Famous Personalities of Andhra Pradesh

Famous Personalities of Andhra Pradesh G. Ranga Gogineni Ranga Nayukulu, also known as N. G. Ranga (7 November 1900 – 9 June 1995), was an Indian freedom fighter, parliamentarian and kisan (farmer) leader. He was an exponent of the peasant philosophy, and considered the father of the Indian Peasant Movement after Swami Sahajanand Saraswati. Ranga … Read more

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

12.10.17 Andha Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH   Andhra Pradesh to provide financial aid to newly-married couples belonging to Backward Classes   The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has approved a new scheme providing financial aid for the newly-married couplesbelonging to the Backward Classes.   Only the classes that have a white ration card or which are below poverty line are eligible. The bride must … Read more

02.01.18 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH   Andhra CM declares 2018 as Telugu promotion year   Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has declared 2018 as Telugu promotion year.   He made this announcement at 29th edition of Annual Book Exhibition of Vijayawada.   Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and the Chief Minister inaugurated the fest, which will … Read more

Feudatory States in Andhra Pradesh

Feudatory States in Andhra Pradesh In Andra Pradesh Feudatory states emerged in medieval period, with many numbers of ruler and dynasties fighting with each other for rule and territorial expansion. The main reason for Feudatory state is to occupy the throne and extend their territories in vast regions of Andra Preadesh and nearby areas. There … Read more

Art Forms of Andhra Pradesh

Art Forms of Andhra Pradesh The art refers to the theory and physical expression of creativity found in human societies and cultures from Ancient Time in India. Major constituents of the arts include Literature – including poetry, novels and short stories, and epic poetry; Performing arts – among them music, dance, and theatre; and Visual … Read more

Languages and Literature of Andhra Pradesh

Languages and Literature of Andhra Pradesh The “Telugu Literature” is one of the oldest “Dravidian Literatures” of India, which has a rich preserve of stories, dramas, epics and poems. The literature of Andhra Pradesh reflects the rich cultural and traditional history of the Dravidian state of India. The state is blessed with many significant luminaries … Read more

Andhra Pradesh languages Dialects

Andhra Pradesh languages Dialects: The main languages spoken in Andhra Pradesh are Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Banjara, and English followed by Tamil, Kannada, Marathi and Oriya. Telugu is the principal and official language of the State. Telugu Telugu is the most widely spoken language of the Dravidian family which consists of 24 languages spanning the entire … Read more

16.12.17 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

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

Folk Songs of Andhra Pradesh

Folk Songs of Andhra Pradesh   According to A. Anuradha, Coordinator, Dept. of Music, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) – “India Folk music is one of the ancient forms of the cultural heritage of India. ‘Every part of India has its own culture and traditions, developed according to the taste of the people of that … Read more