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Andhra Pradesh Current Affairs 2022: Based on PYQ Analysis

YSR Kalyanamastu and YSR Shadi Tohfa scheme :

 Marriage Financial Assistance schemes

 These schemes would help in preventing child marriages and school dropouts as the eligible
age for marriage is 18 years for brides and 21 for grooms
 The schemes are a part of the educational reforms. They come with a rider.
 The beneficiaries must pass at least Class X to avail of the scheme.
 Applications can be submitted at the village and ward secretariats for availing of the scheme
within 60 days of the marriage.
 The amount will be credited once in quarter.
 Implemented from October 1st, 2022

YSR Kalyanamastu  SC/ST/BC/Minorities other than Muslims/Differently Abled

YSR Shadi Tohfa  Muslim Minorities

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Srisailam Dam:

 Srisailam Dam is constructed across the Krishna River in Nagarkurnool district , Telangana
and Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh near Srisailam temple town
 It is the 2nd largest capacity working hydroelectric station in India

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Pothireddypadu Reservoir:

 Velugodu Reservoir is a balancing reservoir

 Galeru river, a tributary of Kundu River in Penner River basin
 Location: Velugodu town, Nandyal district
 In year 2020, Andhra Pradesh(AP) govt diverted 179TMC of water from Krishna river to
Rayalaseema region of AP which is in Penna basin

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Handri-Neeva:

 Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi project is the longest water canal project in the region of
Rayalaseema
 The project was conceived to provide a reliable irrigation and drinking water supply for the
region through drawing flood waters from the Srisailam reservoir.
 The canal is located in the Kurnool, Ananthapur, Kadapa, and Chittoor districts.
 The canal starts from the back waters of the Srisailam reservoir at Malyala and is routed
along the hill ridges up to the highlands in Chittoor district

National Waterway 4:

 National Waterway 4 (NW-4) is a 1,095 kilometres long waterway in India.

 It has been declared as an Indian National Waterway and is currently under development.
 NW-4 runs along the Coromandal Coast through Kakinada, Eluru, Commanur, Buckingham
Canals and also through part of Krishna and Godavari rivers.
 It is being developed by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI).

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Supply of fortified rice in all districts from May 2023:

 Present, Government is supplying fortified rice to 7 districts and clarified that this rice has
Vitamin-B12, iron, and folic acids.
 According to the Food Ministry, fortification of rice is a cost-effective and complementary
strategy to increase vitamin and mineral content in diets.
 According to FSSAI norms, 1 kg fortified rice will contain iron (28 mg-42.5 mg), folic acid
(75-125 microgram) and Vitamin B-12 (0.75-1.25 microgram).
 In addition, rice may also be fortified with micronutrients, singly or in combination, with
zinc, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B6.

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Vijayawada receives first prize in State capitals’ category:

 Vijayawada city got the first prize among the State capitals and the fifth place in the cities
in the Swachh Survekshan-2022 awards which were presented by the Union Ministry of
Urban Development and Housing
 Vijayawada was also adjudged the fifth cleanest city among all the cities in the country

Kalaralu processions mark century-old rich culture:

 Kalaralu procession is the unique tradition in Ongole, which is being organised since the
town was under the rule of Mandapati Rajas under the emperorship of Maharajas of
Mysore, for over a century as part of Dasara celebrations.

Boyakonda Gangamma Temple:

 Location: Punganur
 The history of the temple dates back to the early 16th century.
 During the armed struggle with the Nawabs of Arcot, the tribal people living in and around
the nearby Chowdepalle village went to the hillock and prayed to the Goddess Jagannatha
for safety.
 Later, the Goddess fought with the forces of the Nawabs and annihilated them. The sword of
the Goddess fell on a huge rock, which cracked.
 The devotees believe that the broken rock is a testimony to the divine power of the
Goddess.

Kuchipudi Dance Form:

 Kuchipudi is one of the 8 classical dance forms of India.

 The dance form has emerged from a popular theatrical art ‘Kuchipudi Yakshagana’ named
after the place of its origin, the village Kuchipudi in Andhra Pradesh.
 It is performed as dance drama i.e. performance in groups and also as solo items.
 Siddendra Yogi, the disciple of Narayana Theertha who lived in the 17th century, is credited
to have systemised the art form of Kuchipudi Yakshagana.

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Orvakallu Industrial Park:

 APIIC has prepared a plan to develop Orvakallu Industrial Park as a multi-product park with
the funds of National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust (NICDIT),
a Central government agency.
 APIIC will develop the Orvakal Mega Industrial Hub; which is proposed to be established in
10,257 acre within 11 villages of Orvakal mandal.
 Kurnool Airport, officially known as Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy Airport, is a greenfield
airport at Orvakal, Kurnool district.

Andhra Pradesh govt signs 8 MoUs with Australia:

 Western Australia has come forward to invest in Andhra Pradesh in the fields of mines,
minerals, education, expertise, power, industries and manufacturing, and to provide
technical co-operation and skills
 AP has signed 8 MoUs with Australia
 Between 2019-22, investment agreements worth 43,866 crores have been signed and 2.33
lakh job opportunities were created

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Andhra Pradesh signs pact with Byju’s to impart quality education:

 Commissioner of School Education S. Suresh Kumar and president (Public Policy) of Byju’s
Sushmit Sarkar signed a Memorandum of Understanding
 This partnership would change the lives of students coming from economically poor
background, as it would help them learn better
 Students of Classes 4 to 10 would benefit from the quality content provided by Byju’s and
help them perform better
 Students studying in Class 8 now and would write their Class 10 examinations in Central
Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) syllabus in 2025, would be given tabs

Andhra Pradesh signs MoU with Parley for the Oceans:

 Andhra Pradesh government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the ‘Parley
for the Oceans’, a U.S.-based company that works for plastic-waste management.
 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister says that in the coming six years Rs. 16,000 crores will be
invested in the state.
 The program also brings employment for more than 20,000 locals with a minimum of atleast
Rs. 16,000 per month.
 The recycling and upcycling of plastic waste will be done in the “Parley Super Hubs” set up
by the Parley for the Oceans.
 The MoU between Andhra Pradesh and Parley for the Oceans aims to improve the
sanitation and waste management system and deploy AIR (Avoid Intercept & Redesign)
plastic stations in 500 places.

World Economic Forum: Andhra Pradesh govt signs 3 MoUs

 The state government has signed an MoU with Aurobindo Reality Infrastructure Private
Limited for generating 6,000 MW of green energy. Special Chief Secretary Karikal Valaven
signed on behalf of the state while Aurobindo Director Sharatchandra Reddy signed on
behalf of the Company.
 The second MoU was signed between the state and Greenko for generating 8,000 MW of
green power. Karikal Valaven and Anil Chalamsetti of Greenko inked the pact.
 The third MoU was signed with Ace Urban Developers for setting up a decarbonized
manufacturing unit at Machilipatnam. Karikal Valaven and Anil Chalamsetti were the
signatories.

Andhra Pradesh government signs MoU with Abu Dhabi-based firm

Tabreed Asia

 Andhra Pradesh government has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with
Abu Dhabi-based firm Tabreed Asia, as part of which both the parties will work on setting up
cold chain infrastructure in the State for exporting packaged seafood to UAE and the rest
of Asia.

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Andhra Pradesh government signs MoUs with Netherlands, 7 firms
on food processing, marketing:

 AP Govt. signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Netherlands government

and 7 companies in food processing, marketing and technologies, to benefit the
horticulture and aquaculture farmers across the State.
 The government signed an MoU with the Netherlands for interior architecture, design,
packaging and containers for the food processing.
 Ambassador of Netherlands to India Martin Van Den Berg attended the programme
through video conference from New Delhi.
 MoU with Tiruchirappalli-based ICAR-National Research Centre for Banana was signed for
banana cultivation and processing. The institute promotes micro food processing and is
involved in quality testing laboratories.
 An agreement was reached with Pune-based Futuretech Foods Private Limited for
processing of bananas and other foods along with different vegetables.
 MoU with Big Basket for marketing infrastructure pertaining to food processing of tomato
and banana was signed.
 MoU with ITC, signed by its vice president G Krishna Kumar, was meant for food processing
of mango, sweet lime, chillies among others.
 MoU with Lawrencedale Agro Processing India Private Limited is for food processing of
onions. CEO Vijaya Raghavan signed the MoU.
 The government also entered into an agreement with IFB for technology and marketing of
shrimp and fish and also signed an MoU with Empire Company for export and retail
marketing of shrimp and fish.

NALSAR signs MoU with Andhra Pradesh government to render

legal support for government's resurvey project:

 NALSAR’s Centre for Tribal and Land Rights will provide legal support for the government's
resurvey project, launched in a bid to digitise land records.
 National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR), Hyderabad and the
Government of Andhra Pradesh have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in
relation to the State government's resurvey project to store digital records of land.
 University will render legal support in drafting, reviewing and preparing legal documents;
imparting training; undertaking legal research; resolving land disputes; and spreading legal
awareness among farmers for the YSR Jagananna Saswatha Bhoo Hakku Mariyu Bhoo
Raksha Padhakam project.

AP Govt. signs MoU to boost Sustainable Farming in the State:

 Andhra Pradesh government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Indian Council of Agriculture Research
(ICAR) on a project for strengthening the capacities of the state in supporting farmers to
adopt sustainable cultivation.

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NFSM-(Oil Palm):

 National Food Security Mission–Oil Palm (NFSM-OP) is dedicated to oil palm area expansion
and productivity enhancement. NFSM-OP is being implemented in 14 states.
 Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Odisha and Mizoram are major oil palm growing
states.
 Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research (IIOPR): Pedavegi, A.P.

NOTE: In 5 states viz. Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Nagaland and Tripura,
Agriculture and Allied activities contribute more than 30% in State Gross Value Added

Top 5 States in terms of poultry population:

 Rank of Andhra Pradesh in milk production during 2018-19 as per reports of Ministry of
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare  4th
 Rank of Andhra Pradesh in egg production during 2018-19 as per reports of Ministry of
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare  1st

Total installed power generation capacity:

 Seemandhra, comprising of Rayalaseema and coastal Andhra, has most of the power
projects of undivided Andhra Pradesh.
 Coal-based power plants are mostly located in the state due to the proximity to the ports.
 As of March 2022, Andhra Pradesh has a total installed power generation capacity of
25,726.89 MW.
 In a bid to enhance energy installation capacity, the state energy department will commence
the commercial operations of Sri Damodaram Sanjeevaiah thermal power station stage-II
(1x800MW) in October 2022.
 The commercial operations of Dr Narla Tata Rao thermal power station stage-V
(1x800MW) will begin in February 2023.
 Union Ministry of Power has launched web portal and app namely PRAAPTI (Payment
Ratification And Analysis in Power procurement for bringing Transparency in Invoicing of
generators).

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FDI inflows in Andhra Pradesh:

 Between October 2019-December 2021, FDI inflows in Andhra Pradesh stood at US$ 450.86
million.
 As of December 2021, Andhra Pradesh ranked 14th in India in terms of FDI inflows. (2019-
20  12th Rank)

Andhra Pradesh Renewable Energy Export Policy, 2020:

New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of A.P. Ltd, (NREDCAP) shall act as a Nodal
Agency under this policy.

Procurement and supply of seeds through Aadhar enabled webland

based biometric system:

 Aadhar enabled webland based biometric system has been introduced for the first time in
Andhra Pradesh for distribution of Groundnut seed during kharif 2016 and bengalgram
during rabi 2016-17

KODANDARAMA SWAMY TEMPLE, Vontimitta:

 The largest-and most famous temple of Kadapa district is the Kodandarama Swamy Temple
in Vontimitta (or Ontimitta).
 Unlike most temples dedicated to Rama, there is not a single statue of Hanumana inside.
The sanctum and attached pillared hall were built earlier (reportedly in the 14th century),
while the gopuram and central mandapa were added later.
 While earlier the official Ramanavami celebrations of the state were held in Bhadrachalam,
after Andhra's bifurcation, the Kodandarama Swamy Temple was chosen as the venue. The
Brahmotsavam of the temple falls around Ramanavami (March-April).

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Bugga Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple-Is one of the finest architectural legacies of the
Vijayanagara Empire because of the precision and finesse with which sculptures have been
etched on them.
Kadiri Laxmi Narashimha Swamy Temple-Most of the inscriptions on the shrine's walls date
back to the Vijayanagara Era and are in Telugu in this temple.
Thimmamma Marrimanu-A canopy measuring over 25,000 sq m and about 1,200 prop
roots, Thimmamma Marrimanu is a natural marvel that is touted as the largest banyan tree
in the world.
Lepakshi-The monolithic Nandi, said to be the largest in the world.
Hemavathi-Historic village of Hemavathi is home to a remarkable group of temples built in
the 8-10th centuries under the reign of the Nolamba Dynasty.
Gooty Fort-The fort at Gooty is one of the most impressive citadels in Andhra Pradesh.
Dharmavaram-The handloom silk and cotton sarees of Dharmavaram are famous not only in
Andhra Pradesh, but across the country.
Penna Ahobilam-On the banks of the Pennar River stands tall a temple dedicated to Laxmi
Narasimha Swamy.
Ratnagiri Fort-Close to Karnataka border, stands the mighty Ratnagiri Fort, which stretches
across two hill locks.
Silathoranam-One of the few natural arches in Asia, Silathoranam is a unique geological
formation that took shape about 1,500 million years ago.
Chakra Theertham-A sacred waterfall next to which there are shrines with idols.
Srivari Padalu-It said that Lord Venkateswara first set his feet on earth at Narayanagiri.
Govindaraja Swamy Temple-It is one of the largest and most significant temples in the
region, built in 1130 CE by Ramanujacharya.
Kapila Theertham-Waterfalls cascading from the Seshachalam Hills to Tirupati, Kapila
Theertham is one of the most marvellous.
Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park-Spread over an area of 290 hectares in the Seshachalam
foothills has about 500 animals, birds and reptiles.
Tiruchannur- Padmavathi Ammari Temple in Tiruchanur, also known as
Alamelumangapuram.
Chandragiri Fort-Have been established in 1000 CE by Immadi Narasinga Yadavaraya who
ruled from Narayanavanam
Srikalahasti-Is an important Shaivite pilgrimage centre, which has earned it the moniker of
Dakshina Kasi
Talakona Waterfalls-Cascading from a height of 270ft,Talakona is the tallest waterfall in
Andhra Pradesh.
Horsley Hills-From atop Horsley Hills, the terrain seems beautiful yet bleak. Dry, rugged hills
and stony plains stretch as the eye can see.
Bhuvaraha Swamy Temple-After that,prayers are offered at the Bhuvaraha Swamy Temple
before heading to the Venkateswara Temple

