11-12.12.22 Daily [Andhra Pradesh] APPSC Current Affairs

AP is taking big strides in attracting investments in green energy.The state is giving a tough fight to the states which were so far known as hubs for green energy Plants.The state secured fourth spot in generation of green energy in 2022 and it is going to be the leader in the next two-three years as the has lined up several big-ticket projects in RENEWABLE ENERGY sector..

The state secured fourth spot in generation of green energy in 2022 and it is going to be the leader in the next two-three years as the state government has lined up several big-ticket projects in renewable Energy sector.

According to the data compiled by the Centre, AP added 1,261.54 megawatts to the existing power generation through green energy during 2022.While Gujarath added a whopping 7,880 mw, Rajasthan added 9,227 mw..

State cabinet had recently stamped its nod for big-ticket investments in green energy sector. The state government gave green signal to different firms to set up Pumped Storage Hydro-Electricity Projects (PSP). Adani group is planning to set up plants to generate about 3,700mw in different locations. Shirdi Sai electricals of Kadapa district is coming up with two plants with 1,200 mw in green energy sector. These projects are expected to be completed in two-five years. Adani group alone is investing 16,000 crore in green energy plants in AP.

The completion of the project will bring great relief to lakhs of commuters as it will connect the busy Howrah and Sealdah RAILWAY stations as well as the north-south line of the Kolkata Metro at Esplanade. Another attraction for travellers will be the twin tunnels under the width of the river. Passengers will pass under the water for half a kilometre in less than a minute, giving them a one-of-a-kind experience.

In order to complement and supplement the efforts of the States and UTs, the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India is implementing following animal husbandry and development schemes for strengthening Infrastructure across the country for enhancing milk production and procurement in the potential districts and States:

National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD)

Dairy Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund (DIDF)

Supporting Dairy Cooperatives and Farmer Producer Organizations engaged in dairy activities (SDCFPO)

Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM)

National Livestock Mission (NLM)

Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF)

Pushpa Kamal Dahal has been elected as the Prime Minister of Nepal again on December 25,2022.

President Bidya Devi Bhandari named Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ of the CPN-Maoist Centre as Nepal’s next Prime Minister.

Prachanda has been chosen as Prime Minister of Nepal under Article 76 Clause 2 of the Constitution.