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Post Mauryan period- Political, Social, Economic, Religious and Cultural life during Kushana

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The Kushanas: Short introduction In the early 2nd century BC, a tribe on the Central Asian frontier of China called Hsiung-nu defeated a neighboring one known as Yueh-chih. After more conflict, the survivors of the Yueh-chih were dislocated west, passing down the Ili river valley and along the southern shore of lake Issyk Kul. This … Read more Post Mauryan period- Political, Social, Economic, Religious and Cultural life during Kushana

27.12.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

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UTTARAKHAND   Measles RUBELLA CAMPAIGN GETS 95% SUCCESS IN STATE   In the Measles Rubella (MR) campaign, Uttarakhand has achieved a commendable 95 per cent of success till date.  The campaign has achieved 100 percent success rate in the eleven districts of the State while 96 per cent success has been achieved in Dehradun district. … Read more 27.12.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

09.10.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

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UTTARAKHAND   NCTE Refuses To Approve Special Btc Of U’khand   In a decision which could create problems for thousands of teachers of Government primary schools, the National Council of Teacher Education (NCTE) has refused to approve the Special Basic Training Certificate (BTC) of Uttarakhand.   There are more than 13,000 serving teachers in Uttarakhand … Read more 09.10.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

Structure, relief and physiographic divisions

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  Three Geological divisions: The peninsular block The Himalayas and other Peninsular Mountains Indo-Ganga-Brahmaputra Plain   Peninsualar block is made of gneisses (metamorphic) and granites (igneous). Six physiographic divisions: The Northern and North-eastern Mountains The Northern Plain The Peninsular Plateau The Indian Desert The Coastal Plains The Islands Northern and North-Eastern Mountains Approximate length of … Read more Structure, relief and physiographic divisions

 08.07.17 Uttarakhand current affairs

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Uttarakhand   Uttarakhand receives 6% excess rains in first month of monsoon   The hilly state has recorded an excess rainfall of 6% in the first month of monsoon, which began on June 1. The state received 234.9mm of rainfall against the normal 220.7mm between June 1 to July 5.   Official data has revealed that … Read more  08.07.17 Uttarakhand current affairs

15.11.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

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UTTARAKHAND   U-Turn: Edu Dept Plans To Use Phones In Schools   In a sort of complete U- turn, the state Government is now planning to use the mobile phone for ensuring the attendance of teachers after having banned it in the schools.   To make sure that the teachers are regularly coming to the … Read more 15.11.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

Quality of life, life expectancy, literacy, standard of living and migration in India

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Quality of life, life expectancy, literacy, standard of living and migration in India Human development—a comprehensive approach Human development is a process of enlarging people’s choices. But human development is also the objective, so it is both a process and an outcome. Human development implies that people must influence the processes that shape their lives. … Read more Quality of life, life expectancy, literacy, standard of living and migration in India

17.01.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

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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

Public distribution system : Objectives, functioning and Issue of Food Security.

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WHO Defines Food security to exists when all people, at all times, have physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food which meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life. Food security has three interlinked contents such as :- Availability of food, Access to food and absorption of food. Food … Read more Public distribution system : Objectives, functioning and Issue of Food Security.

23.01.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

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UTTARAKHAND   India, Uttarakhand and the World Bank sign $120 million Loan Agreement   The Government of India, the Government of Uttarakhand and the World Bank Board signed a $120 million Loan Agreement which will help increase access to improved water supply services in peri-urban areas in the State of Uttarakhand.   The Uttarakhand Water Supply Program … Read more 23.01.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs