CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Literacy rate of the town is 87.27 percent. Gairsain, initially a small hamlet, had a recorded population of 2, 895 in 1981. The population subsequently rose to 4, 228 in 1991 and 6, 258 in 2001. Its nearby Bhararisain was declared summer capital of Uttarakhand in June 2020.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nature Walks: Gairsain is known for its lush greenery and undulating verdant hills that surround this quiet town situated at the heart of Uttarakhand. A number of nature trails in and around Gairsain could be explored with family and friends.

Detailed explanation-3: -Dehradun is the winter capital of Uttarakhand and Bhararisain is the summer capital of Uttarakhand.

Detailed explanation-4: -Did you know that Uttarakhand state has two capitals? Bhararisain (Gairsain), the summer capital and Dehradun, the winter capital. This Himalayan region of India has suffered great pain, first for demands for a separate state and then for making Gairsain a permanent capital.

Detailed explanation-5: -The winter capital of Uttarakhand is Dehradun, the largest city of the state, which is a rail head. Bhararisain, a town in Chamoli district, is the summer capital of Uttarakhand. The High Court of the state is located in Nainital, but is to be moved to Haldwani in future.