07-06-23 Daily-Tamilnadu-TNPSC Current Affairs

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Tamilnadu Affairs

TNAU gets patent for agriculturalequipment

TheTamil Nadu Agricultural University(TNAU) has received a patent from the office of the controller general of patents, designs, and trademarks of theministry of commerceand for Dual-purposeAgricultural Implement.

The implement is designed for weed management and earthing-up operations. The equipment includes ground wheel, blade, prong, main frame and smooth handle. There are two ground wheels for smooth movement of the machine, a press release from TNAU said. The working blade is at the bottom of the equipment to cut Weeds and provide sliding action, so that the root may not stick to the blade.

National and International Affairs

The third edition of theKhelo India University Gamesconcluded at the IIT BHU campus in Varanasi. The closing ceremony was attended byAnurag Singh Thakur, the Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister,Nishith Pramanik, the Union Minister of State for Sports, andYogi Adityanath, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.

Punjab University emerged as the overall champions once again at the Khelo India University Games, reclaiming their title after missing out in the previous edition.

The Games were hosted in four cities of Uttar Pradesh, namely Lucknow, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, and Gautambuddh Nagar, with the Shooting competition taking place in Delhi. Additionally, Water Sports made its debut at the Games, featuring Rowing competitions in Gorakhpur.

To support the policy, aWomen Tourism Policy Cellwill be established within the DoT. Additionally, womens bike-taxi services will be launched at specific tourist spots.

To promote womens day, MTDC will offer a 50% DISCOUNT on online bookings for Women tourists from March 1 to 8 every year.

National Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research (MAHIR)

The Ministry of Power and the Ministry of New and are collaborating on a new initiative called the National Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research (MAHIR). This mission aims to identify and develop emerging technologies in the power sector within and outside of India.

Its goal is to promote indigenous research, development, and demonstration of the latest technologies in the power sector, making India a global manufacturing hub. The funding for this mission will come from the Ministry of Power, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, and Central Public Sector Enterprises, with additional Resources allocated from the Indian governments budget if necessary

The 193 UN Member States, elected a veteran diplomat from Trinidad and Tobago,Dennis Francisas the President of the78th session of the UN General Assembly.Francis, who has had a nearly 40-year-career, will take the helm of the UNs main policy-making body, starting in September. He was elected by acclamation during a ceremony in the iconic General Assembly Hall at UN Headquarters in New York. The General Assembly consists of all 193 UN Member States, all of which have an equal vote.

Its duties include appointing the Secretary-General, on the recommendation of the Security Council, and approving the Organisations annual budget. Francis said he would prioritise encouraging and facilitating meaningful dialogue.

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