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UTTARAKHAND Govt hospitals glaring example of negligence Despite the State Government’s claim of having brought about improvement in the condition of the Government-run hospitals, a reality check gives an altogether different picture of things. The hospitals located in the rural parts of the district clearly indicate the apathy of the district authorities towards … Read more 01.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
In India, at present forest areas cover about 76.5 million hectares of land, which is about 23 per cent of the total geographical area. It ranges from about 87 per cent in Andaman & Nicobar Islands to only about 4 percent in Haryana making to range difference of 83 percent. According to our National … Read more Natural Vegetation-Forest types and distribution, wild life, conservation, biosphere reserves
Uttarakhand Cabinet nod to bring 7% more of Uttarakhand’s rural areas under urban local bodies Ahead of elections in 35 urban local bodies (ULB) of Uttarakhand next year, the cabinet approved inclusion of an additional 7% of the Himalayan’s state rural areas under jurisdiction of the ULBs. Officials confirmed that the ULBs will be empowered … Read more 19 & 20.09.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
Indus Valley Civilization was the first major civilization in south Asia, which spread across a vast area of land in present day India and Pakistan (around 12 lakh sq.km). The time period of mature Indus Valley Civilization is estimated between BC. 2700- BC.1900 i.e. for 800 years. But early Indus Valley Civilization had existed even before … Read more Indus Valley Civilization
IPCC UN Conference on Environment and Development (Earth Summit), 1992 Agenda 21 An action plan of UN relating to sustainable development adopted at the Earth Summit, 1992 UNFCCC Kyoto Protocol IPCC 1988 by World Meteorological Organisation and UNEP tasked with reviewing and assessing the most recent scientific, technical and socio-economic information produced worldwide relevant to … Read more Inter-governmental action
Uttarakhand Govt looks to complete Char Dham project before 2018-end The government looks to complete the ‘Char Dham’ road connectivity project in Uttarakhand before 2018-end with 10 proposals related to the ambitious Rs 12,000-crore scheme getting green clearance, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said. Environment clearances have been received for 10 of the proposals of Char Dham project, built … Read more 30.08.2017 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Centre releases Rs 4 crore to build toilets in Uttrakhand The central government has released Rs 4 crore for construction of individual and community toilets in urban areas of Uttarakhand under Swachh Bharat Mission. Sources in the state government said that approximately Rs 2 crore have been sanctioned for 500 community toilets and Rs … Read more 30.09.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
It is the long term change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods of time Though it has been happening naturally for millions of years, in recent years it has accelerated due to anthropogenic causes and has been causing global warming. UNFCCC defines climate change as – “a change of climate … Read more Climatic changes
UTTARAKHAND Ujala Scheme: Govt To Distribute 1 Crore Led Bulbs In State In a major initiative to save power, the State Government is planning to distribute one crore LED bulbs in the State. The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), the Government of India enterprise entrusted to provide these energy efficiency lamps has … Read more 25.10.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
Introduction Global energy demand continues to climb as the industrialized world’s energy use rises, millions pull themselves out of poverty in developing countries, and the world population expands. Thus, the debate over the energy supply of the future intensifies. This debate is complicated by ongoing global climate destabilization as a result of green house gas … Read more Nuclear Energy