India’s First Commercial-Scale Coal-to-Ammonium Nitrate Project in Odisha

June 20, 2026 — National News

India’s First Commercial Coal-to-Ammonium Nitrate Project Launched in Odisha Why is the Lakhanpur Project in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for a massive coal gasification project today in Lakhanpur, Odisha. Consequently, this Rs 25,016 crore initiative marks a historic milestone for India’s industrial sector. Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited […]

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​Uttarakhand Declared Fully Literate State

June 19, 2026 — Uttarakhand Current affairs

​Uttarakhand Declared Fully Literate State as Literacy Rate Soars to 98.7% ​Dehradun: In a historic milestone for the state, Uttarakhand has officially been declared a “Fully Literate State” after recording a monumental leap in its literacy metrics over the last two years. According to reports, the state’s literacy rate has spiked by 14.9% in just […]

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Six States Agree on Kishau Dam Project, Paving Way for Yamuna Rejuvenation

June 17, 2026 — Uttarakhand Current affairs

.This project is highly significant for regional water security, cooperative federalism, and infrastructure development. ​Strategic Infrastructure: Six States Agree on Kishau Dam Project, Paving Way for Yamuna Rejuvenation ​A long-standing political and administrative deadlock spanning several years over the vital Kishau Dam Project has finally been resolved. Following an initiative led by Union Home Minister […]

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Search Committee Formed for Appointment of Lokayukta

June 16, 2026 — Uttarakhand Current affairs

Search Committee Formed for Appointment of Lokayukta Chairperson and Members in Uttarakhand In a significant step towards strengthening the anti-corruption and grievance redressal mechanism in the state, the Government of Uttarakhand has constituted a Search Committee to identify suitable candidates for the posts of Chairperson and Members of the Uttarakhand Lokayukta. The information was shared […]

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Road Network of Uttarakhand

June 15, 2026 — Uttarakhand Current affairs

Key FactsLongest NH in Uttarakhand — NH-58 (Old) / NH-34, NH-7, NH-334 (New) — Delhi to Mana (Badrinath) at 380.80 km within the stateShortest NH in Uttarakhand — NH-72A (Old) / NH-307 (New) — Chhutmalpur to Dehradun at just 7.45 kmTotal NH length (2024): ~3,664 kmMany highways have been renumbered under MoRTH’s revised NH numbering […]

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​The Administrative Evolution of Uttarakhand: From Colonial Rule to Statehood

June 15, 2026 — Uttarakhand Current affairs

​The Administrative Evolution of Uttarakhand: From Colonial Rule to Statehood ​1. The Colonial Era and Initial Division (1815–1891) ​The geopolitical foundations of modern Uttarakhand were laid following the defeat of the Gorkhas in 1815. The British East India Company restructured the region into distinct administrative zones: ​2. Independence and Post-Independence Integration (1949–1969) ​Following India’s independence […]

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UKPSC Upper PCS 2026 Prelims Crash Course

June 12, 2026 — Announcements

Are you preparing for the upcoming UKPSC Upper PCS 2026 exam? If so, Samveg IAS is proud to announce its comprehensive UKPSC Upper PCS 2026 Prelims Crash Course. With the official UKPSC Advertisement 2026 expected to release soon, sources indicate that the preliminary examination could happen around October or November. Because the timeline between the […]

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Sheetlakhet Model of Almora, Uttarakhand

June 8, 2026 — Uttarakhand Current affairs

Sheetlakhet model of Uttarakhand The Sheetlakhet Model of Uttarakhand is an acclaimed, community-driven framework for environmental conservation, primarily recognized for its breakthrough success in preventing forest fires (vanagni) and revitalizing local ecology. ​Originating in Sheetlakhet—a scenic, forested village cluster in the Almora district of the Kumaon region—this grassroots initiative relies on public participation (Janbhagidari) rather […]

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Khet Bachao Abhiyan: Uttarakhand Govt initiative for himalayan region.

June 8, 2026 — Uttarakhand Current affairs

​Preserving Fields & Securing Futures: CM Dhami Launches State-Level ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ in Almora ​In a major step toward safeguarding agriculture against the growing threats of climate change, a grand state-level “Khet Bachao Abhiyan” (Save the Fields Campaign) was organized at Hawalbagh in Almora. The event focused heavily on agricultural conservation, maintaining soil fertility, and […]

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