18th May 2023 ENGLISH TNPSC CURRENT PDF TNPSC SHOUTERS

18th May 2023 ENGLISH TNPSC CURRENT PDF TNPSC SHOUTERS

CM Stalin lays foundation stone for World class Rs 33 crore Borunai Museum in Tirunelveli

• It was announced in September 2021 that the Borunai Museum will be set up in Tirunelveli with modern facilities based on the theme of 'Borunai Civilization' and the antiquities found at Adichanallur, the cradle of civilization of Tamil Nadu, Korkai, the port of Pandya in the Sangam era, and Shivs belonging to the Iron Age at one place. On the 9th in the Legislative Assembly, under Article 110, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin declared.
• Accordingly, a site of 5.276 hectares (13.02 acres) has been selected for setting up the Borunai Museum in Tirunelveli District, Balayangottai Circle, Kulavanigarpuram Village, Melapalayam Redyarpatti Hills on the National Highway. 
• Of this, about 10 acres will be used for museum development. In this case, Chief Minister M.K.Stalin yesterday laid the foundation stone for Borunai Museum, which will be built at a cost of Rs.33.02 crore in 55,500 square feet.
• The museum complex has 4 main sections planned namely Korkai, Sivalagi, Adichanallur and Administration Building. The structures reflect the vernacular architectural character of the region with courtyards, columns, corridors, etc. The facades are also planned to use elements of local arts and crafts.
• On behalf of the Tamil Nadu Government Department of Archaeology, Prof. Ka. Rajan, Dr. V.P. The Chief Minister published a 2-volume book titled 'Tamil Nadu Cultural Traditions - Pudukottai Vattaram' co-authored by Yatheeskumar, Muthukumar and Pauldurai.
• In the event, Council President M. Appavu, Ministers E. V. Velu, Thangam Tennarasu, R. S. Rajakannapan Chief Secretary V. Iraiyanpu, Department Secretary K. Manivasan, Director of Archeology S. Ra. Gandhi and others participated.

PM Modi launched railway projects worth Rs 8,200 crore in Odisha

• Vande Bharat train is running between Howrah-Puri for the first time in Odisha. Prime Minister Modi inaugurated this service through video. The Prime Minister also launched railway projects worth a total of Rs.8,200 crore.
• Similarly, the Prime Minister also launched projects including renovation of Puri and Cuttack railway stations, 100 percent electrification of train services in Odisha, Sambalpur-Titlagar double track project.

Museum Day Exhibition - Inaugurated by PM Modi

• Prime Minister Modi also inaugurated the exhibition held on the occasion of International Museum Day yesterday. 1,200 museums have participated in the 2-day exhibition at Delhi's Pragati Maidan. The Prime Minister also released the Delhi Duty Route Pocket Map. Formerly known as Rajapathi, this area has now been renamed as Duty Path
• The map includes details of government buildings, historical cultural institutions along the duty line route from Raisina Hill campus to India Gate.

Arjun Ram Maghwal appointed as Union Law Minister

• Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad was replaced in July 2021 and Union Sports Minister Kiran Rijuju from Arunachal Pradesh was appointed as the Law Minister. His controversial comments led to a clash between the Union Law Ministry and the Justice Department.
• Kiran Rijuju, who appeared on a private television program last March, alleged that "retired judges are working against India". He also alleged that sitting judges are more concerned about their own promotion. He has also consistently criticized the collegium system.
• In this case, Kiran Rijiju has been stripped of the law portfolio and has been appointed as the Union Minister of Geosciences. Union Minister Arjun Ram Maghwal from Rajasthan has been appointed as the Law Minister. Currently the Joint Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, he will also look after the responsibility of the Ministry of Law.
• Also Union Minister of State for Law S.P. Singh Bagel has been transferred and appointed as Union Minister of State for Health.
• On the advice of Prime Minister Modi, President Draupadi Murmu issued orders to this effect. Subsequently, Arjun Ram Maghwal took office immediately as Union Law Minister (Individual Charge).

Jallikattu Special Law is valid - Supreme Court Constitution Bench Verdict

• Every year in Tamil Nadu Jallikattu competitions are held in Madurai, Sivagangai, Pudukottai, Trichy, Dindigul, Karur and other districts on the occasion of Pongal festival.
• In this case, the Tamil Nadu government brought the Animal Cruelty Prevention Act amendment to allow jallikattu competitions and bullock cart races. Similarly, in Karnataka and Maharashtra, legal amendments were brought to allow unhindered Kampala competitions with buffaloes and bullock cart races.
• Against this, cases were filed in the Supreme Court on behalf of organizations including PETA and animal welfare activists. The hearing on these cases was held in a constitutional bench comprising Supreme Court Justices KM Joseph, Ajay Rastogi, Aniruddha Bose, Rishikesh Roy and CD Ravikumar.
• In this case, the judges who ruled in this case yesterday said, "It is legal for the President to have given permission for the jallikattu competitions held traditionally in Tamil Nadu. Permission is given only after inspection by District Collectors. 
• The law provides for 3 years imprisonment and a fine of up to Rs 5 lakh for violators. Therefore, the legal amendments brought by the states of Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Karnataka will apply to Jallikattu, Kampala and cattle-cart racing. The authorities should ensure that these rules are strictly enforced.
• Presenting a few photographs and incidents of casualties cannot lead to the conclusion that overall norms are being violated. No one uses weapons during jallikattu matches. That being the case, this game cannot be called a cruel game. There are also casualties in boxing and sword fights. Therefore, we cannot ban jallikattu, kampala and bullock cart races," they said.