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Study: Risk of cardiovascular disease to increase in TN
As per a recent STRiDE -I study, under the current scenario, risk of cardiovascular (CV) diseases is going to increase in urban and rural population in Tamil Nadu in the future. Highlights Researchers from Dr. A. Ramachandran’s Diabetes Hospital studied ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021
PM Modi to visit Tamil Nadu & Kerala to Inaugurate Several Key Projects
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, will visit Tamil Nadu and Kerala on February 14, 2021. He will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for several key projects in both the states. What key projects will be inaugurated? The Prime Minister Modi ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Thiruvalluvar
The state of Tamil Nadu celebrates Thiruvalluvar Day during Pongal celebrations. Every year, the Thiruvalluvar Day is celebrated on the second day of Tamil month “thai”. Thiruvalluvar Thiruvalluvar is a Tamil poet and is best known as the author of ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Second National Water Awards: Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Rajasthan secure top positions
On November 11, 2020, the Vice President Venkaiah Naidu announced the second National Water Awards. Tamil Nadu won the first place followed by Maharashtra and Rajasthan at second and third places respectively. Key Highlights Mizoram bagged the top most position ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Tamil Nadu: 100% Motor Vehicle Tax Exemption to EVs
The State Government of Tamil Nadu recently notified that it will grant 100% motor vehicle tax exemption for Electric Vehicles. Earlier, the State Government had issued orders for 50% concessional rate to EV taxes. It has now been made to ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Tamil Nadu Government to implement Smart Black Board Scheme
The Tamil Nadu State government is to implement the smart blackboard scheme in more than 80,000 Government schools. This is to ensure better teaching environment. Key highlights The smart blackboard scheme aims to use audio visual teaching material that can be ..