18th AUGUST 2024 ENGLISH TNPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS PDF TNPSC SHOUTERS
Kalaignar Centenary Commemorative Coin released by Union Minister Rajnath Singh
- On the occasion of the centenary of the late DMK leader and former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, the central government is going to issue a 100 rupee coin with his image engraved on it. The release ceremony of this coin was held at the Chennai Kalaivanar Arena.
- Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh attended the function and released Karunanidhi Centenary Commemorative Coin. Karunanidhi Centenary Coin Release Ceremony Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, ministers, leaders of political parties and other dignitaries were present.
- Tamil Nadu Uniformed Staff Selection Board conducts examinations for uniform jobs. Accordingly, it conducts examinations including Secondary Constable, Jailer, Fireman, Police Sub-Inspector (Taluka, Armed Forces, Tamilnadu Special Police Force) and Station Officer (Fire), Police Sub-Inspector (Technical), Police Sub-Inspector (Finger Print).
- In this situation, DGP who was the Chairman of Tamil Nadu Uniformed Staff Selection Board. Seema Aggarwal was transferred as DGP of the newly created Civil Supply Crime Investigation Division a few days ago.
- In this situation, the former DGP is the new chairman of the Tamil Nadu Uniformed Staff Selection Board. Sunil Kumar has been appointed. The Tamil Nadu government has issued an order for this.
- The Food Safety and Standards Commission of India launched an innovative scheme on August 18, 2024 in New Delhi to tackle the growing concern over microplastic contamination in food.
- A recent report by the Food and Agriculture Organization highlights the presence of microplastics in common food products such as sugar and salt.
- Findings from this project will not only inform regulatory action, but also contribute to the global understanding of microplastic pollution. This will make Indian research an integral part of the global effort to combat this environmental challenge.
