August 2019

ANDHRA PRADESH Andhra Pradesh govt all set to launch Navodayam scheme for MSMEs   The Andhra Pradesh government is all set to launch Navodayam, a complete outreach programme for thousands of ailing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the state.   In AP, MSMEs generate maximum employment after agriculture.   About 86,000 MSMEs in … Read more 08.08.19 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government launches new higher education model named RACE   A new higher education model launched in Rajasthan for distribution of faculties and movable assets among the government colleges at the district level to rationalize the availability of resources. The model will create a pool for sharing of facilities will benefit the colleges lacking infrastructure. Minister of … Read more 08.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH AP government to use drones to map affected areas in Polavaram   With several villages flooded by Godavari waters, the Andhra Pradesh government has decided to use drones to map affected areas to mitigate any further damage.   The drones will be used to provide high resolution images and videos of the affected sites … Read more 07.08.19 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Tiger reserves slip on ratings   Pointing out at lacunae in the management of three tiger reserves in Rajasthan, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) have expressed concern over the rapid increase in tourist numbers in Ranthambore, hunting of wild animals in Sariska, and mining activities at … Read more 07.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH AP government to use drones to map affected areas in Polavaram   With several villages flooded by Godavari waters, the Andhra Pradesh government has decided to use drones to map affected areas to mitigate any further damage.   The drones will be used to provide high resolution images and videos of the affected sites … Read more 06.08.19 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan passes lynching, honour killing bills   The Rajasthan assembly passed a bill against mob lynching and another one against honour killings.   The Rajasthan Protection from Lynching Bill, 2019 provides for life imprisonment and a fine of up to Rs 5 lakh to convicts in cases of mob lynching involving the victim’s death.   The … Read more 06.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH Aadi Perukku” festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu   In Tamil Nadu, the “Aadi Perukku” festival was celebrated.   People performed puja’s on the banks of larger water bodies including sea coasts, lakes and rivers.   The festival is to show reverence by the public to rivers, as the traditional season of sowing of … Read more 04-05.08.19 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan tops in ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ for 3rd time   For the third consecutive time, the state will be felicitated for its best practices, innovations, awareness generation, community engagement and improvement in sex ratio at birth, under the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ (BBBP). State’s department of women and child development will collect the award at … Read more 04-05.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH In a first, AP to pitch for investment to envoys   Doing away with the past practice of holding “partnership summits” in association with the CII, the Andhra Pradesh government has decided to pitch for investments in the state to the ambassadors and senior consular staff directly by holding an “investment summit” in Vijayawada on … Read more 03.08.19 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan govt scheme to ensure beggar-free capital   Unlike previous occasions, this time the state government will ensure making Jaipur a ‘beggar-free capital’ by introducing a scheme, which will involve complete facilitation and rehabilitation package for the beggars. This will ensure skill development and alternative job opportunities for them.   The Rajasthan Rehabilitation of Beggars or Indigents … Read more 03.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs