14.12.17 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH   Hyderabad to become ‘beggar-free’ city   Hyderabad once again launched a drive to turn Hyderabad into “Beggar Free” city which was earlier put to halt after rumors that the drive was initiated because of US president Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump to the city.   Telangana Prisons Department Inspector General Narsimha said … Read more

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

27.12.17 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH   International sailing contest begins   Nearly 160 sailors from over 11 countries took part in the international sailing competitions which began at the Krishnapatnam beach.   A festive atmosphere prevailed as sailors came from all over India and other countries including Sri Lanka, Malaysia, the US, Canada, Ireland, Singapore and Sweden.   … Read more

Tax and Economic Reforms in Andhra Pradesh

Tax and Economic Reforms in Andhra Pradesh :- On 16 May 2017 Andhra Pradesh Legislature  passed the state Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill and contributed towards biggest Tax and Economic Reforms in Andhra Pradesh . Meanwhile State has a glorious history of Economic and Tax reforms. First Phase of  Economic Reforms in Andhra Pradesh :– The attention of … Read more

06.02.18 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH   ECI initiates measures to make elections more transparent   The Election Commission of India (ECI) is making arrangements for introducing Voter-Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) during the 2019 elections to provide instant feedback to the electors thereby buttress its claim that the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are tamper-proof.   The EVMs are … Read more

10.01.18 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH   Andhra Pradesh not so ‘transparent’ about RTI applications, has high pendency rate   A survey conducted by Transparency International India in collaboration with the Union ministry of human resources and state governments, found that 6,99,258 RTI applications had been registered in the state, one of the highest in the country. However, the state fares … Read more

24.11.17 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH   More Aadhaar cards than Hyderabad’s population generated, UIDAI in a fix   Huge discrepancies have come to light in projected population of Hyderabad and Rangareddy districts as well as bifurcated Andhra Pradesh vis a vis census records and the number of Aadhaar cards generated, putting UIDAI authorities in a fix. while the projected population of AP in 2017 is 5.25 crore, … Read more

21.11.17 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH   Andhra Pradesh to set up industrial corridor development Authority   If all goes well, a new Andhra Pradesh Industrial Corridor Development Authority (APICDA) will be in place. This will be the nodal body to implement the industrial corridor projects with the headquarters at the new capital Amaravati. The government on Tuesday introduced a new … Read more

30.11.17 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH   CM inaugurates grievance cell   People can submit their petitions, complaints, and grievances at the newly constructed building.   The Chief Minister would attend to the grievances here too, apart from the Secretariat.   The officials would record every compliant and send a SMS to the complainant after addressing the issue. In … Read more

02.11.17 Andha Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH   CM promises stress-free environment for staff   Addressing the valedictory of the 20th APNGOs Association council meeting here, Mr. Naidu explained the series of measures taken for the welfare of the employees.   “We are planning to offer two months maternity leave to outsourcing employees and increase the retirement age for Class … Read more