Uttar Pradesh Current Affairs, GK & News
Anup Chandra Pandey appointed as Election Commissioner
Union government has appointed Anup Chandra Pandey, as Election Commissioner. He is a retired IAS officer if 1984 batch from Uttar Pradesh cadre. He will serve the office for around three years and will retire in February 2024. Highlights He has been appointed to position after retirement of former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sunil Arora. ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Topics: Anup Chandra Pandey • Chief Election Commissioner • Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh • Election Commission of India (ECI) • Uttar Pradesh
U.P announces Affordable Rental Housing Scheme for Students, Urban Migrants
Uttar Pradesh government has announced on March 26, 2021 to start an affordable rental housing scheme for students, urban migrants and poor people living in cities. Uttar Pradesh cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath proposed for Affordable Rental Housing and Complexes (ARHC) scheme. Affordable Rental Housing and Complexes (ARHC) Under state government’s ARHC scheme; ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Affordable Rental Housing Scheme • ARHC Scheme • Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana • Uttar Pradesh
Arjuna Sahayak Irrigation Project- Highlights
The “Arjuna Sahayak Irrigation Project” will be completed and launched in one or two months in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The project will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister. Highlights The launching of the project was announced by the Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, on March 11, 2021. This irrigation project will bring positive changes ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • States Current Affairs
Topics: Arjuna Sahayak Irrigation Project • Betwa River • Dhasan River • Irrigation • Irrigation in India • Lahchura Dam • Uttar Pradesh
Guru Ravidas Jayanti Celebrated
The Bhakti Movement Saint Guru Ravidas Jayanti is being observed on February 27, 2021 across the country. Key Point Guru Ravidas has left behind his great influence on the Indian culture especially in the North India. He is well known for his efforts in eradicating caste system from India. The saint is contemporary to Kabirdas ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Bhakti movement • Guru Ravidas • Guru Ravidas Jayanti • Sikhism • Uttar Pradesh
UP: Foundation Stone for Maharaja Suheldev Memorial to be laid down
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually lay the foundation stone of the Maharaja Suheldev Memorial on February 16, 2021. Apart from that, the foundation stone for the development work of Chittaura Lake in Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh will also be laid down. Key Facts Chief Minister of UP Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Persons in News • States Current Affairs
Topics: Bahraich district • Maharaja Suheldev • Maharaja Suheldev Memorial • Persons in News • Prime Minister Narendra Modi • Uttar Pradesh