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Important Current Affairs 12th May 2017

Important Current Affairs 12th May 2017

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Current Affairs 12th May 2017: NATIONAL NEWS

Immediate Interim Measures announced by the Government to curb the menace of online Child Sexual Abuse Material 

The Ministry of Women and Child Development has been making several efforts to deal with the problem of online Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). 
●    In a major step, a stakeholder Consultation was held last year on this issue wherein it was decided that the Ministry will establish a National Alliance against   Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation, focusing primarily on the online content. 
●    Subsequent to this decision, an Inter-Ministerial Committee(IMC) was constituted on request of the WCD Ministry. 
●    The IMC includes MHA, MEITY, Ministry of Law, Ministry of External Affairs and Department of Telecom.  
●    Based on the consultations of the Inter-Ministerial Committee, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) in collaboration with Ministry of Women and Child Development has issued immediate interim measures to curb the menace of Online Child Sexual Abuse Material. 
●    MEITY has issued this Order under Section 79(2) (c) of the Information Technology Act 2000 to curb online child sexual abuse material (CSAM).


 

Central Government notifies Exemption from Quoting Aadhaar / Enrolment ID to certain individuals

The Central Government vide notification dated 11th May, 2017 has notified that the requirement of quoting of Aadhaar / Enrolment ID shall not apply to the following individuals if they do not possess the Aadhaar / Enrolment ID:
●    An individual who is residing in the state of Assam, Jammu and Kashmir and Meghalaya.
●    An individual who is a non-resident as per the Income-tax Act, 1961.
●    An individual of the age of eighty years or more at any time during the previous year.
An individual who is not a citizen of India.
●    The notification is available on the Income Tax website www.incometaxindia.gov.in
●    Section 139AA of the Income-tax Act, 1961, as inserted by the Finance Act, 2017 provides for mandatory quoting of Aadhaar / Enrolment ID of Aadhaar application form for filing of return of income and for making an application for allotment of Permanent Account Number with effect from 1st July, 2017. 
●    Section 139AA (3) of the Act empowers the Central Government to notify the person(s) or State(s) to which the requirement of quoting of Aadhaar / Enrolment ID shall not apply.

CSL Constructing Four Passenger-cum-Cargo Vessels for A&N Island under ‘Make in India’ Initiative

Cochin Shipyard Ltd is constructing four passenger-cum – cargo vessels for Andaman & Nicobar Administration under the ‘Make in India’ initiative of Government of India. 
●    As per orders placed by the A&N Administration, two of these vessels will have a capacity of 500 persons-cum-150 tonne cargo and the remaining two will have a capacity of 1200 persons-cum-1000 tonne cargo. 
●    These vessels will have state of the art facilities for passengers and comply with latest international/national rules and regulations. 
●    They will be fitted with diesel electric propulsion plants driving two azimuth thrusters for good manoeuvrability. 
●    The smaller vessels of 500 passenger capacity will be ocean going for all weather operation, and be employed in Northern and Southern group of A&N Islands or for inter island service They will also be capable of making occasional voyages between mainland and islands. The construction of these vessels is on.


 

NHAI Masala Bond Launched at London Stock Exchange 

The Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways and Shipping  Shri. Nitin Gadkari yesterday launched the NHAI Masala Bond issue at the London Stock Exchange. 
●    The NHAI issue witnessed an overwhelming response from a wide range of investors, some of them being first timers to participate in the Masala Bond market.  
●    The initial benchmarked issue of INR 1500 crore was upsized to INR 3000 crore by yesterday 3.00 PM (GMT) at a price yielding 7.30% annually  in view of the highly positive response from the investor market. 
●    The transaction marks the largest ever 5 year issuance and the largest inaugural transaction in Masala Bond market. 
●    Some of the leading investors were still showing interest in the NHAI issue who may be brought into the fold in the near future.   
●    It is interesting to note that the NHAI Masala Bond issue has attracted investors from across the spectrum with Asia contributing 60% of the subscription and the balance 40% coming from Europe. 
●    Further, 61% of the amount comes from the Fund Managers or Insurance, 18% from the Banks and 21% from the private banks. 
●    The spectrum of investors shows bright prospects of the Masala Bond as an instrument of raising rupee denominated resources internationally. 
●    On this occasion London Stock Exchange presented a Memento to Shri Nitin Gadkari.

Election Commission of India Launches National Contact Centre

The Election Commission of India has launched National Contact Centre with a toll free number- 1800111950.
●    The move would enable any citizen from any part of the country to call on the toll-free number and get their query or complaint addressed at any time of the day in Hindi or English.
●    The callers would be able to enquire on subjects such as elections, voting dates, electoral roll and online registration.
●    They would also be able to register their complaints by simply dialling the toll free number.
●    The executives at the Contact centre would also be making outbound calls to educate the electors and spread voter awareness.

India test-fires surface-to-air missile ‘Spyder’

India on 11 May 2017 test fired a surface-to-air missile ‘Spyder’ from a test range in Odisha as part of missile launch practice of a series of tests of the short-range quick reaction. 
●    Spyder was test fired from a mobile launcher at launch complex 3 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur and targeted a pilotless target aircraft.
●    Spyder (Surface-to-air PYthon and DERby) is an acquired missile system from Israel which is a short-range, quick reaction surface-to-air missile. 
●    It comprises two missiles- Python and Derby, with an active onboard radar which makes the Spyder system more lethal. Both the missiles are smokeless which makes it harder to detect them visually.
●    It can neutralise enemy targets up to a distance of 15 km and at heights between 20 and 9000 metres.
●    Besides aircraft and UAVs, it can also neutralise low-level cruise missiles.

Current Affairs 12th May 2017:DAYS AND DATES

International Nurses Day Celebrated

Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi Cantonment, celebrated International Nurses Day, here today, to honour and respect the nurses for their incredible and selfless dedication towards patient care. 
●    On the occasion, a special event was organised where Additional DGMNS Maj Gen Sushila Shahi, addressed the gathering. Commandant AH (R&R) Lt Gen A K Das and Maj Gen Shahi, distributed ‘Certificates of Excellence’ to the deserving nursing officers from various departments. 
●    Principal Matron of AH (R&R) Maj Gen Elizabeth John, addressing the gathering, emphasised on the spirit of nursing among nursing staff. 
●    The event was marked by the presence of veteran nurses of the military nursing service and nurses from the civil hospitals. 
●    International Council of Nurses commemorates this day annually around the world on 12th of May as the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale. 
●    The theme of this year is “Nurses: A Voice to lead, achieving the sustainable development goals.”

Current Affairs 12th May 2017:SPORTS

Asian Wrestling Championship: Indian wrestlers take two bronze on 2nd day

Anil Kumar and Jyoti provided India two bronze medals with contrasting performances in their respective weight categories on the second day of the Asian Wrestling Championship, at New Delhi on Thursday.
●    While Anil registered a thrilling come-from-behind 7-6 victory over Uzbekistan's Muhammadali Shamsutdinov to clinch the bronze medal in the Greco-Roman 85kg category, Jyoti (women's 75kg) won the bronze after she lost in the semifinal to Japan's Masako Furuichi, as the Japanese girl made it to the gold medal round.
●    Anil fought hard to climb up the podium on the day when India bagged two medals out of five outings.
●    Having entered the bronze medal play-off after his opponent, who defeated him in the quarterfinal match, made the gold medal round, Anil showed fabulous skills and technique to finish third.
●    Lagging behind 1-6 and being pinned down by his Uzbekistan rival during the bronze medal bout, Anil did extremely well to not just release himself from his opponent's grip of his opponent but also managed to take him down to earn two points.


 

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