Andhra Pradesh State Specific Daily Current Affairs, 04 January 2024, Download PDF

• The Asian Waterbird Census-2024 is scheduled to commence on January 5. 
• It will cover 12 migratory bird habitats, including wetlands, mangroves, lagoons and swamps, in the Godavari estuary and its adjoining areas in Andhra Pradesh.
• A majority of the area to be covered in the two-day census falls within the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary.

• In honor of Savitribai Phule’s birth anniversary, a special card competition was held in Khairatabad, Hyderabad. 
• The competition was organized by a local NGO in collaboration with the Department of Education.
• This event served as a beautiful confluence of education and creativity, celebrating the legacy of India’s renowned social reformer and education pioneer.

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• Savitribai Phule, alongside her husband Jyotirao Phule, played a pivotal role in championing girls’ education in India during the 19th century.

• ISRO Successfully tested the Fuel Cell Power System (FCPS) developed by the Kerala-based Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC). 
• This takes India a step closer to realizing the country’s ambition to establish the Indian Space Station (Bhartiya Antriksh Station).

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• An FCPS is a clean and efficient way to generate electricity in space. 
• It works by combining hydrogen and oxygen, producing electricity and water as byproducts. 

• • The Forest Department of AP has taken a proactive stance against plastic pollution within the Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR). 
  • Beginning January 1, 2024, a comprehensive ban on all single-use plastic products has been implemented within the reserve’s boundaries. 
• The ban covers items like plastic carry bags and water bottles. 

• This move aims to protect the fragile ecosystem of the NSTR and promote a more sustainable environment for wildlife and visitors.

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