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#CurrentAffair #APPSC AP to host India’s first green ammonia complex in Kakinada 1)AM Green is establishing India’s first and the world’s largest green ammonia complex, with a planned capacity of 1.5 million tonnes per annum. The project is being developed through the brownfield conversion of Nagarjuna Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd.’s existing ammonia-urea complex, making it one of the country’s most significant industrial revival stories. 2)The project uniquely positions Andhra Pradesh as India’s first state to deliver the entire clean-energy value chain, combining large-scale solar and wind generation, round-the-clock renewable power enabled by pumped hydro storage at Pinnapuram, green hydrogen production with 1,950 MW electrolyser capacity, green ammonia manufacturing, and port-based export infrastructure. 3)Aligned with the Integrated Clean Energy Policy, 2024, the project cements Andhra Pradesh’s leadership in India’s clean-energy transition.

#CurrentAffair #APPSC Andhra Pradesh Invites Russian Space & Tech Firms 1)Andhra Pradesh is home to Satish Dhawan Space Centre (Sriharikota) — India’s only operational spaceport, from where over 100 missions have been launched. 2)The state has unveiled Space Policy 4.0 and is developing Tirupati Space City spread over 3,000 acres near Sriharikota. 3)This will be a hub for launch vehicle assembly, satellite manufacturing, avionics, and next-generation space technologies. 4)Target: Attract $4 billion investment in the space ecosystem.

#CurrentAffair #APPSC AP Cabinet clears State Aviation Policy 2026 The Andhra Pradesh Aviation Policy (2026–2031) is a strategic framework approved by the State Cabinet. Designed to transform the state into an aviation and aerospace hub, it aims to boost passenger capacity from 6.2 million to 30.38 million and air cargo capacity to over 4.27 lakh metric tonnes by 2035 Features 1)New Airports & Waterdromes: The policy outlines the construction of 9 new airports and 10 waterdromes. This includes greenfield airports at Amaravati, Dagadarthi (Nellore), Kuppam, Srikakulam, Nagarjuna Sagar, Ongole, and Anantapur. 2)Accessibility: It ensures that an airport is accessible within a maximum 150-km radius for anyone across the state. 3)Strategic Focus AreasAerospace & MRO: The government plans to heavily incentivize investments in Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities and aerospace manufacturing Andhra Pradesh currently has 6 major operational commercial airports, split equally between international and domestic hubs

#CurrentAffair #APPSC shipbuilding cluster Mazagon Dock joins race to anchor Andhra’s ₹29,000 crore mega shipbuilding cluster. context State-owned Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders is likely to be the anchor investor in the proposed mega shipbuilding facility at Dugarajapatnam in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh. Investment needed The total investment has been pegged at ₹29,253 crore. While the government will take care of land and marine infrastructure development worth ₹5,289 crore. The anchor investor will develop the core shipbuilding cluster with an investment of ₹23,964 crore. Significance The project is expected to strengthen Andhra Pradesh’s maritime manufacturing ecosystem and position Dugarajapatnam as a major shipbuilding hub on the country’s eastern coast.

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#CurrentAffair #APPSC Maritime strategy in AP In addition, the State has formed a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to develop a mega shipbuilding cluster at Duggarajapatnam. The proposed cluster is envisaged to have a shipbuilding capacity of 1.2 million gross tonnage and is expected to attract investments of around ₹29,000 crore, positioning Andhra Pradesh as a major shipbuilding hub on India’s eastern coast. Andhra Pradesh’s maritime strategy seeks to integrate ports with industrial corridors, logistics parks, manufacturing clusters and multimodal connectivity to accelerate port-led industrialisation. The State is aligning port development with the Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor (VCIC), coastal economic zones, skill development initiatives and employment generation in coastal communities, while promoting a sustainable blue economy. The State aims to have at least one port ranked among the world’s top 20 ports and account for 20 per cent of the total cargo handled by Indian ports by 2047. As part of its roadmap, the State plans to maintain an optimal port capacity utilisation rate of 75 per cent by 2030 and reduce vessel turnaround time to less than 15 hours, enhancing operational efficiency and competitiveness. The Government is also targeting to train 5,000 maritime professionals by 2028 through a proposed Maritime University and a network of skill development centres across coastal districts

#CurrentAffair 3ports in AP Andhra Pradesh is nearing the completion of three major greenfield ports expected to become fully operational between late 2026 and early 2027. The three key ports nearing completion are: 1)Ramayapatnam Port (SPSR Nellore district): Scheduled for completion in April 2026. 2)Mulapeta Port (formerly Bhavanapadu Port in Srikakulam district): Scheduled for completion in late 2026. 3)Machilipatnam Port (Krishna district): Slated for completion towards the end of 2026 only 6 ports are currently operational

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#APPSC #CurrentAffair Andhra Pradesh Prepares for Possible Ebola Threat Key Announcement The Andhra Pradesh government has announced precautionary measures to prevent the possible spread of Ebola virus, following alerts from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Central Government. High-Risk Countries Special focus is being given to passengers arriving from Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan, where Ebola outbreaks have been severe. Measures Taken by the State 1)Intensified Screening at Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, and Vijayawada international airports. 2)Passengers with travel history to affected countries will undergo diagnostic tests. 3)Anyone showing symptoms will be immediately quarantined. 4)Close contacts will also be tested without delay. Isolation wards with 15 beds each are being set up in teaching hospitals near international airports

#APPSC #CurrentAffair GI Tags from Andhra Pradesh: Mangalagiri Sarees Venkatagiri Sarees Ponduru Khadi Dharmavaram Silk Sarees Kalamkari (Srikalahasti & Pedana) These are the main Geographical Indication protected textiles from Andhra Pradesh.

