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Aptitude An aptitude is a component of a competence to do a certain kind of work at a certain level. Outstanding aptitude can be considered “talent”. An aptitude may be physical or mental. Aptitude is inborn potential to do certain kinds of work whether developed or undeveloped. Ability is developed knowledge, understanding, learned or acquired … Read more Aptitude
UTTARAKHAND Nod to tunnel for all-weather connectivity to Yamunotri The Rs 1,384-crore tunnel project has been approved in Uttarakhand as part of the ‘Char Dham’ project to connect Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri and Gangotri. The tunnel will reduce the travel distance from Dharasu to Yamunotri by about 20 km and travel time by about … Read more 22.02.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Fifth uttarakhand spring bird festival to be held at two locations in state from march 9 to 11 The fifth Uttarakhand Spring Bird Festival will be held at two locations in the State from March 9 to 11. Various events will be held as part of the programme at Thano reserved forest … Read more 24.02.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND State employees keenly watch cateogorisation process The categorisation process of work places on the basis of accessibility is being keenly watched by thousands of employees of different departments of state government. After implementation of new transfer act, the categorisation of workplace into easy to access (sugam) and hard to access (Durgam) areas … Read more 13.04.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Home stay project to be showcased in a ‘tableau’ at rajpath The ambitious Home Stay project of Uttarakhand would be showcased in a tableau at Rajpath during Republic Day parade this year. The tableau based on village tourism has figured in the final list released by the Ministry of Defence. The … Read more 09.01.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
Laboratory method of preparing alcohol Hydrolysis of Alkyl Halides This is a nucleophilic substitution reaction. R-X + KOHaq → R-OH The method is not satisfactory as olefins are also formed as by-products. However better yields is obtained by using moist Ag2O or aqueous K2CO3. Tertiary butyl halides mainly gives alkene due to dehydrohalogenation. Hydration of Alkenes This … Read more laboratory method of preparing alcohol
UTTARAKHAND Tourists from Mauritius to get 25% discount at govt-owned guest houses The tourism department has to going to offer 25% discount in all the government-owned tourist guest houses to the tourists from Mauritius who come to Uttarakhand for religious pilgrimage. A large number of Indian-born citizens from Bihar now live in Mauritius, who are known … Read more 29.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Uttarakhand to get 179 weather stations in next 4 months For accurate weather predictions, the Himalayan state would get 179 weather stations in the next four months. Besides, three locations – Mussoorie, Mukteshwar and Pithorgarh – have been finalized for the installation ion of Doppler radar. The Met authorities told the chief … Read more 12.01.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL February 21 – International Mother Language Day The International Mother Language Day (IMLD) was observed across the world on 21 February to promote awareness of linguistic, multilingualism and cultural diversity. This year it is the 17th anniversary of IMLD. The observance of this day signifies importance of mother language as … Read more 22.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND CM wants better trade, other ties with Nepal While inaugurating the Indo- Nepal Trade Fair and Tourism Festival being organised by Nepal-based Kanchanpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry at Parade Ground. CM Trivendra Singh Rawat stressed on better trade and other ties with the neighbour Nepal. “We are happy that … Read more 01.02.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs