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Uttar Pradesh In UP, smartphones, cash prizes for men who gift toilets on Raksha Bandhan. In an attempt to discourage open defecation among residents, several districts in the state have come up with a scheme to motivate men to gift toilets to their sisters this Raksha Bandhan. The idea is pioneered by Amethi chief … Read more 05.08.17 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs.
Uttar Pradesh Gorakhpur to have UP’s biggest zoological park. The Yogi government has raised the project size of the proposed Gorakhpur zoo, coming up in the CM’s home turf. It will now have a sprawl of 212 acres, making it the biggest in Uttar Pradesh and among the big 10 zoos in the country. The target set for … Read more 04.08.17 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs.
Uttar Pradesh UP government announces free travel for women on Raksha Bandhan The Uttar Pradesh government today announced free travel in government buses for women on ‘Raksha Bandhan’. The free ride will be available from the midnight of August 6 to midnight of August 7, an official said. The chief minister has announced … Read more 02.08.17 & 03.08.17 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs.
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