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Urban spheres of influence and rural urban fringe

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Urban spheres of influence and rural urban fringe Urban spheres of influence Urban spheres of influence reflect centre-to-hinterland relationship, compared with the non-central region, the centre assumes more complex economic functions, and provides more economic activities. Famous theoretical contributions to this research field are the Central Place Theory (Christaller, 1933), the extension to the Central … Read more Urban spheres of influence and rural urban fringe

04.11.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

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UTTARAKHAND   Assocham Suggests Govt To Develop Tourist Spots   The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) have suggested that the Uttarakhand Government to develop three tourist spots in the mountain State on the lines of Switzerland for adventure tourism.   ASSOCHAM has suggested that the Uttarakhand government should frame a policy … Read more 04.11.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

03.11.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

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UTTARAKHAND     Govt Decides To Start Land Consolidation   Uttarakhand Government has decided to start Land consolidation in the state and it will act as a game changer for the state. The State Government has taken a target to double the income of the farmers and easy loan of up to Rs 1 lakh … Read more 03.11.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

02.11.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

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UTTARAKHAND   Cm Inaugurates Dbt Schemes For Fertilizers   The Chief Minister (CM) of Uttarakhand Trivendra Singh Rawat inaugurated the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme for fertilisers at Kisan Bhawan. The scheme aims to transfer the fertiliser subsidy into the bank accounts of the farmers. For effective implementation of the scheme the Point of Sale … Read more 02.11.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

Dimensions of ethics

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Dimensions of ethics Dimensions of ethics is a set of questions that arise when considering how one ought to act, morally speaking. Normative ethics is distinct from meta-ethics because it examines standards for the rightness and wrongness of actions. There are various approach to this. These are the important dimensions of ethics: Meta ethics Normative … Read more Dimensions of ethics

18.10.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

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UTTARAKHAND   36 forest officials to receive training in marine life census and conservation   Doon-based Wildlife Institute of India (WII) which has been mandated for biodiversity conservation and Ganga rejuvenation under the central government’s National Mission For Clean Ganga (NMCG) is going to train a batch of 36 personnel and officials along with front line staff of the … Read more 18.10.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

04.10.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

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UTTARAKHAND   Now, an app for rainwater harvest queries   People interested in installing rainwater harvesting plants in their homes would soon be able to do so with a smart phone app. The Uttar Pradesh groundwater department will soon launch an Android-based mobile application which will enable people to easily install rainwater harvesting plants. The app will also … Read more 04.10.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

03.10.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

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UTTARAKHAND   Centre launches six-year secure Himalaya project   The Centre launched a six-year project to ensure conservation of locally and globally significant biodiversity, land and forest resources in the high Himalayan ecosystem spread over four states in India.   Protection of snow leopard and other endangered species and their habitats is one of the … Read more 03.10.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

30.09.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

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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

Human role in pollution control, Environment and human health; Effects of pollutants on animals and plants; urbanisation and industrial development.

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Human role in pollution control The enhanced pace of developmental activities and rapid urbanization have resulted in stress on natural resources and quality of life. The trend of increasing pollution in various environmental media is evident from the deteriorating air and water quality, higher noise levels, increasing vehicular emission etc. Realising the urgent need for … Read more Human role in pollution control, Environment and human health; Effects of pollutants on animals and plants; urbanisation and industrial development.