Karnataka

DMPQ-. “Article 371-J of Indian constitution gives the President of India certain power to provide that the Governor of Karnataka would have special responsibility for Karnataka.” Elucidate.

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. Under Article 371-J, the President is empowered to provide that the Governor of Karnataka would have special responsibility for The establishment of a separate development board for Hyderabad-Karnataka region Making a provision that a report on the working of the board would be placed every year before the State Legislative Assembly The equitable allocation … Read more DMPQ-. “Article 371-J of Indian constitution gives the President of India certain power to provide that the Governor of Karnataka would have special responsibility for Karnataka.” Elucidate.

07.06.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

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UTTARAKHAND   Celebrating biodiversity: uttarakhand’s festivals related to flora and fauna   Uttarakhand is known for its rich and vast biodiversity. It has mountains, rivers, forests, lakes, valleys, a vast variety of animals and flowers, birds and butterflies. Its natural splendour has been inspiring poets and spiritual seekers down the ages.   Recently, the three-day … Read more 07.06.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

03-04.06.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

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UTTARAKHAND   Almora college fails to get MCI approval   Almora Medical College has failed to get the nod from MCI dashing hopes of the Uttarakhand government for starting MBBS classes from this session.   After having successfully received an approval for conducting the MBBS course three years back in the Doon Medical College, the … Read more 03-04.06.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

24.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

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INTERNATIONAL     India 145th among 195 countries in healthcare access, quality: Lancet   India ranks 145th among 195 countries in terms of quality and accessibility of healthcare in 2016, behind its neighbours like China, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Bhutan, according to a Lancet study.   In 2016, India’s healthcare access and quality scored at … Read more 24.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

Chalukyas for UKPCS Mains

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Chalukyas The Chalukya dynasty was an Indian royal dynasty that ruled large parts of southern and central India between the 6th and the 12th centuries. During this period, they ruled as three related yet individual dynasties. The earliest dynasty, known as the “Badami Chalukyas”, ruled from Vatapi (modern Badami) from the middle of the 6th … Read more Chalukyas for UKPCS Mains

Rashtrakuta for UKPCS Mains

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Rashtrakutas The Rashtrakutas called themselves descendants of one named Satyaki. But there is difference of opinion about their origin among the historians. According to some they were originally of Dravidian peasant extraction. From some of the inscriptions of the Chalukya kings it is known that the Rashtrakutas were feudatories of the Chalukyas. Perhaps their original … Read more Rashtrakuta for UKPCS Mains

17.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

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UTTARAKHAND   Piped natural gas supply in State   In a major step towards bringing in natural gas pipeline directly to kitchens, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat inaugurated the first piped natural gas connection by Indian Oil Adani Gas for Udham Singh Nagar district.   At the launch of road show for city gas … Read more 17.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

12.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

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UTTARAKHAND   State government announces 2% hike in DA   The state government on Wednesday announced a 2% hike on Dearness Allowance (DA) in the hill state with immediate effect.   The move will benefit over 1.5 lakh employees in Uttarakhand.   The hike has been implemented and the employees would get the benefit starting from … Read more 12.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

04.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

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UTTARAKHAND   State gets rs 515.64 crore under nhm   The Union Government has sanctioned a budget of Rs  515.64 Crore for Uttarakhand under National Health Mission (NHM). The State has got Rs  90 crore more under NHM this year as compared with last year. The approval was given in a meeting of National Programme … Read more 04.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

READ: Interlinking of Rivers

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Note: READ id our New Initiative to cover two Topics (Weekly) of Current Importance in Detail with Specific focus on Prelims and Mains Exam After Cauvery: A look at other inter-state water tussles   The Supreme Court on February 16 delivered its verdict on Cauvery river water sharing between Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and Puducherry, bringing an … Read more READ: Interlinking of Rivers