ACCET NEWS

THIRAN 2023

Thiran is one of the most bustling clubs in our college which always goes extra mile for our students. The most anticipated competition of ACGCET called “THIRAN” which was started by our college alumni exclusively for our college students to quench their technical knowledge in their respective departments. The clash off is seemed to be held on 04^th of February 2023 at SANGAMAM HALL, PLACEMENT CELL and MECHANICAL CLASSROOMS for the particular departments of EEE, ECE and MECHANICAL for both second years and third years. Our eager beavers were found presenting their ideas and projects to the alumni. The participants were seemed very grateful for the coordinators of Thiran for motivating them to participate and cordially thankful to their faculties for guiding them. THIRAN 2023 had completed the vision of aspiring the participants and the mission of encouraging others to participate. We wish best of luck for every participant of THIRAN 2023

TWIST N’ TURN

On February 6, 2023, the ACGCET freshers’ association hosted this program. Our alumni from the 2017-2021 batch, Sasi and Rishi Madhavan, participated in the program. This program focused on individual personality development and included a Rubix Cube workshop. This workshop was attended by a large number of first-year students. This was one of the fresher’s association’s successful workshops.

WORKSHOP ON ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF NSS VOLUNTEER AND VALEDICTORY FUNCTION

“NOT ME, BUT YOU”, is something that is ingrained in every person’s behavior, and these are the people part of the NSS. The workshop on roles and responsibilities of NSS volunteer and valedictory function was held on 7^th February,2023 at Murugappa Hall at 4:30pm. The honorable chief guest, Dr.V. Joseph Paulraj, the Anna University Regional Coordinator – Madurai Division as well as our respected principal, Dr.P.K.Palani along with our vice principal, Dr.K.Baskaran and our guest of honor, Prof.K.T.Loganathan have graced us with their presence. The event was successful with the cooperation and enthusiasm of the faculty and students who are eager to the best for the community and in the end, our beloved country.

MUSIC CLUB INAUGURATION

The Music Club of our college planned to conduct an inauguration program for the very first time on February 8^th, 2023. The club inauguration was successfully completed with the gracious presence of our beloved Principal Dr.P.K.Palani sir, First year CFA Dr.B.V.Bhuvaneshwari mam and the Staff-In-Charge Dr.K.Kathiresan sir. The club conducted a Music Fest along with the inauguration and provided an audio treat to the audience on the wonderful evening. The Music Fest had several creative performances from the music club coordinators, and it kept the audience engaged. Everyone had a wonderful evening with a musical treat.

ROTARACT EVENT - BLACKSHEEP

Rotaract club of our college conducted an outdoor event “BLACK SHEEP” on Thursday. The event had four stages and three task games in between two stages. First years were curious on completing each stage. In the end three teams out of five were decided as winners. The rotractors coordinated the game flawlessly and made the first-year students sweat joyfully. Keep going juniors.

RUBICON TRAINING

The Barclays Life Skills Development Program supported by Rubicon was organized at our college for three days from 7^th February 2023 to 9^th February, 2023. Various team activities were conducted, which enabled the students to work together with a team spirit. The students were taught about the importance of their personal development. Public speaking skills were imported to the students. Mock interviews organized during these sessions played a vital role in analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of the students. The students were gifted with wonderful trainers, Mr. Sasikumar and Mr. James Sondor from Rubicon. Doubtless, the skills imparted by this program will make the future of the students bright.

DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATION (1963-1968)

“Nobody is bothered about an institution more than its alumni”. Our college alumni from 1963-1968 batch celebrated their diamond jubilee function in a fortunate way in the presence of our Principal Dr. P. K. Palani sir. Dr. K. SIVAN, Former Chairman, Space Commission and Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras were invited as Chief guests. Due to some reasons, Prof. V. Kamakoti sir couldn’t attend the meeting but, he had sent a technical presentation which benefitted the students. The event occurred in Murugappa Hall on 11^th Feb from 9am to 1pm with immense count of voluntary students. The students had a great interactive session with Dr. K. Sivan sir. We are grateful to our alumni and our principal for making our day great with positive intentions.

APTITUDE CORNER

1) DIVA: OPERA

a) producer: Theatre

b) director: drama

c) conductor: bus

d) thespian: play

2) A sum of money at simple interest amounts to Rs. 815 in 3 years and to Rs. 854 in 4 years. The sum is:

a) Rs. 650

b) Rs. 690

c) Rs. 698

d) Rs. 700

3) Present ages of Sameer and Anand are in the ratio of 5: 4 respectively. Three years hence, the ratio of their ages will become 11: 9 respectively. What is Anand's present age in years?

a) 24

b) 27

c) 40

d) Cannot be determined

4) CMM, EOO, GQQ, _____, KUU

a) GRR

b) GSS

c) ISS

d) ITT

5) The school principal has received complaints from parents about bullying in the school yard during recess. He wants to investigate and end this situation as soon as possible, so he has asked the recess aides to watch closely. Which situation should the recess aides report to the principal?

a) A girl is sitting glumly on a bench reading a book and not interacting with her peers.

b) Four girls are surrounding another girl and seem to have possession of her backpack.

c) Two boys are playing a one-on-one game of basketball and are arguing over the last basket scored.

d) Three boys are huddled over a handheld video game, which isn't supposed to be on school grounds.

Send your answers along with your name, department and year to accetnews3@gmail.com

LAST WEEK CORRECT ANSWERS

1) C

2) B

3) C

4) D

5) D

TECHBYTES

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