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Wildfires Threaten Uttarakhand's Wildlife and Ecological Balance
Why in News? The wildfires in Uttarakhand's forests are endangering the state's rich wildlife, which includes tigers, elephants, leopards, as well...
09 May 2024 Uttarakhand
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IAF Continues to Douse Forest Fire in Uttarakhand
Why in News? Recently, The Uttarakhand government informed the Supreme Court that the forest fire emergency is no longer present, with only 15 small...
09 May 2024 Uttarakhand
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Why in News? According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) data, an earthquake of 2.6 magnitude on the Richter scale hit Uttarkashi district...
08 May 2024 Uttarakhand
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Abbott Mountain’s of Uttarakhand
Why in News? Abbott Mountain can be found in the beautiful Himalayan ranges of Uttarakhand, in the town of Lohaghat in the Champawat district. Key...
08 May 2024 Uttarakhand
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Why in News? Recently, a two weeks program on Capacity Building Programme on Project and Risk Management for Public Works for the officers from...
08 May 2024 Uttarakhand
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Nepal to Introduce New Currency Note Featuring Indian Territories
Why in News? Nepal recently announced the printing of a new Rs 100 currency note featuring a map that includes the Indian territories of Lipulekh,...
07 May 2024 Uttarakhand
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Uttarakhand Forest Fires Halt Air Services
Why in News? Air services to Pithoragarh and Munsiyari towns in the border district were halted for the due to low visibility at the Naini-Saini...
06 May 2024 Uttarakhand
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Uttarakhand Wildfires: Threat To Glaciers
Why in News? In Uttarakhand, the wildfires have taken a toll on the region's forests. From November 2023, 1,107 hectares of forest cover have...
06 May 2024 Uttarakhand
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Kumaon Fan Palm Under Conservation
Why in News? The Uttarakhand Forest Research Wing has reached a milestone by growing 300 seedlings of this native plant at Paatalthod nursery in...
04 May 2024 Uttarakhand
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Why in News? The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board has joined hands with Starscapes, a leading astro-tourism company, to introduce Nakshatra...
03 May 2024 Uttarakhand
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Why in News? In response to a severe forest fire close to Nainital district headquarters the state government deployed the Army's MI 17 helicopters...
03 May 2024 Uttarakhand
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Why in News? Yamunotri Temple, opening on 10th May and closing on 31st Oct, 2024 welcomes pilgrims seeking blessings at the source of the Yamuna...
01 May 2024 Uttarakhand
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Uttarakhand Suspends License of Patanjali Products
Why in News? Uttarakhand Government has suspended manufacturing licenses of 14 products made by pharmaceutical companies of yoga guru Ramdev for...
30 Apr 2024 Uttarakhand
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Why in News? A large wildfire was spread across the forests near Nainital in Uttarakhand. The crisis prompted the Indian Air Force to dispatch...
29 Apr 2024 Uttarakhand
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Uttarakhand Braces for Monsoon Rainfall
Why in News? According to the Dehradun Meteorological Centre, the state government should start preparations for more than normal rainfall in 2024...
26 Apr 2024 Uttarakhand
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Melting Glacier in Uttarakhand
Why in News? Recently, a glacier slid down towards the Johar Valley along the strategically important Munsiyari–Milam road in Uttarakhand's...
25 Apr 2024 Uttarakhand
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Why in News? According to the Uttarakhand forest department, 477 incidents of forest fires have been reported from the state so far in 2024 in which...
24 Apr 2024 Uttarakhand
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Why in News? Recently, Chipko Movement which began in Uttarakhand, in early 1973, marks its 50th anniversary. Key Points Chipko Movement was a...
23 Apr 2024 Uttarakhand
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President on Uttarakhand Visit
Why in News? President Droupadi Murmu will be on a two-day tour of Uttarakhand. Key Points During her visit: The President will attend Ganga...
23 Apr 2024 Uttarakhand
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Uttarakhand's Manaskhand Corridor Yatra
Why in News? Uttarakhand tourism department in collaboration with the Indian Railways will start the 'Manaskhand Corridor Yatra' to popularise the...
23 Apr 2024 Uttarakhand
