March 2019

UTTARAKHAND   Uttrakhand History : Yaudheya   Yaudheya were the rulers of South-Eastern Punjab and Rajasthan. Like many other tribes they declared their independence after the death of Pushyamitra Sunga in the middle of the second century B.C.E. Yaudheya clan has also been mentioned in Ashtadhyayi of Panini as well as in Ganapatha. They have … Read more 27.03.19 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   In Uttarakhand’s poll history, only 5% candidates have been women although state’s 50% population is female   Women from Uttarakhand, who have been at the forefront of almost every mass movement in the state, including the famous ‘Chipko Andolan’ of the 1970s and the anti-alcohol movement in the hills, have had a minuscule … Read more 20.03.19 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Panwar or Parmar dynasty of Uttarakhand   GARHWAL – the land of many ‘GAHRS’ meaning forts. This region was made up of many small forts which were ruled by chieftains. Therefore, the history of Garhwal before the dynastic rule of the ‘Panwar’ rulers was not known. Kanak Pal was the first ruler of … Read more 29.03.19 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Only 1,300 clinics out of thousands in Uttarakhand registered under Clinical Establishments Act   Only 1,300 private clinics across the state have registered themselves under the Clinical Establishments Act.   There are more than 3,000 homeopathic, allopathic, unani, siddha and ayuvedic clinics in Uttarakhand.   In February, private practitioners in Uttarakhand conducted a state-wide protest … Read more 12.03.19 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Uttarakhand History Coinage   Though coins are small in size they open up window various aspects of culture, political life, economic progress, trade and commerce of people. Especially the coins of ancient cultures where there are barely any other evidences available. The movement of various tribes can be traced from its coin. The … Read more 28.03.19 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs