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Niti Extreme Ultra Run 2026: Boost for Uttarakhand Border Tourism The Uttarakhand Tourism Department and the Indian Army launched a major joint initiative in Chamoli district. They organized the “Niti Extreme Ultra Run 2026” on May 31 and June 1, 2026. This high-altitude endurance event took place in the remote Niti Valley. The event marks […]
Read MoreGoI constitutes the ‘High-Level Committee on Demographic Change’ The Government of India officially constituted the ‘High-Level Committee on Demographic Change’. This major development follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of a “High-powered Demography Mission” in 2025. The Union Cabinet approved the proposal soon after. According to an official Press Information Bureau (PIB) release, the panel […]
Read Moreएफआरआई (FRI): विरासत, वास्तुकला और वानिकी अनुसंधान का ऐतिहासिक केंद्र भारत के उत्तराखंड राज्य की राजधानी देहरादून में स्थित वन अनुसंधान संस्थान (Forest Research Institute – FRI) न केवल देश का सबसे प्रतिष्ठित वानिकी अनुसंधान केंद्र है, बल्कि यह अपनी भव्य वास्तुकला और समृद्ध इतिहास के लिए दुनिया भर में मशहूर है। आइए जानते हैं […]
Read MoreTopic: Lipulekh Pass Dispute & Kailash Mansarovar Yatra: The Geopolitics of a Pilgrimage Route Syllabus Relevance: * UKPSC Mains (GS Paper I): Geography and History of Uttarakhand, Borders and Strategic Importance of Uttarakhand. Introduction The Lipulekh Pass, situated in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, has emerged as a significant diplomatic flashpoint between India and Nepal. […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreShadows 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 […]
Read MorePrime 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 […]
Read MoreUttarakhand 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 […]
Read MoreSupreme 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 […]
Read MoreComprehensive 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 […]
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