One-Stop Centers for Disabled Persons in Tamil Nadu

The Tamil Nadu state differently-abled welfare department is setting up 39 One-Stop Centers (OSCs) at the sub-divisional administration level as part of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act implementation. OSCs will serve as central district-wise hubs providing comprehensive ..

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Tamil Nadu Assembly Opposes Delimitation and Simultaneous Polls

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly recently passed resolutions objecting to two major electoral reforms proposed by the central government – delimitation of Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies and holding simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and State Assemblies, referred to as ..

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam

Tamil Super Star Vijay founded the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) political party in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on February 2, 2024 with the slogan Pirappokkum Ellaa Uyirkkum (All are equal by birth). Its headquarters is in Chennai. Vijay stated that ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Tamil Nadu’s Semiconductor and Advanced Electronics Policy

The Tamil Nadu government will unveil a dedicated policy for semiconductors and advanced electronics at its January 7-8 Global Investors Meet, aiming to transition into higher value addition. What Are Semiconductors? Semiconductors are a class of crystalline metallc solids having ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Impatiens karuppusamyi – A New Plant Species from Tamil Nadu

In a positive development for biodiversity, researchers from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have identified a new plant species in the Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu. Named ‘Impatiens karuppusamyi,’ the discovery is a testament to the rich ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

SC Calls for Resolution in Tamil Nadu Governor-Bills Impasse

The Supreme Court has intervened in the ongoing impasse between the Tamil Nadu Governor, R N Ravi, and Chief Minister M K Stalin over the delay in clearing Bills sent by the Assembly. The court emphasized that a Governor cannot ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Butterfly Migration in Tamil Nadu: Below-Par Phenomenon Raises Concerns

The mesmerizing annual migration of butterflies from the Eastern Ghats towards the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu, coinciding with the onset of the Northeast monsoon, witnessed a subpar occurrence this year. Tracking this phenomenon since 2013, The Nature and Butterfly ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Legal Controversy Surrounds Governor’s Powers as Tamil Nadu Resubmits Bills

The decision by Tamil Nadu’s Governor R N Ravi to withhold assent to 10 pending Bills has sparked a legal debate over the powers of the Governor. This development coincides with opposition-led states, including Tamil Nadu, seeking Supreme Court intervention ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2023

The Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2023, one of the most anticipated hockey tournaments, is set to take place in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Recently, the prestigious trophy was unveiled by Anurag Thakur, the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, in a ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023

Category: Sports Current Affairs

Tamil Nadu Government Withdraws General Consent to CBI

In a significant development, the Tamil Nadu government has decided to withdraw the general consent accorded to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct probes in the state. This decision, made by the home department, has drawn attention to ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs