28.07.17 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

WET LAND ECOSYSTEM

  Areas of marsh, fen, peatland/water, whether natural (or) artificial, permanent (or) temporary with water that is static (or) flowing, fresh, brackish (or) salt, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed 6 mtrs. Wetlands Classification- Inland wetland- a)Natural- Lakes / Ponds, Ox-bow Lakes, Waterlogged, Swamp/marsh b) Manmade- … Read more WET LAND ECOSYSTEM

Uttar Pradesh: National Parks / Tiger Reserves /Wildlife Sanctuaries

    National Chambal Sanctuary – The National Chambal Sanctuary is famous for the rare Gangetic dolphin. The Sanctuary was founded in 1979 and is a part of a large area co-administered by Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. Apart from the Gangetic dolphin, the other inhabitants of the sanctury include magar (crocodile) and ghariyal … Read more Uttar Pradesh: National Parks / Tiger Reserves /Wildlife Sanctuaries

02.08.17 & 03.08.17 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.

Liberation War of Bangladesh

  The Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971 was the culmination of a 25-year tumultuous relationship between East and West Pakistan. The British failed to keep a united India as riots started between the Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims in 1946. The riots were so widespread that on August 14, 1947 India was portioned into two … Read more Liberation War of Bangladesh

Tax Reforms in India, Direct & Indirect Tax Reforms. Subsidies- Cash Transfer of Subsidy Issue.

[su_heading size=”21″]Tax Reforms in India[/su_heading] Sience 1990 ie the liberalization of Indian economy saw the beginning of Taxation reforms in the nation. The taxation system in the nation has been subjected to consistent and comprehensive reform. Following factors arise the need for tax reforms in India:- Tax resources must be maximized for increased social sector investment … Read more Tax Reforms in India, Direct & Indirect Tax Reforms. Subsidies- Cash Transfer of Subsidy Issue.

Indian Constitution : historical underpinnings

Constitution Constitution is the fundamental law of a country which ordains the fundamental principles on which the government (or the governance) of that country is based. It lays down the framework and principal functions of various organs of the government as well as the modalities of interaction between the government and its citizens. With the … Read more Indian Constitution : historical underpinnings

24.08.17 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs.

Uttar Pradesh   In a first for UP, Burmese python reported from Hastinapur wildlife sanctuary The reptile found a mention in the August 21 edition of Reptile Rap, newsletter of the South Asian Reptile Network (SARN). According to officials, Burmese pythons are found in tropical south and South-east Asia including Eastern India, Bangladesh, Thailand and Vietnam. Worldwide … Read more 24.08.17 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs.