Jan 2020

NASA’s Spitzer space telescope The Spitzer Space Telescope (SST), formerly the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF), was an infrared space telescope launched in 2003 and retired on 30 January 2020. Spitzer carries three instruments on board: Infrared Array Camera (IRAC) Infrared Spectrograph (IRS) Multiband Imaging Photometer for Spitzer (MIPS)   Arvind Krishna elected IBM CEO … Read more 30.01.20 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

Govt signs accord with NDFB, ABSU to resolve Bodo issue to redraw and rename the Bodoland Territorial Area District (BTAD) in Assam, currently spread over four districts of Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and Udalguri. villages dominated by Bodos that were presently outside the BTAD would be included and those with non-Bodo population would be excluded The … Read more 28.01.20 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Finance panel okays Rs 11,431 cr for Himachal Pradesh The favourable recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission, granting Rs 11,431 crore as the annual revenue deficit grant for 2020-21, to Himachal have come as a major relief, considering the grim financial health of the state. In the commission report, Himachal will receive … Read more 22.01.20 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   HP aims to increase 30% forest cover by 2030 With the help of 1,18,932 local people, the Himachal Pradesh forest department had planted 26,47,146 saplings across the state last year during the five-day campaign. It was for the first time in the history of the state that so many saplings were planted … Read more 10.01.20 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   A Himachal temple earns Rs 1,32,00,000 from goat auction   A shrine in Himachal Pradesh has earned Rs 1,32,00,000 from the auctions of the goats that are offered by the devotees. Baba Balaknath temple, in Deodsidh area in the Hamirpur district, has witnessed this income from the auction.   The income has increased this year in comparison to last year 2018. … Read more 05-06.01.20 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Study on impact of climate change on animals of Himachal Pradesh   Veterinary scientists at Dr GC Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Palampur have started a study on impact of climate change on the animals of the state. Experts have claimed that they have found few parasites for the first time in … Read more 17.01.20 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Agri varsity proposes new vegetable varieties at national level Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University at Palampur has proposed four new varieties of vegetables at national level. Tomato, Asparagus beans, lady finger and Zimikand have been proposed for release targeting farmers across the country. The varsity has also sent proposal to state government … Read more 07.01.20 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   This Himachal temple earns Rs 1,32,00,000 from goat auction A shrine in Himachal Pradesh has earned Rs 1,32,00,000 from the auctions of the goats that are offered by the devotees. Baba Balaknath temple, in Deodsidh area in the Hamirpur district, has witnessed this income from the auction.     The temple is situated in Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh. It is … Read more 15.01.20 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

Indian Navy launches ‘Operation Vanilla’ Indian Navy launches ‘Operation Vanilla’ to help cyclone-hit Madagascar INS Airavat has been deployed for ‘Operation Vanilla’ The ship is carrying five pallets each of victualing, clothing and naval stores along with three pallets of medicines   India successfully test-fires K-4 missile On January 19, 2020, India successfully test-fired 3,500 … Read more 29.01.20 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH     Himachal Pradesh records highest fish price among large reservoirs of country   Himachal Pradesh has achieved the distinction of recording fish price of Rs 266 per kilogram in the year 2019-20, which is highest among large reservoirs of the country. Pong reservoir in Kangra district of the state with a catchment area of 12,561 sq kms and … Read more 12-13.01.20 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs