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INTERNATIONAL Nepal first country in south-east Asia to eliminate trachoma Nepal has become the first country in south-east Asia to eliminate trachoma, world’s leading cause of preventable blindness of infectious origin, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said. Trachoma was the second leading cause of preventable blindness in the Himalayan nation in the 1980s. … Read more 26.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Central insurance for 20 lakh families of Uttarakhand, announces CM Rawat in Shimla A central scheme, which was aimed at providing health insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh to 5.4 lakh identified economically weak families of Uttarakhand, will now include over 20 lakh families in Uttarakhand. A memorandum of understanding in this regard … Read more 13-14.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Anti-Conversion Bill draft gets nod The state Cabinet has approved the draft of the Anti-Conversion Bill (Religious Freedom), making religious conversions brought through force, coercion, inducement, marriage and other means a cognisable offence. As per provisions of the draft Bill, besides making forced conversion a cognisable offence, it will also attract … Read more 17.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Tax cut on diesel, gas for indus units In a significant decision the Uttarakhand Government has reduced tax on the diesel and gas available for the industrial units of the State. The Government would now charge a VAT of only 5 per cent per litre on diesel for industrial usage. The existing … Read more 01.01.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND New Transfer Act passed in assembly In a significant move, the State Assembly passed the Uttarakhand Annual Transfer Act-2017 which would pave the way for bringing into order the contentious issue of the transfers of Government employees. The Act would give a constitutional status to the transfer policy. Under the Act … Read more 08-12-2017 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
Uttarakhand Cabinet nod to bring 7% more of Uttarakhand’s rural areas under urban local bodies Ahead of elections in 35 urban local bodies (ULB) of Uttarakhand next year, the cabinet approved inclusion of an additional 7% of the Himalayan’s state rural areas under jurisdiction of the ULBs. Officials confirmed that the ULBs will be empowered … Read more 19 & 20.09.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Cabinet nod to bring 7% more of Uttarakhand’s rural areas under urban local bodies Ahead of elections in 35 urban local bodies (ULB) of Uttarakhand next year, the cabinet, on Wednesday, approved inclusion of an additional 7% of the Himalayan’s state rural areas under jurisdiction of the ULBs. Officials confirmed that the ULBs will be … Read more 07.09.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs