Government of India signs MoU with Chief Ministers of 6 Upper Yamuna basin states for construction of Lakhwar multi-purpose project in Uttarakhand

On August 28, the Government of India (GoI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chief Ministers of 6 Upper Yamuna basin states for the construction of Lakhwar multi-purpose project in Uttarakhand. The states are Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar ..

India's first biofuel flight to fly from Dehradun to Delhi

India’s first flight using biofuel will fly from Dehradun (capital of Uttarakhand) to Delhi. The first ever biofuel test flight was conducted by SpiceJet on its turborporp Q-400 plane. With this India will join elite club of nations who have ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018

International Yoga day: June 21

The 4th International Yoga day was celebrated on June 21, 2018 across the world to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga. The theme this year was “Yoga for Peace”. The day’s celebration in India were led ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2018

4th International Yoga Day Celebrations main event to be held in Dehradun

The Union Ministry of AYUSH has announced that main event of 4th International Yoga Day celebrations (IDY-2018) will be held on 21 June 2018 at Dehradun, capital city of Uttrakhand. Key Facts The event is going to be Mass Yoga ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018

Uttarakhand to get aid by Asian Development Bank (ADB) for infrastructure development

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has given in principle nod to aid Rs 1,700 crore to Uttarakhand for infrastructure development and creation of sewerage treatment facilities in urban areas. With the sanctioned amount, the transport system will be upgraded and ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018

Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) signs MOU with TIFAC for supporting forest based communities

The Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) has signed MOU with Technology Information, Forecasting & Assessment Council (TIFAC) to provide livelihood opportunities and augment income of the forest based communities. Through this collaboration, TIFAC will help ICFRE to ..

President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurates Ashiana Annexe in Dehradun

President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the ‘Ashiana Annexe’, comprising of 12 low cost dwelling units in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It has been constructed to accommodate officers and staff of Rashtrapati Bhavan during Presidential visits to the Retreat at ‘Ashiana’. Key Facts These ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2017