Oct 2018

UTTARAKHAND   NSE signs pact with Uttarakhand govt to fuel MSMEs growth in state  NSE has signed a pact with the Uttarakhand government to provide access to capital to MSMEs, which will  fuel growth of such entities in the state. The bourse will play an active role in nurturing the SMEs and start-ups by increasing awareness along … Read more 18.10.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   1st phase of Rishikesh-Karnprayag rail route to be completed by 2020: Goyal   Indian Railways are working on the plan to connect the Char Dhams-Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri-,all located in Uttarakhand, with rail network. The work on the ambitious Rishikesh- Karnprayag rail project is going on apace and the first phase of … Read more 19.10.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND     Centre bans movement of seed potato from hilly regions to to rest of India due to trace of pest  With eye on India’s potato export market, the Centre has taken an important step to keep the staple horticultural produce in Indian plains free from an identified pest by prohibiting movement of seed … Read more 24.10.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Gangotri recognised as Swachchh Iconic Place   Gangotri was recognised as special Swachchh Iconic Place on the fourth anniversary of Swachchh Bharat Mission (Rural).   Under the Swachchh Bharat Mission (Rural) implemented by Swajal project in Uttarakhand, the Potable and Sanitation ministry had nominated Gangotri, Yamunotri, Mana and Kanwashram as Swachchh Iconic Places. … Read more 06-7.10.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   CM opens much-awaited double-lane tunnel on NH 72 A   The double lane tunnel on national highway 72 A near Dat Kali temple was inaugurated by Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat     With this development, the flow of traffic on this highway linking Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh will not be disrupted by … Read more 20-21.10.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND     U’khand, Haryana to sign MoU soon on Kisau, Renuka projects   A memorandum of understanding between Uttarakhand and Haryana will be signed soon regarding the Kisau and Renuka multi-purpose projects.   The project will supply electricity to Uttarakhand and 47 per cent water supply to Haryana. Uttarakhand and Haryana will jointly request … Read more 16.10.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   N D Tiwari, former CM of UP and Uttarakhand, passed away   N D Tiwari, former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, passed away after a prolonged stint of hospitalisationin New Delhi. Tiwari began his career with the erstwhile Praja Socialist Party (PSP) to then serve his entire career in the Congress was 93 at the … Read more 12.10.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND     Uttarakhand ranked best for constructing maximum roads   Uttarakhand has been ranked the best among states in the country for the construction of maximum number of roads under the PMGSY during 2017-18.   The state constructed a maximum of 1,839-km roads under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana against a target of … Read more 15.10.18 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.   In the first phase the pipeline will be laid from Haridwar to Dehradun. Prime minister Narendra Modi will lay the … Read more 27-28.10.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Uttarakhand to deploy private press to print ballot papers  ahead of civic polls  The election commission has decided to deploy private players to ensure that 50 lakh ballot papers get printed at least a week before elections scheduled to be held next month. According to the data provided by the election commission, Uttarakhand … Read more 17.10.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs