Andhra Pradesh Current Affairs 2026 — Full notes
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Andhra Pradesh Current Affairs 2026 — October 2026 · September 2026
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Top events
- Lok Sabha amended the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act 2014 and declared Amaravati the only permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh, ending the three-capital plan (Visakhapatnam, Amaravati, Kurnool). The change applies from 2 June 2024.
- Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1, India's first fully private orbital rocket, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, in its very first attempt.
- 11 Jul — INS Mahendragiri, the sixth stealth frigate of Project 17A, joined the Navy's Eastern Fleet at Visakhapatnam on 11 July 2026. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Mumbai, built it with over 75% indigenous content.
- The Rayalaseema Global Horticulture Hub at Madanapalle is a Rs 1 lakh crore project, with Rs 40,352 crore from the government, covering 10 districts and about 9.6 lakh farmers.
- 2 Oct — Andhra Pradesh declared drought in 388 mandals of 21 districts through GO No. 4: 283 are severely and 105 moderately affected. June-August rainfall was 53.4% below normal.
- 5 Oct — Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu launched Amarajeevi Jaladhara (Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0) at Proddatur, Kadapa district, on 5 October 2026, with Rs 30,156 crore for tap water to about 90 lakh households.
- 7 Oct — The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approved the Policy for Promotion of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions and Private Universities, 2026, to bring foreign and Indian private university campuses without cost to the state.
- 8 Oct — Andhra Pradesh won the Leadership State in Renewable Energy Investment Mobilisation Award at Windergy India 2026, Chennai. It has sanctioned 97 clean-energy projects worth about Rs 4 lakh crore since June 2024.
- 23 Oct — The Centre gave G. Sai Prasad, Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh, a second six-month extension, reported to run until May 2027. His first extension covered 1 June to 30 November 2026.
- 23 Oct — Odisha moved the Supreme Court against Andhra Pradesh, which notified panchayat polls in the disputed Kotia villages. Odisha had called for a boycott, but 20 candidates still filed papers for 5 MPTC seats.
News by topic
- Government & States
- 15 one-liners
- International & Agreements
- 3 one-liners
- Economy & Banking
- 5 one-liners
- Science, Defence & Environment
- 16 one-liners
- Sports, Days & Culture
- 1 one-liners
- Awards, Appointments & Books
- 3 one-liners
Government & States
15 one-liners
Policy · laws · schemes · states.
National
14 one-liners
14 National — 2 Jul – 24 Oct.
- 2 Jul — Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held the national launch of VB-G RAM G on 2 July 2026 in a village of Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh.
- 1 Aug — PM Modi inaugurated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram, Vizianagaram district, built under PPP for over Rs 5,640 crore. He also launched projects worth more than Rs 17,900 crore in Andhra Pradesh.
- The Andhra Pradesh government asked a ministers' panel to settle house-site issues in 45 days and to plan land acquisition for nearly two lakh people found in the Awas survey.
- 2 Oct — Andhra Pradesh declared drought in 388 mandals of 21 districts through GO No. 4: 283 are severely and 105 moderately affected. June-August rainfall was 53.4% below normal.
- 5 Oct — Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu launched Amarajeevi Jaladhara (Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0) at Proddatur, Kadapa district, on 5 October 2026, with Rs 30,156 crore for tap water to about 90 lakh households.
- 5 Oct — At the same event the Andhra Pradesh government announced 36 irrigation projects worth Rs 35,000 crore, a target of 19 lakh houses by 2029, and Palle Panduga works worth Rs 11,085 crore.
- 7 Oct — The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approved the Policy for Promotion of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions and Private Universities, 2026, to bring foreign and Indian private university campuses without cost to the state.
- 7 Oct — The Cabinet extended Thalliki Vandanam 2026-27 to 58,601 more students, raising sanction to Rs 10,208.69 crore and total beneficiaries to 68,05,791.
- 7 Oct — The Cabinet approved a Centre of Excellence at the tribal school in Marikavalasa, Visakhapatnam, for IIT-JEE and NEET coaching of 600 students, and a 10% rise in hostel diet charges.
