Population, environment and development

  The rapid pace of population growth has led to the excessive utilization of natural resources. Huge population also leads to huge production of wastes. The resultant outcomes are loss of biodiversity, pollution of air, water and soil and increased pressure on arable land. All these have been putting great stress on the environment. If … Read more

Origin of Aryans

  The Aryans came to India in several waves. The earliest wave is represented by the Rig Vedic people who appeared in the subcontinent in about 1500 BC. They came into conflict with the indigenous inhabitants called the Dravidians mentioned as Dasa or Dasyus in Rig Veda. The Rig Veda mentions the defeat of Sambara … Read more

05.10.17 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH   ·       Mastercard, AP sign pact to create digital ecosystem in state Global payments technology major Mastercard and the Andhra Pradesh government today signed a pact to create a “digital ecosystem” in the state.   It focuses on implementing a 4-pronged agenda for the state.   Signed by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu … Read more

India in the Eighteenth Century

Bahadur Shah 1 (1707-12) Muzam succeeded Aurungzeb after latter’s death in 1707 He acquired the title of Bahadur Shah. Though he was quite old (65) and his rule quite short there are many significant achievements he made He reversed the narrow minded and antagonistic policies of Aurungzeb Made agreements with Rajput states Granted sardeshmukhi to … Read more

-SUBSIDIES- CASH RANSFER OF SUBSIDY ISSUE

Subsidies- Cash Transfer of Subsidy Issue. A subsidy is a benefit given by the government to groups or individuals usually in the form of a cash payment or tax reduction. The subsidy is usually given to remove some type of burden and is often considered to be in the interest of the public. Direct Cash … Read more

10.08.17 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Current Affairs

Andhra Pradesh   Chandrababu Naidu inaugurates tribal festival at Araku in governor’s presence.   Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naiduinaugurated the tribal festival Adivasi Utsavalu at Araku in Visakhapatnam district on Tuesday. The festival coincides with the World Tribal Day.   The Governor urged the government to promote tourism in the region. He advised the government to set … Read more

Evolution of Indian Constitution

Evolution of Indian Constitution Although the systems of ancient India do have their reflections in the Constitutions of India, the direct sources of the Constitution lie in the administrative and legislative developments of the British period Regulating Act of 1773 This Act was based on the report of a committee headed by the British Prime … Read more

Role of Commercial Banks

Role of Commercial Banks A Commercial bank is a type of financial institution that provides services such as accepting deposits, making business loans, and offering basic investment products There is acute shortage of capital. People lack initiative and enterprise. Means of transport are undeveloped. Industry is depressed. The commercial banks help in overcoming these obstacles and promoting … Read more

FUNCTIONS OF MANAGEMENT – ORGANIZING

    Organizing is the process of identification and grouping of activities, assigning duties and delegating authority to the managers, allocating necessary resources and establishing coordination among individuals and department of an organization with a view to attain its objectives.   PROCESS OF ORGANIZING :   The process of organising consists of the following steps … Read more

05.08.17 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH   Union Government to Develop Green Airports in Andhra Pradesh.   Union Government launched green airports, two airports in Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati and Vijayawada are going to go completely green. Airport Authority of India (AAI) commenced installation of the 1MegaWatt solar power plant at Tirupathi and Vijayawada Airports. The basic capacity of installed solar … Read more