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UTTARAKHAND CM flags off start-up yatra from doon In ease of doing business Uttarakhand is at sixth place and the ranking will further improve. The objective of the ‘Startup policy’ of the Government is to promote young entrepreneurs in the State. The Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said this while flagging off a … Read more 04.04.18 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
UTTARAKHAND UNDP roped in to restore dry springs The Uttarakhandforest department has roped in United Nations Development Program (UNDP) agency and other non-government organisations for identification and restoration of dry springs in the forest area. The initiative is aimed at taking immediate measures for spring conservation and rainwater harvesting. The alarmed forest department has begun … Read more 10.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL List of MoUs signed during the Visit of the King of Jordan to India MoU on Defence Cooperation Visa waiver for diplomatic and official passport holders Cultural Exchange Programme (CEP) Manpower Cooperation Agreement MoU for cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine between India and Jordan MoU for setting up of … Read more 02.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND U’khand seeks UP land for compulsory plantation The Uttarakhand Government is scouting for land in other states for growing trees as it is left with no land for compulsory afforestation obligation in lieu of the trees that will be axed for the construction of the 5,040 mw multipurpose Pancheshwar Dam project between … Read more 27.02.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND U’kashi employment model to be adopted across nation The Centre would implement across the country the Uttarkashi model of creating employment through a drinking water and waste management project, Union Minister Uma Bharti said. After visiting Uttarkashi town for the launch of a drinking water project, ‘Swajal’, and a waste management … Read more 25-26.02.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Char Dham project: CCEA approves nod to Rs 1,384cr tunnel in U’khand The central government on Tuesday approved a 4.531-km tunnel project in Uttarakhand that would be part of the ‘Char Dham’ project to connect Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri and Gangotri. Estimated to cost Rs 1,384 crore, Silkyara Bend-Barkot Tunnel will be … Read more 21.02.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Massive publicity to helpline number 182 in state State Director General of police Anil K Raturi stressed on publicity given to the helpline-number 182 across the State which was introduced to help the passengers in the running trains as well as at the railway stations. Besides, he asked the Railway Protection … Read more 30.01.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Dr Thakur gets Padma Shri Dr Vikram Chandra Thakur, former director of the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG), the only one from Uttarakhand this year to feature in the list of Padma Shri awardees that was announced on the eve of Republic Day. Dr Thakur is the second WIHG luminary … Read more 28-29.01.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Uttarakhand among 3 best states awarded for cultural presentations ahead of R-Day Uttarakhand featured among the three top states which were awarded for cultural presentations made by artists who are a part of their respective state’s tableau for the Republic Day parade. A communique from the state government said that the … Read more 26.01.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs