UKPCS Prelims and Mains Notes-UKPSC Test Series
Parliament is the central institution through which the will of the people is expressed, laws are passed and government is held to account. It plays a vital role in a democracy, and endeavours to be truly representative, transparent, accessible, accountable and effective in its many functions. The Parliament has two Houses–Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. … Read more Union Parliament and State Legislatures.
Uttarakhand Uttarakhand government likely to bid for Sahara land in Haridwar With an eye to expand its land pool in Haridwar, the Uttarakhand government is planning to explore possibilities of buying a land parcel of over 80 acres (reported to be worth around Rs 223 crore) which is owned by the Subrata Roy-led … Read more 14.07.17 Uttarakhand Current Affairs
Uttarakhand Uttrakhand Government launches the Super 30 coaching. ð The Uttrakhand government has launched its own version of ‘Super 30’, which is an innovative educational programme. The aim is to improve the standard of higher education in the state. ð Another similar scheme, sponsored by the state government, is also being introduced … Read more 13.07.17 Uttarakhand Current Affairs
The Governor is the head of the state executive. He is also the representative of the Centre in the state. The Governor acts as the nominal head whereas the real power lies in the hand of the Chief Ministers of the states and the Chief Minister’s Council of Ministers. Article 153 of the Constitution states … Read more State Executive:-Governor,Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers
Union Executive:-President The Union executive consists of the President, the Prime minister and the Council of ministers. Powers and functions of The President of India The President is the head of the Indian State. He is the first citizen of India and acts as the symbol of unity, integrity and solidarity of the nation. Article … Read more Union Executive:-President,Vice President, Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers
Union Judiciary : The Supreme Court ; its role and powers The Supreme Court is the highest court of The Indian Republic. Judiciary, the third organ of the government, has an important role to play in the governance. It settles the disputes, interprets laws, protects fundamental rights and acts as guardian of the Constitution. India … Read more Judiciary : Composition, Role, Judicial Review and Judicial Activism.
Uttarakhand Uttarakhand receives 6% excess rains in first month of monsoon The hilly state has recorded an excess rainfall of 6% in the first month of monsoon, which began on June 1. The state received 234.9mm of rainfall against the normal 220.7mm between June 1 to July 5. Official data has revealed that … Read more 08.07.17 Uttarakhand current affairs
Uttarakhand Special board to examine docs’ health. A special medical board headed by Director General, Medical and Health Services, Dr DS Rawat will examine the genuineness of the claims made by a few government doctors that due to health reasons, they were not in a position to discharge their duties from the hilly … Read more 07-07-2017 Uttarakhand Current affairs
Uttarakhand Uttrakhandkhand Govt to press for changes in CAMPA. Unhappy with the curbs imposed under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund (CAF) Act for the utilisation of funds accumulated under Compensatory Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA), state Forest Minister Harak Singh Rawat said amendments should be made to the Act so that states could have … Read more 06/07/2017 Uttarakhand current affairs
Uttarakhand Mascot designs for National Games finalised. The famous Monal bird of Uttarakhand and an athlete in action with mountains in the background will be the mascot and logo for the 38r National Games, which will be hosted by the state government in 2018. State would also hire foreign coaches and trainers … Read more 05/07/2017 UKPCS Daily Current Affairs