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Metallurgy of Copper Copper Mining: The commonest ore used in the extraction of copper is Chalcopyrite (CuFeS2) also known as Copper Pyrites and other such sulfides. The percentage of copper in the actual ore is too low for direct extraction of copper to be viable. The concentration of ore is required and it is done by the Froth … Read more Metallurgy of Copper
UTTARAKHAND Uttarakhand only state among EAG states to show negative health growth: Niti Aayog report In news which shows that all is not well in the state’s health sector, a report released by Niti Aayog on Friday, titled ‘Healthy states, progressive India’, listed Uttarakhand as the only state which has shown negative growth (-0.10) among the eight … Read more 10.02.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
Right to information is a fundamental right of any citizen of India to know what is happening with the government. Every individual has the freedom to seek any government related information through this RTI act 2005. The Right to Information Act (2005) is one of the key legislation enacted by the Parliament which guarantees … Read more Right To Information
UTTARAKHAND Assembly to discuss sdg for first time For the first time in the history, the members of the Uttarakhand Vidhan Sabha would hold discussions on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) as part of the mission undertaken by the United Nations Organisation (UNO) during the ensuing Budget session at Bharadisain near Gairsain. The … Read more 14.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
Archaeological sites of Uttarakhand Archaeological Heritage of Uttarakhand Himalaya affords an awe inspiring study of nature. Fossil remains from the rocks dated to from 18.3 to 0.6 million years BP show a variety of Stresirhine Primate genera. Cercopithecoid genera, and Hominoid genera, the last one being of special interest to hominid ancestry. Significantly, Kalagarh Basin … Read more Archaeological sites of Uttarakhand
Origins According to the Rajput bards, Chauhan is one of the four Agnikula or ‘fire sprung’ clans who were created by the Gods in the anali kund or ‘fountain of fire’ on Mount Abu to fight against the Asuras or demons. Chauhan is also one of the 36 ruling races of the Rajputs. Agnikula origin … Read more Chauhan for UKPCS Mains
UTTARAKHAND District level olympiad to be held from next year: min A district level Sports Olympiad would be held in the State from next year in which major focus would be on 800 meter race and the winners would be gifted a car, announced the sports and Education Minister Arvind Pandey while addressing … Read more 23.12.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
Administration system in Uttarakhand Being one of the youngest Legislative Assembly in India, it has a Unicameral structure. The total strength of the assembly is 71. The assembly is held at the Vidhan Sabha Bhawan in Dehradun, which is the provisional capital of the state. Like any other state of India, the Governor remains the Head … Read more Administration system in Uttarakhand
UTTARAKHAND Now hill patrol unit To check road accidents happening in the mountainous parts of the State thick and fast and taking toll of lives, the State police have decided to form Hill Patrol Unit (HPU) on the pattern of City Patrol Unit (CPU) in the mountainous districts of the State. This unit … Read more 11-12.02.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND State gets rs 515.64 crore under nhm The Union Government has sanctioned a budget of Rs 515.64 Crore for Uttarakhand under National Health Mission (NHM). The State has got Rs 90 crore more under NHM this year as compared with last year. The approval was given in a meeting of National Programme … Read more 04.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs