Page-50 of Current Affairs - December, 2020
Tamil Nadu government ties up with Microsoft to accelerate cloud technology adoption
The Tamil Nadu government has tied up with Microsoft to accelerate cloud technology adoption. The partnership aims to reform education sector, build tech capacity and enhance digital literacy across all levels. As a part of the agreement, Microsoft will adopt ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Telangana government signs technology partnership agreement with Taoyuan
The Telangana Government has signed a technology partnership agreement with the Taiwanese city of Taoyuan to facilitate learning and knowledge sharing in emerging technologies and their implementation at the World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT) 2018 in Hyderabad on February ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Tamil Nadu wins Senior Women’s National Football Championship 2018
Tamil Nadu has lifted their maiden title in the 23rd edition of the Senior Women’s National Football Championship 2018 by defeating Manipur in the final by 2-1 at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on February 14. Indumathi has also adjudged ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Andhra Pradesh first-ever Pelican Bird Festival-2018
The first-ever Pelican Bird Festival-2018 was held at the Atapaka Bird Sanctuary on Kolleru lake in Andhra Pradesh on February 4, 2018. Over 5,000 pelican birds from various countries reach Kolleru Lake every year during winter by travelling over 3500 ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Michael N Hall chosen for 2018 Genome Valley Excellence Award of Telangana
Eminent molecular biologist Professor Michael N Hall of the Biozentrum University of Basel, Switzerland, has been chosen for the 2018 Genome Valley Excellence Award for his pioneering work in discovering the nutrient-activated TOR (Target of Rapamycin) proteins and their central ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Andhra Pradesh Government signs sister-state agreement with Canton of Zurich
The Andhra Pradesh government has signed a sister-state agreement with the Canton of Zurich in a bid to strengthen the friendly ties and promote mutual understanding. The Letter of Intent (LOI) was signed by Finance Minister Yanamala Ramakrishnudu and Zurich ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi K Palanichamy receives UNESCO Award
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palanichamy received UNESCO Award of Merit awarded to the iconic Srirangam Ranganathaswamy temple in Tiruchirapalli. The award of merit was awarded by UNESCO Asia Pacific region for the reconstruction activities undertaken in temple without ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
B Rajendran appointed as Chairman of REAT for Tamil Nadu and Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
B Rajendran, the former Madras High Court judge, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (REAT) for Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The monthly salary of the chairperson would ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
2018 Mylapore festival started in Tamil Nadu
The 16th edition of the Sundaram Finance Mylapore Festival (SFMF-2018) has started at Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple and Nageswara Rao Park in Chennai, Tamil Nadu from January 4. The 4 day fest will include about 40 events, such as heritage walks, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
The Telangana government constitutes SC/ST Commission
The Telangana government has constituted the SC/ST Commission in the state on January 2, 2018. Errolla Srinivas, a leader of the ruling TRS hailing from Siddipet district, has been named the chairman of the five-member panel. Boyilla Vidyasagar, M Rambal ..