15.03.23 Daily [Andhra Pradesh] APPSC Current Affairs

Andhra Pradesh has logged the Growth of its gross state domestic product (GSDP) at 16.22 per cent for 2022-23, a rise over the previous fiscal and signifying faster economic growth.

Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy released the states Socio Economic Survey 2022-23 on Wednesday. The GSDP at current prices for 2022-23 (advance estimates) was put at Rs 13,17,728 crore against the Rs 11,33,837 crore of 2021-22 — meaning a net addition of Rs 1,83,891 crore to the states economy.

Gross value-added growth rate at current prices for <a href="https://exam.pscnotes.com/Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture and allied sectors was registered at 13.18 per cent — with agriculture showing 20.72, 12.58, Livestock 7.32 and Fisheries 19.41 per cent.

In Industry, it is 16.36 per cent — with mining and quarrying at 15.81, manufacturing at 11.81, electricity, gas and others 30.96 and construction 16.94 per cent. <a href="https://exam.pscnotes.com/Services-sector”>services sector also registered a GVA growth rate of 18.91 per cent — with trade and hotels at 28.42, railways at 17.82, transport by other means at 21..64 and real estate at 13.14 per cent.

In 2021-22, AP had posted a record growth of 7.02 per cent at constant prices against an all-India growth of 7.0. Accordingly, agriculture and allied sectors registered a growth of 4.54, industry 5.66 and services 10.05 per cent. As for sectoral contributions, agriculture registered 36.19, industry 23.36 and services 40.45 per cent.

The per capita income of AP at current prices increased to Rs 2,19,518 crore in 2022-23 against Rs 1,92,587 crore in 2021-22, by registering a jump of Rs 26,931crore a year. The per capita income growth rate at current prices in 2021-22 stood at 13.98. The all India per capita income for 2022-23 is Rs 1,72,000 — up from Rs 1,48,524 in 2021-22; showing a jump of Rs 23,476.

As for Navaratnalu and related schemes, AP government has incurred a spend of Rs 1.97 lakh crore so far through direct benefit transfer (DBT) in sectors like Education, Health, Women, farmers, welfare etc.

For education, the government strengthened Infrastructure in all government schools under Mana Badi Nadu-Nedu in three phases at a cost of Rs 15,000 crore. In phase-1, 15,717 schools were developed at a cost of Rs 3,669 crore; and in three years, 57,189 schools and 3,280 other educational institutions were developed at a cost of Rs 16,022 crroe.

For Jagananna Ammavodi, an expense of Rs 19,617.60 crore was incurred. For Jagananna Vidya Kanuka, the government provided student tool kits to 47.4 lakh students from Classes I to X involving a cost of Rs 2,368 crore. For Jagananna Gorumudda, it spent Rs 3,239 crore to address problems of Malnutrition and to provide enriched mid-day meal to 43.26 lakh students. For Jagananna Vidya Deeevena, it spent Rs 9,249 crore; and for Jagananna Vasanthi Deevena Rs 3,366 crore.

For health, Nutrition and women welfare, the State Government initiated the family physician concept with two doctors per PHC; and YSR Aarogyasri provides 3,255 procedures to benefit 1.41 crore families.

For women Empowerment, schemes like YSR Cheyutha was implemented at a cost of Rs 14,129 crore while the government spent Rs 12,758 crore for YSR Aasara. Under YSR Sunna Vaddi, an interest free loan of Rs 3,615 crore was sanctioned for 1,02 crore SHG members.

Under housing and social safety nets, 30.65 lakh house site pattas — each worth Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh were distributed to women under the Pedalandiriki Illu scheme. Of these, 21.25 lkah houses were sanctioned and construction of 4.4 lakh houses completed. A plan is to provide basic amenities to all the layouts in YSR Jagananna Colonies at a cost of Rs 32,909 crore.

Farmers welfare: A total of 52.38 lakh farmer families had benefited from an agricultural allocation of Rs 27,063 crore. For free crop Insurance, a sum of Rs 6,872 crore was released to benefit 44.55 lakh farmers.

