Daily Current Affairs – 04-05-2025

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Completes Six Years of Gender Clinics Initiative

® Tamil Nadu became the second state after Kerala to establish exclusive gender clinics in 2019, starting at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH), Chennai. ® Later expanded to Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai, offering free gender affirmation surgeries. ® As of 2024, 171 gender affirmation surgeries performed for transmen and transwomen. ® Currently, 12 clinics operate across districts including Salem, Coimbatore, Tiruchi, Vellore, Thanjavur, and others. ® Eligibility: Trans individuals aged 18 and above. ® The initiative supports transgender healthcare rights and inclusion.

Tamil Nadu Scientist Awards Announced for 2022 & 2023

® The Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology announced the Tamil Nadu Scientist Awards for the years 2022 and 2023. ® 12 scientists were selected—one from each discipline—by the advisory committee. ® Disciplines include: Agriculture, Biology, Chemical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Mathematics, Medicine, Physics, Social Sciences, and Veterinary Sciences. ® The award recognizes excellence in scientific research and innovation across sectors.