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RAJASTHAN · Threatened bird species sighted in Rajasthan A threatened bird species has been spotted in parts of Rajasthan, including Kota, which are not its traditional habitat. Bristled grassbird falls under the ‘vulnerable’ category of the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Grasslands in Sonkhlia and Kota could have attracted the birds, … Read more 17.08.2017 Rajasthan (RPSC) Current Affairs
Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh cities lag behind Tier-II capitals on GDP in a big way Major cities in Andhra Pradesh, including those in the capital region, contribute only 25% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the state – a far cry from cities like Hyderabad and Bangalore that contribute 70% and 61% to the GDPs … Read more 16.08.17 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Despite Rajasthan receiving 21% more rain, 12 districts still dry As the third spell of the south-west monsoon has come to an end, the state has got 21% higher rain compared to 2016 till Sunday. Despite flood situation at many districts this year, 12 districts in the state have received deficit rainfall which is a matter of concern for these … Read more 16.08.2017 Rajasthan (RPSC) Current Affairs
Andhra Pradesh Activists seek integrated action plan for uplift of tribal population The World Adivasis Day is being observed on August 9 and the Integrated Tribal Development Agency(ITDA) is planning huge celebrations in north-coastal Andhra region. ITDA officials are gearing up for chief minister Chandrababu Naidu’s visit to the Agency areas and make the event a big … Read more 15.08.17 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN State Level Independence Day Function – Chief Minister announced several important announcements of the Rajasthan Contact Helpline ‘181’. Mrs Raje inaugurated the Rajasthan Contact Helpline ‘181’ as an innovative initiative to overcome the problems and problems of public and in a time-bound manner. The State Government has given good governance to … Read more 15.08.2017 Rajasthan (RPSC) Current Affairs
Andhra Pradesh Innovative Programme by AP Police-Refresh Yourself-Go Safely to the Destination’ Stop -Wash Your Face-Relax a while and Go Safely” programme is being effectively implemented in late night in the limits of Srikakulam district. The vehicles will be stopped at toll gates and police stations to implement the programme. Srikakulam, which has … Read more 14.08.17 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Funds for Rajasthan police cut under central scheme Already facing paucity of funds, Rajasthan policewitnessed a massive cut-down in funds released under modernization of police forces (MPF) Scheme from the Centre. Under MPF scheme, Rajasthan was allotted Rs 102 crore in 2014-15. However, in the subsequent years it came down to just Rs … Read more 14.08.2017 Rajasthan (RPSC) Current Affairs
Andhra Pradesh More elephants in Andhra Pradesh, but state lags in south: Census An elephant census released by the Union ministry of environment, forests and climate change recently revealed that Andhra Pradesh has 65 elephants. The total number of elephants in the country stood at 27,000 which shows stability from the last census … Read more 13.08.17 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Jhalawar district collector gets world education award. In the category of innovation in the public sector, Sri Lankan Education Minister V. S. Radhakrishnan was honored with World Education Award in World Education Conference, 2017, New Delhi. In the 10th World Education Conference, Jhalawar has been given the award for innovation in … Read more 13.08.2017 Rajasthan (RPSC) Current Affairs
ANDHRA PRADESH readies policy for youth. The State government has readied the Youth Policy-2017 with an aim to address the needs and aspirations of youth in the age group of 15 to 34. There were 186 lakh youth in the age group in 2016.Though the policy has been readied a couple of … Read more 12.08.17 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Current Affairs