The AP government successfully conducted the Global Investors Summit 2023 in Visakhapatnam. As many as 378 MoUs were singed with a commitment of Rs 13.42 lakh crore to generate over six lakh jobs. Notably, AP got first rank for three consecutive years in the Ease of Doing Business, the Socio-Economic Survey 2022-23 noted.

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At the fairs major event Aahar 2023, Culinary Art India, WACS-certified jury members from India and overseas will also assess the skill of more than 500 cooks.

In Aahar 2023 event, The other chefs will have the chance to showcase their skills and abilities while famous chefs cook up some of their best dishes.

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While the US topped the report, UK and France come next to the US. The report shows an in-depth assessment of like patent and copyright policies of each economy across the world.

The senior VC of the US association, Patrick Kilbride proclaimed that India is now fully prepared to head the growing markets as it is transforming itself through IP-driven innovation.

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PM Modi said that PM Kishidas visit will be helpful to maintain a momentum of mutual cooperation between India and Japan. He pointed out the importance of leading two significant summits,G20 and G7, by respective countries.

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The U.N. World Water Development Report 2023 painted a stark picture of the huge gap that needs to be filled to meet U.N. goals to ensure all people have access to clean water and sanitation by 2030.

According to the report, water use has been increasing globally by roughly 1% per year over the last 40 years and is expected to grow at a similar rate through to 2050, driven by a combination of <a href="https://exam.pscnotes.com/population-Growth“>Population Growth, socio-Economic Development and changing consumption patterns.

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched an AI-based Fingerprint Authentication for all Aadhar Card users.

Through this, quick detection of fraudulent attempts can be done and this will also check the liveliness of the fingerprint.

The UIDAI officials have urged all entities to switch over to the newly developed secured facility. Two technologies have been used in creating this provision which is and Machine Learning.

The objective of Aahar 2023, which was put together with the help of the Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries, the <a href="https://exam.pscnotes.com/Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), and other organizations, is to showcase the hospitality industrys potential and showcase technologies, goods, and Services to both domestic and foreign consumers.

The greatest four-day culinary event in India is called Aahar 2023, where wholesalers, caterers, hoteliers, and restaurant owners gather to source the best food, hospitality, and equipment as well as to assess trends.

At the fairs major event Aahar 2023, Culinary Art India, WACS-certified jury members from India and overseas will also assess the skill of more than 500 cooks.

In Aahar 2023 event, The other chefs will have the chance to showcase their skills and abilities while famous chefs cook up some of their best dishes.

US Chambers of Commerce has published the International Intellectual Property Index 2023 and ranked India at 42 among 55 global economies.

While the US topped the report, UK and France come next to the US. The report shows an in-depth assessment of like patent and copyright policies of each economy across the world.

The senior VC of the US association, Patrick Kilbride proclaimed that India is now fully prepared to head the growing markets as it is transforming itself through IP-driven innovation.

Japanese Prime MinisterFumio Kishidahas formally invited Prime MinisterNarendra Modi to the Summit after both had a delegation-level talk at Delhis Hyderabad House.

PM Modi said that PM Kishidas visit will be helpful to maintain a momentum of mutual cooperation between India and Japan. He pointed out the importance of leading two significant summits,G20 and G7, by respective countries.

A new report launched on the eve of the first major U.N. conference on water in over 45 years says 26% of the worlds Population doesnt have access to Safe drinking water and 46% lack access to basic sanitation.

The U.N. World Water Development Report 2023 painted a stark picture of the huge gap that needs to be filled to meet U.N. goals to ensure all people have access to clean water and sanitation by 2030.

According to the report, water use has been increasing globally by roughly 1% per year over the last 40 years and is expected to grow at a similar rate through to 2050, driven by a combination of <a href="https://exam.pscnotes.com/population-Growth“>Population Growth, socio-Economic Development and changing consumption patterns.