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Handicrafts of Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh in the south has patronized itself in a host of arts and crafts that not only attract millions but earn the artisans a decent livelihood. The various forms of arts and crafts are aristocratic to this state and are not found anywhere else in India. KONDAPALLI If any of … Read more Handicrafts of Andhra Pradesh
Handicraft of Andra Pradesh HandiCrafts Indian words for handicrafts are commonly hastkala, hastshilp, dastkari, karigari, all meaning handiwork, but they also refer to objects made with craftsmanship, i.e., specialised skills of the hands which are also artistic. The aesthetic content is an intrinsic part of such objects and means the object of utility has a … Read more Handicraft of Andra Pradesh
Languages and Literature of Andhra Pradesh The “Telugu Literature” is one of the oldest “Dravidian Literatures” of India, which has a rich preserve of stories, dramas, epics and poems. The literature of Andhra Pradesh reflects the rich cultural and traditional history of the Dravidian state of India. The state is blessed with many significant luminaries … Read more Languages and Literature of Andhra Pradesh
Paintings of Andhra Pradesh Indian paintings provide an artistic continuum that extends from the early civilization and culture to the present day. From being essentially religious in purpose in the beginning, Indian painting has evolved over the years to become a fusion of various cultures and traditions. The Indian painting was exposed to Greco-Roman as … Read more Paintings of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh Irrigation and Hydropower Projects Geographically, Andhra Pradesh is in peninsular India consisting of coastal belt on the east and Rayalaseema in the south-west. Therefore, Andhra Pradesh has the advantage of having most of the east flowing rivers in the state bringing in copious supplies from the Western and Eastern Ghats and up to … Read more Andhra Pradesh Irrigation and Hydropower
RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government moves to curb witchcraft in districts The social justice and empowerment department has directed district collectors to strictly enforce the Prevention of Witch-Hunting Act of 2015 in their districts. The department has also drafted a multipronged strategy to fight this menace. It has asked collectors to identify the pockets in their … Read more 09.10.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Rajasthan role model for green buildings in India: Minister Green buildings, which enhance productivity and health, have become popular and led to the proliferation of green building norms across the world. This was discussed at the three-day international conference, the 15th edition of the Green Building Congress 2017, which began on Thursday in the city. … Read more 08.10.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Chirayu programme launched in 8 dists The need to reduce infant mortality rate (IMR) rapidly has prompted health department to target where it is needed the most. It has decided to focus more on saving lives of under-28 days children as majority of infants (under one year) die before they complete four weeks … Read more 07.10.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Govt schools to issue voter IDs for students, sensitise them To encourage youngsters to vote once they turn 18, government-run schools will issue voter ID cards to students, according to a directive issued by the state directorate of secondary education.The objective is to maximize the voting percentage in elections. Most students enrolling … Read more 06.10.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Gulab Bagh in Udaipur to house Rajasthan’s first bird park A part of heritage park Gulab Baghis undergoing a transformation. It will soon house the state’s first bird parkwith a variety of local and scheduled species. Gulab Bagh is being converted into an exclusive bird park. The project comprises a water bird area, … Read more 05.10.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs