Health as a component of Human Resource Development

Human Health Plays a crucial role in the Human Development.Even though human development is a broad concept with infinite dimensions, it is said that at all levels of development, there are three basic ones: a long and healthy life, access to knowledge, and a decent standard of living. Without these basic dimensions, other dimensions such … Read more Health as a component of Human Resource Development

Administrative System : Structure of the State Government ; Ministries and Departments

Constitutional guarantees and provisions, Union and State laws as well as policies and programmes for economic and social development are relevant to the daily lives of the people only to the extent they are implemented honestly and efficiently. The Constitution of India gives a special role and responsibility to the State Governments for preserving public … Read more Administrative System : Structure of the State Government ; Ministries and Departments

Social Welfare schemes of Uttarakhand

Dependent widow (pension) maintenance grant : – Under this scheme, such widows whose age is 18 years to 60 years and whose monthly income is below Rs.1000 / – and neither son / grandson is more than 20 years old. There is provision of grant of Rs 800 / – per month for grant of maintenance and … Read more Social Welfare schemes of Uttarakhand

State Public Service Commission

The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission was Constituted under the provisions of the Article 315 of the Constitution of India by the Governor of Uttarakhand vide Notification No. 247/1 Karmik 2001 dated 14 th March, 2001(Annexure1). The Commission came into existence on 15 May, 2001. At present the strength of the Commission is the Chairman & … Read more State Public Service Commission

Principles & Basis of Indian Foreign Policy    

India’s foreign policy is fundamentally based on the principles of peaceful co-existence, friendship and co-operation among all the countries of the world irrespective of their political systems. The foreign policy is aimed at promoting international peace and security and maintaining good and friendly relations with all the countries of the world. India, which was a … Read more Principles & Basis of Indian Foreign Policy    

28.08.2017 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

Uttarakhand   Patanjali-Uttarakhand JV soon to check migration, create jobs   A month after a meeting with Yoga guru Ramdev, chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat along with top bureaucrats met Acharya Balkrishna to discuss the modalities of an MoU for the mission “Sahyog,” under which Patanjali would help the state government in checking migration, providing employment, … Read more 28.08.2017 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

Administration of Union Territories and other specified states and areas in India

The Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, replaced the States in Part C and Territories in Part D of the First Schedule by the ‘Union Territories’, which, under Part II of the First Schedule (as amended) were then six in number Delhi, Himachal Pradesh; Manipur; Tripura; Andaman & Nicobar Islands; Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands. Article … Read more Administration of Union Territories and other specified states and areas in India

State Election Commission

The Election Commission of India is vested with the responsibility of conducting elections to House of People and State Legislative Assemblies whereas the State Election Commission with the conduct of elections to Rural and Urban Local Bodies in the State. Article 243K of  The Constitution Of India provides for the State Election Commission.The superintendence, direction and control … Read more State Election Commission

Social Legislations for the protection and welfare of Children, Women and Minorities, etc.

Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 already covered now Sexual Harassment the workplace Sexual harassment at the workplace has been one of the central concerns of the women‘s movement in India since the ‘80s. In 1997, the Supreme Court passed a landmark judgment in the Vishakha case laying down guidelines to be followed by … Read more Social Legislations for the protection and welfare of Children, Women and Minorities, etc.

Effects of Taxation,Direct and Indirect Taxes, Public Expenditure and Public Debt. Internal and External Debt.

India has a well developed taxation structure. The tax system in India is mainly a three tier system which is based between the Central, State Governments and the local government organizations. In most cases, these local bodies include the local councils and the municipalities. According to the Constitution of India, the government has the right … Read more Effects of Taxation,Direct and Indirect Taxes, Public Expenditure and Public Debt. Internal and External Debt.