Uttarakhand Public Service Commission Conduct the UKPSC Lecturer Screening Exam – 2021. This Paper held on 21 March, 2021. UKPSC Lecturer Screening Exam Paper 2021 Paper with Answer Key Available here. Exam – College Lecturer Screening Exam Organiser – UKPSC Total Question – 150 Date – 21 March 2021 UKPSC Lecturer Screening Exam Paper (Teaching…
Geography and Geographical Structure of Uttarakhand
The extension of Uttarakhand on the globe is located between 28º43 ‘to 31º27’ in the north latitude and 77º34 ‘to 81º02’ in the east longitude. The latitudinal and longitudinal expanses of Uttarakhand are 2º44′ and 3º28′ respectively. Its shape is almost rectangular, and the length from east to west of the state is 385 kilometers…
Mussoorie Firing (Golikand)
The Mussoorie bullet incident (Goli Kand) incident took place on 2 September 1994 in Mussoorie in Dehradun district. The Mussoorie bullet-scandal occurred as a result of the Khatima Goli Kand case. The incident of Mussoorie Goli Kand incident Khatima Goli Kand took place in Mussoorie on September 2, 1994, the second day of September 1, 1994….
Khatima Firing (Golikand)
The Khatima Bullet Incident (Goli Kand) took place on September 1, 1994 in Khatima in Udham Singh Nagar district. The Mussoorie Shootout (Goli Kand) took place on September 2, 1994, the very next day of the Khatima Goli Kand. The voice for a separate state in Uttarakhand was first raised at a special session of…
Movement for Separate State of Uttarakhand
There were many agitations to make Uttarakhand a separate state. The role of women was important in the Uttarakhand state movement. This movement is the main movement of Uttarakhand, due to which Uttarakhand became a state separated from Uttar Pradesh. The women of Uttarakhand also played an important role in the forest movement. The demand…
Freedom Movements in Uttarakhand
There were many freedom movements in India before Independence, due to which Uttarakhand was also not untouched. Major movements like Kuli Begar and Dola Palki also took place in Uttarakhand. At the same time, the level of independence of India also continued to rise in Uttarakhand. Some of the major independent struggles are as follows…
Books and Their Authors of Uttarakhand
Major books of Uttarakhand :- Information about the main books of Uttarakhand and their authors – Uttarakhand’s Famous Books and Their Authors Book Author Members of Dehradun (1874) G. R. G. Williams Himalayan District Gazetteer A. F. T. Atkinson Lone Fox Dancing – Autobiography Ruskin Bond The Room on the Roof, The Penguin Book of…
Major Institutes of Uttarakhand
Major institutions in Uttarakhand :— Information about major institutes of Uttarakhand, year of establishment of institutions, and their locations. Uttarakhand Public Service Commission Formed — April 2001 Headquarters — Haridwar Number of Members —Total 4 including Chairman First Chairman — N. P. Navani Present Chairman — Maj. Gen. Anand Singh Rawat (RETD) (02-01-2018 to till…
Uttarakhand History – Medieval
Katyuri Ruler In the medieval period, we get information about the Katyuri ruler verbally through folk songs and Jagars. Three princely families ruled in Katyuri rule. Asantidev Dynasty, Rajvat of Ascot and Dotti’s Mall. Asantideva founded the Asantideva dynasty in the Katyura kingdom and made his capital Joshimath, Later changed to Ranchulakot. The last ruler…
History of Uttarakhand – Ancient Period
The Ancient history of Uttarakhand: — The history of Uttarakhand is as old as the mythological period. Uttarakhand is also mentioned in the early Hindu texts, where Kedarkhand (Present Garhwal) and Manaskhand (Present Kumaon) are mentioned. Presently it is also known as Dev Bhoomi. Ancient History of Uttarakhand Based on folklore Pandavas came here and the…