28.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Rise in mercury spells warning bells for forest fires in Uttarakhand   The hill state is likely to witness above-normal temperatures in the coming five to six days, raising concerns of increased forest fires in the region. The state forest department is already battling intermittent infernos at a time when its beat watchers … Read more 28.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

27.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Act to regulate pvt varsities soon: Minister   After receiving flak over the fee-hike issue by a private medical college, Uttarakhand  Minister of State for Higher Education (independent charge) Dhan Singh Rawat said the government would soon bring an umbrella act to regulate the private universities.  “We will not allow the private universities … Read more 27.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

25-26.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Ban on use of plastic, thermocol during Char Dham yatra   During the upcoming Char Dham yatra, the Uttarakhand government will ensure the ban on the use of plastic and thermacol on the route is strictly enforced.   The district administration would have to ensure that the districts too followed the guidelines and … Read more 25-26.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

24.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Bill passed for 100% hike in MLAs’ salaries   The state Assembly passed a Bill proposing a 100 per cent hike in the allowances and salaries of sitting MLAs and former MLAs.   In January 2014, the Congress government under former Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna had hiked the salaries and allowances of MLAs. … Read more 24.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

23.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Economic Survey presents rosy picture for jobless youth   The Economic Survey report  for the state  has projected a rosy future for the youth looking for jobs as the government is optimistic that a proposed investment of Rs 25,000 crore in SIDCUL will bring in job opportunities. The report mentions that the state … Read more 23.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

21.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   CM rawat flags off ‘sarathi’ hill police patrol unit   Chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat flagged off the ‘Sarathi’ hill patrol unit of the police in Rudraprayag.   On the occasion, the Chief Minister also launched the Triyugi Narayan wedding destination scheme and telemedicine service at the Agastyamuni community health centre.   Expressing … Read more 21.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

20.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Forest dept launches awareness programme for raising green cover   Considering the importance of forests in conserving the whole ecosystem, International Day of Forests is marked every year on March 21.   Gearing up for the day,  the forest department and some social organisations have launched various awareness programmes to enhance the green … Read more 20.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

17.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Anti-Conversion Bill draft gets nod   The state Cabinet has approved the draft of the Anti-Conversion Bill (Religious Freedom), making religious conversions brought through force, coercion, inducement, marriage and other means a cognisable offence.   As per provisions of the draft Bill, besides making forced conversion a cognisable offence, it will also attract … Read more 17.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

14.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Assembly to discuss sdg for first time   For the first time in the history, the members of the Uttarakhand Vidhan Sabha would hold discussions on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) as part of the mission undertaken by the United Nations Organisation (UNO) during the ensuing Budget session at Bharadisain near Gairsain.   The … Read more 14.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

13.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   State government all set to open 670 nyaya panchayats   Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said that the State Government is on its way to develop 670 Nyaya Panchayats as growth centres and there is a need for dedicated people to run them successfully.   He also said that the armed forces veterans … Read more 13.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs