CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Through Tamil Nadu Meendum Manjappai Scheme, govt. will promote use of cloth bags instead of plastic bags which will prevent water pollution and thus save life of aquatic animals.

Detailed explanation-2: -Notes: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched ‘Meendum Manjappai’ scheme to promote the use of cloth bags by the public and discourage the use of plastic bags. The state has disconnected electricity from 130 factories so far due to violations of the single-use plastics ban.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin launched an environment-friendly initiative called Meendum Manjapai Vizhipunarvu Iyakkam. This awareness campaign on using ‘yellow’ cloth bag or ‘manjapai’ is aimed at encouraging people to return to the use of this eco-friendly bag and discard the plastic bags.

Detailed explanation-4: -Single-use plastics are still in widespread use in Chennai three years after the Tamil Nadu government ordered a ban on the manufacture, sale, and usage of plastic and polystyrene commodities.

Detailed explanation-5: -People believe that when dipped in turmeric (which is known for its antibacterial properties) water, dried and used, the manjappai turns into a medicinal bag that can fight infections. At the same time, it is also used as a thamboolam pai (customary gift bag) by many.