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 […]
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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 […]
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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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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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Ethanol 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 […]
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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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In 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 […]
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Uttarakhand: 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 | […]
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Uttarakhand: UKPSC Upper PCS Mains 2025 General Studies Paper 1, held on 28th April 2026. UKPSC Upper PCS Mains 2025 General Studies Paper 1 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 | […]
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Uttarakhand: UKPSC Upper PCS Mains 2025 Essay Paper, held on 27th April 2026. Paper requires candidates to write three essays—one from each section—within a 700-800 word limit per topic.Below are the specific topics categorized by section: UKPSC Upper PCS Mains 2025 Essay Paper Section A (खण्ड – अ) These topics focus on culture, social media, […]
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