Salem

09.02.18 Tamilnadu(TNPSC) Current Affairs

TAMILNADU ‘Internet Saathi’ launched   Google and Tata Trusts launched the “Internet Saathi” scheme in the State covering 4,000 villages. As part of the scheme, women will be trained to use the internet. Initially, the programme will cover villages: Pooriyampakkam, Sankarapuram, Chinnasalem, T. Kallupatti, Iyyanapuram and Kannarapettai.   “Through the expansion in Tamil Nadu, we … Read more

Mineral Resources of Tamil Nadu

Mineral Resources of Tamil Nadu   Tamil Nadu is the leading holder of country’s resources of vermiculite, magnetite, dunite, rutile, garnet, molybdenum and ilmenite. The State accounts for the country’s 81% lignite,75% vermiculite, 69% dunite, 59% garnet, 52% molybdenum and 30% titanium minerals resources. Important minerals that are found to occur in the State are … Read more