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ANDHRA PRADESH Helpline soon for people with mental health issues In a bid to address the concerns of people facing psychological crisis, the city police in collaboration with an NGO is going to launch a Mental Health Crisis Intervention helpline that will function on the lines of the police control room (PCR). … Read more 09.10.17 Andha Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government moves to curb witchcraft in districts The social justice and empowerment department has directed district collectors to strictly enforce the Prevention of Witch-Hunting Act of 2015 in their districts. The department has also drafted a multipronged strategy to fight this menace. It has asked collectors to identify the pockets in their … Read more 09.10.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
ANDHRA PRADESH Extra marks for Andhra students who participate in clean India campaign The Andhra Pradesh government is exploring a proposal to allot five extra marks to students of class 9 and above who participate in the Swachh Bharat initiative and help the state government build 21 lakh toilets required to achieve 100% Open Defecation Free (ODF) status by March … Read more 08.10.17 Andha Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Rajasthan role model for green buildings in India: Minister Green buildings, which enhance productivity and health, have become popular and led to the proliferation of green building norms across the world. This was discussed at the three-day international conference, the 15th edition of the Green Building Congress 2017, which began on Thursday in the city. … Read more 08.10.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
ANDHRA PRADESH Extra marks for Andhra students who participate in clean India campaign The Andhra Pradesh government is exploring a proposal to allot five extra marks to students of class 9 and above who participate in the Swachh Bharat initiative and help the state government build 21 lakh toilets required to achieve 100% Open Defecation Free (ODF) status by … Read more 07.10.17 Andha Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Chirayu programme launched in 8 dists The need to reduce infant mortality rate (IMR) rapidly has prompted health department to target where it is needed the most. It has decided to focus more on saving lives of under-28 days children as majority of infants (under one year) die before they complete four weeks … Read more 07.10.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
ANDHRA PRADESH Telugu to be made must in Andhra Pradesh schools Andhra Pradesh HRD minister Ganta Srinivasa Rao said Telugu language should be made mandatory in government and private school students and that a government order will be issued soon to that effect.The minister said school students of all grades should study Telugu, either as … Read more 06.10.17 Andha Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Govt schools to issue voter IDs for students, sensitise them To encourage youngsters to vote once they turn 18, government-run schools will issue voter ID cards to students, according to a directive issued by the state directorate of secondary education.The objective is to maximize the voting percentage in elections. Most students enrolling … Read more 06.10.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
ANDHRA PRADESH · Mastercard, AP sign pact to create digital ecosystem in state Global payments technology major Mastercard and the Andhra Pradesh government today signed a pact to create a “digital ecosystem” in the state. It focuses on implementing a 4-pronged agenda for the state. Signed by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu … Read more 05.10.17 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Gulab Bagh in Udaipur to house Rajasthan’s first bird park A part of heritage park Gulab Baghis undergoing a transformation. It will soon house the state’s first bird parkwith a variety of local and scheduled species. Gulab Bagh is being converted into an exclusive bird park. The project comprises a water bird area, … Read more 05.10.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs