Oct 2018

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Lavi fair to begin on Nov 11   The centuries-old Lavi fair, synonymous with trade in traditional items such as woollens and dry fruits, will be held in Rampur town, about 130 km from shimla, from November 11-14.   Governor Acharya Devvrat will inaugurate the four-day fair, while Chief Minister Jai Ram … Read more 26.10.18 Himachal (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN A fourth of Aravali hills in Rajasthan gone forever   In a starting revelation, Supreme Court appointed central empowered committee(CEC) on Tuesday told the court that 31 out of 128 hills in Aravali region in Rajasthan have vanished in the last 50 years due to massive illegal mining, compelling the court to direct the state to … Read more 26.10.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN A fourth of Aravali hills in Rajasthan gone forever   In a starting revelation, Supreme Court appointed central empowered committee(CEC) on Tuesday told the court that 31 out of 128 hills in Aravali region in Rajasthan have vanished in the last 50 years due to massive illegal mining, compelling the court to direct the state to … Read more 26.10.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Govt plans extending heli-taxi service to D’sala   With the much-hyped heli-taxi between Shimla and Chandigarh being grounded for want of a helicopter, the Tourism Department is likely to take a chopper on lease, aiming at extending the service to Dharamsala as well.   The heli-taxi service between Shimla and Chandigarh has … Read more 25.10.18 Himachal (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Heritage: The Mystic Places of Rajasthan   Bhangarh   The Bhangarh fort was built by the Kachwaha ruler of Amber, Raja Bhagwant Singh, for his younger son Madho Singh in 1573 AD.   The Bhangarh Fort is located on the border of the Sariska Reserve in the Aravali range of hills in Alwar district of Rajasthan. The fort is … Read more 25.10.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Run for unity’ in all dists on Oct 31   The 142nd birth anniversary of first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel will be celebrated across the state on October 31. The day will be observed as ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) and “Run for unity” will be … Read more 24.10.18 Himachal (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   The Walled City of Jaipur – proposed for UNESCO World Heritage     The Walled City of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India” has been proposed for UNESCO World Heritage recognition   As per UNESCO’s Operation Guidelines 2017, only one site can be nominated each year.There are 37 World Heritage sites in India at present.   … Read more 24.10.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH     HP to establish 3 companies under State Disaster Response Force   Himachal government decided to set up three Companies under the State Disaster Response Force, on analogy of National Disaster Response Force to generate a prompt and efficient response at the time of disasters.   These Schemes for creation of Task … Read more 23.10.18 Himachal (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Rajasthan Heritage : -Saheliyon-Ki-Bari   A popular garden space in Udaipur, in Saheliyon-Ki-Bari lay fountains, kiosks, lotus pool, and elephant statues. The place was developed and built by Maharana Bhopal Singh. There is also a museum in this Garden of the Maidens.   Built in the eighteenth century, this land was primarily used … Read more 23.10.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ·        Rajasthan heritage: Jagdish Temple ð  This temple is located in the City Palace complex. Made using the Indo-Aryan architectural style, the Jagdish Temple was created in 1651. Built in honour of Lord Vishnu, the temple is the largest in Udaipur. A three storied wonder, this structure has exquisitely crafted pillars. The temple is … Read more 22.10.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs