State Bird: Himalayan Monal
State Tree: Burans (Rhododendron)
State Flower: Brahm Kamal
District Administration: 13 Districts, 2 Divisions (Garhwal and Kumaon), Tehsils and Patwar Circles.
Constitutional Provisions: Article 371 provides the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly with a special mandate of developing the hilly regions.
Current Affairs Schemes (State Specific)
This is a dynamic area. Focus on:
- Government Schemes: State government plans on tourism, women empowerment, agriculture and youth in recent times.
- Environmental Concerns: Land subsidence (e.g. Joshimath), forestation, disaster control (flash floods, landslides).
- Tourism Projects: Projects such as Char Dham Road Project, Ropeway projects.
- Notable Personalities - Freedom fighters, social reformers and modern people of Uttarakhand
Month: Current Affairs - Sep 11, 2025
Category: Uttarakhand General Studies for UKPSC