Uttar Pradesh Power Distribution Network Rehabilitation Project: Key Facts

The ADB-funded Uttar Pradesh Power Distribution Network Rehabilitation Project is aimed at improving the quality and reliability of electricity supply in Uttar Pradesh. The project involves conversion of 65,000 km of rural low-voltage distribution lines from bare conductors to aerial ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

PM SVANidhi Scheme: UP secures the top rank

On 26 October, 2020, the Government of India announced that Uttar Pradesh secured the top rank PM SVANidhi Scheme. The state has approved the highest number of loans so far. Highlights Uttar Pradesh government has secured the top ranking in ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

KVIC’s Honey Mission: Bee boxes distributed to migrant workers

Minister of State for MSME, Shri Pratap Chandra Sarangi handed over 700 bee boxes to 70 migrant workers of two districts of the state of Uttar Pradesh which provided them the livelihood opportunity through the “Honey Mission” program. What is ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

Swachh Survekshan report 2020: Indore bagged the award for fourth time in a row

Indore bagged the first prize as the cleanest city in the nation for the fourth year in a row. The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry released the Swachh Survekshan Report 2020 with the List of winning cities of India. ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

UP to Set up District-level Panels to fight COVID 19

The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up district-level panels consisting of district magistrates, chief medical officers and chief development officers to prepare a working plan in order to fight the COVID 19 pandemic more effectively. Details The government ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

BS Chauhan Committee Formed to Probe Vikas Dubey Encounter Case

The Supreme Court has given its nod to formulate a judicial panel to look into the details of the Vikas Dubey alleged encounter case. The apex court has decided to appoint former SC Judge Justice B S Chauhan to head ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Syllabi for Class X, XII Reduced by UP Govt.

The Uttar Pradesh Government has decided that the syllabus of the Classes X and XII will be reduced in the wake of the COVID 19 pandemic in the whole world. The decision is expected to prove beneficial for the students ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

GoI: New Economic Corridor Projects of Rs 20,000 crores in Haryana

On July 13, 2020, the Union Minister of Road Transport, Highways and MSMEs inaugurated and laid foundation stones to new economic corridors in the state of Haryana. Highlights The projects will help the state of Haryana to provide smooth connectivity ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

MP to launch “Kill Corona” campaign

On July 1, 2020, the Madhya Pradesh Government will launch “Kill Corona” campaign. The State Government is to conduct door-to-door survey under the campaign. Highlights The “Kill Corona” campaign is to be conducted for 15 days all over the states. ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Special Security Force for Industrial Security in Uttar Pradesh

The Uttar Pradesh government is to create a dedicated Security force that will look after the security of airport, district courts, industrial institutions, banks and metro rails. Highlights The Uttar Pradesh Special Security Force (UPSSF) will be created by the ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020