at the American-owned chemical company Kem-One spilled 200 gallons of iron chloride into the sea.

The Sea is connected to Atlantic Ocean and is completely enclosed by land. The Suez Canal connects the red sea and the Mediterranean Sea.

Topic: General Administration

First Batch of Rafael Jets to arrive in India

The first batch of Rafael Jets flew out of France. The jets are to reach India on July 29, 2020.

Key facts:

The jets are to be armed with deadly weapons, radars, advanced electronics, electronic warfare systems and self protection suites. They are combat-deployable.

The jets are to be equipped with MICA weapon system. They are to be provided with 13 India specific enhancements.

It includes Israeli helmet mounted displays, radar enhancements, cold start capability from high altitude regions, low-band jammers, infrared search and tracking system and flight data recording.

Background:

In 2016, the Government of India placed an order of 36 Rafael jets with the French Dassault Aviation. The deal was signed for Rs 59,000 crores. With the first set arriving, the rest of 31 jets are to be delivered by 2021.

As a part of the contract, the Indian pilots were provided complete training on weapon system and aircraft by Dassault. Around 12 Indian pilots were trained under the programme.