www.tnpsc.academy – TNPSC Current Affairs September 02, 2017 (02/09/2017)
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Topic : Public Awareness, Latest Diary of Events
Rohingya children to get UNHCR cards in Bengal
The West Bengal government will distribute identity cards issued by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to Rohigya children lodged in the juvenile justice homes of the State.
The move comes at a time when there are reports that the Union government is planning to deport Rohingyas refugees.
Background:
The UNHCR has issued identity cards to the Rohingyas in India so as to shield them from harassment and arbitrary arrests.
The UNHCR says some 16,500 Rohingya from Myanmar are registered with it in India.
Significance of these cards:
The government issues long-term visas to refugees which ease their access to public services and employment in the private sector.
It is important for refugees to have access to employment and basic services. Therefore, refugee cards help in facilitating their access to these services.
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Topic : Latest Diary of Events, International current events
World’s tallest sandcastle built in Germany
An international team of sand artists has built the world’s tallest sandcastle in Duisburg, in the Ruhr region, Germany.
Key facts:
It was 54.5ft (16.68 meters) high and its theme is tourism.
It is the new Guinness World Record for tallest sandcastle.
It was carved by Lucas Brueggemann.
The previous record holder was built 14.8m tall in Puri, on India’s east coast by the Sudarsan Sand Institute.