UPPCS Prelims and Mains Notes-UPPSC Test Series
UTTAR PRADESH UP government passes anti-organised crime bill – upcoca In an attempt to control organised crime, the Yogi government has decided to bring Uttar Pradesh Control of Organised Crime Act (UPCOCA) which will deal with crime and mining mafia, kidnappers and extortionists. The Opposition refrain however was that the Act will target … Read more 13.12.17 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs
UTTAR PRADESH UP to host road conference soon Uttar Pradesh government is holding a conference on roads, to deliberate on bringing down cost of construction roads and conserving environment and natural resources. The two-day conference from December 8 will have PWD ministers from many states attending and will be inaugurated by Union surface transport minister Nitin Gadkari … Read more 03/04-12-2017 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs
UTTAR PRADESH Uttar Pradesh declares Vrindavan, Barsana as sacred sites Uttar Pradesh State Government issued an order notifying Vrindavan and Barsana towns in Mathura district as “pavitra teerth sthals” (sacred pilgrimage sites). Due to this notification, no meat and liquor shops will be allowed in these towns anymore. Departments of urban development, excise, food … Read more 02.11.17 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs
UTTAR PRADESH Commercial Courts’ For Quick Redressal To Commercial Disputes With an aim to providing quick redressal to commercial disputes, the Yogi Government has decided to set up ‘Commercial Courts’ which would come up in 13 divisions besides it was also decided to set up social media communication hub to propagate government’s policies. … Read more 01.11.17 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs
UTTAR PRADESH Uttar Pradesh Govt doubles compensation for police officials who die on duty The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh Government announced to double the exgratia amount from 20 lakh to 40 lakh for Police officials martyred on duty. It is also announced that the number of commendable medals, for all the units of Police Department, … Read more 31.10.17 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs
UTTAR PRADESH UP government mulling merging Shia, Sunni Waqf boards The Uttar Pradesh government is mulling forming a “UP Muslim Waqf board” by merging the separate Sunni and Shia Waqf boards to prevent “wastage of money”. According to the Waqf Act 1995, Shia or Sunni should have at least 15 per cent share in total … Read more 22-23.10.17 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs
UTTAR PRADESH Now, traffic cops come up with helmet zones Traffic police have announced a dozen stretches in the city as ‘helmet zones’. They are planning to ensure that all two-wheeler riders passing through these stretches wear helmets. The stretches will be monitored by a police team who will check motorists at entry … Read more 21.10.17 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs
UTTAR PRADESH Taj Mahal finds place of pride in UP govt’s 2018 calendar The Taj Mahal, which has been in the crosshairs of controversy, has finally found a place in the 2018 calendar brought out by the Uttar Pradesh The 17th century architectural marvel is included in the month of July in the calendar brought … Read more 18.10.17 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs