Godavari-Penna rivers interlinking project
Districts benefited are Guntur and Prakasam
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation stone in Nekarikallu mandal of Guntur district, where the Godavari water from Krishna basin would be lifted to Nagarjuna Sagar Jawahar canal.
The project, once finished, is expected to put an end to the woes of the farmers of Guntur and Prakasam districts, who have been bearing the brunt of successive droughts.
While the entire project will be completed in five phases, the first phase is designed to divert about 73 TMC of Godavari water — which reaches Prakasam Barrage through Pattiseema and Chintalapudi lift irrigation schemes — to the Nagarjuna Sagar Right Main Canal during 120 flood days. The diversion will be done in five steps by laying 10.25 km pipeline from Krishna river, a gravity canal at a stretch of 56.35 km and using five lifts.
The first lift will be set up at Harischandrapuram, second at Lingapuram, third lift at Vyyandana, fourth lift at Gangireddypalem and the fifth one at Nekirekalul.
By bringing Godavari water upto Nekarikallu, from where it will be pumped to Nagarjuna Sagar Jawahar Canal, over 9.61 lakh acres of both Guntur and Prakasam districts will be stabilised.
While the five phases of the project are expected to cost close to Rs 84,000 crore, the first phase is estimated to cost Rs 6,020 crore. In the second phase, a gravity canal will be constructed at a length of 256 km to divert Godavari water to Nagarjuna Sagar Jawahar Canal. The third phase would involve construction of a gravity canal from NS Jawahar Canal to Somasila Reservoir. A reservoir will be constructed in the fourth phase at Bollapalli to store 150 TMC. In the fifth stage, lining of the canals will be completed. The second, third, fourth and fifth phases are expected to cost Rs 19,051 cr, Rs 31,126 cr, Rs 15,031 cr and Rs 13,470 cr respectively.
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Districts benefited are Guntur and Prakasam
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation stone in Nekarikallu mandal of Guntur district, where the Godavari water from Krishna basin would be lifted to Nagarjuna Sagar Jawahar canal.
The project, once finished, is expected to put an end to the woes of the farmers of Guntur and Prakasam districts, who have been bearing the brunt of successive droughts.
While the entire project will be completed in five phases, the first phase is designed to divert about 73 TMC of Godavari water — which reaches Prakasam Barrage through Pattiseema and Chintalapudi lift irrigation schemes — to the Nagarjuna Sagar Right Main Canal during 120 flood days. The diversion will be done in five steps by laying 10.25 km pipeline from Krishna river, a gravity canal at a stretch of 56.35 km and using five lifts.
The first lift will be set up at Harischandrapuram, second at Lingapuram, third lift at Vyyandana, fourth lift at Gangireddypalem and the fifth one at Nekirekalul.
By bringing Godavari water upto Nekarikallu, from where it will be pumped to Nagarjuna Sagar Jawahar Canal, over 9.61 lakh acres of both Guntur and Prakasam districts will be stabilised.
While the five phases of the project are expected to cost close to Rs 84,000 crore, the first phase is estimated to cost Rs 6,020 crore. In the second phase, a gravity canal will be constructed at a length of 256 km to divert Godavari water to Nagarjuna Sagar Jawahar Canal. The third phase would involve construction of a gravity canal from NS Jawahar Canal to Somasila Reservoir. A reservoir will be constructed in the fourth phase at Bollapalli to store 150 TMC. In the fifth stage, lining of the canals will be completed. The second, third, fourth and fifth phases are expected to cost Rs 19,051 cr, Rs 31,126 cr, Rs 15,031 cr and Rs 13,470 cr respectively.
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Emergency Response Support System
(ERSS)
It is started to introduce a Pan-India Single Emergency Response
Number ‘112’ to address all kinds of distress calls such as police, fire and
ambulance etc.
Earlier it is referred as Nationwide Emergency Response System (NERS).
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved this national project after
the recommendations of the Justice Verma Committee in the
backdrop of Nirbhaya case.
Objectives:
● Providing a single emergency response number across the country.
● Providing 24 Hours and 7 Days (24x7) efficient and effective response system which can receive input from various voice and data services
such as voice call, SMS, email, Internet of Things, panic buttons in public
transport etc. to attend to citizen in distress.
● Identification of location of person in distress connecting through voice
or data.
● Automated response system for timely dispatch of field resources
(police) to the location of incidence using the system.
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It is started to introduce a Pan-India Single Emergency Response
Number ‘112’ to address all kinds of distress calls such as police, fire and
ambulance etc.
Earlier it is referred as Nationwide Emergency Response System (NERS).
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved this national project after
the recommendations of the Justice Verma Committee in the
backdrop of Nirbhaya case.
Objectives:
● Providing a single emergency response number across the country.
● Providing 24 Hours and 7 Days (24x7) efficient and effective response system which can receive input from various voice and data services
such as voice call, SMS, email, Internet of Things, panic buttons in public
transport etc. to attend to citizen in distress.
● Identification of location of person in distress connecting through voice
or data.
● Automated response system for timely dispatch of field resources
(police) to the location of incidence using the system.
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Emergency Response Support System
(ERSS)
Himachal Pradesh is the first state to launch pan-India single
emergency number ‘112’ under ERSS.
The service also includes a ‘112 India’ mobile app integrated with
Panic Button for availing immediate assistance.
SHOUT feature has been introduced in ‘112 India’ mobile app to
ensure safety of women.
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Himachal Pradesh is the first state to launch pan-India single
emergency number ‘112’ under ERSS.
The service also includes a ‘112 India’ mobile app integrated with
Panic Button for availing immediate assistance.
SHOUT feature has been introduced in ‘112 India’ mobile app to
ensure safety of women.
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Plan Bee
According to the Wildlife Trust of India, train collisions have killed 266 elephants between 1987 to 2017. The collisions seem to occur where there is a high elephant habitat, or places termed ‘elephant corridors’.
To prevent similar incidents in future, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) adopted ‘Plan Bee’ last year.
It uses a device costing about Rs 2,000 which will be installed at level crossings at these accident prone areas. The device works by loudly broadcasting the buzz of swarming honeybees, audible up to 600 meters, a sound that would keep the elephants away. This is because the elephants have a natural fear of the perilous stings of the insects.
Plan Bee has been successful compared to the previous methods.
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According to the Wildlife Trust of India, train collisions have killed 266 elephants between 1987 to 2017. The collisions seem to occur where there is a high elephant habitat, or places termed ‘elephant corridors’.
To prevent similar incidents in future, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) adopted ‘Plan Bee’ last year.
It uses a device costing about Rs 2,000 which will be installed at level crossings at these accident prone areas. The device works by loudly broadcasting the buzz of swarming honeybees, audible up to 600 meters, a sound that would keep the elephants away. This is because the elephants have a natural fear of the perilous stings of the insects.
Plan Bee has been successful compared to the previous methods.
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Heart Attack Rewind
FSSAI launches Heart Attack Rewind campaign for trans fat elimination.
"Heart Attack Rewind" campaign aims to do away with the 'bad
cholesterol' from the food supply by 2022, a year ahead of the global
target.
WHO launched a comprehensive plan to eliminate industrially-
produced trans fat from the global food supply by 2023 in May 2018.
The current permitted level of industrially-produced trans fat is 5 per cent in India.
FSSAI will be reducing the industrially produced trans fatty acids to less
than 2 per cent by the year 2022 in a phased manner.
Trans fats are known to increase the risk of coronary artery heart
disease and stroke.
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FSSAI launches Heart Attack Rewind campaign for trans fat elimination.
"Heart Attack Rewind" campaign aims to do away with the 'bad
cholesterol' from the food supply by 2022, a year ahead of the global
target.
WHO launched a comprehensive plan to eliminate industrially-
produced trans fat from the global food supply by 2023 in May 2018.
The current permitted level of industrially-produced trans fat is 5 per cent in India.
FSSAI will be reducing the industrially produced trans fatty acids to less
than 2 per cent by the year 2022 in a phased manner.
Trans fats are known to increase the risk of coronary artery heart
disease and stroke.
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SHINYUU Maitri-18
It's a joint air exercise between India and Japan.
This year it's held at A F Station Agra.
The theme of the exercise is joint "Mobility/Humanitarian Assistance &
Disaster Relief (HADR) on Transport aircraft".
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It's a joint air exercise between India and Japan.
This year it's held at A F Station Agra.
The theme of the exercise is joint "Mobility/Humanitarian Assistance &
Disaster Relief (HADR) on Transport aircraft".
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GSAT-11
It is the heaviest, largest and most powerful satellite ever built by India.
It is the third in a series of four satellites aimed at achieving the ambitious target to provide high data connectivity of 100 GBPS in the
country under the Digital India Mission.
The satellite Weigh about 5,854 kg.
It was launched by Ariane-5 rocket from French Guiana, along with a
Korean Satellite.
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It is the heaviest, largest and most powerful satellite ever built by India.
It is the third in a series of four satellites aimed at achieving the ambitious target to provide high data connectivity of 100 GBPS in the
country under the Digital India Mission.
The satellite Weigh about 5,854 kg.
It was launched by Ariane-5 rocket from French Guiana, along with a
Korean Satellite.
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DiEM25
The Democracy in Europe Movement 2025, or DiEM25, is a pan-European cross-border political movement of democrats launched in 2015.
It was launched by former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis and Croatian philosopher Srećko Horvat.
The movement aims to reform the European Union's existing institutions
to create a full-fledged democracy.
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The Democracy in Europe Movement 2025, or DiEM25, is a pan-European cross-border political movement of democrats launched in 2015.
It was launched by former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis and Croatian philosopher Srećko Horvat.
The movement aims to reform the European Union's existing institutions
to create a full-fledged democracy.
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Mangdechhu hydropower project
India is soon expected to commission the flagship 750-megawatt Mangdechhu hydropower project in Bhutan.
The Mangdechhu project was bagged by the Bharat Heavy Electricals
Ltd. (BHEL) and it will be implemented on a bilateral basis.
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India is soon expected to commission the flagship 750-megawatt Mangdechhu hydropower project in Bhutan.
The Mangdechhu project was bagged by the Bharat Heavy Electricals
Ltd. (BHEL) and it will be implemented on a bilateral basis.
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India and the UAE signed currency swap agreement.
Currency Swap is such a pact between two countries that allows trading in their own currency and payments to import and export trade at pre-determined exchange rate without bringing in a third benchmark currency like the US dollars.
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Currency Swap is such a pact between two countries that allows trading in their own currency and payments to import and export trade at pre-determined exchange rate without bringing in a third benchmark currency like the US dollars.
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‘sikkolunaturalproducts.com’
To help Tribal farmers, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Srikakulam, has created an exclusive e-commerce portal ‘sikkolunaturalproducts.com’ to create a platform for the sale of turmeric, millets, jute products and others. Middlemen will have no role in marketing produce
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To help Tribal farmers, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Srikakulam, has created an exclusive e-commerce portal ‘sikkolunaturalproducts.com’ to create a platform for the sale of turmeric, millets, jute products and others. Middlemen will have no role in marketing produce
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Coringa Birds Festival-2018
Forest Department is hosting the first of its kind ‘Coringa Birds Festival-2018,' near Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary (CWLS), in the East Godavari River Estuarine Ecosystem (EGREE) Region.
'Indian Skimmer’ has been selected as the mascot of the two day festival.
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Forest Department is hosting the first of its kind ‘Coringa Birds Festival-2018,' near Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary (CWLS), in the East Godavari River Estuarine Ecosystem (EGREE) Region.
'Indian Skimmer’ has been selected as the mascot of the two day festival.
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State Emblem
The State Emblem is inspired by the Amaravati School of Art.
It consists of a ‘Dhamma Chakka’, the ‘Wheel of Law’ embellished with a ring of triatnas (Buddhist symbol) alternating with pinnate leaves and precious stones.
The three circles of decorative beads in ascending order of numbers – 48 in the inner, 118 in the middle and 148 in the outer circle.
‘Puna Ghataka’ or ‘The vase of plenty’ is at the hub of the ‘Dhamma Chakka’.
It is decorated with a four banded garland on the main body with medallions and tassels.
There is a braid around the thin neck and a flaring mouth.
The colours used in the symbol are green, red and yellow.
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The State Emblem is inspired by the Amaravati School of Art.
It consists of a ‘Dhamma Chakka’, the ‘Wheel of Law’ embellished with a ring of triatnas (Buddhist symbol) alternating with pinnate leaves and precious stones.
The three circles of decorative beads in ascending order of numbers – 48 in the inner, 118 in the middle and 148 in the outer circle.
‘Puna Ghataka’ or ‘The vase of plenty’ is at the hub of the ‘Dhamma Chakka’.
It is decorated with a four banded garland on the main body with medallions and tassels.
There is a braid around the thin neck and a flaring mouth.
The colours used in the symbol are green, red and yellow.
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Project Gandiva by Andhra Pradesh
Main aim is to groom talented sportspersons who could compete at national and international level sports meets.
It is planned to see AP on top in the country in athletics by 2021, win a medal in Asian and Commonwealth Games in 2022, compete in Olympics in 2024 and win a medal at Olympics in 2024.
For the same the government has initiated the establishment of the Centre of Excellence, state sports academies, sports schools, long-term athletic development programme.
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Main aim is to groom talented sportspersons who could compete at national and international level sports meets.
It is planned to see AP on top in the country in athletics by 2021, win a medal in Asian and Commonwealth Games in 2022, compete in Olympics in 2024 and win a medal at Olympics in 2024.
For the same the government has initiated the establishment of the Centre of Excellence, state sports academies, sports schools, long-term athletic development programme.
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PRASAD
PRASAD stands for Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual
Augmentation Drive (PRASAD).
Under the scheme, the Ministry of Tourism provides Central Financial
Assistance (CFA) to State Governments/Union Territory Administrations for development and beautification of the identified pilgrimage destinations.
The scheme aimed at infrastructure development such as entry points
(road, rail and water transport), last mile connectivity, basic tourism
facilities.
Recently Gangotri and Yamunotri in Uttrarakhand, Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh and Parasnath in Jharkhand are included in the scheme.
The number of sites has now become 41 in 25 states.
Amaravati, Tirupati, Srisailem are from Andhra Pradesh.
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PRASAD stands for Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual
Augmentation Drive (PRASAD).
Under the scheme, the Ministry of Tourism provides Central Financial
Assistance (CFA) to State Governments/Union Territory Administrations for development and beautification of the identified pilgrimage destinations.
The scheme aimed at infrastructure development such as entry points
(road, rail and water transport), last mile connectivity, basic tourism
facilities.
Recently Gangotri and Yamunotri in Uttrarakhand, Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh and Parasnath in Jharkhand are included in the scheme.
The number of sites has now become 41 in 25 states.
Amaravati, Tirupati, Srisailem are from Andhra Pradesh.
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Agriculture Export Policy-2018
Objectives
To double agricultural exports from present US$ 30+ Billion to US$ 60+ Billion by 2022 and reach US$ 100 Billion in the next few years thereafter, with a stable trade policy regime.
To diversify export basket, destinations and boost high value and value added agricultural exports including focus on perishables.
To promote novel, indigenous, organic, ethnic, traditional and non-traditional Agri products exports.
To provide an institutional mechanism for pursuing market access, tackling barriers and deal with sanitary and phyto-sanitary issues.
To strive to double India’s share in world agri exports by integrating with
global value chain at the earliest.
Enable farmers to get benefit of export opportunities in overseas market.
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Objectives
To double agricultural exports from present US$ 30+ Billion to US$ 60+ Billion by 2022 and reach US$ 100 Billion in the next few years thereafter, with a stable trade policy regime.
To diversify export basket, destinations and boost high value and value added agricultural exports including focus on perishables.
To promote novel, indigenous, organic, ethnic, traditional and non-traditional Agri products exports.
To provide an institutional mechanism for pursuing market access, tackling barriers and deal with sanitary and phyto-sanitary issues.
To strive to double India’s share in world agri exports by integrating with
global value chain at the earliest.
Enable farmers to get benefit of export opportunities in overseas market.
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Exercise Hand-in-Hand 2018
Exercise Hand-in-Hand is conducted annually as part of military diplomacy and interaction between armies of India and China.
The joint exercise for the year 2018 will be conducted at Chengdu, China.
The aim of the exercise is to build and promote close relations between
armies of both the countries and to enhance ability of joint exercise
commander to take military contingents of both nations under
command.
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Exercise Hand-in-Hand is conducted annually as part of military diplomacy and interaction between armies of India and China.
The joint exercise for the year 2018 will be conducted at Chengdu, China.
The aim of the exercise is to build and promote close relations between
armies of both the countries and to enhance ability of joint exercise
commander to take military contingents of both nations under
command.
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Chang’e-4
Chang’e-4 is humanity’s first probe to land on and explore the far side
of the moon, launched by China
Unlike the near side of the moon that is “tidally locked” and always
faces the earth, the far side is mountainous and rugged.
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Chang’e-4 is humanity’s first probe to land on and explore the far side
of the moon, launched by China
Unlike the near side of the moon that is “tidally locked” and always
faces the earth, the far side is mountainous and rugged.
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TX2-Double the number of Tigers
It is an ambitious and visionary species conservation goal that was set by the governments of the 13 tiger range countries to double the
number of wild tigers by 2022.
It was launched by World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) at the 2010 St
Petersburg Tiger Summit held in Russia.
The 13 tiger range countries are Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia,
China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Russia,
Thailand and Vietnam.
Its aims include
●Driving political momentum to ensure tigers remain top priority for
world leaders.
●Professionalizing wildlife protection by training rangers, developing
conservation standards (CA|TS) and technology (SMART) to
achieve zero poaching.
●Tackling illegal wildlife trade through partnership with TRAFFIC,
●Focusing efforts in key tiger landscapes
●Ensuring there is space for both tigers and people in future.
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It is an ambitious and visionary species conservation goal that was set by the governments of the 13 tiger range countries to double the
number of wild tigers by 2022.
It was launched by World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) at the 2010 St
Petersburg Tiger Summit held in Russia.
The 13 tiger range countries are Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia,
China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Russia,
Thailand and Vietnam.
Its aims include
●Driving political momentum to ensure tigers remain top priority for
world leaders.
●Professionalizing wildlife protection by training rangers, developing
conservation standards (CA|TS) and technology (SMART) to
achieve zero poaching.
●Tackling illegal wildlife trade through partnership with TRAFFIC,
●Focusing efforts in key tiger landscapes
●Ensuring there is space for both tigers and people in future.
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