April 11, 2026 — National News
NITI Aayog Ease of Doing R&D Report 2026: 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 […]
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.
July 31, 2024 — Previous Year Papers, Uttarakhand Upper PCS Previous Year Papers [Prelims]
UKPSC Upper PCS 2024 Prelims Paper: Question Papers & Trend Analysis The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission successfully conducted the UKPSC Upper PCS 2024 Prelims Paper exam on July 14, 2024. This highly competitive state civil services examination took place across multiple regional centers. Therefore, thousands of administrative aspirants appeared to secure prestigious posts under the […]
April 6, 2023 — Uttarakhand Current affairs
6 April 2023 samvegias #ukpsc #upsc #chardhamyatra #plasticpollution The government of Uttarakhand in India is implementing a unique waste-disposal system to prevent littering the Char Dham yatra route with plastic bottles and packets. Mechanism: Visitors will scan a QR code on each plastic bottle and multi-layer plastic bag and pay a deposit over the maximum retail price, which they can claim back […]
May 1, 2022 — Previous Year Papers, Uttarakhand Upper PCS Previous Year Papers [Prelims]
UKPSC Upper PCS 2021 Prelims Paper: Question Papers & Trend Analysis The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission successfully conducted the UKPSC Upper PCS 2021 Prelims Paper exam on April 3, 2022. This highly competitive state civil services examination took place across multiple regional centers. Therefore, thousands of administrative aspirants appeared to secure prestigious posts under the […]
