TNPSC Prelims and Mains Notes-TNPSC Test Series
Folk dance and music of tamil nadu Karakattam Karagam is a folk dance with musical accompaniment performed balancing a pot on the head. Traditionally, this dance was performed by the villagers in praise of the rain goddess Mari Amman and river goddess, Gangai Amman. In Sangam literature, It is mentioned as ‘Kudakoothu’. This dance has … Read more
RAJASTHAN · Exercise Sindhu Sudarshan by Indian Army was conducted in Rajasthan ð The Sudarshan Chakra Corps of the Indian Army conducted the Sindhu Sudarshan exercise in Barmer, Rajasthan on 16 November. The exercise will continue till 5 December 2019. ð Sindhu Sudarshan showcases the ability of the Sudarshan Chakra Corps to undertake large scale offensive manoeuvres … Read more
RAJASTHAN Govt may launch scheme to provide cost-effective power The Rajasthan government is likely to initiate ‘Kusum Yojna’ to install solar water pumps from next month, with an aim to raise income and provide cost-effective electricity to the farmers. “The Kusum Yojna is likely to start from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan from next … Read more
Medieval history of tamil nadu Chola empire The founder of the Chola Empire was Vijayalaya, who was first feudatory of the Pallavas of Kanchi. He captured Tanjore in 850 A.D. He established a temple of goddess Nishumbhasudini (Durga) there. By the end of the ninth century, the Cholas had defeated the Pallavas completely and weakened … Read more
The survival of plants is dependent on a number of factors which include water, minerals, gases, and nutrients they receive. The movement of gas, water, and nutrients in plants are carried out in components. They take in carbon dioxide from the air through the stomata present in their leaves and they absorb compounds of nitrogen, … Read more
The ‘Alipore Bomb Case’ was “the first state trial of any magnitude in India”. The British Government arrested Sri Aurobindo, a prominent Nationalist Leader at the time, Barindra Ghose, and many young revolutionaries. They were charged with “Conspiracy” or “waging war against the King” – the equivalent of high treason and punishable with death by … Read more
TAMILNADU Nirmala Sitharaman launches PM-SYM in Tamil Nadu Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday launched the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan Dhan Yojana in Tamil Nadu. It had been introduced to identify and respect the hard work done by the workers in the unorganised sector. “Shram means hard work, which is there throughout their lives. This scheme named … Read more
The process started instantly after Independence, with the setting up of the Industrial Finance Corporation (IFCI) in 1948 to embark on long term term-financing for industries. State Financial Corporations (SFCs) were formed under an Act that came into effect from August 1952 to endorse state-level, small and medium-sized industries with industrial finance. In January 1955, … Read more
Coastal Ocean Monitoring and Prediction System (COMAPS) Being implemented from 1991. Assesses the health of coastal waters and facilitates management of pollution-related issues Programme was restructured and modified in 2000 2001 to include pollution monitoring; liaison, regulation and legislation; and consultancy services. 2.Land Ocean Interactions in the Coastal Zone (LOICZ) Launched in … Read more
TAMILNADU Tamil Nadu Government launches 24-hour helpline 181 for women Tamil Nadu Government launched a 24-hour toll-free helpline number 181 for women facing domestic violence and sexual harassment to get assistance ranging from police help, legal aid or medical services including an ambulance. TheService developed at a cost of 62.70 lakh will be available round-the-clock on … Read more