TNPSC Current affairs May 2017 1 for group 1 & group 2 mains(ALL)

TNPSC Current Affairs May 2017

1.India to launch GSAT-9 or South-Asia satellite on May 5

India to launch communication satellite GSAT-9 on May 5 2017 using its Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F09) Rocket. GSAT-9 is New Delhi's Gift to the SAARC nation as committed by Prime minister Narendra Modi in 2014.

About GSAT-9

• GSAT -9 is a communication satellite which will provide  different communication applications in Ku-band with coverage over SAARC Countries.
• GSAT-9 is  configured with12 Ku band transponders, with lift off mass of 2,230 kg and Its main structure  is cuboid in shape built around a central cylinder with a mission life of more than 12 years
• South Asian countries can access atlease one trasponder in which they could beam their own programming
• Satellite will help in  applications and services to south Asian countries in the areas of telecommunication and broadcasting applications.        

About GSLV:

The Geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle is designed mainly to launch the Communication Satellites into Geosynchronous transfer orbit (GTO).

ISRO has developed two version of GSLV, the first version of GSLV MK II has capacity to launch satellites of lift mass upto 2500kg into GTO and second version of GSLV MK III has capacity to launch upto 4,000 kg in GTO

About Geo-Synchronous Orbit:

Geo-synchronous orbit is located 35,786 kilometers(22,236 miles) above Earth’s Equator which is ideal site for monitoring communication, weather, and surveillance. 

Satellites in these orbits appear to remain permanently fixed in same position due to its Geosynchronous nature, so it can be viewed from particular position from Earth.

TNPSC Current Affairs May 2017 1 for Group 1, Group 2,2a, Group 4, VAO and others

TNPSC Current Affairs May 2017

1.India to launch GSAT-9 or South-Asia satellite on May 5

India to launch communication satellite GSAT-9 on May 5 2017 using its Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F09) Rocket. GSAT-9 is New Delhi's Gift to the SAARC nation as committed by Prime minister Narendra Modi in 2014.

2.Water bodies in Kancheepuram being revived at cost of Rs 476.5 lakh.

The Water Bodies in Kancheepuram District has been revived at cost of 476.5 lakh. The cost was allocated under Kudimaramathu Programme is being undertaken by water Resources Organisation of the PWD in Kancheepuram Distrct for rejuvenating the Water bodies.

TNPSC Current affairs May 2017 1 for group 1 & group 2 mains

TNPSC Current Affairs May 2017

Water bodies in Kancheepuram being revived at cost of Rs 476.5 lakh.

The Water Bodies in Kancheepuram District has been revived at cost of 476.5 lakh. The cost was allocated under Kudimaramathu Programme is being undertaken by water Resources Organisation of the PWD in Kancheepuram Distrct for rejuvenating the Water bodies.

Priority is given to reclaiming and strengthening the bunds of water bodies. District collector said, 49 works were prioritised and are nearing completion in most places.

About Kudimaramathu:

Kudimaramathu literally means repair and maintenance of water bodies by people. People will contribute 10 per cent of project cost and work for managing water resources. The project will focus on deepening tanks, strengthening of embankment and repairs of sluices

About project 

• 'Kudimaramathu is traditional practise where people will contribute some capital or work for managing water resources.
• 'The project has been launched with the financial assistance of 100 crore from World Bank, it will help in cleaning weeds from canals, maintenance of lakes, strengthening their banks and other infrastructure activities. 
• Going forward this project will be extended with the financial assistance from NABARAD bank in all districts at a cost of 300 crore for, desilting lakes and strengthening various water-related infrastructure.

TNPSC Current affairs May 2017 1 for group 1 & group 2 mains

TNPSC Current Affairs May 2017

India to launch GSAT-9 or South-Asia satellite on May 5

India to launch communication satellite GSAT-9 on May 5 2017 using its Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F09) Rocket. GSAT-9 is New Delhi's Gift to the SAARC nation as committed by Prime minister Narendra Modi in 2014.

About GSAT-9:

• GSAT -9 is a communication satellite which will provide  different communication applications in Ku-band with coverage over SAARC Countries.
• GSAT-9 is  configured with12 Ku band transponders, with lift off mass of 2,230 kg and Its main structure  is cuboid in shape built around a central cylinder with a mission life of more than 12 years
• South Asian countries can access atlease one trasponder in which they could beam their own programming
• Satellite will help in  applications and services to south Asian countries in the areas of telecommunication and broadcasting applications.         

About GSLV:

The Geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle is designed mainly to launch the Communication Satellites into Geosynchronous transfer orbit (GTO).

ISRO has developed two version of GSLV, the first version of GSLV MK II has capacity to launch satellites of lift mass upto 2500kg into GTO and second version of GSLV MK III has capacity to launch upto 4,000 kg in GTO

About Geo-Synchronous Orbit:

Geo-synchronous orbit is located 35,786 kilometers(22,236 miles) above Earth’s Equator which is ideal site for monitoring communication, weather, and surveillance.

Satellites in these orbits appear to remain permanently fixed in same position due to its Geosynchronous nature, so it can be viewed from particular position from Earth.

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Indian Army successfully carries out fresh user trial of Agni-III ballistic missile

Indian army is all set to carry out a fresh user trial of 3,000 kilometre range Agni-III ballistic missile from Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha coast .

Indian Army's Strategic Forces command carried out the test from launch pad No. 4 of the Integrated Test Range in   Abdul Kalam Island with logistics support from DRDO.

The test was aimed at re-establishing the operational effectiveness of the weapon system of Indian Army

About Agni III:

Agni III is cabale of carrying upto 1.5 tonnes of both conventional and nuclear warheads. It was nducted in the armed forces in June, 2011.

Agni III is a rail mobile capable system which canan be launched from various platforms giving the country intermediate range ballistic missile firepower and greatly extending its power projection in the region.