06.06.18 Tamilnadu(TNPSC) Current Affairs

TAMILNADU N. to hike subsidy for transgenders   The Tamil Nadu government has increased the subsidy being provided to transgenders to run their own small-scale businesses from ₹20,000 to ₹50,000.   The government has been providing subsidy of ₹20,000 to people belonging to the third gender to help [them] run businesses like grocery shops and … Read more

08.02.18 Tamilnadu(TNPSC) Current Affairs

  TAMILNADU State pitches for Google Centre   The Tamil Nadu government has requested Google to set up a Google Centre in the State and the internet giant has agreed to consider the proposal, according to State Information Technology Minister M. Manikandan. The government has also requested Google to establish ‘Project Loon’ – a high-altitude … Read more

03.02.18 Tamilnadu(TNPSC) Current Affairs

TAMILNADU TNERC gives nod to procure 1,000 MW   The Tamil Nadu Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has approved a proposal from Tangedco for procurement of 1,000 MW of round-the-clock power for March and April.   In its original petition, Tangedco had sought procurement of short-term power of 1,000 MW each for February, March and April.   … Read more