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UTTARAKHAND Crimes registered under POCSO almost double in 2 years in Kumaon As various parts of Uttarakhand erupt in protest against rape of minor girls in Kathua in Jammu & Kashmir and Unnao in UP, the hill state has seen a spike of crimes registered under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in its own backyard. In villages and … Read more 18.04.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL · World No Tobacco Day is celebrated on 31 May Every year, on 31 May, World Health Organization and partners mark World No Tobacco Day (WNTD). The theme of World No Tobacco Day 2018 is “Tobacco and heart disease.” The day highlights the health and other risks associated with tobacco use, and advocating for … Read more 31.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Uttarakhand beats top Indian states in Youth Development Index According to the latest India Youth Development Index (IYDI) and Report 2017, Uttarakhand has left behind some of the leading states and jumped to the fourth position. In the previous report which came in 2010, the hill state was at the 10th slot. States like … Read more 02-12-2017 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
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 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
UTTARAKHAND Uttarakhand first to use ultrasound on wild animals For the first time in the country, ultrasound will be performed on wild animals to detect pregnancy before administering reproduction control method on them. The Uttarakhand government granted certification to the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) as part of its sterilization project to address man-animal conflict. At … Read more 19.01.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND CM accessible 24×7 via app In sync with modern times, the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Trivendra Singh Rawat can now be reached with the help of a smart phone. The Chief Minister launched a mobile Application named after him at State secretariat. Speaking on the occasion, Rawat said that the new App … Read more 17-18.12.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Suryadhar project will develop a new tourist spot: CM Suryadhar project would develop a new tourist destination in the State which will help in employment generation for the youngsters of the area, said the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Trivendra Singh Rawat while laying the foundation stone of Suryadhar reservoir at Shilla Ki … Read more 28.12.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Seaplane service in state soon The Union Government is considering seaplane flights from lakes and rivers in the Himalayan State of Uttarakhand. These planes can land on the lakes with only one feet water and are being termed as the thing of future in transport sector for their cost effectiveness, said the … Read more 10 &11.12.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Measles RUBELLA CAMPAIGN GETS 95% SUCCESS IN STATE In the Measles Rubella (MR) campaign, Uttarakhand has achieved a commendable 95 per cent of success till date. The campaign has achieved 100 percent success rate in the eleven districts of the State while 96 per cent success has been achieved in Dehradun district. … Read more 27.12.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs