Uttarakhand Current Affairs 2025-2026: UKPSC Complete Yearly Current Notes

UKPSC Complete Uttarakhand Current Affairs Yearly Magazine

Welcome to the ultimate current affairs digest for Uttarakhand, covering all critical policy changes, economic achievements, environmental updates, and state distinctions for last one year. This comprehensive guide is tailored for aspirants preparing for UKPSC, UKSSSC, and other Uttarakhand competitive exams.

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Polity, Governance, Bills & Ordinances

The Historic Kisau Multipurpose Project Pact (September 2026)

• On September 15, 2026, a long-awaited inter-state water-sharing agreement was signed under the mediation of the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti. The Kisau Multipurpose Project involves building a 232.6-metre concrete gravity dam on the Tons River (a major Yamuna tributary) at the Uttarakhand-Himachal Pradesh border.

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  |                   KISAU MULTIPURPOSE PROJECT PACT                      |
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  | Dam Height          : 232.6 m (Concrete Gravity Dam)                   |
  | River               : Tons River (Yamuna Basin)                        |
  | Location            : Uttarakhand & Himachal Pradesh Border            |
  | Central Funding     : 90% (National Project Status)                    |
  | Key Beneficiaries   : Uttarakhand, Himachal, UP, Haryana, Delhi, Raj   |
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• Beneficiary States & UTs: Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Delhi.

• Funding Allocation: Granted National Project status, the Central Government will cover 90% of the project's total cost.

• Constitutional Framework: Signed under Article 262 mechanisms for interstate river water dispute resolution.

Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Deployment & UCC Awareness Day

• Following the initial UCC implementation, the state enacted the Uniform Civil Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026 (promulgated under Article 213) to streamline online registrations and live-in relationship filings. Additionally, the government designated January 27th as annual "UCC Awareness Day".

State Vigilance Department Exempted from RTI

• By invoking Section 24 of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, Uttarakhand exempted the State Vigilance Department from public disclosure requirements to protect ongoing intelligence and anti-corruption operations.

Riot Property Damage Recovery Ordinance

• The state assembly approved a strict ordinance giving legal backing to district administrations to attach properties and recover damage costs directly from identified rioters.

6th State Finance Commission Structure

• Headed by former Chief Secretary N. Ravi Shankar, the 6th State Finance Commission submitted guidelines for assessing state tax distributions and financial transfers to Gram Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).

Agniveer Dedicated Employment Cell & 10% Reservation

• Uttarakhand became the first Indian state to launch a dedicated placement cell for demobilized Agniveers. The cabinet also approved a 10% horizontal reservation for ex-Agniveers in state government services.

Ex-Gratia Assistance Enhancements

• Ex-gratia payouts for families of Param Vir Chakra awardees were increased from ₹1.5 Crore to ₹2 Crore, while financial compensation for dependents of general state martyrs was raised from ₹10 Lakh to ₹50 Lakh.

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Economy, Literacy & Social Schemes

Uttarakhand Declared India’s 6th Fully Literate State (July 2026)

• According to official evaluation metrics released on July 10, 2026, Uttarakhand achieved 100% functional literacy, making it the 6th fully literate state in India.

       [ India's Fully Literate States / UTs Club ]
  Kerala  --->  Mizoram  --->  Tripura  --->  Goa  --->  Himachal  --->  UTTARAKHAND (July 2026)

Silver Jubilee Celebrations & 26-Fold GSDP Growth

• Commemorating 25 years of statehood (November 2000 – November 2025), President Droupadi Murmu addressed a special Silver Jubilee assembly session. The state's Economic Survey 2025–26 revealed a 26-fold increase in Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) since 2000.

Seva Sankalp Abhiyan & Seva Setu Campgrounds

• Launched in mid-September 2026, the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan utilizes mobile Seva Setu camps to deliver direct grievance redressal, public health distribution, and digital identity services to remote Panchayats.

Chief Minister Vatsalya Yojana Digital Upgrades

• The social welfare department integrated automated Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the CM Vatsalya Yojana to streamline monthly pension payouts to orphans and affected youth.

Pneumonia Elimination Campaign (SAANS 2025–26)

• The state health mission ran the SAANS Campaign from November 12, 2025, to February 28, 2026, focusing on early detection and rapid treatment protocols for infant pneumonia across high-altitude districts.

Pirul Lao-Paise Pao Campaign Enhancements

• To minimize forest fires during dry months, procurement rates for dry pine needles (Pirul) collected by local villagers were increased, boosting community involvement in biomass conversion.

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Environment, Geography & Climate Resiliency

Pinder–Kosi River Interlinking Project

• Uttarakhand sanctioned its first intra-state river interlinking initiative, transferring surplus water from the glacier-fed Pinder River into the rain-fed Kosi River via an engineered mountain conduit tunnel to tackle water scarcity in the Kumaon region.

  Glacier-fed Pinder River (Surplus Water) 
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                    ▼  [Mountain Conduit Tunnel]
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   Rain-fed Kosi River (Drying Kumaon Basin)

State Database on Invasive Weed Eradication

• The Forest Department launched a dedicated spatial tracking database to identify and systematically clear invasive weeds threatening native biodiversity:

• Lantana Camara (Panchphuli)

• Ageratina adenophora (Crofton weed)

• Parthenium hysterophorus (Carrot grass)

"Tracks of the Year" Designations (2025–26)

• To promote rural eco-tourism, the Tourism Council declared three primary Himalayan trekking routes as official "Tracks of the Year":

1. Bankatiya Glacier (Pithoragarh)

2. Chinap Valley (Chamoli) — Celebrated as Uttarakhand's "Second Valley of Flowers"

3. Gulabi Kantha (Uttarkashi)

Nakshatra Sabha Astro-Tourism Project

• In partnership with Starscapes, the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB) introduced Nakshatra Sabha, India's first dedicated astro-tourism campaign, setting up certified Dark-Sky Communities in areas like Benital (Chamoli).

