28th JULY 2026 ENGLISH TNPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS PDF TNPSC SHOOTERS
Tamil Nadu Government Announces Committee Headed by Montek Singh to Boost Revenue
- The Tamil Nadu budget statement is scheduled to be presented on August 5. In preparation for this, Montek Singh has been appointed to head a committee tasked with boosting the state government's revenue.
- The committee, led by him, will examine methods to enhance revenue sources within the state and submit recommendations to the Tamil Nadu government. The committee led by Montek Singh is set to propose policy and administrative reforms to the government aimed at increasing both tax and non-tax revenue.
- It is also expected to undertake tasks such as identifying new revenue sources for the state. Reports indicate that the committee has been directed to submit its report to the Tamil Nadu government within three months.
- The ISSF World Cup Shooting competition is currently underway in Hangzhou, China. In the women's 25m pistol final, India's Esha Singh secured the top spot and won the gold medal by scoring 40 points. Another Indian shooter, Manu Bhaker, finished third with 28 points, winning the bronze medal.
- Athletics – In the women's shot put F57 event, Sharmila Thangar won gold, while Shilpa Shaila won bronze.
- Weightlifting – V. Ajay Babu won silver in the men's 79kg final.
- Athletics – Sarvesh Anil Kushare won silver in the men's high jump event.
- Weightlifting – Gyaneshwari Yadav won silver in the women's 53kg event. Weightlifting – P. Renubala Chanu won the bronze medal in the women's 58kg category.
- In the medal tally, Australia holds the top spot with 59 medals, followed by England in second place with 32 medals, and Canada in third with 21 medals. India ranks eighth, having won a total of 10 medals—comprising 2 gold, 5 silver, and 3 bronze.
