Andhra Pradesh State Specific Daily Current Affairs, 09 January 2024, Download PDF

Andhra Pradesh State Regional News

• Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (Overseas Indian Day) is a national day in India celebrated on January 9th every year. 
• It recognizes and celebrates the contributions of the Indian diaspora to the development of India and strengthens the bond between India and its overseas communities.
• The date Commemorates the return of Mahatma Gandhi to India from South Africa in 1915. 
• Gandhi, himself a member of the Indian diaspora, played a pivotal role in India’s independence movement.

• The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has launched a revamped website to provide comprehensive information about its temples and services.
• TTD is the trust that manages the famous Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati and over 60 other temples across India

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• The new website aims to reach a wider audience and make it easier for devotees to plan their pilgrimages.
• It provides detailed information about each temple, including its history, architecture, rituals, darshan timings, transport facilities, and accommodation options.
• The website also features photographs, videos, and virtual tours of the temples, offering a virtual pilgrimage experience for those who cannot visit in person.

• In a significant boost to India’s domestic energy production, the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has commenced “first oil production” from its much-anticipated deep-water KG-DWN-98/2 block in the Krishna-Godavari (KG) basin off the Bay of Bengal. 
• This marks a milestone achievement for the state-owned oil giant and holds immense potential for India’s energy security.

• The Jal Jeevan Mission has achieved significant progress in Andhra Pradesh. As of January 8, 2024, 72.6% of rural houses in the state have access to clean drinking water through tap connections.

Key achievements:

• 69,38,086 out of 95,53,908 rural households now have tap connections.
• 5,931 villages have achieved 100% coverage.

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• K Meerabi’s natural farming methods gained acclaim at the State and international levels.
• They were presented at Oxford University’s Real Farming Conference-2024.

Key Points:

• She is a Native of Ponnur in Guntur district who quit school in sixth grade due to family financial issues.
• She learned about non-pesticide management in 2009.

Farming Success and Innovations

• Implemented pre-monsoon dry sowing (PMDS) and dribbling methods.
• Cultivated 30 crops per year, resulting in high profits.
• Reduced investment cost to Rs 19,000 per year, earning Rs 1.5 lakh.
• Improved soil health through continuous implementation of PMDS and growing multiple crops.

Recognition as the ‘Meerabi Model’

• Rythu Sadhikara Samstha (RySS) officials named her method of organic farming as the ‘Meerabi Model.’
• Lauded for cultivating 30 varieties of crops and transforming the lives of other farmers.

Global Representation

• Meerabi expressed surprise at representing the State at a global platform.
• Emotional speech at the conference received a huge applause from the audience.

Mission and Impact

• Meerabi’s mission is to encourage natural farming for its profitability and benefits to everyone.
• Aims to impact as many people as possible and promote chemical-free food.