Gaura Devi Centenary Celebration

• Reni Village celebrated the 100th birth anniversary of Gaura Devi, the iconic pioneer of the 1970s Chipko Movement. The Department of Posts commemorated the event with special Philatelic Postal Covers.

Sports, Infrastructure & Distinctions

38th National Games Framework

• Uttarakhand completed all infrastructural preparations to host the 38th National Games. Exam-relevant symbols include:

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  |                     38TH NATIONAL GAMES FRAMEWORK                       |
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  | Official Mascot : "Mauli" (Inspired by the Himalayan Monal Bird)        |
  | Official Torch  : "Tejaswini"                                           |
  | Visual Symbol   : Dual Peaks & Sacred River Confluence Motif            |
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Top Aviation Honour at Wings India 2026

• Uttarakhand received the top national award at Wings India 2026 for outstanding execution of regional heliports and civilian drone supply networks in remote healthcare delivery.

Delhi–Dehradun Expressway Progress

• Key segments of the high-speed Delhi–Saharanpur–Dehradun Economic Corridor underwent final operational tests, reducing travel time between Delhi and Dehradun to 2.5 hours.

Completion of Sainya Dham Memorial (Dehradun)

• Construction of the Sainya Dham military memorial park in Dehradun was completed. The complex contains soil gathered from the ancestral homes of all fallen soldiers from the state.

Vasantotsav 2026 (February–March 2026)

• Hosted at Raj Bhavan in Dehradun under the theme "Floral Healing: Nature's Path to Well-Being", the event featured a commemorative postal cover dedicated to Bhojpatra (ancient birch bark).

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People, Appointments & Defense Exercises

Exercise Nomadic Elephant 2026 (September 2026)

• The 18th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise (Nomadic Elephant 2026) began on September 21, 2026, at the Foreign Training Node in Pithoragarh, focusing on high-altitude counter-insurgency operations.

       [ EXERCISE NOMADIC ELEPHANT 2026 ]
  Participating Nations : India & Mongolia
  Edition               : 18th Edition
  Date                  : Commenced 21st September 2026
  Venue                 : Foreign Training Node, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand

Dronacharya Award Recognition

• Veteran state shooting coach Subhash Rana was awarded the Dronacharya Award for his contributions to India's national shooting team.

Obituary: Hira Singh Bisht (July 2026)

• On July 26, 2026, veteran leader and founding member of the Cricket Association of Uttarakhand (CAU), Hira Singh Bisht, passed away.

Pavani Chhabra Wins Mrs. Global 2026

• Dehradun-based Pavani Chhabra won the international Mrs. Global 2026 title, competing against representatives from over 40 countries.

National Anti-Drug Week Concluding Ceremony

• The national concluding ceremony for Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah 2026 was hosted at Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya (DSVV) in Haridwar on June 26, 2026.

Scientific & Archeological Discoveries (Quick-Facts)

• New Fungal Species: Researchers discovered a new mushroom species—Hemileccinum indicum—in the oak forests of Bageshwar.

• 3,500-Year-Old Artifact: Archeologists excavated an ancient copper figurine dating back to 1500 BCE near Bhimtal (Nainital district).

• AI Impact Pre-Summit: Dehradun hosted the Uttarakhand AI Impact Summit, outlining ethical frameworks for deploying Artificial Intelligence in mountainous regions.

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Additional Uttarakhand Current Affairs Notes

High-Altitude Glacial Lake Monitoring Framework (September 2026)

To prevent catastrophic Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), the Uttarakhand Disaster Management Department launched an integrated, multi-agency monitoring system.

• Key Technologies: Uses satellite imagery, remote sensing, automated water-level sensors, and civilian drone surveillance to track abnormal expansion or depth shifts in vulnerable high-altitude lakes.

• Disaster Management Infrastructure: Connects real-time alerts from mountain control rooms directly to local Panchayat levels and deploys coordination protocols with the NDRF (raised under Section 44 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005).

Defense & Strategic Exercises: Nomadic Elephant 2026

• Exercise Details: The 18th Edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise "Nomadic Elephant" commenced on September 21, 2026, at the Foreign Training Node in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand.

• Operational Scope: Platoon-level counter-insurgency and mountain warfare operations conducted under a United Nations mandate. Focus areas include drone/counter-drone tactics, room intervention drills, and special heliborne operations.

National Distinctions & Personality Headlines

• Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026: Uttarakhand native and National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval was selected for the prestigious award in recognition of his decades-long contributions to India's national security, border surveillance, and counter-terrorism.

• Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Jan Seva Award 2026: Conferred during the 16th Sansad Ratna Awards ceremony to recognize dedicated institutional public service and social justice initiatives.

• National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) Context: Statutory/constitutional focus on Article 338, which establishes the NCSC, frequently highlighted in UKPSC Prelims exam pointers.

District Spotlight: Dehradun & Historical Timeline Series

Featured in coaching monthly pointer sections for static-meets-current UKPSC preparation:

• District Profile (Dehradun): Focuses on administrative history, major research institutes (FRI, Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, IGNFA), and historical milestones from regional dynasties to modern administrative updates.

• Exam Pointer Focus: Highlighting district-wise geographical maps, rivers (Tons, Yamuna, Asan), and major eco-tourism zones.

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