www.tnpsc.academy – TNPSC Current Affairs September 27, 2017 (27/09/2017)
Topic : Latest Diary of Events, General Administration
India Ranked 40th On World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Index
India has been ranked as the 40th most competitive economy on the World Economic Forum’s global competitiveness index.
Background:
The Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) is prepared on the basis of country-level data covering 12 categories or pillars of competitiveness.
Institutions, infrastructure, macroeconomic environment, health and primary education, higher education and training, goods market efficiency, labour market efficiency, financial market development, technological readiness, market size, business sophistication and innovation are the 12 pillars.
Performance of India:
India stabilises this year after its big leap forward of the previous two years.
The score has improved across most pillars of competitiveness. These include infrastructure (66th rank), higher education and training (75) and technological readiness (107), reflecting recent public investments in these areas.
The list is topped by Switzerland. The US and Singapore are in the second and third places, respectively.
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Topic : Latest Diary of Events
World Tourism Day : 27 September
The World Tourism Day is celebrated across the world on 27th September to create awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic value.
The theme for World Tourism Day 2017 is ‘Sustainable Tourism – a Tool for Development’.
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Topic : Persons in News, General Administration, Latest Diary of Events
Bilal Dar from Srinagar becomes an ambassador for Swachhata Hi Seva
Bilal Dar, a young boy from Srinagar has become the brand ambassador for Srinagar Municipal Corporation.
Bilal Dar has been contributing to the ‘Swachhta Abhiyan’ since the age of 12.
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Topic : Persons in News, General Administration, Latest Diary of Events
First New President After 38 Years in Angola
Joao Lourenco choosed as the Angola’s President, making him the first new President of the country in 38 years.
This comes after the previous president, Jose Eduardo dos Santos, announced his retirement and chose Lourenco as his successor.
Lourenco, who had served as Angola’s Defence Minister earlier, vowed to attract more foreign investment.