Oct 2018

UTTARAKHAND   ·        State issues notification on reservation in local bodies ð  The State issued the notification regarding reservation status for election to the top post in urban local bodies of the State. The notification was issued in pursuance of the orders of the Uttarakhand High Court issued earlier this month for notification of reservation … Read more 09.10.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Uttarakhand amends land management Act   The Uttarakhand government has amended the Uttar Pradesh Zamindari Abolition and Land Management Act, 1950.   “Earlier, land below 3.125 acres was not allowed to be fragmented and sold. After the amendment, such sale or purchase done within a period of one year from the date of gazette notification of … Read more 03-04.11.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   ·        CM expresses concern at global warming impact on Himalayas in Conclave of Himalayan States ð  Referring to the impact of global warming on 968 glaciers in the Himalayas, he said that this also threatens the existence of perennial rivers originating from the Himalayas. ð  With 11 major rivers originating here, the Himalayan rivers … Read more 22.10.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Rishikesh-Karnprayag rail line to be functional by 2024-25     The 125 kilometres long Rishikesh-Karnprayag railway line comprising 12 stations, 17 tunnels and 35 bridges constructed at a cost of Rs 16,216 crore will start operating by 2024-25.   The New Rishikesh-Devprayag rail line will become functional by 2023-24 and the Devprayag-Karnprayag stretch … Read more 03.10.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Century Pulp & Paper launches Natura Wrap   In pursuance of its focus on hygiene and health, Century Pulp and Paper mill launched biodegradable cellulose film “Natura Wrap” at its plant in Lalkuan.   Food packaging plays an important role especially in the present times. Packaging material should ensure food quality while also … Read more 10.10.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Govt releases Rs 68L to 108 ambulance service   In a step which is expected to provide some relief to the cash- strapped 108- emergency ambulance service, the State Government has released a sum of Rs 68.61 lakh. The amount has been released to the Government by the National Health Mission (NHM).  Notably, … Read more 01.10.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   NSE Signs Pact With Uttarakhand Govt To Fuel SMEs Growth In State     National Stock Exchange signed a pact with the Uttarakhand government to provide access to capital to MSMEs, which will fuel the growth of such entities in the state. The bourse play an active role in nurturing the SMEs and start-ups … Read more 08.10.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Gadkari reviews ongoing Namami Gange Projects in U’khand & other States   The Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Shipping, Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari directed all stakeholders to expedite the execution of the projects and take proactive steps to resolve bottlenecks wherever they exist in implementation of … Read more 26.10.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   ·        PM to lay foundation for gas pipeline to Dehradun   Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation of work for laying of a gas pipeline to Dehradun on November 22. The Prime Minister will do this from the national Capital while the Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat and others will do … Read more 30.10.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   President to inaugurate ‘Gyankumbh’   Hundreds of academicians from all over the country and education ministers of 18 states will converge in Haridwar on November 3 for a two-day conference, “Gyankumbh”, to deliberate on methods to enhance the quality of higher education in the country.   President Ram Nath Kovind would inaugurate the … Read more 25.10.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs