Gaula River Mining

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has given permission to the Uttarakhand government to continue mining activities in the Gaula River in Nainital district. The extension allows mining work to be carried out until June 30, extending the ..

Tags: Mining Sector • Uttarakhand • Rivers In India

Month: current affairs - june, 2023

Category: Places in News Current Affairs

Patch Reporting App

The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami, recently inaugurated the innovative “Patch Reporting App” at the Secretariat. Developed by the Public Works Department, this user-friendly application aims to address the persistent issue of potholes on the state’s roads. ..

Tags: Chief Minister of Uttarakhand • Road safety • Uttarakhand

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: States Current Affairs

Tungnath Temple

On March 27, a notification was issued by the central government to declare the ancient Tungnath temple as a monument of national importance. Tungnath temple, located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, is a significant pilgrimage site for Hindus. It ..

Tags: Hindu temples • National Monuments Authority • Temples • Uttarakhand

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Places in News Current Affairs

International Liquid Mirror Telescope

Recently, India inaugurated the largest International Liquid Mirror Telescope (ILMT) in Devasthal, Uttarakhand. This four-meter telescope is designed exclusively for astronomical observations and is the first optical survey telescope in India. The observatory will explore the deep celestial sky, classifying ..

Tags: Outer space • Space Sector • Uttarakhand

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Uttarakhand New Anti-Cheating Law

The Governor of Uttarakhand recently issued an ordinance to control unfair recruitment in the state. In accordance with the ordinance, the State Government can impose fines of up to 10 crores of rupees against unfair practices in exams and in ..

Tags: anti-cheating • ethics in education • Ordinance • unfair exam practices • Uttarakhand

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs • States Current Affairs

India’s Estimates of Millet Procurement

The Government of India is expecting the millet production to increase to forty to fifty lakh tonnes in the next few years. In 2023, the millet production in the country is around six to seven lakh tonnes. According to the ..

Tags: Advanced estimates • Agriculture in Tamil Nadu • Estimates • Food security • Food security in India

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022