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Uttar Pradesh Breastfeed eludes 33L UP infants. Three out of five mothers in the state could be starving their babies because 60% mothers in UP do not breastfeed them exclusively for the recommended six months. The startling fact, which relates to over 33 lakh newborns every year, came to the fore ahead of … Read more 01.08.17 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs.
Uttar Pradesh UP to hold special exam to generate awareness about India’s culture and heritage In an attempt to “generate awareness about India’s culture and heritage”, UP BJP is getting ready to organise a Deen Dayal Samanya Gyan Pratiyogita to assess students’ general knowledge, including current affairs. Participating students are likely to be asked about … Read more 30.07.17 & 31.07.17 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs
Uttar Pradesh UP starts headcount of migrant minorities from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh for citizenship The Uttar Pradesh government has instructed the district administration to submit online proposals for Indian citizenship of Hindu and Sikh migrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. Of these, 16 Pakistani nationals living in Bareilly who want Indian citizenship have … Read more 29.07.17 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs
Uttar Pradesh UP looks to attract investors, vows secure environment The Uttar Pradesh government will conduct roadshows to woo investment and provide a safe and secure environment to industry as it looks to give a “tough fight” to developed states like Gujarat in attracting funds. UP Industrial Development Minister Satish Mahana said, Officials will be visiting different … Read more 28.07.17 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs
Uttar Pradesh Allow state-run buses to shift to green fuel:Assocham to UP CM Industry body Assocham has knocked on the door of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to allow transition of state-owned buses to environment-friendly fuel such as ethanol from traditional ones like petrol and diesel. “Uttar Pradesh is India’s largest producer of ethanol for blending with … Read more 27.07.17 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs
Uttar Pradesh Swachhta Pakhwara: NHAI organises 650-km cycle rally ð To mark Swachhta Pakhwara (fortnight-long cleanliness drive), NHAI’s regional office (West) UP, organised a cycle rally. ð The rally will cover 650 kilometres and reach Ghaziabad on July 30. ð The aim of the rally is to spread the message of cleanliness and … Read more 22.07.17 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs
Uttar Pradesh Lucknow Metro to be India’s 1st with own FM radio station The Lucknow Metro will become India’s first to have its own FM radio station, which will provide entertainment and information on metro safety. It also will offer travellers with ‘Go Smart’ cards drinking water, toilet facilities and WiFi free … Read more 26.07.17 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs
Uttar Pradesh ₹84 cr to make UP buses safe for women Launching a fully secure women-exclusive pink AC buses, installing CCTVs and panic buttons in all its buses equipped with hi-tech interceptors to help any distressed wom an passenger are some of the ma jor activities that the UP State Road Transport Corporation … Read more 25.07.17 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs
Uttar Pradesh Soon, UP to set up 18 driving schools at divisional headquarters, says CM The Untrained drivers and poor knowledge of the Motor Vehicles Act were responsible for thousands of deaths in road accidents. The CM said 4-5 lakh trained drivers were required in the country and added the state government … Read more 23.07.17 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs
Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh launches free power connection scheme for BPL families Uttar Pradesh Power Minister Srikant Sharma launched free power connection scheme for the Below Poverty Line (BPL) card holders. The people who do not have BPL cards will have to pay between Rs 80 to Rs 120 for getting the power connection. The scheme … Read more 24.07.17 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs