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Union Government’s Sukanya Samridhi Yojna begins in Uttar Pradesh
Union Government’s Sukanya Samridhi Yojna under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) campaign has begun in Jaunpur district in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The first account under the scheme was opened in the name of a three-year old girl Vedika ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
Jackal research and translocation project launched in Uttar Pradesh
Wildlife SOS in collaboration with Uttar Pradesh (UP) Forest Department and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is launching Jackal Research & Translocation Project in UP. Under this project, study and translocation of 30-35 wild jackals from Akbar’s Tomb in Sikandra, ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
India, U.S. sign three MoUs on smart cities
India and United States (US) have signed three Memoranda of Understandings (MoUs) on smart cities. These MoUs were signed by the representatives of United States Trade and Development Agency (USTAD) and the respective Chief Secretaries of State Governments of Uttar ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2015
India funds Nepal’s Pancheshwar project to counter Kheri floods
India will provide fund of Rs 1500 crore to Nepal’s Pancheshwar multi-purpose project on Mahakali river for countering the Kheri floods in Uttar Pradesh. This move of Union government comes after a delegation of MPs visited Nepal and had submitted their ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2015
UP government renames Sant Ravidas Nagar district to 'Bhadohi'
The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to rename Sant Ravidas Nagar district in the state as ‘Bhadohi’. This decision was taken during a meeting of the state Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav at Lucknow. Earlier District Magistrate had ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2014
Uttar Pradesh becomes first state in the country to take E-governance route to provide pensions and scholarships
Uttar Pradesh has become the first State in the country to take the route of e-governance to provide pension and scholarships to 15 million beneficiaries. Besides, UP has also made commercial taxes department consumer friendly by making almost all payments ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2014
Chhatpuja Celebrated
Chhatpuja is an ancient festival celebrated by Hindus and Jains alike. It is believed to be the only Vedic Festival dedicated to the Hindu Sun God, Surya, and Chhathi Maiya, a Vedic Goddess. The Chhat Puja is performed to thank the Sun God for sustaining life and ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Government to create a SPV for Ken-Betwa River Linking Project
The Centre is planning to create a SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) to implement the Ken-Betwa River Linking Project. Interlinking the rivers of India has been one of the major initiative of the NDA government at the Centre. Ken-Betwa River Linking ..