Uttarakhand General Knowledge

UTTARAKHAND   ·        State issues notification on reservation in local bodies ð  The State issued the notification regarding reservation status for election to the top post in urban local bodies of the State. The notification was issued in pursuance of the orders of the Uttarakhand High Court issued earlier this month for notification of reservation … Read more 09.10.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   NSE Signs Pact With Uttarakhand Govt To Fuel SMEs Growth In State     National Stock Exchange signed a pact with the Uttarakhand government to provide access to capital to MSMEs, which will fuel the growth of such entities in the state. The bourse play an active role in nurturing the SMEs and start-ups … Read more 08.10.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Gangotri recognised as Swachchh Iconic Place   Gangotri was recognised as special Swachchh Iconic Place on the fourth anniversary of Swachchh Bharat Mission (Rural).   Under the Swachchh Bharat Mission (Rural) implemented by Swajal project in Uttarakhand, the Potable and Sanitation ministry had nominated Gangotri, Yamunotri, Mana and Kanwashram as Swachchh Iconic Places. … Read more 06-7.10.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   MoUs worth Rs 3,600 crore inked for tourism projects   The major MoUs signed on the occasion include one worth Rs 1885 crore with KK Logistics in ropeway and hospitality sectors, Rs 513 crore MoU with Laser Retreat Private Limited in the hotel business, Rs 275 MoU with Anantraj in ropeway sector and … Read more 05.10.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Japan and Czech Republic declared partner countries for Investors Summit   On the Investors Summit being organised in Dehradun on October 7-8, Japan and Czech Republic have been declared as the partner countries. Singapore will also attend the Investors Summit. During the summit, focusing on the industrial best practices being adopted by the … Read more 04.10.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Rishikesh-Karnprayag rail line to be functional by 2024-25     The 125 kilometres long Rishikesh-Karnprayag railway line comprising 12 stations, 17 tunnels and 35 bridges constructed at a cost of Rs 16,216 crore will start operating by 2024-25.   The New Rishikesh-Devprayag rail line will become functional by 2023-24 and the Devprayag-Karnprayag stretch … Read more 03.10.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Three MoUs worth Rs 630 crore signed between State, firms   With the Investors Summit about a week away, memorandums of understanding for production in the aroma sector amounting to Rs 630 crore were signed in the presence of chief minister. MoUs amounting to more than Rs 61,000 crore have been signed so … Read more 02.10.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Govt releases Rs 68L to 108 ambulance service   In a step which is expected to provide some relief to the cash- strapped 108- emergency ambulance service, the State Government has released a sum of Rs 68.61 lakh. The amount has been released to the Government by the National Health Mission (NHM).  Notably, … Read more 01.10.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs