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Tamil Nadu GK

September 13, 2025
  • State Flower: Gloriosa Lily (Kandhal)
  • State Tree: Palm Tree
  • State Sport: Kabaddi

    • Art & Culture

     

    • Language: Tamil (one of the oldest existing classical languages).
    • Classical Dances: Bharatanatyam (rejuvenated by Rukmini Devi Arundale at the Kolakshetra).
    • Music: Carnatic Music. Three of the Carnatic Music gurus: Thyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar, Shyama Shastri.
    • Temples: It is known to have Dravidian architecture.
      • UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Great Living Chola Temples (Brihadisvara Temple Thanjavur, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Airavatesvara Temple Darasuram), Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram.
    • Festivals Pongal (Harvest festival), Jallikattu (during Pongal), Pongal, Tamil New Year, Karthigai Deepam.
    • Famous Personalities:
      • Spiritual: Ramana Maharshi (Tiruvannamalai).
      • Sports: Mithali Raj (Cricket), Viswanathan Anand (Chess), P. T. Usha (Athletics - born in Kerala, trained in TN).
      • Cinema: The Tamil film industry (Kollywood) is located in Chennai.

    Economy & Infrastructure

     

    • Industries (Major): Automotive (The "Detroit of Asia is Chennai), IT/ITeS (Chennai, Coimbatore, Hosur), Textiles (Coimbatore, Tiruppur), Leather products (Vellore).

    • Agriculture: Rice, sugarcane, cotton, bananas and spices are some of the key producers.
    • Power Projects:
      • The largest nuclear power plant in India is Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (Tirunelveli district).
      • Nivea Lignite Corporation (NLC) is a large thermal power producer.
    • Big Ports: Chennai Port, Kamarajar Port (Ennore), V.O. Chidambaranar Port (Tuticorin), Kanyakumari Port.

    Government Schemes (Important to the Current Affairs)

     

    • Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai: Basic income scheme of women.
    • Breakfast Scheme: Breakfast for children in school.
    • Illam Thedi Kalvi: (Education at Doorstep) scheme to overcome the learning gaps.
    • Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam: (Healthcare at Doorstep) scheme.
    • Namakku Naame: Community based development program.

    Quick Reference Table

    Category Key Fact Description
    Ancient Capital Puhar / Kaveripattinam Ancient port city of the Cholas
    Classical Dance Bharatanatyam

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