17th SEPTEMBER 2023 ENGLISH TNPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS PDF TNPSC SHOUTERS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Rs 13,000 crore 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme to benefit traditional artisans
- Srivishwakarma Jayanti was celebrated. On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Rs.13,000 crore 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme. Thus the carpenter, boat maker, weapon maker, iron smith, basket maker, thresher, broom maker, twine maker, traditional mummy maker, goldsmith, potter, shoemaker, hammer and tool maker, sculptor, stone breaker, mason, barber, all over the country. , about 30 lakh families engaged in 18 types of traditional handicrafts such as garland maker, cloth washer, cloth stitcher, fish net maker will be benefited in the next 5 years.
- Under this scheme, the above mentioned artisans will be given loan up to Rs.3 lakh without interest. The first installment of Rs.1 lakh should be repaid within 18 months. Rs.2 lakh received in 2nd installment to be paid within 30 months. This loan is provided at a concessional interest rate of 5 percent. Central Government will bear the loan guarantee fee.
- Craftsmen will be given 40 basic trainings from 5 days to one week and will be provided with certificate and identity card. Aspirants can join advanced training for 15 days. Then they will be given an allowance of Rs.500 per day.
- Apart from this, a stipend of Rs.15,000 will be provided to the artisans to purchase necessary equipment. Self-employed artistes can also register for it. Beneficiary must be 18 years of age.
- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today inaugurated the Delhi Airport Metro Express service from Dwarka Sector 21 to the new metro station 'Yashobhumi Dwarka Sector 25' at Yasobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25.
- The new metro station will consist of three tunnels – a 735m long tunnel connecting the station to the exhibition halls, convention center and central hall; Another connecting entry/exit across the Dwarka Expressway; The third connects the metro station with the lobby of the future exhibition halls of 'Yashobhoomi'.
- The operational speed of metro trains on the Delhi Metro Airport Express route will be increased from 90 to 120 kmph, thereby reducing travel time. The travel time from 'New Delhi' to 'Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25' is approximately 21 minutes.
- The Prime Minister reached Yashobhumi Dwarka Sector 25 Metro Station via Metro from Daula Kuan Metro Station
- Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi today dedicated to the nation the first phase of India International Convention and Exhibition Center 'Yasobhoomi' at Dwarka in New Delhi. 'Yasobhoomi' has a magnificent convention centre, several exhibition halls and other facilities.
- The final match between India and Sri Lanka started at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
- Batting first, the Sri Lankan team lost all their wickets in 15.2 overs and scored only 50 runs. Indian cricket team won by 51 runs in 6.1 overs. By defeating Sri Lanka, India won the 2023 Asia Cup and recorded the title of champion for the 8th time.
- In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Shooting World Cup is going on. In the women's 10m air rifle category, Ilavenil Walarivan from Tamil Nadu participated on behalf of the Indian team. Valarivan won the gold medal by scoring 252.2 points.
- Augen Muller of France took the outdoor medal with 251.9 points. China's Zhang Jiale got the bronze medal. Similarly, in the men's 10m air rifle category, Indian player Sandeep Singh has secured 14th position by scoring 628.2 points. This is the 2nd gold medal won by Ilavenil Walarivan in the international arena.
- Chief Minister M. K. Stalin had announced in the Legislative Assembly in 2021 that 7,469 houses in 104 Sri Lankan Tamil rehabilitation camps in 29 districts of Tamil Nadu, which were in a very dilapidated condition, would be built anew.
- Chief Minister Stalin inaugurated the construction of a total of 3,510 houses at a cost of Rs.176.02 crore in the first phase of the scheme on November 2, 2021 at Melmonavur Sri Lankan Tamil Rehabilitation Camp near Vellore.
- In this case, 1,591 houses have been completed at a total cost of Rs.79.70 crore in 19 Sri Lankan Tamil camps in 13 districts. Also, other basic facilities have been provided in the camps at a cost of Rs.11.33 crores.
- Following this, the opening ceremony of 1,591 residences for Sri Lankan Tamils which have been completed across Tamil Nadu was held yesterday at the Melmonavur Sri Lankan Tamil Rehabilitation Camp near Vellore. In this, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin participated and opened the houses built in 12 districts through video and directly in the Vellore camp and handed over the houses to the beneficiaries.
- He distributed household items and sweets to the beneficiaries. Later, he discussed the new settlements with the Sri Lankan Tamils via video.
