Nov 2018

UTTARAKHAND     PMI Electro plans to invest Rs 500 cr in Uttarakhand for EV infrastructure   Bus maker PMI Electro plans to invest Rs 500 crore in Uttarakhand to build infrastructure and other support system for electric vehicles.   The company signed an agreement for the proposed investment with the state government.   The memorandum of understanding … Read more 19.11.18 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

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   Uttarakhand to launch air ambulance facility soon   Uttarakhand is set to become the first state in the country to provide air ambulance for people living in hills and far-flung areas, who face difficulties in accessing health services due to bad roads.     The proposal, drafted under the aegis of National Health Mission, has received … Read more 15.11.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Uttarakhand to get first child-friendly police station   On the lines of Haryana and Gujarat, Uttarakhand will get its first child-friendly police station in Dehradun. To ensure that children get a friendly environment and are not treated like criminals or victims, it has been decided to renovate the Dhara Chowki police station on Rajpur Road.   In … Read more 14.11.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND     84,000 households sans toilets in Uttarakhand: Survey   Almost a year and half since the state was declared Open Defecation Free(ODF), a district-level survey conducted in Uttarakhand shows that there are still around 84,000 households without toilets. The survey revealed that more than half of these households were concentrated in seven districts (Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Tehri Garhwal, Pauri … Read more 13.11.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

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   Forest Dept forms Springshed Management Consortium   Considering the importance of springs along with their drying out and deterioration in condition, the forest department has formed a springshed management consortium.   According to the order issued by the PCCF Jai Raj, Uttarakhand is a very important state from the view point of glaciers … Read more 10-11.11.18 Uttarakhand (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   Dehradun to get Uttrakhand’s first app-based parking   To rid the city of its parking woes, the Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority (MDDA) has collaborated with an Uttarakhand government PSU, BRIDCUL, to develop the state’s first app-based smart parking for the city.   On entering a location, the app will display the nearest available parking spots. Residents can book the … Read more 08.11.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affair