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What is the purpose of the Prithvi Vigyan scheme approved by the Union Cabinet?
What is the purpose of the Prithvi Vigyan scheme approved by the Union Cabinet?
Who has been nominated as the Chairman of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee?
Who has been nominated as the Chairman of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee?
What is the main responsibility of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee?
What is the main responsibility of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee?
Which sub-schemes are encompassed in the PRITHvi VIgyan scheme?
Which sub-schemes are encompassed in the PRITHvi VIgyan scheme?
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Under which Act was the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee constituted?
Under which Act was the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee constituted?
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What option do registered tur farmers have regarding selling their produce?
What option do registered tur farmers have regarding selling their produce?
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What does the PRITHvi VIgyan scheme aim to achieve between 2021-26?
What does the PRITHvi VIgyan scheme aim to achieve between 2021-26?
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What is the role of the Central Authority in the Legal Services Authorities Act?
What is the role of the Central Authority in the Legal Services Authorities Act?
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What characterizes Section 3A of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987?
What characterizes Section 3A of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987?
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How has pulses production changed from 2013-14 to 2022-23?
How has pulses production changed from 2013-14 to 2022-23?
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Study Notes
Tamil Nadu Games and Events
- Upcoming Games to take place in four Tamil Nadu cities: Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, Coimbatore.
Awards and Recognitions
- NLC India Ltd awarded the SCOPE Eminence award for Digital Transformation by Standing Conference of Public Enterprises.
- Tata Consultancy Services ranked second in the 2024 Global 500 IT Services Ranking, with Accenture leading at $40.5 billion brand value.
- Life Insurance Corporation of India surpassed State Bank of India in market valuation to become the highest valued PSU firm.
- Ranjan Gogoi, former Chief Justice of India, to receive 'Assam Baibhav', the highest civilian award in Assam.
- REC Ltd earned the ICAI Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting for FY 2022-23.
Major Developments
- A 300-foot lamp, the largest in the world, to be illuminated ahead of the Ram temple's inauguration in Ayodhya.
- India's first Graphene Centre established at Makers Village in Kochi.
- India inaugurated the first National Highway Steel Slag Road section on NH-66, connecting Mumbai and Goa.
- Apple has surpassed Samsung as the world's leading smartphone seller, ending Samsung's 12-year reign.
Cultural and Historical Events
- Armed Forces Veterans’ Day observed on January 14, honoring Field Marshal KM Cariappa's retirement in 1953.
- Tamil Nadu's revamped Doordarshan channel rebranded from DD Podhigai to DD Tamil.
- Tamil writer Charu Nivedita's work 'Conversations with Aurangzeb' translated into English by Nandini Krishnan.
Sports and Achievements
- Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has become India's No. 1 chess player, overtaking Viswanathan Anand.
- Tata Group secures IPL Title Sponsorship for five years with a record sponsorship amount, previously being the sponsor in 2022 and 2023.
Environmental and Coastal Initiatives
- Launch of a mission focusing on coastal biodiversity, livelihood improvement, and pollution reduction with specific projects aimed at enhancing coastal management, including monitoring mangroves and restoring corals.
- Establishment of Tamil Nadu Blue Carbon Agency for monitoring coastal ecosystem projects.
Community Engagement
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister initiated day-long annadhanam for devotees at three temples in Tiruvallur, Villupuram, and Coimbatore districts.
- Prime Minister's visit to Srirangam Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple marked as a historic first by a serving Prime Minister.
International Engagements
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino awarded the International Sports Personality of the Year.
- SpaceX successfully launched the private Axiom Mission 3 to the International Space Station featuring Turkey's first space traveler.
Noteworthy Celebrations
- World Tamil Diaspora Day celebrated on January 12, with 58 selected youths from abroad touring Tamil Nadu, and recognition of 13 individuals of Tamil descent for their achievements.
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This quiz covers recent initiatives in Tamil Nadu, including the distribution of day-long annadhanam in temples and global best practices in women's health, education, and enterprise. It also mentions the Prime Minister's visit to Srirangam Sri Ra...
