sep 2018

UTTARAKHAND   Human trafficking on the rise in Uttarakhand   Though Uttarakhand is considered a comparatively safer State, in recent years cases of trafficking of women and minors are also coming to light.   The number of trafficked persons rescued rose in 2017 with the highest number of women-12 being rescued from Haridwar district, six … Read more 05.09.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   State focusing on national mission on GeM   After a consultation held recently, the State Government is also focusing on promoting the national mission on Government e-Marketplace (GeM) to get more and more sellers registered in the portal. According to officials, GeM is an efficient and transparent system which cuts down on the … Read more 16-17.09.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   UP to pay uttarakhand rs 2337.89 cr   In a major relief to the exchequer of Uttarakhand, the Uttar Pradesh Government has decided to transfer a sum of Rs 2337.89 crore to Uttarakhand regarding pension liabilities of the employees. The issue had been pending for many years as the UP Government was dithering … Read more 01.09.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   3 schools from U’khand top in national rankings   Three schools from Uttarakhand have made it to the top in different categories in the 12th annual EducationWorld India School Rankings survey. The survey conducted by EducationWorld in association with C fore, Delhi is based on a sample respondents database of 12,214 educationists, principals, … Read more 11.09.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   ·        Cabinet takes various decisions ð  After discussion on 10 proposals, the State cabinet unanimously passed nine of them in its meeting. Some of the decisions were also taken in view of the upcoming Investors Summit. Decisions taken in the cabinet meeting have paved the way to boost activity in the electric vehicles, … Read more 29-30.09.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Cleanliness campaign to be held at all railway stations   Under the Swachchhta hi Sewa campaign from September 15 to October 2, on September 22, a cleanliness campaign will be held at all railway stations in Uttarakhand as part of the Railway Swachchhta Diwas. On September 25, under the Swachchh Bharat Mission, under … Read more 20.09.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   ·        State to strictly enforce polythene ban, issue notification soon   In pursuance of High Court orders, the complete ban on storage, sale and marketing of polythene bags will be strictly enforced in the State.   It was decided in the meeting called in this regard that in compliance of the orders of … Read more 19.09.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   State enters MoUs worth Rs 5000 crore   Memorandums of understanding amounting to about Rs 5,000 crore were signed between Government departments and industrialists in the presence of Chief Minister.   The MoUs were signed for investment in pharmaceuticals, health and wellness, hotel and resort construction, cosmetics and skin care, cables manufacturing, rope-way, … Read more 28.09.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Rise in crimes against women in u’khand   Women are credited for having played a decisive role in various movements, including the one which led to the creation of Uttarakhand State. However, in recent years, registered cases of serious crimes against women, including rape, molestation and marital rape cases, have increased in the … Read more 02-03.09.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND     ·        Asia’s first Digital Mall of Asia coming up ð  In order to mark a turning point in online buying, Yokeasia Malls Private Limited is coming up with Asia’s first Digital Mall of Asia (DMA). The company claims that the upcoming Digital Mall of Asia is the first of its kind digital … Read more 10.09.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs