Dec 2018

TAMILNADU ·        TN government approved Rs.7.60 crore for clearing fallen trees ð  The Tamil Nadu State government has approved Rs.7.60 crore for procuring heavy duty chainsaws, winch machines, shredders, and wood splitter machines to clear trees that were felled by Cyclone Gaja in delta districts. ð  The government would be procuring 500 chainsaws and 20 winches, 20 wood splitters, 20 shredder-cum-pulverizers and … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan History : Neemuchana Farmer Movement 1924-25   Extensively Writing by Pratap, New Rajasthan This movement was taken during the reign of Maharaja Jai Singh of Alwar. Reason – Increase in the fine rates Current situation – Nemuchana is in Alwar district.   On 14th May, 1925, farmers of Alwar organized a Kisan Sabha … Read more

TAMILNADU Centre approves release of Rs 353 crore to Tamil Nadu as relief     The Centre has approved the release of Rs 353.70 croreto Tamil Nadu as assistance for the damage caused by Cyclone Gaja on November 15 and 16, during which 12 districts of the state were severely affected. Further, assistance will be provided from the National Disaster Response … Read more

RAJASTHAN ·      Rajasthan Culture : Walar Dance Walar dance of Rajasthan is a beautiful and enthusiastic tribal dance performed particularly by women’s. Walar is an important dance of a Rajasthani tribe – Garasia. Known to be a prototype of famous Ghoomar danceof Rajasthan, it also involve simple circular movements of dancers on beats. It is believed that … Read more

TAMILNADU Chennai: Vice President inaugurates Rainbow Children’s Hospital   Vice President, M Venkaiah Naidu has said that the private sector must ensure that the treatment provided by them is not only accessible but also affordable.   After inaugurating Rainbow Children’s Hospital, in Chennai, Vice President hoped that the Hospital would provide specialized but affordable care … Read more

RAJASTHAN Final Rajasthan voter turnout is 74.21   Rajasthan has recorded a turnout of 74.21 per cent in the Assembly election.   The polling percentage of female voters was higher (74.66) as compared to male voters (73.80), according to the final-voter turnout released by the election commission.   The state has a total of 4.74-crore electorate, … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan has highest death rate per lakh due to air pollution   Over 90 thousand deaths in 2017 in Rajasthan were linked to air pollution. Rajasthan has reported highest death rate per one lakh population, which is 112.5, attributable to air pollution.   The average life expectancy in Rajasthan would have been 2.5 years higher, which is … Read more

TAMILNADU CPCLs crude oil pipeline is set to be commissioned in December   Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd.’s42-inch diameter crude oil pipeline from Chennai Port to its Manali refinery is to be commissioned soon in the month of December. The refinery’s latest lifeline will replace a 46-year-old 17 km-long pipeline that runs beneath many localities in thickly-populated north Chennai. … Read more

TAMILNADU   CRZ approved the construction of Pulicat bridge   Expert Appraisal Committee of theMinistry of Environment approved a proposal by the Highways Department for the construction of the bridge for the people of Pasiyavaram island on Pulicat Lake to the mainland. The committee, while granting Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance for the bridge, with a width of … Read more

RAJASTHAN GSI to use NASA-developed tech to locate minerals in Rajasthan   The Geological Survey of India (GSI) is going to use ultra-modern remote-sensing technology developed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for the first time in India to map surface mineralogy.   An MoU was signed with Geoscience Australia as a part … Read more