Archeological sites of Andhra Pradesh

Archeological sites of Andhra Pradesh Bavikonda Bavikonda Buddhist Complex lies about 16 km from Visakhapatnam, in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, on a hill about 130 metres above mean sea level. The term Bavikonda in Telugu means a hill of wells. As per its name, Bavikonda is a hill which has wells for the … Read more

14-15 .01.18 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH   Sankranti gift: Andhra Pradesh to provide 15 lakh new farm pumpsets   In yet another farmer-friendly initiative, the state government has decided to replace 15 lakh obsolete and low-quality agriculture pumpsets with energy-efficient ones spending a whopping Rs 6,000 crore in a phased manner. Describing the decision as a Sankranti gift to … Read more

25.01.18 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH   Krishna stands 3rd in basic vaccination   Seventy-four per cent of children in the age group of 12-23 months in Krishna district have received vaccination against major childhood illnesses. Most children are at least partially vaccinated, according to the latest National Family Health Survey – 4 (NFHS) conducted in 2015-16.   The first NFHS after bifurcation says … Read more

02.02.18 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH   New discom app released     Chairman and Managing Director of APEPDCL H.Y. Dora has launched a new mobile application “CCC Mobile App” (Customer Call Centre Mobile Applilcation).   The app enables escalation, monitoring, tracking and other electricity related complaints as part of providing better services to customers received through 1912 (CCC). … Read more

1.02.18 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH   Andhra Pradesh to organize urban innovation summit   In order to boost the rapidly developing sector of Urban development, Andhra Pradesh governmentwill be organizing a three-day innovation summit on the theme of ‘Urban transformation to Global Living’. Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu announced that Happy Cities Summit will be held between April 10 … Read more

05.01.18 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH   APGVB introduces Desktop ATMs in rural India   In a trendy initiative, the Andhra Pradesh Grameena Vikas Bank (APGVB) has operationalised it’s first desktop ATM at Kasibugga in Mandi Bazar of Warangal.   The mini-ATM within the branch premises will facilitate customers to withdraw small amounts.   At the same time regular … Read more

22.12.17 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH   Krishna emerges top in brackish water aquaculture   Registering above 1.25 lakh metric tonnes of brackish water shrimp production in 2017 (January-November), Krishna district became the largest shrimp producing district in the country.   In the financial year 2016-17, the turnover of the shrimp exceeded ₹3,300 crore by producing 1.02 lakh metric … Read more

04-05.02.18 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH Samsung Electronics to set up global e-commerce centre in Andhra Pradesh   Global giant Samsung Electronics will establish an international e-commerce centre in Andhra Pradesh, said Kal Raman, chief digital officer of the company. The company has presence in various sectors, and will explore other sectors in AP for investment opportunities, Raman told IT minister Nara Lokesh, … Read more

10 &11.12.17 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH   25% of pregnant Andhra Pradesh women are minors   In a stunning revelation, about 25 per cent of pregnant women visiting government hospitals in Andhra Pradesh are minors. More number of such cases are being reported in the developed districts of Visakhapatnam, Krishna, Guntur and East Godavari. This clearly shows that child marriages are … Read more