daily current affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH Supreme Court notice to Andhra Pradesh on Polavaram project   The Supreme Court issued notice to the Andhra Pradesh government from Orissa government seeking stay of all construction activities in the Indira Sagar Polavaram project and for quashing the final approval granted by the Ministry of Environment and Forests.   The petitioner RELA … Read more 10.08.18 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Raj Info Panel asks courts to reduce RTI fee Citing an order of the Supreme Court, the Rajasthan Information Commission has asked all the courts in the state, including the High Court to reduce RTI application fee.   In the state, the RTI application fee at present is Rs100 in the courts, whereas in … Read more 11.08.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN PM’s insurance scheme for farmers sees poor response in Raj   The farmers’ interests to avail Modi government’s flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna has declined drastically in Rajasthan. A dip of 33 per cent in its coverage has been reported, which is the highest as compared to the other states across the … Read more 10.08.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Now, students under RTE can file complaint online To ease out the problems of the students who are studying in various private schools of the state under the Right to education (RTE) benefit, department of education has launched an online portal. On this platform, the students can raise their complaints or the issue and … Read more 09.08.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH ₹186 crore for burial ground development   The State government had allotted ₹186 crore for the development of burial grounds in the State.   A modern crematorium developed under the PPP model by the Guntur Municipal Corporation and Phoenix Constructions at a cost of ₹2 crore at Koretipadu.   The State Government had … Read more 08.08.18 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

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