Current Affairs - State

Telangana's Chief Minister, Revanth Reddy, is expediting the Gruha Jyothi Scheme, aiming for a February launch. This scheme promises significant relief by offering 200 units of free electricity to eligible individuals who have cleared their electricity bills for December 2023 and January 2024, with no arrears during this period as a prerequisite for availing the benefits.

Andhra Pradesh is set to become the second state in India, after Bihar, to conduct a caste-based census. The state government aims to complete the census by January 28, 2024, with the entire exercise conducted through village and ward secretariat staff.

The "Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan" in Assam focuses on transforming rural women into "Rural Micro-Entrepreneurs" with a ₹1 lakh annual income target. Eligible applicants in the inaugural phase will receive a grant of ₹10,000 in the first year, with tailored child limitations for diverse participation.

The world's tallest statue of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, known as the 'Statue of Social Justice,' with a height of 206 feet, is set to be unveiled in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. This colossal structure is a tribute to Dr. Ambedkar's national legacy and is one of the top 50 tallest statues globally.

The historic sighting of the rare Tibetan Brown Bear in the high altitudes of North Sikkim is a remarkable achievement for India's wildlife conservation. Joint efforts by the Sikkim Forest Department and WWF-India led to this discovery, highlighting the ecological richness of Sikkim and adding to the country's diverse mammal population.