Dec 2018

RAJASTHAN GSI to use NASA-developed tech to locate minerals in Rajasthan   The Geological Survey of India (GSI) is going to use ultra-modern remote-sensing technology developed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for the first time in India to map surface mineralogy.   An MoU was signed with Geoscience Australia as a part … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH P. and Telangana to have separate HCs from 1st January   Supreme Courtordered the Centre to notify the bifurcation of the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana High Courts by January 1. Following this, President Ram Nath Kovind ordered the separation of the common Hyderabad High Court into the two separate High Courts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH Tech Nomad will help people from rural areas: IT Adviser   Under ‘Tech Nomad,’ a programme launched by the State government in association with the American multinational IT Company DXC Technology, unemployed can pursue a career of their choice. The best part is that they can work from anywhere and earn a decent … Read more

RAJASTHAN 41% choose NOTA, number dips since last assembly polls in Rajasthan There were only 1.41 per cent who voted for NOTA this time while in last assembly elections there were 1.93 per cent voters who chose the option. Among 3,12,800 postal ballots received, only 0.8 per cent (2,622) went for NOTA. However,  more than … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH Use of digital classrooms increasing in AP: Official data   The usage of digital classrooms set up in 3,253 government schools across the state is increasing since July this year. While the total number of hours of usage was 10,709 hours in July, the number has progressively increased to 1,23,938 hours by November. … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH Centre stringent with A.P. on Polavaram   The Centre, which is very cooperative with other States, is being very stringent with Andhra Pradesh when it came to the Polavaram project, Minister Water Resources Devineni Umamaheswara Rao said.   The irrigation projects of other States were being approved though all rules were being flouted, … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH ·        AP’s energy prog a model for others: Power min ð  The Union ministry of power has advised all states in India to follow Andhra Pradesh model in implementing energy efficiency activities. ð  The ministry, in a letter to the states, advised them to establish standalone state-designated agencies (SDAs) on the lines of AP for … Read more

RAJASTHAN   Rajasthan Culture : Dilwara & Ranakpur Jain Temples   Dilwara Temples   The Dilwara Temples are located about 2.5 kilometers from Mount Abu. There are 5 Dilwara Templesin Rajasthan namely, the Vimal Vasahi, Pithalhar, Mahaveer Swami, Luna Vasahi and Khartar Vasahi. They are dedicated to Jain Tirthankars. They were constructed in 11th and 13th centuries AD. All … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH Chagari Praveen Kumar appointed as Chief Justice of new Andhra HC   He will become acting Chief Justice of AP High Court, with effect from Jan 1, 2019. Earlier, the Union Law Ministry issued an order signed by President Ram NathKovind, which said Andhra Pradesh will have its own High Court at its … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH Shi Yomi becomes 23rd district of Arunachal Pradesh   Shi Yomi formally became 23rd district of Arunachal Pradesh after it was inaugurated by Chief Minister Pema Khandu in presence of Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju.   It was created by bifurcating West Siang district with its headquarters at Tato. It … Read more