Telangana State Specific Daily Current Affairs, 05 January 2024, Download PDF

• The Adani group is planning to manufacture missiles and counter drone systems in addition to setting up a pumped storage power and wind energy project in Telangana
•  The project will boost Telangana’s economy by creating thousands of job
• It will also attract investments and will contribute to Telangana’s industrial development.

• The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is taking a step towards improved public engagement with the revival of the Prajavani programme. 
• This initiative aims to provide a direct platform for citizens to address their grievances with civic authorities.

About:

• Prajavani, meaning “Voice of the People,” was launched in 2016 as a weekly direct contact programme. 

• Hyderabad has earned the fifth position in the “Top Cities for Women in India 2023” index
• This recognition highlights the city’s progress in creating a safe and supportive environment for women.
• Index is given by Avatar group which focuses on inclusion,diversity and equity.

About:

• The city lags behind southern counterparts like Chennai and Bengaluru.
• The city’s inclusion score (CIS) of 39.58, helped it bag the 4th position and Mumbai,Pune,Chennai and Bengaluru grabbed first 4 positions.
• Hyderabad boasts a relatively low crime rate against women compared to other major Indian cities. 
• The city has implemented initiatives like increased police patrolling, improved street lighting, and dedicated women’s safety helplines to enhance security.

• Residents of Sainikpuri, a neighborhood in Hyderabad, are gearing up for a unique protest to protect their green spaces. 
• Inspired by the historical Chipko movement, they plan to stage a similar demonstration on January 7th, 2024.
• It is in view of unauthorized tampering with green spaces.

Think:

• Read about Chipko movement

World Braille Day

• The Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) successfully concluded the fourth edition of the Assistive Technology Summit (ATS 4.0) on January 4th, 2024 coinciding with World Braille Day. 
• The event was held at T-HUB 2.0 in Hyderabad
• This year’s summit emphasized discussions on inclusion, aiming to empower individuals with disabilities through technology.

• January 4 is celebrated as World Braille Day annually as a tribute to Louis Braille, the visionary behind the braille system. 
• He was born on this day in 1809 in France and became blind after birth due to an accident in childhood. 
• However, he rose above all adversities and invented a system that now helps visually impaired people worldwide.
• This day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2018.

Significance

• • This day serves as a reminder of the importance of accessibility and independence for people who are visually impaired.
• Theme: “Empowering Through Inclusion and Diversity,”

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