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Andhra Pradesh to Scrap 2 Child Policy for Local Elections
On October 20, 2024, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced plans to introduce legislation requiring local body election candidates to have two or more children. This move aims to address concerns about the state’s ageing population and declining ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs
Andhra Pradesh Cabinet Approves ₹5,000 Crore for MSME Sector
The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has approved a ₹5,000 crore fund to help small businesses, aiming to create 2 million jobs over the next five years. This ₹5,000 crore fund is designed to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), helping ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs
Andhra Pradesh Wins 2024 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity
The Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity was given to the Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) project in 2024 for its work on sustainable farming in India. This award shows how important Andhra Pradesh is to eco-friendly farming around the ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
41,000-Year-Old Ostrich Nest Found in Andhra Pradesh
In Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh, archaeologists found an ostrich nest that is 41,000 years old. This is the oldest known nest of its kind anywhere in the world. The site gave us important information about the megafauna of prehistoric India, including ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Will Andhra Pradesh Get Special Category Status?
Since the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, there has been a strong push for Andhra Pradesh to be given Special Category Status (SCS). Even though the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, which split the state into Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, didn’t ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Telangana Marks Decade Since Formation from Andhra Pradesh
Telangana Formation Day on June 2, which marks ten years since India’s newest state was formed from Andhra Pradesh. The Congress-led UPA government made it easier for the state to form by passing the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act. The 2023 ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Andhra Pradesh Government Introduces Doubt Clearance Bot
As part of its digital transformation initiatives, the government of Andhra Pradesh is embracing smart learning in state-run schools by deploying the ‘Doubt Clearance Bot,’ an AI-powered app developed by ConveGenius AI Solutions. Enhancing After-School Learning The Doubt Clearance Bot ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Andhra Pradesh to Launch Backward Classes Caste Census
The government of Andhra Pradesh is gearing up to launch a comprehensive caste census for Backward Classes, targeting 139 communities under this category. The census will commence around November 15 and utilize the village secretariat system and volunteer network for ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs