Andhra Pradesh Current Affairs (APPSC Exams) November 2021

Prakasam barrage – water aerodrome

Sea plane service between Kevadiya & Sabarmati river front in Gujarat was a successful venture.
Keeping in view the success of this, union govt. had the view to set up 14 more aerodromes throughout the nation.
Under RCS UDAN scheme 14 water aerodromes are being set up.
Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) was launched as a Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)under the Ministry of Civil Aviation in 2016.
One such water aerodrome is proposed to be set up at – Prakasam Barrage of AP.
Prakasam Barrage lies across River Krishna.
It was constructed during 1954 to 1957.

Decision to repeal the legislations to create three capitals for Andhra Pradesh.
Withdrawal of decision to abolish the state legislative council on the grounds of putting an end to the uncertainty and ambiguity in the state legislature.
Article 169 – Parliament may by law provide for the abolition of the Legislative Council of a State having such a Council or for the creation of such a Council in a State having no such Council, if the Legislative Assembly of the State passes a resolution to that effect by a majority of the total membership of the Assembly and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of the Assembly present and voting.
FRBM Amendment act.
Total 22 bills were passed in assembly.

Train – Brahmastra

It is the longest train.
Specially set up for coal transport.
Total 234 wagons – 2.709 kms length.
Travels from Vijayawada to Talcheru (Odisha).
Additional info. – Brahmadiha coal mine of Jharkhand allocated to APMDC for commercial purposes.

Estimated revenue deficit according to 2021-22 budget – Rs. 5000.06 Cr.
CAG Findings – By September 2021 (first 6 months) revenue deficit increased to Rs.33,140.62 Cr.
Revenue deficit increased by 662.80 %.
2020-21 year – revenue deficit estimated was Rs. 18,434.15 Cr. But actual revenue deficit was Rs. 45.472.77 Cr.
Capital expenditure 2021-22 – estimated was Rs. 31,198.38 Cr.
In the first 6 months capital expenditure shown was only 21% of what was estimated – Rs. 6711.60Cr.
Capital expenditure is vital for the development. AP is lagging behind in this aspect.