May 19, 2026 — Uttarakhand Current affairs
The Badri cow, locally known as the Pahadi Gai, is the first certified indigenous cattle breed of Uttarakhand. Badri Cow is named after the holy shrine of Badrinath. This unique breed deeply intertwines itself with the ecology, culture, and rural economy of the Kumaon and Garhwal hills. 1. Key Characteristics and Habitat of Badri Cow […]
May 19, 2026 — Uttarakhand Current affairs
Shadows in the Hills: The Slow Bureaucratic Erosion of Uttarakhand Van Panchayats The dense oak and pine forests of the Central Himalayas have never been mere scenery; they are the lifelines of the communities that inhabit them. At the heart of this relationship lies the institution of the Van Panchayat (Forest Council)—a unique, century-old model […]
May 16, 2026 — Uttarakhand Current affairs
Reintroduction of Himalayan Snow Trout to Naini Lake, Nainital: A Milestone for Uttarakhand’s Aquatic Conservation In April 2026, scientists from the Department of Zoology at the DSB Campus of Kumaun University, Nainital, successfully reintroduced the Himalayan Snow Trout (locally called Asela) into Naini Lake, Nainital after an absence of nearly three decades. This landmark conservation […]
May 15, 2026 — National News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a comprehensive six-day tour covering the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy. This high-level diplomatic mission underscores India’s growing footprint across both the Middle East and Europe. First Leg: The United Arab Emirates The Prime Minister’s first stop is the UAE, marking his eighth […]
May 13, 2026 — Uttarakhand Current affairs
Uttarakhand Cabinet Decisions 2026: Key Highlights for UKPSC In a meeting held on 13 May, 2026, the Uttarakhand Cabinet has approved several transformative policies and administrative reforms aimed at rural development, healthcare optimization, and institutional renaming. Major highlights of the meeting: 1. Agriculture & Rural Development Uttarakhand Voluntary/Partial Land Consolidation Incentive Policy, 2026 In a […]
May 7, 2026 — National News
Supreme Court Judge Strength increased: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has approved the proposal for introducing The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 in Parliament to amend The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956 for increasing the strength of Judges of the Supreme Court of […]
May 4, 2026 — Uttarakhand Current affairs
Comprehensive Overview of Uttarakhand Disaster Resilient Preparation Initiatives In recent high-level meetings chaired by Uttarakhand’s Chief Secretary regarding the state’s comprehensive approach to natural disaster mitigation, the following details outline key areas were discussed: 1. Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) Mitigation Recognizing the increasing threat from expanding glacial lakes in the Himalayas, the state is implementing specific […]
May 2, 2026 — Uttarakhand Current affairs
Uttarakhand Launches Advanced Early Warning Disaster Alert System: Cell Broadcasting Trial Successful In a significant move toward making the national-level disaster early warning system more effective and time-bound, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and C-DOT conducted a successful test alert via the Cell Broadcasting System across the country, including Uttarakhand, today. Key Highlights of […]
April 30, 2026 — Previous Year Papers, Uttarakhand Upper PCS Previous Year Papers [Mains]
Uttarakhand: UKPSC Upper PCS Mains 2025 General Studies Paper 6, held on 30th April 2026. UKPSC Upper PCS Mains 2025 General Studies Paper 6 Section A Total Questions: 05 | Marks per Question: 04 | Word Limit: 50 Words Section B Total Questions: 10 | Marks per Question: 08 | Word Limit: 100 Words Section C Total Questions: 10 | Marks […]
April 30, 2026 — Previous Year Papers, Uttarakhand Upper PCS Previous Year Papers [Mains]
Uttarakhand: UKPSC Upper PCS Mains 2025 General Studies Paper 5, held on 30th April 2026. UKPSC Upper PCS Mains 2025 General Studies Paper 5 Section A Total Questions: 05 | Marks per Question: 04 | Word Limit: 50 Words Section B Total Questions: 10 | Marks per Question: 08 | Word Limit: 100 Words Section C Total Questions: 10 | Marks […]
