June 2019

UTTAR PRADESH   UP cabinet approves timeline for Jewar airport project   The Uttar Pradesh cabinet on Tuesday approved the timeline for the implementation of NOIDA International (Greenfield) Airport project.   The ministers said the cabinet also gave nod to the request for quotation (RFQ) cum request for proposal (RFP) document along with the draft … Read more 29-30.06.19 Uttar Pradesh(UPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

UTTAR PRADESH   Birth rate in Uttar Pradesh higher than national average   Despite a fall, the birth rate of Uttar Pradesh remains higher than the national average, reveals the sample registration survey (SRS) data released recently.   As per the SRS report released by the registrar general of India, the national birth rate average … Read more 28.06.19 Uttar Pradesh(UPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

UTTAR PRADESH   UP’s first cyber forensic lab and training centre gets functional   The state police top brass has started mulling over establishing cybercrime detection unit as separate specialised wing.   State has Special Task Force (STF) to tackle organise crime and Anti-Terror Squad to counter terror activities, there is also a need to … Read more 27.06.19 Uttar Pradesh(UPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

UTTAR PRADESH   CM to launch ‘million farmers school’ 4th edition   Chief minister Yogi Adityanath will launch the fourth edition of the ‘million farmers’ school,’ a state agriculture department’s programme to educate them about the latest farm technology and various welfare schemes.   Around 10 lakh farmers will be trained at the programme to … Read more 26.06.19 Uttar Pradesh(UPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

UTTAR PRADESH   ·         UP’s ‘no’ to child marriage sets new world record ð  To spread mass awareness and encourage action, Uttar Pradesh has set a Guinness World Record by getting maximum number of signatures against child marriage. Beginning from Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, 1,81,551 people signed on a flag measuring 16,000 square feet, weighing … Read more 25.06.19 Uttar Pradesh(UPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

UTTAR PRADESH   Govt to spend ₹100 more per uniform in state-run schools More than 1.57 crore students studying in government-run primary and upper primary schools in Uttar Pradesh will get two new sets of uniform each after the summer vacation ends in July.   After coming to power in UP in 2017, the BJP … Read more 23-24.06.19 Uttar Pradesh(UPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

UTTAR PRADESH   Now, satellite data to forecast flood in UP   The Flood Management Information System Centre (FMISC) of Uttar Pradesh is set to use real time satellite data to forecast flooding and issue early flood warning during the coming monsoon season.     “The GPS data will be matched with the data released … Read more 21.06.19 Uttar Pradesh(UPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

UTTAR PRADESH   Groundwater level depletes further: Survey   The Uttar Pradesh groundwater department has completed the fifth survey of groundwater table in the state.   The level of groundwater has depleted further over the years. The number of blocks with ‘over exploited’ groundwater levels that was 113 last year, has seen a sharp increase. … Read more 20.06.19 Uttar Pradesh(UPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

UTTAR PRADESH   Schools to form eco clubs for green campus   Schools in Lucknow are forming eco clubs on their campuses to encourage tree plantation and cleanliness.   Schools across Lucknow would have to form eco-clubs to promote environmental studies, participate in plantation drives and organise other activities on the campuses.   All schools … Read more 19.06.19 Uttar Pradesh(UPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

UTTAR PRADESH   UP govt defends draft ordinance on private varsities   The Uttar Pradesh government defended on Wednesday a draft ordinance that asked private universities to ensure their campuses weren’t used for “anti-national activity” even as the Opposition alleged the decision foisted” right-wing ideology on educational institutions and universities said there was nothing new … Read more 18.06.19 Uttar Pradesh(UPPSC) Daily Current Affairs