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UNEP is the principal UN body in the field of the environment, assisting governments to address global, regional and national environmental challenges. Its mandate was reinforced at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) and through the Rio+20 outcome document “The Future Want” . As a follow up to the Rio+20 Conference, UNEP has … Read more United Nations Environmental Conservation Programme (UNEP)
UTTARAKHAND Uttarakhand amends land management Act In a move that will make sale of land easier, the Uttarakhand government has amended the Uttar Pradesh Zamindari Abolition and Land Management Act, 1950. “Earlier, land below 3.125 acres was not allowed to be fragmented and sold. After the amendment, such sale or purchase done within a period … Read more 08.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
Uttarakhand Work begins on Uttarakhand’s first war memorial After a wait of forty years, finally the construction work of Shaurya Sthal, the first war memorial in public domain in Uttarakhand began. Gadgets and mobile apps will be developed to help visitors download biographies and pictures of the martyrs. The nine walls being constructed in the … Read more 21.07.17 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 CM: Ganga in uttarakhand to be clean by 2020 The Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat averred that the Ganga river in Uttarakhand will be completely pollution free by the year 2020. Speaking at a function on Sunday, he said that the State Government is sensitive to the issue of people to … Read more 01-02.04.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Emergency assistance project awarded best performing project The emergency assistance project of uttarakhand has been selected for the best performing project award given by the union ministry of economic affairs and asian development bank (adb). This project of uttarakhand was selected out of 84 projects of the country and was awarded … Read more 04.01.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND PM makes strong pitch for tourism in Uttarakhand PM Narendra Modi during his visit to Kedarnath made a strong pitch for tourism in Uttarakhand, saying that the Himalayan state has much to offer for those interested in spiritual pursuits, nature lovers as well as adventure seekers. Pointing out the “immense benefits … Read more 21.10.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
Human development is a process of enlarging people’s choices. The most critical ones are to lead a long and healthy life, to be educated and to enjoy a decent standard of living. Additional choices include political freedom, guaranteed human rights and self-respect.Human development has to be development of the people, by the people, for the … Read more Meaning of Economic and Social Development. Human Development Index (HDI)and Human Poverty Index (HPI).
UTTARAKHAND 94 cr spent on Assembly sessions between 2014 &17 The Congress and BJP governments in Uttarakhand have spent Rs 1.94 crore for holding Assembly sessions in Gairsain between 2014 and 2017. In 2014, when the session was first hosted by the Congress government in Gairsain for three days, a total expenditure … Read more 08.03.18 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