01.11.17 Andha Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH   Andhra Pradesh to launch 10 irrigation projects   The AP government is set to launch 10 of 28 irrigation projects planned for completion by end of December 2017, within the next fortnight.   The Purushothapatnam and Pattiseema lift irrigation projects will cater to the needs of 11 districts, except Vizianagaram and Srikakulam, under … Read more

13.10.17 Andha Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH   Vizag city to go almost fully cashless in a year   Aiming to cover 90 per cent of this coastal city’s 2 million citizens in a year, the Andhra Pradesh government today launched a campaign to reduce the cash dependence with a cashless payment option campaign.   Infrastructure supporting cashless payments is being created … Read more

22.11.17 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH   Drones to be used for spraying pesticides   The State government is ready to bear the entire expenditure for using drones to spray pesticides to prevent the spread of plant diseases.   small-scale spraying of pesticides using drones taking all the environmental safety precautions was being planned. This would be done under … Read more

05.06.11.17 Andha Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH   Andhra Pradesh to convert 29,000 fair price shops into village malls   The Andhra Pradesh government has announced plans to convert 29,000 fair price shops across the state into mini-malls, offering subsidised grains along with over500 grocery items and fast-moving consumer goods. The initiative is aimed at improving the rural population’s lifestyleby providing them with access … Read more