April 16, 2026 — Uttarakhand Current affairs
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 […]
April 15, 2026 — National News
On April 15, 2026, Indian Grandmaster R. Vaishali (24) scripted history by winning the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament in Cyprus. This victory marks a watershed moment for Indian chess, as she becomes the first Indian woman to win the Candidates title and earn a direct challenge for the Women’s World Chess Championship. Key Highlights of […]
April 13, 2026 — Uttarakhand Current affairs
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 […]
April 12, 2026 — National News
Why in the News? India has achieved a historic milestone in its intellectual property (IP) journey. In the Financial Year 2025-26, patent filings in the country soared to an unprecedented 1.43 lakh (143,729), marking a massive 30.2% increase over the previous year. This surge signals India’s rapid transition from a service-oriented economy to a knowledge-based […]
April 11, 2026 — National News
Why in the News? In a landmark move to bolster India’s scientific output, NITI Aayog recently released two pivotal reports: “Ease of Doing Research & Development in India” and the “Survey Report on Ease of Doing R&D in India.” The reports are the culmination of a nine-month intensive study involving 400+ institutional leaders and 850+ […]
December 11, 2024 — Uttarakhand Current affairs
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 […]
December 11, 2024 — Uttarakhand Current affairs
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
December 11, 2024 — Uttarakhand Current affairs
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
December 11, 2024 — Uttarakhand Current affairs
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
December 11, 2024 — Uttarakhand Current affairs
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.
