UKPCS Prelims and Mains Notes-UKPSC Test Series
Political Parties and Elections Political parties are an established part of modern mass democracy, and the conduct of elections in India is largely dependent on the behaviour of political parties. Although many candidates for Indian elections are independent, the winning candidates for Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections usually stand as members of political parties, … Read more Political Parties and Pressure Groups
Planning commission and national development council Planning commission The Planning Commission was an institution in the Government of India, which formulated India’s Five-Year Plans, among other functions. Background Rudimentary economic planning, deriving from the sovereign authority of the state, was first initiated in India in 1938 by Congress President and Indian National Army supreme leader … Read more Planning commission and national development council
UTTARAKHAND Ban of polythnene in garhwal region from march 31 The ban on use of disposable items made from polythene and polystyrene (thermocol) will be strictly enforced in all the seven districts of Garhwal region from March 31 onward. The Garhwal commissioner further said that environmental damage has been exacerbated due to the … Read more 28.02.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
Many dispossessed peasants took to robbery and dacoity. Indigo Revolt of 1859-60 By the end of 1860 indigo cultivation was virtually wiped out from the districts of Bengal A major reason for the success of the Indigo revolt was the tremendous initiative, cooperation, organization and discipline of the ryots. Another was the complete unity among … Read more Peasant Uprisings
UTTARAKHAND Centre launches six-year secure Himalaya project The Centre launched a six-year project to ensure conservation of locally and globally significant biodiversity, land and forest resources in the high Himalayan ecosystem spread over four states in India. Protection of snow leopard and other endangered species and their habitats is one of the … Read more 03.10.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Over 700 Uttarakhand villages deserted in 10 years: Report Over 700 villages in Uttarakhand have been deserted and more than 3.83 lakh people have left their villages in the last 10 years with half of them going out in search of livelihood, according to a report. The data forms part of the commission’s … Read more 05.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
Political Parties and Elections Political parties are an established part of modern mass democracy, and the conduct of elections in India is largely dependent on the behaviour of political parties. Although many candidates for Indian elections are independent, the winning candidates for Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections usually stand as members of political parties, … Read more Parties and Pressure groups of Uttarakhand
Dhandak The elite strata having traditional basis of power and influence does not give opportunity in the circulation of power elite, nor it paves way for emergence of the new elites. In the feudal setup, masses did not have counter elite to challenge the ruling class. Yet there had been some sort of socially … Read more Peoples Moments: History of Uttarakhand
National women’s commission It is said that the best way to know about society, a civilization and a culture, try to know as much possible about the women. In India, women have come a long way from the rare women scholars and sages of the Vedic age to the women in different sectors of society … Read more National women’s commission
Uttarakhand Mascot designs for National Games finalised. The famous Monal bird of Uttarakhand and an athlete in action with mountains in the background will be the mascot and logo for the 38r National Games, which will be hosted by the state government in 2018. State would also hire foreign coaches and trainers … Read more 05/07/2017 UKPCS Daily Current Affairs