- 7 Oct — The Cabinet gave Rs 5,000 per completed year of service (up to Rs 1.5 lakh) to families of ASHA workers who die in service, and upgraded the Repalle community health centre to a 100-bed hospital.
- 7 Oct — The Cabinet cleared the APHIMS (Horticulture Information and Management System) and an ordinance amending the Andhra Pradesh Education Act, 1982 to align it with the RTE Act, 2009.
- 13 Oct — The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister met the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister on 13 October 2026 about Krishna water for Chennai (15 tmcft yearly under the 1983 agreement) and the Godavari-Krishna-Cauvery river link.
- 23 Oct — Odisha moved the Supreme Court against Andhra Pradesh, which notified panchayat polls in the disputed Kotia villages. Odisha had called for a boycott, but 20 candidates still filed papers for 5 MPTC seats.
- 24 Oct — The CIDs of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh joined hands in the AgriGold scam, and bond verification for victims and agents in Karnataka starts on 27 October at nine centres.
States & UTs
1 one-liners
1 States & UTs — Andhra Pradesh Current Affairs 2026.
- Lok Sabha amended the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act 2014 and declared Amaravati the only permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh, ending the three-capital plan (Visakhapatnam, Amaravati, Kurnool). The change applies from 2 June 2024.
International & Agreements
3 one-liners
World · summits · MoUs · exercises.
Summits, Agreements & Exercises
- 17 Sept — SLINEX-26, the 13th India-Sri Lanka naval exercise, was held on 17-21 September 2026 at Visakhapatnam under the Eastern Naval Command; it was first conceived in 2005.
- 23 Oct — The English Court of Appeal allowed the UAE investor RAKIA to go ahead with arbitration against India over an Andhra Pradesh bauxite project, rejecting India's appeal.
- 24 Oct — Hariom Pipe Industries signed an MoU for a Rs 700 crore steel plant in Andhra Pradesh, according to a report of 24 October 2026.
Economy & Banking
5 one-liners
RBI · markets · trade · reports.
Economy & Banking
- The Rayalaseema Global Horticulture Hub at Madanapalle is a Rs 1 lakh crore project, with Rs 40,352 crore from the government, covering 10 districts and about 9.6 lakh farmers.
- Andhra Pradesh plans to raise cargo at its non-major ports from 100 to 200 MTPA, with four greenfield ports by end 2027. It ranks second after Gujarat, with 16% of such cargo.
- 23 Oct — The Visakhapatnam Port Authority has asked for a stake in Andhra Pradesh's Mulapeta port project, according to a report of 23 October 2026.
- 24 Oct — BPCL will set up a subsidiary company for its proposed refinery and petrochemical complex in Andhra Pradesh.
- 24 Oct — The Centre backed Andhra Pradesh's semiconductor push and approved rail links for nine ports, according to a report of 24 October 2026.
Science, Defence & Environment
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Space · tech · forces · ecology.
Science & Technology
9 one-liners
9 Science & Technology — 2 Jan – 24 Oct.
- 2 Jan — The earth-observation satellite EOS-N1 was launched on PSLV-C62 from Sriharikota but failed to reach orbit because of a fault in the end of the third stage (PS3). It was the 64th PSLV mission, and ISRO is probing the cause.
- Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the Amaravati Quantum Reference Facility. It will become the main national centre to test, set standards for and certify quantum hardware.
- Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1, India's first fully private orbital rocket, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, in its very first attempt.
- 3 Jul — ISRO held the first successful ground test of the solid motor of SOLV (Sub-Orbital Launch Vehicle for Experiments) at Sriharikota on 3 July 2026. This test rocket is made to check the parachute system of the Gaganyaan crew module.
- India's first indigenous non-GMO high-expansion popcorn maize varieties, Krishna 459 and Godavari 234, were developed in Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh, by ICAR-IIMR with Gourmet Popcornica using conventional breeding.
- Navachetana is an AI-enabled screening programme in Andhra Pradesh that helps find developmental delays in children aged 0 to 6 years at an early stage.
- 22 Oct — Phage therapy was used on a 72-year-old with a resistant knee-implant infection at Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.
