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Benefit for Coconut Sector as Tapping Unfermented Sap or "Neera" from Coconut approved by Kerala Government
Tapping unfermented sap or Neera from the coconut was approved by the Government of Kerala all over the state. As a part of the pilot project Neera tapping will take place in each and every district all over Kerala in ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
AERB gives not to Kudankulam first Unit
The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has given green signal for controlled fission process or “First Approach to Criticality” (FAC) for the first unit of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu. The FAC is a significant step towards ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Survey to study voter behavior in LS elections in Tamil Nadu
The Election Commission of India will conduct KABP (Knowledge, Attitude, Behaviour and Practice of Voters) Baseline Survey in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in all the 39 Lok Sabha constituencies of Tamil Nadu. The survey which will be conducted by ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
India is close to completing Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor
India’s first commercial fast breeder reactor — the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) — is in an advanced stage of completion at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. Indigenously developed mixed-oxide type fuel pins for the PFBR’s first core were under manufacture and delivery. ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Renewable energy transmission corridors to be set up in Tamil Nadu
Two major high-capacity transmission corridors, exclusively meant for renewable energy, are being set up in Tamil Nadu. The projects which is being executed by the Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation (Tantransco) is estimated to a cost Rs. 4,400 crore and are ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2013
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Southern India's first fighter aircraft base inaugurated at Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu)
The Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu) airbase which was undergoing modernization to cater to increased security and strategic demands has been finally inaugurated. The airbase will strengthen India’s presence over the Indian Ocean region and is the first fighter aircraft base here in ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2013
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Strategic IAF airbase at Thanjavur ready to serve nation
Indian Air Force (IAF) will dedicate a newly upgraded Air Force Station in Thanjavur Tamil Nadu to the nation on May 27, 2013. Earlier, the airbase was a vintage airfield of World War I which has been added with modern ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2013
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Uttar Pradesh accounts for the Highest mobile subscribers in India
As per Telecom regulator data, TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) – Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have been accounted for the highest mobile penetration market in India. Out of India’s total 861.66 million connections, these 2 states contribute 193.41 million connections ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2013
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Supreme Court allows the functioning of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant
The apex court has allowed the functioning of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNP) with a view of ‘safe and secure’ plant by issuing 15 guidelines on commissioning, safety, security and environmental issues. Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2013
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Fact Box: K. Kasturirangan High-Level Working Group
K. Kasturirangan-led 10-member panel High-Level Working Group (HLWG) Presented its report on Western Ghats to MoEF (Ministry of Environment and Forests) K. Kasturirangan-led 10-member panel High-Level Working Group (HLWG) has prepared a report on Western Ghats which suggests for ban ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2013
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News