March 2019

UTTARAKHAND   ·         A small state, but Uttarakhand’s list of distinguished parliamentarians long ð  From eight-time Member of Parliament (MP) Manabendra Shah to former Uttar Pradesh CM Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna, Uttarakhand has had several famous parliamentarians who have represented the state in the Lok Sabha. Manabendra Shah, who was last ruling king of the Garhwal kingdom for instance had the … Read more 17-18.03.19 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   UK CM Rawat lays foundation stone for Doon-Mussoorie ropeway project   Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has laid the foundation stone for the Dehradun-Mussoorie ropeway project.   The 300-crore rupees ropeway project is expected to be completed in three years.   It will be one of the world’s longest ropeways, and will … Read more 07.03.19 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Uttarakhand plans to introduce caravans in major spots to boost tourism   The government of Uttarakhand in a bid to promote tourism will be introducing mobile caravans or motor homes equipped with every facility you can expect to find in a regular house. The portable homes will enable you to access remote locations. The plan … Read more 16.03.19 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Kedarnath to be reopened for public on May 9   The portals of Kedarnath shrine will be reopened to the public on May 9 at 5:35 AM. The date for reopening of the portals of Kedarnath was announced on the occasion of Mahashivratri.   Rituals and calculations based on the Hindu almanac were … Read more 02.03.19 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   IIT Roorkee signs MoU with ISRO for space technology cell   The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee in Uttarakhand on Friday said it tied up with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to set up a Space Technology Cell at its campus.   The ISRO-IIT Roorkee Space Technology Cell shall pursue advanced … Read more 10-11.03.19 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   CM lays foundation for Uttarakhand’s first science city   Chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Sunday laid the foundation stone of the first science city in Uttarakhand. The central government has sanctioned Rs 134 crore for the project, which will be built in Jhajra on the outskirts of the city. Once completed, Uttarakhand will become the fifth state … Read more 13.03.19 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Uttarakhand trails behind other Himalayan states in voter turnout   Over successive general elections, Uttarakhand has failed to secure high poll turnout. As per the Election Commission data, the hill state ranked 30 th among all states and Union territories of the country in 2014 general elections. Analysts believe the major reasons behind low voter turnout are lack of … Read more 21-22.03.19 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Online property tax payment to start from April   Despite repeated assurances, the Municipal Corporation of Dehradun (MCD) has failed to start the online property tax payment facility so far. However, the officials have stated that the service will start from April 1.   It is pertinent to mention here that the scheme … Read more 15.03.19 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Uttarakhand History: CHAND KINGDOM   Chand Kingdom of Kumaon was originally inhabited by a large number of Hindu clans, each controlling a small area and protecting it with a fortress. These fortresses were scattered across the western portion of Kumaon where fertile cropland was more readily available, because of these fortresses western Kumaon … Read more 24-25.03.19 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Uttarakhand History : Katyuri KINGDOM   The Katyuri dynasty was founded by Vashudev Katyuri, also called Vasu Dev or Basu Dev, according to traditions, but his name is not found in any inscriptions and ancient Basdeo temple at Joshimath is attributed to Vasu Dev.Vasu Dev was of Buddhist origin, but later became staunch … Read more 26.03.19 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs