March 2019

UTTARAKHAND   Dahlia cultivation to get a boost   Farmers of Himachal Pradesh engaged in floriculture have a reason to cheer as the Regional Horticulture Research and Training Station (RHRTS).   The research station forayed into floriculture in 2012, mainly in ornamental plants, but has since made rapid strides in this area. The Protection of Plant Varieties and … Read more 23.03.19 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   ·         Uttarakhand witnesses 90% surplus rains in winter season after 6 years ð  Breaking from the shackles of almost six years of deficit rains during the winters, the hill state, this year, recorded 90% surplus rains during the winter season. ð  According to regional meteorological centre, the Himalayan state received 201.1mm rainfall as … Read more 06.03.19 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Uttarakhand HC seeks government affidavit on formation of State Wildlife Crime Control Bureau   The Uttarakhand high court (HC) directed the state government to submit an affidavit within 10 days on action taken on the formation of ‘State Wildlife Crime Control Bureau’ in Uttarakhand.   The call for the establishment of a wildlife crime control bureau emerged … Read more 19.03.19 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Uttrakhand CM appoints Anant Ambani as the member of Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee   Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat appointed industrialist Mukesh Ambani’s son Anant as a member of Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee.   It has been noticed that Ambanis visit the holy shrines every time something important comes up in the family. … Read more 08.03.19 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   CM inaugurates Ajabpur Railway overbridge   The work on the 900m long flyover over the Ajabpur railway crossing began in 2016.   “The railway crossing at Ajabpur was considered to be an accident-prone crossing and one of the busiest in the city. The flyover will also reduce the travel time on ISBT-Rispana route. … Read more 01.03.19 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Uttarakhand farmers to get bonus on per quintal of wheat sold   Farmers in Uttarakhand will get a bonus of Rs 20 on per quintal of wheat sold.   The Centre has fixed the MSP of wheat at Rs 1,840 per quintal. The chief minister has directed that farmers should get a bonus … Read more 14.03.19 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Uttrakhand History : PRAMARAS   The Parmaras established themselves rulers of Malwa in central India in 9th century, ruling from their capital Dhar. They were able to rule till 1305 when Malwa was conquered finally by Alauddin Khilji. The Parmaras are one of the 4 Agnikula clans of Rajputs. Their origin is uncertain. … Read more 30-31.03.19 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Uttarakhand opens first sex-sorted semen lab   The country’s first sex-sorted semen production lab has started in Rishikesh.   The highly sorted semen is expected to have 90% chances of producing cows against the traditional 50%. The project aims to increase milk production by minimum 50% in the next five years.   Being … Read more 09.03.19 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   World Bank signs $96M loan agreement   The World Bank, Government of India and Government of Uttarakhand signed a $96 million agreement to provide additionalfunds to the state in its post disaster recovery plans, ongoing since the floods of 2013, as well as strengthen its capacity for disaster risk management.   The World … Read more 05.03.19 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   CM unveils logo of Young Uttarakhand programme   Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat and State Minister Dhan Singh Rawat, along with officials, unveiled the logo for the event ‘Young Uttarakhand-Towards Entrepreneurship and Employment.   By establishing communication with the youth, the event will also be helpful in linking them with employment.   An … Read more 03-04.03.19 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs