21.02.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Char Dham project: CCEA approves nod to Rs 1,384cr tunnel in U’khand   The central government on Tuesday approved a 4.531-km tunnel project in Uttarakhand that would be part of the ‘Char Dham’ project to connect Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri and Gangotri.   Estimated to cost Rs 1,384 crore, Silkyara Bend-Barkot Tunnel will be … Read more 21.02.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

Tax and Economic Reforms of Uttarakhand

  Economic Profile Uttarakhand is one of the fastest growing states of the India. The State’s economy grew at an annual growth rate of over 10 percent during the last decade. In terms of economic growth, the state’s performance has been above the national average from 2002-03 to 2010-11. The high growth led to rapid … Read more Tax and Economic Reforms of Uttarakhand

10.07.17 UKPCS (Uttarakhand) current affairs

Uttarakhand   Uttarakhand HC directs sealing hotels in Nainital with insufficient parking by September 15.   An Uttarakhand high court (HC) order which directs the Nainital district administration to seal hotels, guesthouses and homestays which do not have adequate parking space, has left hoteliers and guesthouse operators in the lake town alarmed.   In case the capacity of a hotel … Read more 10.07.17 UKPCS (Uttarakhand) current affairs

23.11.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Uttarakhand calls for separate industrial policy for hill states   The Uttarakhand government is pitching for a separate industrial policy for Himalayan states which takes into account factors such as ecology and population of the area. Environmental restrictions and tough terrain can often keep away investors in the region.   In 2014, Prime … Read more 23.11.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

29.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL   Hamburg to host 2018 Global Wind Summit   The first edition of the Global Wind Summit will be held in Hamburg from September 25-28, 2018.   The organisers of the four-day event are expecting speakers from about 100 countries, including India, China, the US, Spain and Denmark.   The conference on wind is … Read more 29.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

20.04.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Climate change study in tribal belt of Uttarakhand and HP   A study on impact of climate change in five villages of Uttarakhand and three villages in Himachal Pradesh will be conducted by Mountain Forum Himalayas(MFH) made up of six NGOs each from the two states.   These villages are located at altitudes of 6,000 feet … Read more 20.04.18 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

13.08.2017 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

Uttarakhand   Uttarakhand blind footballers aim for international glory The Uttarakhand football team for the blind won the All India Invitational Blind Football (IIBF) tournament in Kerala in May, defeating seven other teams to bring the trophy home. The team achieved this with a partially sighted goalkeeper although the rules stipulate that the goalkeeper can be a normal sighted … Read more 13.08.2017 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs