unknown fact about FRI Dehradun!

एफआरआई (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 […]

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Lipulekh Pass Dispute & Kailash Mansarovar Yatra: The Geopolitics of a Pilgrimage Route

​Topic: 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. […]

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Erosion of Uttarakhand’s Van Panchayats

Shadows in the Hills: The Slow Bureaucratic Erosion of Uttarakhand’s 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 […]

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Uttarakhand Disaster Resilient Preparation

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 […]

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General Studies Paper 6- Upper PCS Mains 2025

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 […]

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General Studies Paper 5- Upper PCS Mains 2025

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 […]

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House of Himalayas Success Story

Why in News? The umbrella brand of Uttarakhand, “House of Himalayas,” has achieved a significant commercial milestone by recording sales worth ₹4.3 Crores within a short span of its inception. This achievement underscores the success of the state’s mission to take local mountain products to global markets while empowering rural women. What is “House of […]

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General Studies Paper 4- Upper PCS Mains 2025

Uttarakhand: UKPSC Upper PCS Mains 2025 General Studies Paper 4, held on 29th April 2026. UKPSC Upper PCS Mains 2025 General Studies Paper 4 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 […]

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Modern land port at Banbasa, Champawat

Banbasa 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 […]

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General Studies Paper 3- Upper PCS Mains 2025

Uttarakhand: UKPSC Upper PCS Mains 2025 General Studies Paper 3, held on 29th April 2026. UKPSC Upper PCS Mains 2025 General Studies Paper 3 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 […]

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