January 2021

UTTARAKHAND   Youth commission to be set up in Uttarakhand: CM Rawat   Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said a youth commission will soon be set up in the state. Rawat made the announcement during a virtual dialogue held with youth on the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda celebrated as Yuva Chetna Diwas.   … Read more 13.01.21 Daily UKPSC Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Higher edu dept to give cash prizes to meritorious students   Following Uttarakhand chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat’s announcement of distributing cash prizes among the meritorious students of state’s higher education institutes, the higher education department on Monday issued an order regarding the same. Notably, the awards are reserved for students of three universities — Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University in … Read more 12.01.21 Daily UKPSC Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Winter wildfires in Uttarakhand gut 5,000 trees   In Uttarakhand, the months of November, December and January are meant for clearing the fire lines in the forests for tackling summer wildfires. But this year, the frontline force was busy dousing the flames even during the winter months. It was alleged that some tourists had … Read more 10-11.01.21 Daily UKPSC Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Uttarakhand to open 190 Atal Utkrisht Vidyalayas   Uttarakhand government issued a mandate to open 190 schools (two in each block) in the state under Atal Utkrisht Vidyalaya. As per the mandate, these 190 Atal Utkrisht Vidyalayas will be affiliated with the CBSE board and will open from the next academic session. Announcing the … Read more 09.01.21 Daily UKPSC Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   CM seeks suggestions from public for 2021 budget   Uttarakhand chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has sought suggestions from state residents, including intellectuals, youth and women, for the state’s finance budget for 2021-22. The CM said that all sections of the society would be taken care of in the budget. It will keep in mind … Read more 08.01.21 Daily UKPSC Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Mostly rural applicants look for employment opportunities through HOPE   From over 5,000 registrations in Dehradun district for employment opportunities through Helping Out People Everywhere (HOPE) portal, more than 3,000 registrations belong to the applicants from rural areas alone.   In view of getting better employment opportunities in Dehradun district during the pandemic, … Read more 07.01.21 Daily UKPSC Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Govt raises housing reservation for differently-abled employees to 4%   The State government has increased the reservation accorded in allotment of government quarters to differently-abled employees from three per cent to four per cent. With this decision, the differently abled government employees will be able to secure government accommodation in greater numbers than … Read more 06.01.21 Daily UKPSC Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Winter wildfires in Uttarakhand gut 5,000 trees   In Uttarakhand, the months of November, December and January are meant for clearing the fire lines in the forests for tackling summer wildfires. But this year, the frontline force was busy dousing the flames even during the winter months. It was alleged that some tourists had … Read more 05.01.21 Daily UKPSC Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   U’khand’s Kedarkhand tableau to be part of R-Day parade at Rajpath   Uttarakhand’s tableau has been selected for the Republic Day parade to be held on January 26 at Rajpath in New Delhi. The order to this effect was issued on Tuesday by the government of India after the final meeting was held … Read more 03-04.01.21 Daily UKPSC Current Affairs

  UTTARAKHAND   Govt raises housing reservation for differently-abled employees to 4%   The State government has increased the reservation accorded in allotment of government quarters to differently-abled employees from three per cent to four per cent. With this decision, the differently abled government employees will be able to secure government accommodation in greater numbers … Read more 02.01.21 Daily UKPSC Current Affairs