www.tnpsc.academy – TNPSC Current Affairs September 06, 2017 (06/09/2017)
Topic : New Inventions on Science and Health, Latest Diary of Events
Artificial leaf used to get fuel
Scientists have developed an ultra-thin artificial leaf similar to an actual plant leaf.
This artificial leaf absorb sunlight to generate hydrogen fuel from water.
The creation of this wireless device is an advance that may be providing clean energy to power eco-friendly cars in the future.
Key facts:
The device has semiconductors stacked in such a manner that it simulates the natural leaf system.
When visible light strikes these semiconductors, electrons move in one direction and produce electric current.
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Topic : Awards and Honours, Persons in News, Latest Diary of Events
Teachers Day Awards given by Tamil Nadu Government
On Teachers’ Day, the Chief Minister ‘Edappadi’ K Palaniswami gave 383 school teachers the Dr Radhakrishnan Award for their exemplary contribution to education in an event organised by the government.
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Topic : International Events, India and its Neighbours
PM’s gifted Myanmar State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
During Prime Minister visit to Myanmar, he presented Myanmar State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi a special reproduction of the original research proposal that she had submitted for fellowship at the Indian Institute of Advanced Study at Shimla in May 1986.
The research proposal was titled “The Growth and Development of Burmese and Indian Intellectual Traditions Under Colonialism: A Comparative Study”.
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Topic : International Events, India and its Neighbours
UJALA scheme launched in Melaka, Malaysia
In due course of time, the successful Indian model of UJALA scheme has become a sought-after example for the different nations of the world and will now be implemented in Melaka to extend programme benefits to people of the region.
Key facts:
Under this scheme, each household in Melaka will get 10 high quality 9-watt LED bulbs at a cost of only RM 10, which is a special price and is almost half of what in begin offered in the market.