Dec 2018

UTTAR PRADESH   UP to merge primary, upper primary schools running on same premises   The government primary schools and upper primary schools, running separately in same premises, would be merged into junior high schools from classes 1 to 8 across the state from next academic calendar. The decision has been taken by the state … Read more 07.12.18 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs

UTTAR PRADESH   ·        More than 1.8 million visually impaired in UP ð  More than 4% of the total global blind population of 45 million lives in Uttar Pradesh, translating into over 1.85 million persons, according to state health department data. ð  Not only this, over three lakh new persons join this population every year. On national … Read more 06.12.18 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs

UTTAR PRADESH   Uttar Pradesh to replace all open electricity wires with insulated cables in its villages   The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to replace the open electricity wires with insulated cable lines in its villages, an ambitious plan which intends to curb power theft and check the electrocution incidents caused by the uncovered wires. Hundreds of … Read more 05.12.18 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs

UTTAR PRADESH   UP government to introduce a new software to curb cheating in UP board exams   The Uttar Pradesh State government has designed anew software and a four-step process initiated to check the menace of copying in the Uttar Pradesh Board exams. The aim is to curtail the use of unfair means by students while making efforts to improve the quality … Read more 04.12.18 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs

UTTAR PRADESH   UP to seek Rs 5,500-cr investments for Bundelkhand green energy corridor   The Uttar Pradesh government will seek private investments worth Rs 5,500 crore for the proposed Bundelkhand green energy corridor that is expected to generate 4,000 megawatt (MW) solar power.   The state would foot the bill for evacuating power from solar … Read more 02-03.12.18 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs

UTTAR PRADESH   International conference on bears starts in Agra   More than 80 delegates from 11 countries are participating in an international conference on bears being organized in the Taj city for the first time.   Hosted by Wildlife SOS, a conservation non-profit, the conference from December 3-6 is focused on bear care, wildlife … Read more 01.12.18 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs