Multipurpose Projects & Hydro-Electric Projects in India

Damodar Valley Project—- Damodar—– West Bengal & Jharkhand. It includes Maithon & Tilaiya Dam on Barakar river in Bihar, Konar Dam (Konar river) & Panchet Dam (Damodar). Rihand Dam —-Rihand —–Uttar Pradesh Nagarjunasagar Project —–Krishna—- Andhra Pradesh. Consists of two canals – Lal Bahadur Canal (Left) & Jawahar canal (Right). Tungabhadra Project Tungabhadra JV of … Read more Multipurpose Projects & Hydro-Electric Projects in India

Impact of Liberalisation

  The leading economists of the country differ in their opinion about the socioeconomic and ecological consequences of the policy of liberalisation.Liberalization has led to several positive and negative effects on Indian economy and society. Some of the consequences of liberalisation have been briefly described here: 1. Increase in the Direct Foreign Investment: The policy of … Read more Impact of Liberalisation

12-13.11.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   U’khand first to execute state component plan’   Officials in the State have claimed that Uttarakhand has become the first State to execute the State component plan under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY). According to information provided by officials, under the PMKVY, the training of 60 youths has been started in … Read more 12-13.11.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

06.01.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   LED bulbs illuminate govt building on r- day   The state chief secretary Utpal Kumar Singh said that LED bulbs would be used for Republic Day illumination of the  government buildings. He gave this instruction while taking a review meeting of the preparations of the Republic Day celebrations at the Secretariat.   He … Read more 06.01.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

03/04-12-2017 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Wild water week organised to promote winter tourism, a major step forward   In an attempt to promote winter tourism in the State, a unique ‘Wild Water Week’ organised in Rudraprayag district under the joint aegis of ‘Uttaranchal Kayaking Canoeing and Rafting Association’ and ‘Ganga Kayak School’.   Many river-based competitions during the … Read more 03/04-12-2017 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

Inflation & Control Mechanism

inflation is a sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time. When the price level rises, each unit of currency buys fewer goods and services.It is the percentage change in the value of the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) on a year-on year basis. It effectively … Read more Inflation & Control Mechanism

15.11.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   U-Turn: Edu Dept Plans To Use Phones In Schools   In a sort of complete U- turn, the state Government is now planning to use the mobile phone for ensuring the attendance of teachers after having banned it in the schools.   To make sure that the teachers are regularly coming to the … Read more 15.11.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

24.11.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Uttarakhand government announces five new eco-tourism circuits   State forest minister Harak Singh Rawat announced five new eco-tourism circuits, namely Dehradun-Rishikesh, Kotdwar, Ramnagar-Nainital, Yamuna-Tons Valley and Nandhour-Champawat circuits where unique forest rest houses will be offered as stand alone destinations with the surrounding areas which have their niche qualities to tap tourism such as birding, … Read more 24.11.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

15.02.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Start-up, nazul land policies approved   Uttarakhand Cabinet approved a new start-up policy to give boost to innovations in the field of agriculture, tourism, health, biodiversity, education, ayush and food processing.   The other important decisions that were approved by the Cabinet included a new nazul land policy, Uttarakhand Private Security Guards Policy … Read more 15.02.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

GRASSLAND ECOSYTEM

  found where rainfall is about 25-75 cm per year, not enough to support a forest, but more than that of a true desert. vegetation formations that are generally found in temperate climates. In India, they are found mainly in the high Himalayas. The rest of India’s grasslands are mainly composed of steppes and savannas. … Read more GRASSLAND ECOSYTEM

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