17.02.18 Tamilnadu(TNPSC) Current Affairs

TAMILNADU TN at 9th place in world on utilising renewable power   A new research by US-based Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) shows Tamil Nadu in ninth place in the world in terms of its share in wind and solar generation.   The report, “power-industry transition, here and now”, includes case studies of markets … Read more

Hydropower in Tamilnadu

  Hydropower in Tamilnadu Tamil Nadu (the Lands of Tamils or Tamil Country) is the southernmost part of Indian Peninsula. It is bordered by union territory of Pondicherry and States of Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. It is bounded by Eastern Ghats on north; by Nilgiri Hills, Anamalai Hills and Kerala on west; by Bay … Read more

Agriculture of Tamilnadu

Agriculture of Tamilnadu Introduction Agriculture is socially, economically and culturally entwined with the lives of people of Tamil Nadu. Agriculture cannot be easily dispensed with as it is the key component of economic growth and development. Agriculture is undergoing perceptible changes as it gets transformed from a traditional to modern economy which is an important step towards economic … Read more

Eco Tourism in Tamilnadu

Eco Tourism in Tamilnadu   Ecotourism may be defined as nature-based tourism that is educative and ensures the suitable use of environmental resources, while producing viable economic opportunities for the host communities.   Tamil nadu’s geographical diversity provides wealth of eco tourisms that potentially support Eco tourism activities. These include biosphere reserves, mangroves, coral reefs, … Read more

Human Resource and Community Development  

  Human resource development includes development at various levels, including community. Community development requires HRD efforts, such as training and organization development. Community development is an alternative route to educating and training citizens of a community. Community settings, especially in developing countries, require that HRD practitioners take into account many factors, such as cultural variables, … Read more