July 2019

ANDHRA PRADESH Cabinet clears amendment to enable government to run liquor outlets   The State Cabinet, in its meeting chaired by Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, cleared several important draft Bills, including two pieces of legislation for amending the Excise Act, 1993, to enable the government to run liquor shops as a first step … Read more 19.07.19 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN New policy in offing to promote tourism in Rajasthan   A new policy is on the anvil to promote tourism in the state by adding new circuits and sectors.   The new policy in the pipeline proposes to add new circuits in adventure tourism, rural tourism, religious tourism, archaeological tourism and a mix of some including wildlife.   Rs … Read more 19.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH FDNA seeks 50% quota for tribal students in letter to HRD   Members of the forum for development of north Andhra (FDNA) made a demand to the central government to amend the Central Universities Act to accord 50% reservation for tribal studentsin the Central Tribal University(CTU) in Andhra Pradesh.   The Lok Sabha had passed a … Read more 18.07.19 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan to focus on climate change with new action plan   Thirty-six years ago, Rajasthan set up the directorate of environment (DOE) to reduce vulnerability and build resilience to climate change impacts, but it remained only on paper and the directorate never became functional.   In 2012, the government drafted the Rajasthan Action Plan … Read more 18.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH taking slew of farmers’ welfare steps   Agriculture Minister K. Kanna Babu said the government had sanctioned funds to the tune of ₹ 3,000 crore towards Market Intervention Fund (Price Stabilisation Fund) in the current fiscal (2019-20).   The government had released a sum of ₹ 100.69 crore towards a revolving fund for … Read more 17.07.19 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government to revamp previous Annapurna Rasoi scheme   The local self government (LSG) department is all set to overhaul the Annapurna Rasoi scheme launched by former chief minister Vasundhara Raje to serve food at subsidised rates across the state.   At present, the state government is spending approximately Rs 240 crore to provide food at … Read more 17.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH ·         Quality employment helps AP and Telangana top jobs index ð   Andhra Pradesh and Telangana topped the Just Jobs Index for India in quality of jobs provided. ð  One report revealed that Andhra Pradesh (including Telangana), Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh are on top of the list, while Odisha, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh are at the bottom. ð  The … Read more 16.07.19 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN State to launch campaign against measles-rubella   The state government will launch a measles-rubella (MR) campaign from July 22 to administer the MR vaccine to children aged between 9 months and 15 years free of cost.   The campaign will cover about 22.6 million children in the target group and continue until the coverage … Read more 16.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH Rising primary deficit in Andhra Pradesh   The State government, in its 2019-20 budget, has estimated the primary deficit to be more than ₹18,016 crore.   Primary deficit is the difference between the fiscal deficit of the current year and the interest paid by the government on loans obtained in the past.   … Read more 14-15.07.19 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Tourist inflow up 21% in 3 years in Rajasthan   Tourist arrivals in Rajasthan surged by 21% in last three years, making it a favoured destination for both domestic and international visitors.   Over 5.19 crore domestic and international tourists visited the state with a royal essence in 2018, an increase of nearly 90,000 visitors from 2016 … Read more 14-15.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs