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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