july 2018

RAJASTHAN Adopt a Heritage – Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan’     The ‘Adopt a Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan’ scheme is an initiative of the Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and the Archaeological Survey of India. Under the scheme, the government invites entities, including public sector companies, private sector firms … Read more 19.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH Youth to be trained in cultivation of organic fruits   In view of increasing demand for healthy organic food, the Rural Development and Self Employment Training Institute (RUDSETI) has decided to provide training to unemployed youth from next month on cultivation of organic fruits and vegetables.   The RUDSETI has been sponsored by … Read more 18.07.18 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan improves in Water Resources Management   By restoring 80 per cent of the irrigation potential of identified water bodies, largely through community-managed ponds and tanks, Rajasthan has improved its ranking in the federal think tank NITI Aayog’s composite water management index (CWMI).   Rajasthan has done some good work in restoration of surface … Read more 18.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN 2nd National Tourism Conclave organised in Rajasthan   The 2nd National Tourism Conclave was organised in Jaipur as top officials of the state tourism department said a number of “pro-tourism” projects being executed in the state would give a major boost to the sector.   The state has something for all kind of tourism … Read more 17.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH Japans Toray to set up two plants in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh   Toray Industries (India) Private Limited, a Japanese major producing industrial products, has started the construction process for its new facility at Sri City in Andhra Pradesh. It is the 20th Japanese company in Sri city. The facility will come up on 85-acre … Read more 17.07.18 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH APSRTC bags awards for performance   Despite serious financial crisis, the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) has been performing well and has been recognised for extending quality services to the commuters.   The corporation has added three new feathers in its cap. At the annual ‘India Bus Awards’ held recently at … Read more 15-16.07.18 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN 35 POCSO courts to come up in Rajasthan  The state government has in principle agreed for setting up of 35 POCSO courts in the state. one POCSO court will be set up at each of the 33 district headquarters and two in the bigger districts of Jaipur and Jodhpur The government a few days … Read more 15-16.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH • Now, State aims for a ‘distinct Number 1’  After hitting the bullseye for the second consecutive time in the Ease Of Doing Business (EODB) rankings, the State government has set for itself an ambitious target of achieving a “distinct number one” position in the years to come.  In simple words, … Read more 14.07.18 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN To avail govt schemes, 75,000 transgenders to get ID cards   Transgender Welfare Board will soon issue multi-purpose identity cards to about 75,000 transgenders in the state to help them avail of government schemes.   The person will have to give an affidavit stating that he or she is a transgender and provide age, … Read more 14.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH spends ₹55 a person at Anna canteens   The Andhra Pradesh government was spending ₹55 a person for three meals a day at Anna canteens here, said a caterer.   Subsidised meals for the canteens in the city and Manglagiri were provided by the service, Akshya Patra, which had its kitchen in Mangalagiri. … Read more 13.07.18 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs