APPSC Prelims and Mains Notes, APPSC Test Series
ANDHRA PRADESH Andhra beat Gujarat to lift cricket tournament for the blind Andhra Pradesh defeated Gujarat by seven wickets to clinch the title of the 24th National Cricket Tournament for the Blind. The tournament was hosted by the Cricket Association for the Blind of Maharashtra (CABM). Winning the toss, Andhra Pradesh chose to field and restricted … Read more
Work culture An organization is formed to achieve certain goals and objectives by bringing individuals together on a common platform and motivating them to deliver their level best. It is essential for the employees to enjoy at the workplace for them to develop a sense of loyalty towards it. Work culture plays an important role … Read more
Urban spheres of influence and rural urban fringe Urban spheres of influence Urban spheres of influence reflect centre-to-hinterland relationship, compared with the non-central region, the centre assumes more complex economic functions, and provides more economic activities. Famous theoretical contributions to this research field are the Central Place Theory (Christaller, 1933), the extension to the Central … Read more
Sports: personalities and Infrastructure of Andhra Pradesh Sports in Andhra Pradesh has its own importance, where many sporting personalities were into limelight. The Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) undertakes the sports development activities such as construction of stadiums, establishment of sports academies and other sporting related activities. The sports infrastructure have increased tremendously by … Read more
ANDHRA PRADESH Post free sand policy, focus shifts to alternative revenue sources Andhra Pradesh is the first State to supply sand free of cost to the people. The policy, which was announced one year ago, has its impact on the revenue front. The government has, therefore, turned its attention to alternative sources … Read more
ANDHRA PRADESH Andhra Pradesh improves ease of doing business rank Andhra Pradesh has staged a remarkable comeback to make it to the top five club in ease of doing business (EoDB) earning the fourth position as per details released by the Union government earlier this week. Telangana has been maintaining its lead at top position … Read more
Quality of service delivery After over a decade of rapid economic growth in India, the biggest challenge facing policymakers at both central and state levels is to ensure ‘inclusive’ growth so that the gains from increased national income are shared by all sections of society. In particular, it is imperative that a high quality of … Read more
Ethics in international relations What role do moral principles play in the conduct of foreign relations? First, morality helps define the goals and purposes of states and other actors. Moral norms do not provide policy directives, but they can offer a general vision and broad direction and provide the moral norms by which to illuminate … Read more
ANDHRA PRADESH Vijayawada police have second highest under-investigation cases in AP According to 2016 State Crime Records Bureau (SCRB) data, Vijayawada cops have recorded the second-highest crime rate in the state, after the Guntur Urban police unit. Pendency of investigation is highest in Vizag city, followed by Vijayawada and East Godavari district. … Read more
ANDHRA PRADESH Comprehensive water policy to drive away drought, says Naidu Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu asserted on Sunday that his government would implement a comprehensive policy to ensure judicious utilisation of water and drive away drought. Naidu said his goal was to free the State from the drought pangs by optimal utilisation … Read more