- 24 Oct — ISRO is scheduled to launch the NVS-03 navigation satellite on 30 October 2026 aboard a GSLV Mk II from Sriharikota; it is the third satellite of the second-generation NavIC series.
- 24 Oct — Andhra Pradesh plans two space cities, one near Tirupati and one at Lepakshi, according to a report of 24 October 2026.
Defence & Security
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5 Defence & Security — 11 Jul – 21 Oct.
- 11 Jul — INS Mahendragiri, the sixth stealth frigate of Project 17A, joined the Navy's Eastern Fleet at Visakhapatnam on 11 July 2026. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Mumbai, built it with over 75% indigenous content.
- 30 Jul — The Indian Navy took delivery of the diving support vessel Nipun from Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam. It is the second ship of its class and can support deep-sea saturation diving and submarine rescue.
- 6 Oct — The Navy's first indigenous Fleet Support Ship Surya was launched at Hindustan Shipyard, Visakhapatnam, part of a Rs 19,000 crore contract for five ships; the keel of the fifth was also laid.
- 21 Oct — The Defence Ministry signed a contract worth about Rs 770 crore with Bharat Electronics Limited for the Improved Low-Level Light-Weight Radar for the Army. The 33rd SIMBEX India-Singapore naval exercise began at Visakhapatnam.
- 21 Oct — The 33rd SIMBEX-2026 (Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise) is held at Visakhapatnam on 21-26 October. Singapore's ship is RSS Supreme, a Formidable-class stealth frigate; SIMBEX began in 1994 as "Lion King".
Environment & Ecology
2 one-liners
2 Environment & Ecology — 24 Oct.
- The Jeypore ground gecko, endemic to the Eastern Ghats of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, was rediscovered in 2010 after 130 years, but a proposed bauxite mine threatens its habitat.
- 24 Oct — A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is expected to cross the south Odisha-north Andhra Pradesh coast by 28 October 2026, and forecasters expect it to become a cyclone to be named Arnab.
Sports, Days & Culture
1 one-liners
Results · important days · heritage.
Art, Culture & Tourism
- Eight Centre-funded tourism projects worth about Rs 428 crore are nearing completion in Andhra Pradesh, including Suryalanka Beach, Bapatla (Rs 97.52 crore). The state's tourism rank improved from 16th to 13th.
Awards, Appointments & Books
3 one-liners
Honours · new posts · books · obituaries.
Awards & Honours
| Date | Award | Winner / reason |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | Gaj Gaurav Award 2026 | Jaldapara National Park (West Bengal) mahouts, for flood-time rescue of elephants and rhinos |
| 8 Oct | Leadership State in Renewable Energy Investment Mobilisation Award | Andhra Pradesh (received by NREDCAP VC and MD M. Kamalakar Babu) |
Appointments
| Date | Name | Appointed as |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | G. Sai Prasad | Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary (second six-month extension) |
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- Lok Sabha amended the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act 2014 and declared _____ the only permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh, ending the three-capital plan (Visakhapatnam, Amaravati, Kurnool). The change applies from 2 June 2024.
- Amaravati
- Hyderabad-based _____ successfully launched Vikram-1, India's first fully private orbital rocket, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, in its very first attempt.
- Skyroot Aerospace
- _____, the sixth stealth frigate of Project 17A, joined the Navy's Eastern Fleet at Visakhapatnam on 11 July 2026. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Mumbai, built it with over 75% indigenous content.
- INS Mahendragiri
- The _____ at Madanapalle is a Rs 1 lakh crore project, with Rs 40,352 crore from the government, covering 10 districts and about 9.6 lakh farmers.
- Rayalaseema Global Horticulture Hub
- Andhra Pradesh declared drought in _____ of 21 districts through GO No. 4: 283 are severely and 105 moderately affected. June-August rainfall was 53.4% below normal.
- 388 mandals
- Chief Minister _____ launched Amarajeevi Jaladhara (Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0) at Proddatur, Kadapa district, on 5 October 2026, with Rs 30,156 crore for tap water to about 90 lakh households.