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Arasavalli: The Sri Suryanarayana Swamy Temple, dedicated to the sun god, located in
Arasavalli, is one of the two temples of its kind, the other being the most popular and
magnificent Konark Sun Temple in Odisha.
Sri Kurmam: The sri Kurmanadha swamy Temple is said to be the only temple of its kind, for
it is rare to find temples dedicated to any of Vishnu's non-human avatars
Salihundam: The otherwise inconspicuous village of Salihundam, located on the banks of
the Vamsadhara River, shot into fame when archaeological excavations here revealed an
ancient Buddhist settlement.
Ravivalasa: An ancient temple dedicated to Sri Endala Mallikarjuna Swamy is in the village of
Ravivalasa.
Bheemunipatnam: Former Dutch Settlement
Tripurantakam: The eastern gateway to the shrine of Srisailam, Tripurantakam is home to
temples dedicated to Tripurantakeswara swamy and Tripura sundari Devi.
Chandavaram: Nallamala Range close to the village of Chandavaram lies one of the most
picturesque Buddhist monuments.
Markapur: It is said that the lead in 80 percent of the country's pencils comes from
Markapur.
Motupalli: A bustling seaport with international trade links since the times of the
Satavahana Dynasty.
Bara Shahid Dargah: The Bara Shahid Dargah (literally shrine of 12 martyrs), located on the
banks of the Swarnala Cheruvu, is a fascinating repository of legends and distinctive
practices.
Kasumuru : The dargah of Hazrat Syed Karimullah Shah Qadri, popularly known as Kale Shah
Mastan Baba, in Kasumuru is an important pilgrimage site.

Vedavathi River:

 It rises from the Bababudanagiri Mountains of Western Ghats and flows through the states
of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
 The Vedavathi is also called the Hagari in Bellary District of Karnataka and parts of Andhra
Pradesh.
 Two rivers, the Veda and Avathi, arise in the eastern part of the Sahyadri Hill range in
Bababudangiri mountain ranges, flow east, and join near Pura to form the Vedavathi River.

Champavathi River:

 River Champavathi is a small river which originates in the Eastern Ghats at an altitude of
1,200 metres above mean sea level near Andra village and flows eastwards and joins the
Bay of Bengal near the village Konada.
 The river passes through Gajapathinagaram, Nellimarla, Saripalli, Denkada, Palem and
Natavalasa of Vizianagaram district.

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Geographic, Demographic and Socio-Economic profile of Andhra Pradesh:

 Geographical area - 1,62,970 sq km

 Area wise - 8th largest state
 Located in tropical region
 2nd longest coastline in India @ 974 kms

1,62,970 sq km

36909.38 Sq.Kms

 Population – 10th largest state

 2011 Census - 4.10% of the total population of India
 Decadal growth of population rose from 18.88 % during 1961-71 to 21.13% during 1981-91
 Significant decline was observed in the rate of growth of population and decline is even
more
prominent at 9.21% during 2001-11, lower than the All-India’s growth rate of 17.7 %

 Density of population – 304 persons per sq.km

 Sex Ratio : 2011  997
 Literacy rate  2011: 67.35%
 Literacy rate of the State is lower than the all India literacy rate at 72.98%
 Literacy in Andhra Pradesh increased over 37 % from 29.94 % in 1981 to 67.35 % in 2011
 Female literacy rate : 2011 – 59.96%
 Urbanisation has been regarded as an important component for growth realization
 Percentage of urban population to the total population : 2011 - 29.47%

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 Sand, silt, and clay are the basic types of soils and most of soils are made up of a
combination of these three.
 There are various types of soils and the formation of soil is primarily influenced by major
factors such as climate, altitude and composition of bedrock etc.
 Disproportion in the distribution of rainfall in the country and excessive heat contribute
special characters to the soils.

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