February 2020

Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020 The Union Cabinet approved the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020, to amend the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971. the proposed amendment seeks to enhance the upper gestation limit from 20 to 24 weeks for special categories of women that will be defined in the amendments … Read more 2-3-02.2020 Uttarakhand (UKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND Indo-Tibetan Border Police’s (ITBP) Mountaineering And Skiing Institute to promote winter sports Auli is a hill station located in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. Mountaineering and Skiing Institute, a premier institution of the country on Mountaineering and Skiing was established in 1973 as a Winter Craft Wing of the Force. In 1990, it was … Read more 15.02.20 Uttarakhand (UKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

CAG report on Siachen troops Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG) pulled up the Army for deficiencies in the provision of special clothing, rations and housing for troops in high-altitude areas, including Siachen. There were delays of up to four years in the procurement of high-altitude clothing and equipment, leading to an acute shortage of essential clothing … Read more 04-02-2020 Uttarakhand (UKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND 24×7 WhatsApp Helpline Service to help women in distress Uttarakhand police launched a dedicated 24×7 WhatsApp Helpline Service to help women in distress in the state. women in any emergency situation can register their complaint on the number — 9411112780. Women who are not able to make a call can send photos and videos … Read more 05-02-2020 Uttarakhand (UKPSC) Daily Current Affairs