April 2019

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan: 31% candidates are below 40 years of age   In the first phase of parliamentary elections in Rajasthan, only 31% of the 115 candidates in the fray are below 40 years of age.   Out 115 candidates in the fray for the 13 seats in the first phase of elections, only 36 are 40 or blow years … Read more 12.04.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH Andhra Pradesh History : Mughal era   In 1323 the Delhi Sultan Ghiaz-ud-din Tughlaq sent a large army under Ulugh Khan to conquer the Telugu country and lay siege to Warangal. In 1347, an independent Muslim state, the Bahmani Sultanate, was established in south India by Ala-ud-Din Bahman Shah as a revolt against … Read more 12.04.19 Andhrapradesh (APPSC) Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH Andhra Pradesh to tackle snake-human conflict with rescue centre   For the first time in Andhra Pradesh, the state forest department in collaboration with Eastern Ghats Wildlife Society (EGWS) is setting up a snake rescue centre in the north coastal region, aimed not only at rescue and conservation of snakes, but also at educating and safeguarding the … Read more 11.04.19 Andhrapradesh (APPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Goat milk a new source of income for tribal women   Cow milk, sometimes is difficult to digest, high in allergens and loaded with lactose that can wreak havoc on gastrointestinal tract. Goat milk, a nutrient-rich alternative that’s tasty, easy on the gut and far less inflammatory than regular cow’s milk.   Udaipur administration … Read more 11.04.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH Andhra Pradesh History : Vijayanagar   Empire Vijayanagara Empire, one of the greatest empires in the southern India, was founded by Harihara (Hakka) and Bukka, who either served as Treasury officers in the administration of Kakatiya dynasty or as Hoysala commanders. When Warangal fell in 1323, the two brothers were captured, taken to … Read more 10.04.19 Andhrapradesh (APPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Air pollution: Bhiwadi at 5, Jodhpur at 12 in world cities   Industrial hub in Alwar district, Bhiwadi was at the fifth place in the list of cities across world with the worst air pollution in 2018, according to a new study by Swiss-based company AirVisual and Greenpeace. Another city of the state, Jodhpur … Read more 10.04.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH Andhra Pradesh History : Reddy dynasty   The first of the Reddy clans came into prominence during the Kakatiya period. During this time the Reddys carved out for themselves feudal principalities. After the death of Pratapa Rudra II and the subsequent fall of the Kakatiya empire, the Reddy chiefs became independent and this … Read more 09.04.19 Andhrapradesh (APPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Banasthali & BITS, Pilani score big in NIRF ranking   For the second year consecutively, Rajasthan University (RU) has failed to secure a position in the top 100 universities of the country. The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), 2019, India Rankings were released by president Ram Nath Kovind recently.   RU scored poorly at academics, … Read more 09.04.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH Telugu poet K Siva Reddy selected for prestigious Saraswati Samman 2018   Telugu poet K Siva Reddy has been selected for the prestigious Saraswati Samman, 2018 for his collection of poetry titled ‘Pakkaki Ottigilite’.   The award carries a cash prize of  15 lakh rupees, a citation and a plaque.   The award, … Read more 07-08.04.19 Andhrapradesh (APPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Viral load testing to treat people living with HIV soon   Forty one thousand people living with HIV (PLHIV) who are taking daily antiretroviral (ARV) drugs from 24 centres in the state, will get the facilities for viral load testing in the state soon, as National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) has set up viral load testing … Read more 07-08.04.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs