Andhra Pradesh launches ReStart Programme
Facts: ReStart Programme has been launched by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to support the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise(MSME) sector. Under the programme, A Special Fund of ₹200 crore …
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Explained: What are the safeguards against chemical disasters in India?
News:According to the National Disaster Management Authority(NDMA), over 130 significant chemical accidents have been reported in the country. Facts: Chemical Disaster:It is the unintentional release of one or more hazardous …
Read MoreVizag gas leak: What is styrene gas?
News:Styrene gas leakage at a polymer plant in Visakhapatnam has killed several people and forced the evacuation of thousands of people. Facts: Styrene:It is an organic compound with the formula …
Read MoreAraku Utsav
News:The Araku Utsav 2020 has begun at Araku Valley in Visakhapatnam district,Andhra Pradesh. Facts: About Araku Utsav: The festival is being organized by the Andhra Pradesh Government. The aim of …
Read MoreSpecial Category Status(SCS)
News:Andhra Pradesh has again reiterated its demand for Special Category Status (SCS). Facts: About Special Category Status(SCS): A Special Category Status(SCS) is a classification given by Centre to assist in …
Read MoreA.P. Cabinet gives the nod to abolish Legislative Council
News:The Andhra Pradesh Assembly has passed a statutory resolution seeking to abolish the state Legislative Council. Facts: About Legislative Council: India has a bicameral system i.e two Houses of Parliament.At …
Read MoreZBNF:Andhra Pradesh government signs pact with Germany-based KFW
News:The Andhra Pradesh Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with German firm to implement Zero Budget Natural Farming in the state. Facts: About Zero Budget Natural Farming: Zero-Budget Natural …
Read MoreExplained:How Andhra’s concept of three capitals is inspired by South Africa
News:The Andhra Pradesh cabinet has deferred taking a decision on relocating the state capital to three separate locations. Facts: About the decision on state capital: The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister …
Read MoreAndhra Pradesh Cabinet clears Disha Bill to ensure rape verdicts in 21 days
News:The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has cleared the A.P. Disha Bill,2019 (A.P. Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2019). Facts: Key features of the bill: The bill allows for death penalty for heinous …
Read MoreThotlakonda monastery
News:The Mahastupa of the Thotlakonda monastery which was reconstructed in 2016 by the State Archaeology department has collapsed recently. Facts: About Thotlakonda monastery: Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex is situated in Visakhapatnam …
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