March 2019

TAMILNADU Revise scholarship scheme for SC, ST students: Academics   The post-matric scholarship scheme for students from SC and ST communities needs some changes, activists and educationists said. While the students are given the fee stipulated by the government for colleges, the colleges levy extra fee and this should be monitored by district-level committees.   Also, … Read more

TAMILNADU E-commerce, tech firms oppose data sharing   Some e-commerce and technology companies have raised objections on sharing of data while making suggestions on the draft e-commerce policy. Traders have demanded setting up judicial or quasi-judicial authority to enforce the policy.   A key point discussed in the draft policy was sharing and storing of … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Day was celebrated on 30th March   Rajasthan Day is celebrated every year on March 30to commemorate the day on which the state of Rajasthan came into existence. Rajasthan, earlier known as Rajputana, came into existence on March 30, 1949. Rajasthan Day commemorates the valour, strong will power and sacrifice of the people of Rajasthan. Before Independence, Rajasthan was comprised … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan defers closure of Gang Canal for repair   The Rajasthan Government has deferred the closure of the Gang Canal for carrying out repair works due to the lack of funds.   The move also ensures the supply of tonnes of fresh vegetables that were transported from Sriganganagar to Abohar and Fazilka.   Notably, … Read more

TAMILNADU Royal Enfield to invest Rs 700 crore in 2019-20   Eicher Motors  announced Rs 700 crore capital expenditure plan for Royal Enfield in the current financial year. The capex will be used for the construction work of the Technology Centre, Phase-2 of the Vallam Vadagal plant in Tamil Nadu and towards the development of new platforms and products. … Read more

RAJASTHAN Some key customs of Rajasthan   Nangal – The ceremony of inauguration of the newly built house is called Nangal.   Janeu practice– There is practice of putting Janeu on children in Brahman caste. It is is also called Yaghopavit.   Sati Practice – The practice of Sati was prevalent in bygone  era in … Read more

RAJASTHAN New crop loans to farmers after Aadhaar-based certification   In a policy decision, the cooperative department of Rajasthan has decided to provide new crop loans to farmers only after the Aadhaar based certification through digital marketing register (DMR).   The online process, in which the loan payment will be made to the farmers through … Read more

TAMILNADU   GI tag for Thirubhuvanam silk sarees   The Thirubhuvanam Silk Handloom Weavers’ Cooperative Production and Sale Society has been accorded Geographical Indication (GI) tag for its silk sarees.   The Thirubhuvanam silk saree, known for its intricate border and pallu designs, measures about 18 feet in length and 4 feet in breadth with … Read more

RAJASTHAN Transport dept to change ticket checking system to curb losses   In order to curb revenue leakage and generate profits, the state transport department will change the ongoing ticket checking system, use e-governance, employee behaviour and renovation of bus stands.   In order to curb revenue leakage change will be made in the ongoing … Read more

TAMILNADU BDU bags A+ NAAC grade, first in Tamil Nadu   Bharathidasan University has been accorded A+ grade by the national accreditation and assessment council (NAAC) in the third assessment cycle valid for the next five years.   The results makes the Trichy-based university the first among the state-run universities in the state to secure A+ grade after going for … Read more