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1. ग्लेशियर झील विस्फोट जोखिम न्यूनीकरण (GLOF Mitigation) हिमालयी क्षेत्र में जलवायु परिवर्तन के कारण ग्लेशियर झीलों का खतरा बढ़ रहा है। सरकार इसके लिए वैज्ञानिक दृष्टिकोण अपना रही है: 2. भूकम्प पूर्व चेतावनी प्रणाली (EEWS) एवं सुदृढ़ीकरण उत्तराखंड जोन 4 और 5 (अत्यधिक संवेदनशील) में स्थित है, इसलिए यह प्रणाली जीवन रक्षक है। 3. […]
Read MoreBanbasa 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 […]
Read MoreEthanol Blending in India: The Water-Energy Paradox 1. Context & Policy Background India is aggressively pursuing the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme to reduce its dependence on expensive crude oil imports (approx. 85% imported) and to achieve carbon emission targets. 2. The Critical “Water Footprint” of Ethanol The most alarming takeaway from the recent NITI […]
Read MoreIn 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 […]
Read MoreUttarakhand: UKPSC Upper PCS Mains 2025 General Studies Paper 2, held on 28th 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 | […]
Read MoreNITI Aayog new Vice Chairperson 2026 In a significant move toward revitalizing India’s premier policy think-tank, the Government of India notified the reconstitution of the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) on April 24, 2026. The restructuring brings in a blend of seasoned economists, seasoned administrators, and domain experts in science and healthcare, signaling […]
Read MoreSAMVEG IAS is proud to announce its Interview Guidance Programme for the UKPSC Lower PCS 2025. This comprehensive guidance program is designed to help candidates refine their presentation, bridge knowledge gaps, and confidently face the interview panel. SAMVEG IAS द्वारा UKPSC लोअर PCS 2025 के लिए Interview Guidance Programme की घोषणा करते हुए हमें गर्व […]
Read MoreWhy in the News? 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 Season 2026-27. Commissioner/Secretary of Food […]
Read MoreOrganizer: 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 […]
Read MoreTopic: 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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