New Cooperative Ministry
- This was stated in a statement issued by the Union Cabinet Secretariat. The Ministry will create a separate administrative law and policy framework and strengthen the co-operative movement across the country.
- In addition, the Ministry will work to bring public welfare programs to the grassroots and remove barriers to employment. The ministry is said to be committed to implementing the announcements made by the Union Finance Ministry.
Chief Minister announces Rs 5 lakh each for 5 Tamil Nadu players
- The first Olympics will begin on the 23rd in Tokyo, the capital of Japan. The competitions for the athletic division will start from July 31. The Federation of Indian Athletes has released a list of 26 Indian athletes.
- Of these, 5 players are from Tamil Nadu. In this situation, the Tamil Nadu government has announced incentives for 5 athletes to participate in the Olympics.
- In that category, S. Arokiya Rajeev and Naganathan Pandey from Tamil Nadu will compete in the men's 4x400m relay at the Olympic Games to be held in Tokyo, Japan from 23-7-2021 to 8-08-2021 and Suba in the 4x400m relay. Chief Minister MK Stalin has ordered the government to provide special incentives of Rs.
GST collection in June stood at Rs 92,849 crore
- The total collection of goods and services tax in June stood at Rs 92,849 crore. Of this, central goods and services tax was Rs 16,424 crore, state goods and services tax Rs 20,397 crore, consolidated goods and services tax Rs 49,079 crore (including goods and imports Rs 25,762 crore) and cess tax Rs 6,949 crore (goods). Including Rs 809 crore collected through imports).
- Revenue from goods and services tax was up 2% in June this year compared to the same month last year. After generating revenue of over Rs 1 lakh crore for eight consecutive months, it has collected less than Rs 1 lakh crore in June 2021.
General eligibility for federal government jobs from 2022
- Jitendra Singh, Joint Minister, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, said that from the beginning of 2022, a general qualification test will be conducted across the country to recruit people for central government jobs.
- The General Eligibility Level is a turning point in the personnel and training sector to simplify the system of recruiting youth for Central Government service.
- This huge reform is a sign of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's concern for the youth and a reflection of his drive to create equal opportunities for youth across the country.
- The National Soap Agency has been set up with the approval of the Union Cabinet to conduct public qualification examinations. The National Soap Agency will run the General Eligibility Toilet, which will replace the current soap operas for government departments, which are currently run by the Public Service Commission, the Railway Board and the Bank Employees' Corporation.
- Eligible candidates for Category B and C posts (Non-Technical) will be drilled by the National Appliance Agency General Qualification Dove. There will be at least one tow center in every district in the country. This will also provide an opportunity for Towas living in remote areas.
Village Cooking YouTube channel has attracted over one crore subscribers
- Many people in India are starting their own account on the YouTube channel and showcasing their talents. Many of them have started cooking related YouTube channel. The leading channel is the Village Cooking Channel.
- Pudukkottai District Veeramangalam Panchayat 5 people from Chinnaveeramangalam village have been cooking in a village style and are posting it on the Village cooking channel YouTube channel (Youtube).
- As such, there are currently over one crore subscribers to this kitchen. For this, YouTube has given them the Diamond Award. The channel was started by Chinna Veeramangalam in April 2018 and also features his grandchildren Murugesan, Tamilselvan, Ayyanar, Muthumanikkam and Subramanian and Periyathambi.
Rs 1,702 crore project for the disabled under World Bank financial assistance - Chief Minister MK Stalin's announcement
- Chief Minister MK Stalin has announced a Rs. 1,702 crore project for the alternatively abled to provide integration and access opportunities under the World Bank financial assistance. Equipment for the disabled should be properly provided and government buildings should be made accessible to the disabled.
2 tier hospital in 45 days - 'Demage Builders' received 'World Record' recognition
- The 'Rotary Healthcare Trust' decided to construct the Medical College Hospital building in Perundurai, Erode District and hand it over to the Government of Tamil Nadu.
- With 'precast concrete' technology, the company completed the construction of a 69,200-square-foot, 401-bed two-story hospital building in just 45 days.
- Construction began on May 18 and was completed on July 1. The work was recognized as a world record by certification bodies such as Elite World Record, Asian Records Academy, India Records Academy and the Tamil Book of Records.
New governors for 8 states
- President Ramnath Govind has ordered the appointment of new governors and replacement of governors in states including Karnataka, Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Goa, Tripura and Haryana.
- Accordingly, the Union Minister for Social Justice, Tawarchand Kelad, has been appointed as the Governor of the State of Karnataka. Aribabu Kampathy has been appointed as the new Governor of Mizoram, Mangubai Sakanbai Patel as the Governor of Madhya Pradesh and Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh.
- Similarly, Mizoram Governor Sreedharan Pillai has been transferred to Goa, Haryana Governor Satyadev Narayan Arya to Tripura Governor, Tripura Governor Ramesh Bias to Governor Jharkhand and Himachal Pradesh Governor Pannaru Thattatraya to Haryana Governor.
Indian International Film Festival in Goa from November 20th to 28th
- Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javdekar has unveiled the terms and poster for the 52nd Indian International Film Festival to be held in Goa from November 20 to 28.
- The 52nd edition of the Indian International Film Festival, one of the oldest film festivals in Asia and India's largest international film festival, is being held in a mixed manner of success.
- The festival is hosted by the Directorate of Film Festivals under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of the United Kingdom. The International Film Festival of India is recognized by the International Filmmakers Association.
Mukesh Ambani's youngest son is a director of two companies of Reliance Group
- It is learned that he has been appointed as a director for two companies, Reliance New Energy Solar and Reliance New Solar Energy. Anand is also the director of Geo Platforms.
- Reliance plans to invest about Rs 75,000 crore in the new energy industry over the next three years. This has been confirmed by Mukesh Ambani. Reliance is also in the process of carrying out related manufacturing operations.
Tesla rival Triton has invested Rs 2,100 crore in Telangana
- US-based electric vehicle maker Triton (EV), a major competitor to Elon Musk-led Tesla, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the state government to set up a Rs 1,100 crore manufacturing plant in Telangana's Sangareddy district.