nov 2019

ANDHRA PRADESH State fares poorly in filing patent apps On average, around 350 patents are filed every year in Andhra Pradesh, lower compared to other states in the country. Further, almost 75 per cent to 80 per cent of these patents are applied for by either foreign companies or non-resident Indians (NRIs). The Indian government … Read more 30.11.19 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH Kia Motors plant opened in Andhra Pradesh   Kia Motors Corporation on Thursday inaugurated a production facility in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh.   Following a US$1.1 billion investment by Kia, the new Kia Motors India (KMI) manufacturing plant is now fully operational. The opening ceremony took place just two years after construction … Read more 29.11.19 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH Liquor consumption rate comes down in Andhra Pradesh   The new liquor policy that was brought with an aim to implement a complete ban on liquor in phased manner has been yielding positive results as the consumption rate has come down, according to the state government.   The state government claimed that the … Read more 28.11.19 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH AP plans 4-year degree and 5-year engg courses The AP government is planning to introduce honours programmes in engineering courses and regular undergraduate courses by adding a one-year apprenticeship programme. The move is aimed at equipping students with the required skill sets to make them employment-ready. According to initial proposals, students will be … Read more 27.11.19 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH Andhra Pradesh government launches helpline for corruption-related complaints   In yet another move towards ensuring corrupt-free administration, Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday launched 14,400, a citizen helpline number meant to enable people to complain about graft in government departments.   The chief minister made the first call on … Read more 26.11.19 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH India’s biggest uranium mine in Andhra Pradesh   India’s biggest uranium mine will come up in Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh where 6,000 tonnes of uranium will be produced every day.   With an investment of up to Rs 6,000 crore, the mine at Kanampalli will beat the nearby Tummalapalli mines and the … Read more 24-25.11.19 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH Andhra Pradesh government to reduce number of bars by 40%   The Andhra Pradesh government  decided to cancel all existing bar licences and issue fresh licences by reducing the number of bars by 40% in the first phase.   New licences will be given based on lottery system from applications they receive. The … Read more 23.11.19 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH Steps to improve water quality in Andhra Pradesh   An expert committee of Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) on Tuesday made a recommendation to deduce crucial lessons from the Ganga Action Plan (GAP) to improve water quality in the state.   These include evaluation of Green Tax System in line with National … Read more 22.11.19 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH Snakebite deaths 2nd highest in Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh (AP) has logged the second-highest number of snakebite deaths and cases in the country after West Bengal in 2018, according to figures put out by the Union ministry of health and family welfare. In the country, 885 deaths and 1.64 lakh snakebite cases were reported in 2018.The … Read more 21.11.19 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH Andhra Pradesh Govt Launches Helpline to Deal with Graft-Related Complaints Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launched 14400 a citizen helpline number meant to enable people to complain about corruption in government departments. The call center and enquired about its functioning. The citizens could directly call the helpline and complain about corruption in any … Read more 20.11.19 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs