“Soul of Steel” High-Altitude Endurance Challenge to be launched in India

In an effort to test one’s high-altitude endurance, a new challenge called “Soul of Steel” will be launched in India. Spearheaded by venture CLAW Global, which is run by veterans and supported by the Indian Army, the challenge will take ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Uttarakhand Women Reservation Bill

Uttarakhand Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Gurmit Singh has approved a bill providing 30% horizontal reservation for domiciled women citizens of the state in public services and posts. The bill, known as the Uttarakhand Public Services (Horizontal Reservation for Women) Bill ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

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

Joshimath ‘Sinking Zone’

Land subsidence in Joshimath (Uttarakhand), is a grave reminder of the harm that can be caused by reckless infrastructure development and the role of climate change in exacerbating the situation. Over 60 families living in uninhabitable houses have already been ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

September 9 : Himalaya Day

Himalaya Day is celebrated every year on 9 September with an aim to preserve the Himalayan ecosystem and region. Himalaya Day In 2015, September 9 was officially declared as Himalaya Day by the then Chief Minister of Uttarakhand. The Himalayas ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Haridwar: Best Aspirational District

NITI Aayog has declared Haridwar city of Uttarakhand as the best aspirational district on the basis of five parameters. Haridwar has secured first position in Basic Infrastructure theme. Now an additional allocation of Rs 3 crore will be made to ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Uttarakhand: Observatory to monitor space activity

India’s first commercial space observatory will be set up in the Garhwal division of Uttarakhand. Digantara, a startup started in the field of space, will build this laboratory. Key Points This observatory will monitor the 10 cm size of microscopic ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

CEEW Study on Forest Fires

A study released by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) has found that in the past two decades the intensity and frequency of forest fires, as well as an increase in the number of months in which forest ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

One Health Pilot Project

The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) has launched a pilot project in Uttarakhand to implement the One Health Framework by the ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

EX-DUSTLIK Military Exercise

EX- DUSTLIK’s is a joint training exercise that is conducted between the armies of India and Uzbekistan. The 3rd edition of this exercise is being conducted at Yangiarik, Uzbekistan from 22nd to 31st March 2022. Overview: Ex-DUSTLIK’s last edition was ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

International Election Visitors Programme 2022

The virtual International Election Visitors Programme (IEVP) 2022 was hosted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for Election Management Bodies (EMBs) from nearly 32 countries and four international organisations. Overview: More than 150 EMB Delegates participating online were given ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences