TNPSC Daily Current Affairs - March 31, 2017 - TNPSC Current Affairs - TNPSCGURU.IN

TNPSC Daily Current Affairs - March 31, 2017 - TNPSCGURU.IN for TNPSC Exams

• Ipomea Carnea
• It is the scientific name of the ornamental plant 'Neyveli Kaatumanakku'.
• It is a highly adaptive plant which can grow both on wet and dry land.
• It clogs the waterbodies, makes it shallow and gradually an island in the waterbodies.

• Malaysian PM
• Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, visited India.

• 5 Billion US Dollar LOC
• India has offered 5 Billion US dollar as line of credit to its neighbour, Bangladesh.
• It is the highest Loc by India to Bangladesh.

• UDAN Scheme
• It is the central govt's regional air connectivity scheme to connect the country's underserved and unserved airport.
• Under this Scheme the fare will be capped to Rs 2500 for flight journey less than 1 hr and 500 kms.
• For more details about UDAN Scheme for TNPSC Group 1&2 Mains Exams

• India's First Loan Agreement with NDB.
• India has signed its first loan agreement with New Development Bank.
• The loan amount of 350 US dollars will be used for the development of district roads in Madhya Pradesh.
• New Development Bank also called as BRICS bank.
• NDB Hq: Shanghai.
• NDB President: K V Kamath.

• Airport named after Cristiano Ronaldo
• The airport in Madeira island of Portugal was renamed as Cristiano Ronaldo Airport.

• Elsalvador
• It became the first country in the world to ban Metal Mining.

• Kanha Tiger reserve
• It became the first Tiger reserve in the country to have a official mascot.
• Mascot : Bhoorshing the Barashingha (swamp deer).
• Kanha Tiger Reserve:  in Madhya Pradesh.