10.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   UNDP roped in to restore dry springs   The Uttarakhandforest department has roped in United Nations Development Program (UNDP) agency and other non-government organisations for identification and restoration of dry springs in the forest area. The initiative is aimed at taking immediate measures for spring conservation and rainwater harvesting.   The alarmed forest department has begun … Read more 10.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

02-12-2017 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Uttarakhand beats top Indian states in Youth Development Index   According to the latest India Youth Development Index (IYDI) and Report 2017, Uttarakhand has left behind some of the leading states and jumped to the fourth position. In the previous report which came in 2010, the hill state was at the 10th slot. States like … Read more 02-12-2017 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

19.01.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Uttarakhand first to use ultrasound on wild animals   For the first time in the country, ultrasound will be performed on wild animals to detect pregnancy before administering reproduction control method on them. The Uttarakhand government granted certification to the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) as part of its sterilization project to address man-animal conflict.   At … Read more 19.01.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

29-30.10.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Anms, Ashas & Anganwadi Workers Boycott Looms Over Mr Campaign   Threat of boycott by Auxiliary Nurse and Midwifery (ANM) staff, Anganwadi workers and continued agitation of the Asha workers have put the health department under deep pressure just before the start of the ambitious Measles Rubella (MR) campaign.   The massive campaign … Read more 29-30.10.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs