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Cyclone Gaja Impacts salt production
The cyclone Gaja had hit the coasts of Tamil Nadu and Andra Pradesh with a speed of about 184 kmph. The cyclone had also deposited a huge amount of sludges in the coastal areas. Salt Production at Vedaranyam takes a ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2018
Experts call to revisit ban on Plastic in Tami Nadu
The government of Tamil Nadu on World Environment day 2018 on 5th June had announced that it would ban the use of plastic items, including non-biodegradable bags, from January 1, 2019, with some exceptions. Plastic was allowed only for only ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2018
Himachal Pradesh, Kerala and Tamil Nadu emerged as top performing states in NITI Aayog’s SDG India index 2018
The NITI Aayog has recently released the report titled “SDG India Index: Baseline Report 2018”, which evaluates progress in social, economic and environmental terms. In it, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala and Tamil Nadu have emerged as top performing states. While, Assam, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Thiruvaiyaru of Tamil Nadu is to be venue of India’s first Music Museum
India’s first music museum will be set up with assistance from the Central government in Thiruvaiyaru, Tamil Nadu, the birth place of Saint Tyagaraja, one of the Trinities of Carnatic music. The Tyagaraja Aaradhana Music Festival which is held annually ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
NITI Aayog releases Sustainable Development Goals Index
The NITI Aayog has released a first-of-its-kind Sustainable Development Goals index released on 21st December 2018. According to the SDG Index, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu have been ranked on top 3 positions and are on track to achieve ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2018
Tamil Nadu fishermen get NavIC-powered ISRO Gadgets
The Tamil Nadu government has distributed 200 NavIC- powered satellite-enabled communication devices developed by ISRO to 80 fishing boat groups in Tamil Nadu. These gadgets will help the Tamil Nadu fishermen to get cyclone and weather updates on a real-time ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2018
Factbox: Mekedatu Project
The tussle between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu on the issue of River Cauvery has got a new addition. The proposal of Karnataka to build dam at Mekedatu is opposed fiercely by Tamil Nadu. About the Project The Government of Karnataka ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2018
Factbox: Thoothukudi Sterlite Plant
Thoothukudi Sterlite Plant is the largest copper smelter plant in India, in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu which is operated by Vedanta group. It started its operation in 1998 till 2018 when the plant was shut on the orders of Tamil Nadu government in ..