February 2019

ANDHRA PRADESH ·         ₹5,000 cr. allocated for ‘Annadata Sukhibhava’ ð  The State government announced a new scheme for the welfare of the farmers. ð  In his vote-on-account speech, Finance Minister Yanamala Ramakrishnudu said he was allocating ₹5,000 crore to ‘Annadata Sukhibhava’ for this financial year. ð  Under the crop loan waiver scheme (‘Annadata Ki Apatbandavudu’), … Read more 05.02.19 Daily APPSC (Andhra Pradesh) Current Affair

RAJASTHAN Now, defence classes in Rajasthan schools   Rajasthan Sainik Kalyan Board has decided to coordinate with the state education department to hold defence classes in schools to encourage students to join the Indian armed forces.   The classes are likely to be half-an-hour long daily in government schools. The board claims they are working on making a … Read more 05.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH Andhra Pradesh budget: Annadata Sukhibhava gets Rs 5,000 crore allocation   Finance minister Yanamala Ramakrishnudu has presented a Andhra Pradesh’s budget. Taking a cue from the Union finance minister Piyush Goyal, who deviated the tradition to announce new policies in the vote-on-account budget, AP finance minister spared Rs.5000 crore for Annadata Sukhibhava scheme to … Read more 03-04.02.19 Daily APPSC (Andhra Pradesh) Current Affair

RAJASTHAN Global Stonemart 2019   Stonemart is the largest exhibition of stone industry in the country organized by Centre for Development of Stones, FICCI and RIICO. This year seven countries like Turkey, China, Italy, Brazil, Iran, Spain and Taiwan and 16 states from India are participating the event.   Rajasthan Mineral Policy was released in … Read more 03-04.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH Centre released Rs 62,168 crore to AP   Amid spat over central funds to AP, the Centre announced that it has so far released Rs 62,168.48 crore towards various centrally-sponsored schemes from financial year 2014-15 to 2018-19 (till Feb 1).   As per information available with the department of expenditure, ministry of finance, … Read more 02.02.19 Daily APPSC (Andhra Pradesh) Current Affair

RAJASTHAN New mustard seed hub in Rajasthan to boost production   A new mustard seedhub has been opened in Rajasthan to increase mustard production in the state, which is the leading producer of mustard in the country.   The step has been taken under the scheme of the Central government to improve the production of edible oil in … Read more 02.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu launches second phase of Pasupu-Kumkuma scheme, welfare pension   The second phase of Pasupu-Kumkuma (Turmeric-Kumkum) schemeand welfare pensions was launched by Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri Chandrababu Naidu. Around 94 Lakh DWCRA (Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas) women will be given Rs 10000 in three installments … Read more 01.02.19 Daily APPSC (Andhra Pradesh) Current Affair

RAJASTHAN 42% swine flu deaths in India are from Rajasthan: Report   Rajasthan is leading in swine flu deaths across the country. The state is one of the worst-affected states due to swine flu as 42% deaths reported in the country happened in the state. According to Centre’s report, till January 27, there are 4,571 cases and 169 … Read more 01.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs