State Public Service Commission

The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission was Constituted under the provisions of the Article 315 of the Constitution of India by the Governor of Uttarakhand vide Notification No. 247/1 Karmik 2001 dated 14 th March, 2001(Annexure1). The Commission came into existence on 15 May, 2001. At present the strength of the Commission is the Chairman & … Read more State Public Service Commission

Lok Ayukta and State Vigilance agencies.

Lokayukta investigates cases of corruption, where substantiated, recommend action. He is a great check on corruption, brings about transparency in the system, makes administrative machinery citizen friendly. His functions largely depend upon jurisdiction vested in him and facilities provided for taking cognizance of citizens’ grievances promptly, dexterously and expeditiously through simple, informal mechanism devoid of … Read more Lok Ayukta and State Vigilance agencies.

Parties and Pressure groups of Uttarakhand

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

07.09.17 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

06.09.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Uttarakhand gets 367 guards for 10 jails across state.   In a big relief for jails across Uttarakhand that were reeling under acute staff crisis, 367 guards were appointed in 10 prisons located in various districts of the state. These guards have completed their training and will soon serve in the correctional facilities.   The … Read more 06.09.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

India and Its Neighbors

India has a long land frontier and coastline. It shares boundaries with Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, China, Bangladesh, Myanmar (Burma) and Sri Lanka. India has official political relations with most nations. India is considered as the world’s second most populous and democratic country. Foreign policy of India has always regarded the concept of neighbourhood as one … Read more India and Its Neighbors

03 & 04.09.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   ·               Eid prayers in a gurudwara in U’khand   ð Muslims and Sikhs on Saturday set an example of communal harmony in Uttarakhand’s Joshimath, 300 kilometres from there, when the local gurudwara offered Muslims space to offer Eid prayers.   ð Muslims had gathered at a local ground in large numbers to offer … Read more 03 & 04.09.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

02.09.2017 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

Uttarakhand   Uttarakhand posts Rs 22 crore loss from power thefts in financial year 2016-17   Once a power surplus state, Uttarakhand has suffered a line loss of more than 18% costing over Rs 22 Crore in financial year 2016-17.   Line loss amounts to waste or theft of power against amount of electricity produced … Read more 02.09.2017 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

01.09.2017 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

Uttarakhand   Himalaya Bachao Abhiyan’ begins in Uttarakhand, string of events lined up   The Himalaya Bachao Abhiyaan kick started in Uttarakhand  with Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat rendering the oath to bureaucrats and secretariat officers to conserve the environment and the Himalayas. The state would be holding Himalaya Diwas on September 9 and 10. The state government would also be … Read more 01.09.2017 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs