March 2019

UTTAR PRADESH   Now, UP govt plans to set up GST Appellate Tribunal in Prayagraj   The state government filed an affidavit before the Allahabad high court stating that a revised proposal had been sent to the central government for setting up Goods and Service Tax (GST) Appellate Tribunal in Prayagraj and its regional benches … Read more 15.03.19 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs

UTTAR PRADESH   Lack of jobs, edu affecting Muslim women: Survey   Muslim women living in localities across the capital complain about absence of employment facilities, drop in income and lack of schooling facilities for their children, in a recent survey conducted by All India Democratic Women Association (AIDWA).   The findings of survey that … Read more 14.03.19 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs

UTTAR PRADESH   Second clinical haematology centre to open in city soon   The state capital will soon get the second clinical haematology centre at Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS) here to cater to the medical needs of patients having blood related disorders.   Clinical Haematology department treats patients with blood … Read more 13.03.19 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs

UTTAR PRADESH   Soon, a kit to identify IVF-fit sperms   A scientist associated with Lucknow-based Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) has come up with a kit capable of identifying a genetically fit sperms.   It has been observed that people born from IVF are more susceptible to certain disorders than those born through natural … Read more 12.03.19 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs

UTTAR PRADESH   Hindon canal may link UP Gate flyover with DND   The consultant hired by the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) to prepare a feasibility report on extending the 10.3km Hindon elevated road to Noida’s DND flyway has recommended one of the three available options which is not only cost effective but also requires lesser land.   As … Read more 10-11.03.19 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs

UTTAR PRADESH   Over 1800 prisoners died in past five years in UP jails   In the last five years more than 1800 prisoners died in Uttar Pradesh. The highest number of deaths, 119, was recorded in Bareilly district jail followed by 113 in Fatehpur district jail.   According to the response given by state prisons administration and reform services … Read more 09.03.19 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs

UTTAR PRADESH   Road spend by UP MPs is highest in country   MPs from Uttar Pradesh have tried their best to pave the way for a second term, spending at least 78% of the local area development (MPLAD) funds to build roads, bridges and pathways. The spend, as of March 2019, is the highest in the … Read more 08.03.19 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs

UTTAR PRADESH   UP forest department to conduct wild animal census in May   The forest department will be conducting a census of wild animals, including sloth bears, farm bears, blackbuck, rhinos, gharials, wild boars, fishing cats, peacocks, deer and nilgais, across all forest divisions of Uttar Pradesh. The census of main species of wild animals will … Read more 07.03.19 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs

UTTAR PRADESH   ·         UP claims highest-ever purchase of paddy during kharif season ð  The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday claimed to have made the highest-ever paddy purchase from farmers during the kharif season which ended on February 28. ð  The government said it had achieved 96% of the target and purchased 48.20 lakh metric … Read more 06.03.19 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs

UTTAR PRADESH   Govt to raise land holding limit for industrialists   The state government is all set to amend the UP Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, 1950 to increase the ceiling of land holding for an individual from the existing 12.5 acres.   The government has taken the decision to accelerate industrialisation process … Read more 05.03.19 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs