Antiquity and stratification of the Vedic literature; Society, economy and religion during Early (Rig-Vedic) period.

Although the Rig Veda deals with devotional work of religious nature, yet it gives a vivid picture of the early Vedic civilization. The Vedic Civilization is best understood from the social life, political organisation, economic life and religious beliefs. The Kula or family was the basic unit of Rig-Vedic society. The Kula was headed by … Read more

27.10.17 Andha Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH   Northeast monsoon all set to hit Andhra by end of this week   The much-awaited northeast monsoon is likely to set in over Andhra Pradesh in a couple of days from now. India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that easterly winds that ushered in the winter monsoon were likely to return after Monday or Tuesday towards south-India. Met department officials said … Read more

Pre history of Andhra Pradesh

Pre history of Andhra Pradesh Paleolithic culture in Andhra Pradesh Kurnool The Ketavaram rock paintings from the Paleolithic era and are (18 kilometres from Kurnool). Also the Jurreru Valley, Katavani Kunta and Yaganti in Kurnool District have some important rock art and paintings in the vicinity, may be dated from 35,000 to 40,000 years ago. … Read more

The Mauryas : Extent of empire, Kalinga War and its Impact; Asoka’s Dhamma, Foreign Policy, Development of Art & Architecture during the Mauryan period

  Foundation of the Mauryan Empire: The foundation of the Maurya Empire in 321 B.C. by Chandragupta Maurya was a unique event in history. Particularly in view of the fact that it was found shortly after Alexander’s victorious campaigns in North-West India during 327 B.C. – 325 B.C. There is no unanimity with regard to … Read more

The Indian National Army or Azad Hind Fauj

  ? was an armed force formed by Indian nationalists in 1942 in Southeast Asia during World War II. The aim of the army was to liberate India from the British occupation with Japanese assistance. Initially composed of Indian prisoners of war captured by Japan in the Malayan campaign and at Singapore, it later drew … Read more

25.10.17 Andha Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH • Tamil Nadu’s Banana centre inks deal to back Andhra food processing industry  A memorandum of cooperation (MoC) has been signed between Indian Council of Agriculture Research(ICAR)-National Research Centre for Banana (NRCB), Trichy and the  Government of Andhra Pradesh for extending research and development support to the food processing industry of … Read more

The Guptas : Extent of empire; development of language and Literature, art St architecture during the Gupta period.

The Gupta Empire stretched across northern, central and parts of southern India between c. 320 and 550 CE. The period is noted for its achievements in the arts, architecture, sciences, religion, and philosophy. Chandragupta I (320 – 335 CE) started a rapid expansion of the Gupta Empire and soon established himself as the first sovereign ruler of the empire. It marked the end of 500 hundred … Read more

05-12-2017 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH   Martial arts to be part of govt. school curriculum   The State and the Central governments have decided to impart self-defence courses for girls in all government-run schools in the State.   About 3.88 lakh students would be provided training during 2017-18, in 5,605 schools in the State. Commissioner of School Education Department and … Read more

17.08.17 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Current Affairs

Andhra Pradesh   Tableaux draw good response.   The tableaux at the Independence Day celebrations not only bear testimony to the government’s achievements but also give an indication of its future priorities.   Going by that belief, the State seemed to have accorded top priority to agriculture, housing, rural development, water (irrigation), sanitation (Swachh Bharat), … Read more