Andhra Pradesh Daily Current Affairs

(25 June 2024)

1. New Tiger Corridor
to Connect Nallamala and Seshachalam Forests
Why is it in the news ?
• Forest department officials are actively working to establish a dedicated corridor
connecting Nallamala and Seshachalam forests, aimed at facilitating the movement
of tigers. This initiative seeks to reintroduce tigers to the Seshachalam forest area
after an absence of nearly a century.
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• Recent tiger visits to Seshachalam, followed by their return to Nallamala, emphasize
the need for the corridor. Officials are speeding up central approval for the corridor
proposals due to increased tiger activity between Nellore and Kadapa districts.
• The establishment of this corridor marks a significant stride in safeguarding and
conserving tigers in Andhra Pradesh, ensuring they have a safe passage.
• The state's tiger population has notably risen from 45 in 2010 to over 80 presently.
• Although tigers have been absent from Seshachalam for many years, historical
records recount their presence, including accounts of British hunters targeting them
near the Mamandur guest house.
• Plans are also underway to expand the Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam tiger zone,
presently covering 8 lakh acres, by an additional 5 lakh acres, further bolstering the
region's prominence in wildlife conservation.
• Approximately 1.50 lakh hectares encompassing Venkatagiri, Atmakur, Rapur, and
Udayagiri ranges in the undivided Nellore district are expected to be included in the
tiger corridor.
• Encompassing nearly 4 lakh hectares across four districts—Nellore, Tirupati,
Kadapa, and Prakasam—the corridor will span multiple forest ranges.

2. Visakhapatnam Port secures first place in marine

product shipments
Why is it in the news ?
• Visakhapatnam Port has secured the top position in India for marine product
shipments by handling an impressive 3,14,199 tonnes of seafood valued at
₹17,983.99 crore during the fiscal year 2024.
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• This achievement highlights Visakhapatnam Port's leadership in the nation's
seafood export sector.
• Following closely, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) in Navi Mumbai
handled 2,40,253 tonnes valued at ₹6,395.70 crore, securing the second position,
while Cochin Port ranked third with 1,81,400 tonnes valued at ₹6,120 crore.
• India's overall seafood exports reached a record high in FY 2024, totaling 17,81,602
tonnes worth ₹60,523.89 crore.
• Despite challenges in international demand, particularly from major export
destinations, India exported marine products to 132 countries, with the United
States and China leading as importers. Frozen shrimp remained the top export item.

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