Dec 2019

HIMACHAL PRADESH     Himachal Pradesh cabinet decides to constitute state’s own disaster response force Keeping in view state’s vulnerability to multiple natural and man-induced hazards, the Himachal Pradesh cabinet on Saturday decided to constitute a state disaster response force (SDRF) consisting of three companies. This would facilitate the state government to pre-position its resources and mobilize … Read more 29-30.12.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Pradesh bets big on investments to climb mounting debt hill   Coming out of huge debt trap is a challenge for chief minister Jai Ram Thakur-led government in Himachal Pradesh as state does not have enough resources to fulfil the promises made in the budgets, due to which it remains hugely dependent on … Read more 28.12.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH Himachal CM wants nodal officers for each project   Chief minister Jai Ram Thakur has directed officers to appoint nodal officers for each major project for which MoUs had been signed with prospective entrepreneurs.   139 MoUs with investment worth Rs 7,242 crore were signed after the Global Investors’ Meet held at Dharamshala.   Eight MoUs … Read more 27.12.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Pradesh, airport authority sign MoU for Mandi international airport project   The project to construct first international level airport of Himachal Pradesh in Mandi district took another step towards reality with the state government signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airports Authority of India (AAI) at New Delhi. The development … Read more 26.12.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Pradesh in India’s top 5 with 333sq km forest surge Even as 960 hectares of forest land was diverted for the non-forestry purposes between January 1, 2015 and February 5, 2019, the forest cover in Himachal Pradesh increased by 333.52 sq km as compared to the previous assessment reported in 2017, the data released as … Read more 25.12.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH     Jai Ram Thakur launched MyGov portal, CM app Himachal State government unveiled the Himachal MyGov portal on 6 January 2020. The portal was launched by the Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur. This is expected to strengthen public participation in the Governance process. He also launched the CM App on the occasion. With this launch, … Read more 24.12.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH     Himachal Pradesh exempts Women from HPPSC HPSSC Exam Fee   Himachal Pradesh government decided to exempt women from paying the application fee for government recruitment exams. The fee exemption applicable to women candidates who apply for any recruitment advertised by the state’s Public Service Commission (HPPSC) and Staff Selection Commission (HPSSC). The … Read more 22-23.12.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Rohtang tunnel in Himachal Pradesh named as Atal tunnel Prime Minister Narendra Modi named Rohtang passageway in Himachal Pradesh as Atal Tunnel to mark the 95th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The strategic Atal tunnel will change the fortunes of this region and will help in promoting tourism … Read more 21.12.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs