upsc gs pt pickups | pt pointers

Tamil Nadu ranks 4th in attracting FDI in the period between Oct 2019 and September 2023, after Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat. The total FDI inflow includes equity inflow, equity capital of unincorporated bodies, re-invested earnings and other capital. A foreign direct investment (FDI) refers to purchase of an asset in another country, such that it gives direct control to the purchaser over the asset.

Operation Greens (OG)

It is a Central Sector Scheme established under Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana. Launched by - Ministry of Food Processing Industries and Implemented by - National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation (NAFED). The scheme aims to stabilize the supply of Tomato, Onion, and Potato (TOP) crops, in line with the Operation Flood (White Revolution). It also aims to ensure that these crops are available throughout the year without price volat

PM-ABHIM

It is a centrally sponsored scheme aims to address critical gaps in health infrastructure, surveillance, and health research. The mission's goal is to help communities become self-sufficient in managing health crises and pandemics. It is the largest Pan-India scheme for public health infrastructure since 2005. It is launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in addition to the National Health Mission.

Tamilisai Moovars

Tamilisai Moovars (Tamil Trinity) - Muthuthandavar, Marimutha Pillai, and Arunachala Kavirayar, all 3 lived in TamilNadu and contributed to Carnatic music. Kavirayar was the 1st to compose musical drama in Tamil, his contributions were Rama Natakam, Asomuki Natakam, Sirkazhi Sthala Puranam, and Sirkazhi Kovai. Marimutha Pillai was a pioneer in composing Ninda Stuti Kritis, his contributions were Puliyur Venba and numerous Padhigams and Kuravanji. Muthuthand

Martian Moon eXploration (MMX)

It is a space exploration mission led by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) expected to reach Martian orbit in 2025. It is a mission to travel to Mars and survey the red planet’s 2 moons - Phobos and Deimos and finally collect material from its surface before returning to Earth by 2029.