Banbasa Land Port A high-level meeting was held between Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami and the Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI). The discussion primarily focused on empowering infrastructure, facilitating trade, and strengthening the regional economy along the Uttarakhand-Nepal border. 1. Flagship Project: Banbasa (Gudmi) Land Port The most critical highlight of the meeting […]
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In a significant move to bolster public awareness and honor the spirit of resilience, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced that November 28 will henceforth be observed as Disaster Management Day across Uttarakhand. The selection of this date is deeply symbolic; it marks the anniversary of the successful conclusion of the Silkyara-Barkot Tunnel Rescue […]
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Uttarakhand’s Wheat Procurement: A Strategic Boost for Farmers (2026-27) In a significant victory for the state’s agrarian economy, the Government of India has sanctioned a 50-fold increase in the wheat procurement target for Uttarakhand. The target has been revised from a mere 10,000 quintals to an historic 5 lakh (500,000) quintals for the Rabi Marketing […]
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Organizer: ITDA (Information Technology Development Agency), Uttarakhand & APAC Media. Venue: Dehradun (April 2026). Theme: “Digital Transformation of Uttarakhand through AI and Cyber Security towards Viksit Bharat 2047.” Key Agency: ITDA (Established in 2001, it is the nodal agency for all IT-related activities in the state under the Department of Information Technology). Role of ITDA […]
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Topic: Infrastructure, Environment, and Regional Development Category: Uttarakhand State Current Affairs / GS Paper III (Economic Development & Environment) Introduction On April 14, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook a high-profile visit to Uttarakhand and the neighboring Saharanpur (UP) to review and inaugurate the transformative Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor. This visit underscores the state’s transition toward […]
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UKPSC Current Affairs: Extreme weather events in Uttarakhand have put 15 hydropower projects (HPP) worth over Rs 70,000 crore at risk, says a report by the think tank Climate Risk Horizons. The report, ‘Navigating climate-related financial risks’, has assessed the vulnerability of basins, construction of hydro projects and their shooting costs due to frequent climate-related […]
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British author Samantha Harvey has won the 2024 Booker Prize award with her novel Orbital, the first book set in space to win the prize. Orbital contemplates the world from a different viewpoint as it follows a team of astronauts in the International Space Station. It's the biggest-selling book on the shortlist in the UK, and has also outsold the past three Booker winners combined, up to the eve of their success. Harvey, the first woman to win the award since 2019, was announced as winner at a ceremony in London's Old Billingsgate, and will take home £50,000
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The ‘PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE)’ Scheme, recently approved by the Cabinet with a financial outlay of Rs. 10,900 crore, came into effect on October 1, 2024, and will remain in force until March 31, 2026
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Inefficient judicial processes create uncertainty and stifle growth. While reforms boost productivity, the government’s role as the largest litigator worsens the issue. The union government is reducing unnecessary litigation
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India’s fertility is declining—31 of 36 states are now at or below replacement level. Investing in modern contraceptives is key to empowering women and boosting the economy.
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