Nov 2018

UTTARAKHAND   IndiGo adopts 15 Govt schools in Dehradun   IndiGo, India’s largest airline, inaugurated its school adoption programme in Dehradun.   The airline has partnered with SRF Foundation to improve the quality of education in 15 government schools in the city.   Through this programme, IndiGo aims to impact the lives of 20,000 students … Read more 12.11.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   UPCL asked to buy power through Centre’s online portal   Centre government has issued directions to the Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) to buy power by using only the central government’s Discovery of Efficient Electricity Price (DEEP) online portal for Uttarakhand.   The state’s annual budget of power purchase is over Rs 5 crore … Read more 07.11.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affair

UTTARAKHAND   Cabinet okays formation of State Agency for Public Service   The state cabinet has decided to form an Uttarakhand State Agency for Public Service to resolve grievances of the public under the Right to Service Act. This mechanism will ensure timely action on public grievances.  Supplementary budget of Rs 2175 crore was also … Read more 21.11.18 Uttarkhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND     CM releases Uttarakhand Vision 2030 document   Uttarakhand Vision 2030 document was released by the Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat.   The details of the projects which are in consonance with the goals of Government of India and United Nations and which strengthen sustainable development have been incorporated in the document. Projects … Read more 30.11.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Cabinet approves agency for public services for speedy redressal of complaints   Taking inspiration from Madhya Pradesh, the state government is all set to start its Uttarakhand State Agency for Public Services (UKSAPS) to help people and ensure time-bound redressal of their problems.   The move is aimed at bringing transparency in the system and … Read more 16.11.18 Uttarkhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND     Ranganathan takes oath as U’khand HC Chief Justice   The new chief justice of Uttarakhand high court, Ramesh Ranganathan was administered the oath of office by the state’s governor Baby Rani Maurya at the Raj Bhawan. Before the oath taking ceremony, the additional chief secretary Ranvir Singh read out the warrant in … Read more 09.11.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   U’khand receives best states category award at 38th IITF   Uttarakhand has been awarded in the category of the best States at the 38th India International Trade Fair held at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. The theme of this year’s event was rural MSME based on which the products were displayed at the … Read more 26.11.18 Uttarkhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   ·        CM seeks Rs 4570 cr special Central aid   In view of the Kumbh Mela to be held at Haridwar in Uttarakhand during 2021, the Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat met the Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and sought a one-time special central assistance of Rs 4570 crore for the State. The … Read more 24-25.11.18 Uttarkhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Cockerel Gunners’ White Water Rafting Expedition   Keeping the indomitable spirit of adventure alive, soldiers of Indian Army conducted ‘Cockerel Gunners’ White Water Rafting Expedition’ at Rishikesh on 29 November 2018.   The expedition commenced on 26 November 2018 wherein a team comprising of 20 adventure enthusiasts of a Medium Regiment were flagged … Read more 27.11.18 Uttarkhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   129 tigers died in Uttarakhand in 18 years, claims wildlife expert   A research paper titled ‘Scenario of In-situ TigerConservation and Health Management in Uttarakhand by a wildlife expert.   The data on tiger deaths and the reasons behind the casualties were collected by Pilibhit-based Arora through various RTI replies, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) website, media … Read more 17-18.11.18 Uttarkhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs