August 2018

RAJASTHAN WB approves 2k cr for power reforms in Raj   World Bank (WB) has approved USD 250 million (approx Rs 1,717 crore) for second programmatic electricity distribution reform in Rajasthan. The reforms will help accomplish objectifies of Government of India’s ‘power for all’ campaign that aims to provide 24 hours electricity supply to each … Read more 08.08.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Nod to extra space at green buildings in Rajasthan   Rajasthan has already adopted the green building ranking system of Indian Green Building Congress and presently too, various incentives are being offered for the development of green buildings at the state.   The state government, in a bid to promote the development of green … Read more 07.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH No fiscal mismanagement, says top finance official   In the wake of the raging controversy over the Personal Deposit (PD) Accounts, Special Chief Secretary (Finance) M. Ravichandra has clarified that there is “no mismanagement of finances” in the State.   The government would have to borrow loans at higher rate of interest, while … Read more 05-06.08.18 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rural women to produce goat milk under new govt scheme After camels and cows, Rajasthan government has decided to venture into the production of goat milk and its products. Under this project, goat milk, goat milk powder, cheese, flavoured milk and soap will be produced by rural women and soap will be produced by … Read more 05-06.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH GI tag for Chirala weaves soon: CM   After the Tirupati laddu and Banganapalle mango, the handloom products of Chirala weavers, who have made a mark with their expertise in making eco-friendly fabric, will shortly get the Geographic Indication tag.     With that, There would be  a hike in the government subsidy … Read more 04.08.18 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH Godavari-Penna interlinkingproject set to take off soon   With successive years of drought and the consequent depletion in storage levels at Nagarjuna Sagar keeping farmers in Krishna Western Delta and Pennar ayacut on tenterhooks, the State government has come up with an ambitious project to divert 3,000 tmcft flood water from the River … Read more 03.08.18 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH Andhra govt, Holytech sign MoU   Andhra Pradesh government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with electronics giant, Holytech.   Under the terms of the agreement, Holytech will set up its plant in 75 acres land in Tirupati and Chittoor districts, against an investment of Rs. 1400 crores.   INTERNATIONAL   ·        … Read more 02.08.18 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Agri share goes down in GDP of state: study   The contribution of agriculture sector to the gross domestic product (GDP) of Rajasthan has come down from 28.93% in 2013 to 24.61% in 2017-18, revealed a report released by the Centre for Community Economics and Development Consultants Society, a civil society organisation.   The … Read more 03.08.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN 2,267 govt schools get five-star rating   A total of 2,267 government schools in Rajasthan have been given ‘5 star’ ranking based on their educational performance, cleanliness, enrolment and other parameters.   While hotels and consumer products are seen carrying fivestar ratings, government schools in the state will now be rated in a similar … Read more 02.08.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH   Smart campus’ award for GVMC   GVMC has received ‘Project award in social aspects for outstanding achievement in implementing smart campus.’   Four schools were retrofitted providing physical infrastructure along with play area, play equipment and landscaping. Digital classroom labs have been provided to 27 high schools and four primary schools in … Read more 01.08.18 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs