Page-3 of TNPSC
Cabinet extends term of Commission to examine the issue of sub-categorization of OBCs
The Union Cabinet has approved extension of term of Commission to examine the issue of sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes (OBCs), by 12 weeks i.e. upto 2 April, 2018. The extension of tenure will enable Commission to submit a comprehensive ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
ZSI for first time compiles list of 157 alien invasive animal species
Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) for the first time compiled a list of alien invasive animal species, totalling 157. This number excludes invasive microbe species. This compilation was announced on the sidelines of National Conference on Status of Invasive Alien ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
Government to set up 12 Special Courts to deal with cases against tainted lawmakers
The Union Government has framed a scheme to set up 12 Special Courts for a year to fast-track the trial of criminal cases against 1,581 MPs and MLAs. This decision was conveyed by Government to Supreme Court and is intended ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
India, Israel open centre for floriculture in Tamil Nadu
India and Israel have jointly set up a centre for excellence in floriculture at Thally in Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu. It is first agro-technology development centre to be set up with Israel’s assistance in Tamil Nadu. The centre at ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
Home Ministry conducts Multi State Mega Mock Tsunami Exercise 2017
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) conducted Multi State Mega Mock Tsunami Exercise 2017 along the entire East Coast in 31 coastal districts across four States. It was conducted through National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Indian National Centre for ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
Improved Samba Masuri: CCMB-IIRR develop low Glycemic Index rice
The Hyderabad based Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) in association with Indian Institute of Rice Research (IIRR) has developed Improved Samba Masuri (ISM) variety rice with low Glycemic Index (GI). Rice with low GI is considered suitable for ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
Banglar Rasogolla, Mamallapuram stone sculptures get GI tag
The Geographical Indication (GI) Registry and Intellectual Property India has presented Geographical Indication (GI) Tag status to Banglar Rasogolla of West Bengal and Mamallapuram stone sculptures of Tamil Nadu. Banglar Rasgolla: The Directorate of Food Processing Industry of West Bengal ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
Government releases India Youth Development Index and Report 2017
The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports released India Youth Development Index (IYDI) and Report 2017 to track the trends in Youth Development across the States. The Index has been developed by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
2nd Technology and Innovation Support Centre established in Chennai
India’s second Technology and Innovation Support Centre (TISC) will be established at Centre for Intellectual Property Rights (CIPR), Anna University, Chennai (Tamil Nadu) under World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) TISC (Technology and Innovation Support Centre) Program. In this regard, Department ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
Chennai included in UNESCO's Creative Cities Network for Contribution in Music
Chennai, capital city of Tamil Nadu was recently included in United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO’s) Creative Cities Network for Contribution in Music. It was among 64 cities from 44 countries that were designated as UNESCO Creative Cities. ..