World’s first thermal battery plant to be unveiled in Andhra Pradesh

The world’s first-ever thermal battery plant owned by Bharat Energy Storage Technology Private Limited (BEST) was inaugurated in Amravati, Andhra Pradesh. This plant aims to create new energy storage form that is expected to have commercial applications, while also maintain ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018

Mukhyamantri Yuva Nestam: Andhra Pradesh Government launches unemployment allowance scheme

Andhra Pradesh Government has approved Mukhyamantri Yuva Nestam, an unemployment allowance scheme to provide Rs 1000 per month unemployed youth in state. It was announced by Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh who is also son of Andhra Pradesh Chief ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018

Andhra Pradesh government to set up ‘iHub’ (the intelligent hub) for research and scientific learning

The Andhra Pradesh government will set up ‘iHub’ (the intelligent hub), a first-of-its kind global research centre for scientific learning with an initial investment of Rs 245 crore spread over five years. For this purpose, the state government has already ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

AP government launches e-Pragati Core initiative to provide integrated services to citizens

The Andhra Pradesh government has launched ‘e-Pragati core initiative’ at Undavalli to provide integrated services to citizens. The aim of the digital initiative is to connect citizen to 34 departments, 336 autonomous organisations and 745-plus government services. In simple words, ..

Andhra Pradesh Government launches 60 Anna Canteens

Andhra Pradesh Government has launched 60 Anna Canteens across the state in the first phase to provide subsidised food to urban poor. These canteens aim to tackle hunger in urban areas. They will offer breakfast, lunch and dinner at Rs ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2018

Andhra Pradesh tops ‘Ease of doing business’ rankings, as per State Business Reform Assessment 2018

Ramesh Abhishek, secretary in Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), has released State Business Reform Assessment 2018 at an event in New Delhi on July 10. In it, Andhra Pradesh has topped the ease of doing business rankings, while ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Thottathil B Radhakrishnan sworn in as new Chief Justice of Hyderabad High Court for states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

Justice Thottathil Bhaskaran Nair Radhakrishnan has been sworn in as new Chief Justice of the Hyderabad High Court for the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in Hyderabad. Governor of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh ESL Narasimhan administered the oath at ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

UNESCO signs pact with AP government to set up Design University for Gaming

The Andhra Pradesh government and the delegates of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) have recently signed a pact for the establishment of a Gaming Digital Learning Hub in the state. As per agreement, UNESCO will soon set ..