2nd OCTOBER 2026 ENGLISH TNPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS PDF TNPSC SHOUTERS
Chief Minister Vijay Launches 'Vetri Payanam' Scheme
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has formally launched the 'Vetri Payanam' (Journey of Success) scheme, an expansion of the free bus travel initiative for women. This scheme has been implemented to further enhance the facility allowing women to travel for free on government buses.
- During the launch event, Chief Minister Vijay boarded a bus and undertook a surprise journey. He personally acted as the bus conductor, issuing free tickets to female passengers using the electronic ticketing machine.
- Under this scheme, women can travel for free not only on ordinary buses but also on Express, LSS (Limited Stop Service), and Deluxe government buses operating within city and urban areas.
- Additionally, the scheme extends to ordinary-fare buses in suburban and hilly regions, facilitating inter-district travel.
- Approximately 8.43 million (84.32 lakh) women and transgender persons will benefit daily from the 12,692 buses operated by the seven transport corporations.
- India has won 76 total medals 16 gold, 25 silver, and 35 bronze at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan currently in 5th position.
- Hockey - India win GOLD, defeat China 1-0 in women's hockey.
- Boxing - Ankush wins GOLD in men's 80kg
- Wrestling - Sujeet wins GOLD in 65kg round
- Boxing - Parveen wins GOLD in women's 65kg
- Sepaktakraw - India claim BRONZE after losing to Japan in men's quadrant semifinals.
- Archery - India win SILVER in recurve men's team.
- Boxing - Lovlina Borgohain won GOLD in women's 75kg
- Archery - Kumkum Mohod, Ankita Bhakat, and Kirti won GOLD in recurve women's team.
- Archery - Kumkum Mohod and Dhiraj Bommadevara won SILVER in recurved mixed team.
- Sailing - Nethra Kumanan won BRONZE in women's dinghy.
