UKPCS Prelims and Mains Notes-UKPSC Test Series
Refining of ores Metallurgy Metallurgy Metallurgy is the process of obtaining metals from ores. It may be defined as the processes which are involved in the extraction of metals from their ores and then refining them for use are known as metallurgy. Steps of Metallurgy: Metals can be extracted from their ores by following processes: Enrichment of … Read more Refining of ores Metallurgy
Non Metals As far as elements are concerned, a nonmetal is simply an element that does not display the properties of a metal. It is not defined by what it is, but by what it is not. It doesn’t look metallic, can’t be drawn into a wire or pounded into shape or bent, doesn’t conduct … Read more Non Metals
Minerals Minerals are defined as solid, inorganic, naturally occurring substances with a definite chemical formula and general structure. Almost all chemical elements in the Earth’s crust are associated with at least one mineral. They vary in color, hardness, density, crystal form, crystal size, transparency, composition, location, and abundance. Some minerals are radioactive (uranophane), while others … Read more Minerals
UTTARAKHAND Vast potential for micro and small enterprises in state, says CM To facilitate and promote start up eco system in the State, the U’khand Govt launched a start up portal and entrepreneur mentorship programme at the start of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) . Rawat said that women self help groups … Read more 17.01.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Start-up, nazul land policies approved Uttarakhand Cabinet approved a new start-up policy to give boost to innovations in the field of agriculture, tourism, health, biodiversity, education, ayush and food processing. The other important decisions that were approved by the Cabinet included a new nazul land policy, Uttarakhand Private Security Guards Policy … Read more 15.02.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND CM flags off start-up yatra from doon In ease of doing business Uttarakhand is at sixth place and the ranking will further improve. The objective of the ‘Startup policy’ of the Government is to promote young entrepreneurs in the State. The Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said this while flagging off a … Read more 04.04.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Govt to provide potable water to all by 2022: pant Uttarakhand Government is working on a plan to provide drinking water supply in every household till the year 2022, said the finance and drinking water Minster Prakash Pant while talking to the journalists at State party office on Wednesday. He accepted that … Read more 05.06.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Bill passed for 100% hike in MLAs’ salaries The state Assembly passed a Bill proposing a 100 per cent hike in the allowances and salaries of sitting MLAs and former MLAs. In January 2014, the Congress government under former Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna had hiked the salaries and allowances of MLAs. … Read more 24.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Economic Survey presents rosy picture for jobless youth The Economic Survey report for the state has projected a rosy future for the youth looking for jobs as the government is optimistic that a proposed investment of Rs 25,000 crore in SIDCUL will bring in job opportunities. The report mentions that the state … Read more 23.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Aerostat Internet technology balloon launched in Doon Uttarakhand on become the first state in the country to use aerostat balloon for Internet. Chief Minister Trivendra Rawat launched the aerostat Internet technology balloon at a function held at the IT park in Dehradun. The aerostat Internet technology would be a big benefit … Read more 10-11.06.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs