26th FEBRUARY 2025 ENGLISH TNPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS PDF TNPSC SHOUTERS
An MoU was signed in the presence of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to set up a footwear factory in Tamil Nadu with an investment of Rs. 5,000 crore
- In a function held today (26.2.2025) at the Secretariat in the presence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, on behalf of the Department of Industry, Investment Promotion and Commerce, Everone Kothari Footwear Limited, a subsidiary of the Phoenix Kothari Group, signed a MoU between the Tamil Nadu Industry Guidance Corporation, the investment promotion agency of the Government of Tamil Nadu, and Everone Kothari Footwear Limited to set up a non-leather footwear manufacturing project in Karur and Perambalur districts with an investment of Rs. 5,000 crore and providing employment to 50,000 people.
- On this occasion, the Minister of Industry, Investment Promotion and Commerce, Dr. T.R.P. Raja, Chief Secretary N. Muruganandam, I.A.P., Secretary, Department of Industrial Investment Promotion and Commerce V. Arun Roy, I.A.P. and officials of the institution were present.
- Retired IAS officer R. Balakrishnan has been appointed as the Chairman of the Chennai Taramani World Tamil Research Institute. This appointment will give a new impetus to Tamil language and cultural studies. Balakrishnan is a renowned Tamil language scholar and a civil service expert.
- He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in Tamil literature and is the first Tamil student to clear the civil service exams in Tamil. He works in both the fields of researcher and creator and is the author of 15 books.
- His English and Tamil books comparing the archaeological data of the Indus Valley Civilization with the Sangam literature and the excavation data of Tamil Nadu have attracted the attention of the world.
- The Indian Army on February 25, 2025, signed a deal with L&T for the purchase of 223 Automated Chemical Detection and Warning Systems (ACDWS) at a cost of Rs 80.43 crore. This will give a significant boost to the Indian government’s drive for self-reliance as over 80% of the spare parts and sub-systems for the equipment will be sourced locally.
- It has been designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Gwalior. It marks a significant milestone in the fight against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threats.
- The system is used to detect airborne toxic chemicals. Its induction in field units will help the Indian Army in its self-defense capabilities and in dealing with disaster relief situations during peacetime, especially in the event of industrial accidents.
