29th JUNE 2024 ENGLISH TNPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS PDF TNPSC SHOUTERS

29th JUNE 2024 ENGLISH TNPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS PDF TNPSC SHOUTERS

Discovery of Neolithic materials in Uthangarai excavations

• In the excavations being carried out by the Tamil Nadu Department of Archeology at Chennanur Village, Oodhangarai District, Krishnagiri District, Neolithic stone tools, flint seals, conch bangle fragments, round chips, glass bangle fragments, etc. have been found. Today (28.06.2024) an iron plow head was found at a depth of 75 cm in excavation pit A2.
• The weight of this quadrilateral is 1.292 kg. It measures 32 cm in length, 4.5 cm in width and 3 cm in thickness. This tip may have been used as a tip in an air plow for farming in ancient times. Given the archaeological context in which this material was found, it may date back to the medieval period.

Liquor Prohibition Amendment Bill Passed in Tamil Nadu Assembly

• The session of the Tamil Nadu Assembly has been going on since last 20th (20.06.2024). While various resolutions and bills have been passed, today, the last day of the Legislative Assembly session, several important announcements have been made to increase the punishment for the sale of fake liquor.
• Minister Muthuswamy tabled the Prohibition Amendment Bill in the Legislative Assembly. A bill was introduced to amend the Tamil Nadu Liquor Prohibition Act, 1937.
• The Bill states that the law will be made tougher by imposing a fine of Rs 10 lakh along with life imprisonment for the sale of fake liquor to provide severe punishment to completely eliminate bootleg liquor.

Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a bill to upgrade 4 municipalities to Municipal Corporations

• Legislative Assembly session in Tamil Nadu has started from June 20. In this series of meetings, discussions are being held on departmental grant requests.
• This session of the Assembly concluded today. In this session of the Legislative Assembly, the Ministers have answered only departmental questions and have also issued new announcements.
• In that way, Minister K.N. Nehru had submitted a draft seeking to upgrade the status of Tiruvannamalai, Pudukottai, Karaikudi and Namakkal municipalities as Municipal Corporations. The draft was passed by a voice vote in the Legislative Assembly today.

Indian Cricket women's historical achievement

• The Indian women declared for 603 in their first innings on Day 2 of the Test against South Africa, which began on Friday at the Chidambaram Stadium. Under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, the Indian women's team has created a historic record.
• It is noteworthy that no woman has crossed 600 runs in a Test so far. Prior to this, the Australian team scored 575 runs which was the highest run.