July 2019

UTTARAKHAND   Poor connectivity deters reverse migration in hills   Despite the state government’s several initiatives proposed to curb migration from the hills, the reverse migration in these areas is yet to gain pace mainly due to the connectivity issues faced by locals.   According to sources, though many youths prefer to move back to the hills … Read more 07-08.03.19 Uttarakhand(UKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Pithoragarh on tentative world heritage sites list   The sacred mountain landscape and heritage routes in Pithoragarh have been included in the tentative list of world heritage sites in India by UNESCO.   In this regard, the forest, tourism and culture departments will also help in taking this process further in coordination with … Read more 06.07.19 Uttarakhand(UKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   UNDP assures full cooperation to U’khand   The Uttarakhand State Government through various Central and State flagship schemes is addressing the complex challenges of out-migration, unemployment, recurrent and severe ecological disasters that the mountain State faces.   Under a comprehensive, medium term state level engagement strategy agreed at the highest level in both … Read more 05.07.19 Uttarakhand(UKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

  UTTARAKHAND   State moves closer to sea plane services   The State Government has taken a concrete step towards facilitating the operation of sea planes on the Tehri dam reservoir.     A tripartite agreement for establishment of a water-aerodrome on the Tehri reservoir was signed by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Airports Authority … Read more 04.07.19 Uttarakhand(UKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Uttarakhand to include Rotavirus vaccines in regular vaccination program   Uttarakhand will soon include Rotavirus vaccine in its regular vaccination program.   As of now, only 11 states in India have included Rotavirus vaccines into their regular vaccination program.   Rotavirus Vaccine (RVV) is considered effective in preventing most severe and life-threatening cases of Rotavirus diarrhea, one … Read more 03.07.19 Uttarakhand(UKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND Soon, tourists visiting Uttarakhand may have to pay ‘green tax’ Whether it is pilgrims going on Char Dham Yatra, adventure sports lovers or those planning gala wedding events with the Himalayas as the backdrop — everyone may soon have to mandatorily pay a ‘green tax’ in Uttarakhand. The tax would be decided by the urban local body … Read more 02.07.19 Uttarakhand(UKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Uttarakhand looking for government jobs, tax exemption, green bonus in budget     Uttarakhand’s residents have high expectations from this year’s Union budget as the people are looking for job opportunities, tax exemption, green bonus and more benefits for the Himalayan state – in short, an inclusive budget which takes care of all sections of society. … Read more 01.07.19 Uttarakhand(UKPSC) Daily Current Affairs