- N. Chandrababu Naidu
- The Centre gave _____, Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh, a second six-month extension, reported to run until May 2027. His first extension covered 1 June to 30 November 2026.
- G. Sai Prasad
- Odisha moved the _____ against Andhra Pradesh, which notified panchayat polls in the disputed Kotia villages. Odisha had called for a boycott, but 20 candidates still filed papers for 5 MPTC seats.
- Supreme Court
- The earth-observation satellite _____ was launched on PSLV-C62 from Sriharikota but failed to reach orbit because of a fault in the end of the third stage (PS3). It was the 64th PSLV mission, and ISRO is probing the cause.
- EOS-N1
- Andhra Pradesh CM _____ inaugurated the Amaravati Quantum Reference Facility. It will become the main national centre to test, set standards for and certify quantum hardware.
- N. Chandrababu Naidu
MCQs
What is the name of the first indigenous Fleet Support Ship launched at Hindustan Shipyard in October 2026?
- Samarthak
- Shreyas
- Mangrol
- Surya
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Answer: Surya — FSS-1 "Surya" was launched at Visakhapatnam on 6 October 2026; five such ships are ordered.
Odisha moved the Supreme Court against Andhra Pradesh over panchayat polls in which disputed area?
- Kotia
- Malkangiri
- Rayagada
- Srikakulam
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Answer: Kotia — Odisha challenged Andhra Pradesh's poll notice for the disputed Kotia villages.
Which IAS officer of Andhra Pradesh received a second six-month extension as Chief Secretary?
- K. Vijayanand
- G. Sai Prasad
- N. Chandrababu Naidu
- S. Suresh Kumar
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Answer: G. Sai Prasad — G. Sai Prasad took over from K. Vijayanand and was given a second six-month extension.
The Global Horticulture Hub in Andhra Pradesh is being developed at which place?
- Tirupati
- Anantapur
- Madanapalle
- Kurnool
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Answer: Madanapalle — The Rs 1 lakh crore project aims to make Rayalaseema a fruit export region.
Andhra Pradesh received an award for renewable energy investment at which event?
- Windergy India 2026, Chennai
- Global Energy Summit, Mumbai
- RE-Invest 2026, Gandhinagar
- India Energy Week, Bengaluru
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Answer: Windergy India 2026, Chennai — The event was held at the Chennai Trade Centre from 7 to 9 October.
Jeypore ground gecko is endemic to the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh and which other state?
- Telangana
- Karnataka
- Odisha
- Tamil Nadu
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Answer: Odisha — It was rediscovered in 2010 in Koraput district.
In which district of Andhra Pradesh was India's first non-GMO high-expansion popcorn maize developed?
- Guntur
- Kurnool
- Eluru
- Chittoor
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Answer: Eluru — Krishna 459 and Godavari 234 were developed in Eluru district.
Which city was declared the only permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh by an amendment to the AP Reorganisation Act 2014?
- Amaravati
- Visakhapatnam
- Kurnool
- Vijayawada
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Answer: Amaravati — The three-capital model of Visakhapatnam, Amaravati and Kurnool was ended in favour of Amaravati.
The 33rd SIMBEX-2026 between India and Singapore is held at which port?
- Kochi
- Mumbai
- Visakhapatnam
- Chennai
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Answer: Visakhapatnam — SIMBEX-2026 is held at Visakhapatnam on 21-26 October.
How many mandals did Andhra Pradesh declare drought-hit in early October 2026?
- 388
- 283
- 105
- 621
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Answer: 388 — These are in 21 districts; 283 are severe and 105 moderate, under GO No. 4.
Which state ranks first in cargo at non-major ports, ahead of Andhra Pradesh?
- Maharashtra
- Gujarat
- Tamil Nadu
- Odisha
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Answer: Gujarat — Andhra Pradesh has 16% of such cargo and ranks second.
Which company launched Vikram-1, India's first fully private orbital rocket?
- Agnikul Cosmos
- Pixxel
- Skyroot Aerospace
- Dhruva Space
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Answer: Skyroot Aerospace — Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace launched Vikram-1 from Sriharikota in its first attempt.