#APPSC #CurrentAffair AP TEXTILE INDUSTRY 1)The state is among India's top cotton producers. The crop is extensively grown in the Krishna, Guntur, Prakasam, and Kurnool districts. 2)Guntur is the epicenter of the state's ginning and spinning industries, hosting dozens of mills like Mittapalli Spinners and Sakku Spinning Mills, which supply yarn to major domestic and global markets. 3)Brandix India Apparel City (BIAC): Located in Visakhapatnam, this is one of Asia's largest, end-to-end "fibre-to-store" apparel manufacturing hubs. It supports massive international brands and employs thousands of workers. 4) The government has established specialized zones to ease business operations, such as the Tarakeswara Textile Park in Nellore and the Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor, which offers excellent plug-and-play infrastructure and connectivity to ports like Visakhapatnam and Krishnapatnam for exports

#APPSC #CurrentAffair Andhra Pradesh Secures AMCA Aerospace Project On 15 May 2026, the foundation stone was laid for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Integration and Flight Testing Complex at Puttaparthi, Sri Sathya Sai district. The project is led by DRDO’s Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA). Land & Infrastructure Support by AP Government 1)The state offered a massive 2,000-acre land bank — the decisive factor that helped Andhra Pradesh beat Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. 2)100 acres already handed over; remaining land to be transferred within 30 days. 3)Puttaparthi airstrip to be expanded to 10,000 feet for flight testing. L4)ocation advantage: Just 2 hours from Bengaluru.

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#APPSC #CurrentAffair New Railway Zone The South Coast Railway (SCoR) zone, headquartered in Visakhapatnam, will commence operations on June 1, 2026, fulfilling a long-standing demand for Andhra Pradesh. As the 18th railway zone, it will consist of the Guntakal, Guntur, and a new reorganized division to improve infrastructure and efficiency in the region. Key Details of the New Zone: 1)Headquarters: Visakhapatnam. 2)Operational Date: June 1, 2026. 3)Composition: The zone will include the existing Guntakal, Guntur, and a new division. 4)Jurisdiction Shift: The Itchpuram–Palasa railway line will move to the Visakhapatnam division, while the Raichur–Wadi section moves to the Securaderabad Division.

#APPSC #CurrentAffair Andhra Pradesh’s Economy GSDP: In 2024-25, Andhra Pradesh’s GSDP (at constant prices) is estimated to grow by 8% over the previous year. In comparison, India’s GDP is estimated to grow by 6.5% in 2024-25. Sectors: In 2024-25, agriculture, manufacturing, and services sectors are estimated to contribute 37%, 21%, and 42% of Andhra Pradesh’s economy, respectively (at current prices). Per capita GSDP: In 2024-25, Andhra Pradesh’s per capita GSDP (at current prices) is estimated to be Rs 2,98,058, an increase of 12% over 2023-24. In 2024-25, India’s per capita GDP is estimated at Rs 2,34,859, an increase of 9% over the previous year

#APPSC #CurrentAffair The Finance Minister, Mr Payyavula Keshav, presented the Budget for Andhra Pradesh for the financial year 2026-27 on February 14, 2026. Budget Highlights 1)The Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Andhra Pradesh for 2026-27 (at current prices) is projected to be Rs 19,75,073 crore, amounting to growth of 12% over the previous year. 2)Expenditure (excluding debt repayment) in 2026-27 is estimated to be Rs 3,10,058 crore, an increase of 12% over the revised estimates of 2025-26. In addition, debt of Rs 22,147 crore will be repaid by the state. 3)Receipts (excluding borrowings) for 2026-27 are estimated to be Rs 2,34,190 crore, an increase of 19% over the revised estimate for 2025-26 (Rs 1,96,952 crore). In 2025-26, receipts are estimated to be 10% lower than the budget estimate (Rs 2,18,002 crore) 4)Revenue deficit in 2026-27 is estimated to be 1.1% of GSDP (Rs 22,003 crore), lower than the revised estimate for 2025-26 (2.3% of GSDP). In 2025-26, revenue deficit is estimated to be higher than budgeted (1.8% of GSDP). 5)Fiscal deficit for 2026-27 is targeted at 3.8% of GSDP (Rs 75,868 crore). In 2025-26, as per the revised estimates, fiscal deficit is expected to be 4.6% of GSDP, higher than the budgeted (4.4% of GSDP).

#APPSC #CurrentAffair Jala Dhara – Jala Harati Initiative 1)CM Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to make Jala Dhara–Jala Harati a model statewide water conservation programme. 2)Focus is on repairing canals, tanks, and improving drainage systems. 3)Annamayya district will be developed as a model district for water safety and conservation.

#APPSC #CurrentAffair ReNew Energy’s 6.5 GW Solar Ingot & Wafer Plant Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation stone for a 6.5 GW Solar Ingot and Wafer Manufacturing Facility by ReNew Energy Global at Rambilli, Anakapalli district (near Visakhapatnam) on 24 April 2026. Key Facts 1)Location: Rambilli village, Anakapalli district (NOT Amaravati). 2)Investment: ₹4,200 crore. 3)One of the first greenfield solar ingot-wafer manufacturing facilities in India. 4)Expected commissioning: Within 24 months. 5)Employment potential: Over 2,100 direct & indirect jobs.