7th APRIL 2026 ENGLISH TNPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS PDF TNPSC SHOUTERS
Tamil Nadu's Economic Growth - 16%
- According to statistics provided by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for the 2024-25 fiscal year, it is noteworthy that Tamil Nadu has secured the top spot in India in terms of industrial production, recording an economic growth rate of 16%. This information was highlighted in the RBI's report.
- The RBI further stated that, by organizing industrial investors' conferences across various locations including Chennai, Coimbatore, Thoothukudi, Madurai, and Krishnagiri the current government has successfully attracted investments totaling ₹160.53 crore.
- Additionally, the bank noted that industrial production has witnessed a phenomenal growth of 82.6% over the past five years. By manufacturing goods valued at ₹9.65 lakh crore within its factories, Tamil Nadu has made a significant contribution to India's overall industrial production landscape.
- Data indicates that 15.43% of all factories in India are located in Tamil Nadu; furthermore, with a growth rate of approximately 16%, the state has emerged as India's fastest-growing large state.
- In the Mixed Doubles category of the ISSF World Cup Shooting Competition, the Indian team won the gold medal by scoring 487.7 points. It is noteworthy that this score constitutes a new world record in the Junior category.
- In the qualification round, the Indian duo advanced to the medal round by scoring 581 points (with 17x). In the final match, Palak scored 243 points and Mukesh Nelavalli scored 244.7 points, bringing their combined total to 487.7 points.
- India won the gold medal, China took the silver, and Hungary secured the bronze, while the United States finished in fourth place. Prior to this event, Palak (18 years old) had won a silver medal at the Asian Games with a score of 242.1 points. It is also worth noting that Mukesh is a reigning Junior World Champion.
