February 2020

UTTARAKHAND   U’khand to organise Intl convention on Green energy Enthused by the positive public response on alternative forms of energy, Uttarakhand government would organise an international convention on green energy. 250 delegates belonging to the power sector are expected to take part in the convention. In the convention subject experts, entrepreneurs, State Government institutions … Read more 22.02.20 Uttarakhand (UKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND 14th State Science & Technology Congress starts in Doon The 14 State Science and Technology congress was inguruated at Vigyan Dham in front of 500 renowned scientists, academicians, researchers and intellectuals assembled recently. The event was jointly organised by Ashok Misra from Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, Rural Development and Migration Commission vice chairman … Read more 29.02.20 Uttarakhand (UKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND Disaster relief share for Uttarakhand increased Finance Commission increases disaster relief share for Uttarakhand The finance commission has considered this aspect of the state and increased the share of disaster relief fund to Rs 1,041 crore. It will certainly improve the state’s disaster management The finance commission has increased the share of forests in … Read more 07-02-2020 Uttarakhand (UKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   CM thanks 15th Fin Commission for favourable recommendations   The effect of advocacy for the state’s rights made in front of the 15th Finance Commission is evident in the recommendations made by the commission, said the Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat.   The 15th Finance Commission has recommended revenue deficit grants for Uttarakhand, … Read more 21.02.20 Uttarakhand (UKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

US President Donald Trump, likely to visit Ahmedabad on February 24 would participate in a grand roadshow in Ahmedabad and also tour the Sabarmati Ashram will likely inaugurate a newly-built cricket stadium here with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The mega event at the stadium will be similar to the “Howdy, Modi!” event held in the … Read more 12.02.20 Uttarakhand (UKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Meri Yatra App launched by CM   Chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat launched ‘Meri Yatra’ app devised by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF).  Appreciating the App the CM said that the App should also include information about special places of the State. He said that updates about places of tourist interests and … Read more 20.02.20 Uttarakhand (UKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND Air quality across all 13 districts to be monitored Uttarakhand Environment Protection and Pollution Control Board (UEPPCB) has decided to monitor air quality across all 13 districts under its ‘State Air Quality Monitoring Programme.’ At present, air quality of only six cities – Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Kashipur, Haldwani and Rudrapur — is monitored under … Read more 08-02-2020 Uttarakhand (UKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand visited the Indian Military Academy Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand visited the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun to strengthen engagement and defence cooperation between the two countries. Princess Sirindhorn has also been an instructor and teaches history at Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy (CRMA). India and Thailand conducted a … Read more 13.02.20 Uttarakhand (UKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Centre approves Rs 1,203 cr for water management project   The Government of India has accorded its approval in principle for about Rs1,203 crore for Uttarakhand water management project prepared by the state’s irrigation department. The project was prepared taking in cognisance the report on revival of water sources in the Himalayas for … Read more 19.02.20 Uttarakhand (UKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Tourism, forest department to work jointly to boost tourism   The peak fees for mountaineers will be decreased in Uttarakhand. A single-window system will also be developed to grant permissions to tourists. Work will be undertaken to develop Vivekananda trail, Modi-trail and other such trails to boost tourism and so that visitors can … Read more 23-24.02.20 Uttarakhand (UKPSC) Daily Current Affairs