July 2019

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   ·         Harela festival kicks off in the Hills ð  To ensure green cover multiplies in the state, Uttarkhand government tied up with the local harvest festival in the Hills, Harela. The festivities kicked off from Kotdwar. ð  The plantation drive would help the ground water level rise in the state. The drive was started at … Read more 16.07.19 Uttarakhand (UKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   UP, Uttarakhand come together to create ‘Eco-sensitive zone’ along Corbett border   Forest department of Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring Uttarakhand working to hammer out a framework for “Eco-sensitive zone” around Corbett National Park and Amangarh Tiger Reserve along the border, a move which will go a long way in curbing poaching of endangered animals and checking … Read more 14-15.07.19 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   Govt schools in Uttarakhand lose 1.46 lakh students in 4 years Reflecting the status of government-run education institutes and the preference of parents for private institutions, the government schools lost 1.46 lakh students between the academic year 2014-15 and 2017-18. While the total number of students enrolled in schools in the state has … Read more 25.07.19 Uttarakhand (UKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

  UTTARAKHAND   More focus needed on registering Ashrams in State: Usha Negi The State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (SCPCR) Usha Negi said that more focus should be accorded to registering Ashrams in the State.   There are two types of Ashrams –one providing education to the children and others where the ascetics … Read more 11.07.19 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