National Income – Measurement and composition

National Income The study of National Income is important because of the following reasons: To see the economic development of the country. To assess the developmental objectives. To know the contribution of the various sectors to National Income. Internationally some countries are wealthy, some countries are not wealthy and some countries are in-between. Under such … Read more National Income – Measurement and composition

Meaning of Economic and Social Development. Human Development Index (HDI)and Human Poverty Index (HPI).

Human development is a process of enlarging people’s choices. The most critical ones are to lead a long and healthy life, to be educated and to enjoy a decent standard of living. Additional choices include political freedom, guaranteed human rights and self-respect.Human development has to be development of the people, by the people, for the … Read more Meaning of Economic and Social Development. Human Development Index (HDI)and Human Poverty Index (HPI).

05.08.2017 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

Uttarakhand   1109 industrial units along Ganga creating maximum pollution of river.   Responding to a query raised in the Lok Sabha the minister of state for water resources, river development & Ganga rejuvenation Sanjeev Balyan said that as per data collected by the Central Pollution Control Board(CPCB) for the year 2016-17, 1109 industrial units were found to be creating … Read more 05.08.2017 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

04.08.2017 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

Uttarakhand   SC exempts hilly areas of Uttarakhand from highway liquor ban. In a big relief to the state government which had been grappling with protests on liquor vends shifting to residential areas following the Supreme Court’s 500-metre directive for alcohol shops located on highways, the apex court on Friday allowed nine hill districts and … Read more 04.08.2017 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

29.07.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

Uttarakhand   Focus on Uttarakhand in World Food Summit.   Uttarakhand will participate as the focus state in the World Food India Summit 2017. The three-day event will be held in New Delhi from November 3. More than 30 countries will participate in the event and Italy will be focus country. The summit will showcase India’s food and … Read more 29.07.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

28.07.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

Uttarakhand   CM tweets in Garhwali, asks people to use local dialects in conversation, social media.   To promote Garhwali and Kumaoni languages at the state and national level, the Uttarakhand government is making efforts to get them included in the 8th schedule of the Constitution, which gives it official recognition. Chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has appealed to … Read more 28.07.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

Law and Rule related Administration

Law and Rule related Administration   Administrative Law Administrative law is the body of law created by the agencies and departments of the government, which carry out the laws passed by Center or a state legislature. When Center passes a law on a complicated issue, Center  often needs help determining all of the details of … Read more Law and Rule related Administration

Agriculture : Wheat, Rice, Millet, Tea, Coffee and Rubber

  Rice The rice is cultivated on the largest areas in India. Historians believe that while the indica variety of rice was first domesticated in the area covering the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas (i.e. north-eastern India).Rice is a nutritional staple food which provides instant energy as its most important component is carbohydrate (starch). Rice … Read more Agriculture : Wheat, Rice, Millet, Tea, Coffee and Rubber

Agricultural Revolutions

Green Revolution in India A term coined to describe the emergence and diffusion of new seeds of cereals. Norman-e-Borlaug is the Father of Green Revolution in the world, while Dr. M.S. Swami Nathan is known as the Father of Green Revolution in India. The new cereals were the product of research work and concentrated plant … Read more Agricultural Revolutions

20.07.17 UKPCS Current Affairs

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 smartphone 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 help … Read more 20.07.17 UKPCS Current Affairs