09.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal most youthful: Report   With a bustling young population of 35.25 per cent, Himachal has a clear advantage over other states as the literacy rate in this section is 95 per cent, among the highest in the country.   The youth population of Himachal has grown at 129 per cent in … Read more 09.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

Demographic dividend with special reference to census of 2011

Demographic dividend occurs when the proportion of working people in the total population is high because this indicates that more people have the potential to be productive and contribute to growth of the economy.An increase in the working age ratio can raise the rate of economic growth, and hence confer a “demographic dividend.” People of … Read more Demographic dividend with special reference to census of 2011

Social, Economic and Cultural implications of Tourism in himachal Pradesh

Social, Economic and Cultural implications of Tourism in himachal Pradesh Social implications Transportation problems are the main issue in the social agenda. Traffic problems have been aggravated due to factors like mixed traffic patterns, incorrect utilization of urban infrastructure, and distorted distribution of land use in addition to tremendous tourist traffic. The improper geometric design … Read more Social, Economic and Cultural implications of Tourism in himachal Pradesh

Women, Minorities, Backward classes, Differently-abled persons, and children in India.

Women, Minorities, Backward classes, Differently-abled persons, and children in India Women, minorities, backword classes, differentially abled people and children are the vulnerable section of the society. Women due to tradition and patriarchy (male sex considered to be superior to female in society) Disabled due to their physical and mental inability to perform activities like other … Read more Women, Minorities, Backward classes, Differently-abled persons, and children in India.

13.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Monastery in state tableaux   The Himachal tableaux of the 11th century, Key monastery located in the Spiti area, has been selected to take part in the Republic Day parade.   The Key monastery tableaux display during the Republic Day parade would also be accompanied by the Cham dance of the Lamas. … Read more 13.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

Planning commission and national development council

Planning commission and national development council Planning commission The Planning Commission was an institution in the Government of India, which formulated India’s Five-Year Plans, among other functions. Background Rudimentary economic planning, deriving from the sovereign authority of the state, was first initiated in India in 1938 by Congress President and Indian National Army supreme leader … Read more Planning commission and national development council

31.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Pradesh launches Zero Budget Natural Farming project to promote organic farming   Himachal Pradesh Government launched Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) projectto promote organic farming. It was launched by Chief Minister, Jai Ram Thakur. The project aims to increase agriculture produce and the income of farmers by the year 2022. ZBNF is … Read more 31.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

02.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   State to seek bailout package from Centre   Considering grim financial health of the state which is under Rs 46,500 crore debt trap, Himachal will seek a package from the Centre to bail it out from the crisis.   The officials have been directed to prepare the bailout package, separately for each … Read more 02.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

Important international Institutions, agencies and fora, their structure and mandate.

An international organization is an organization with an international membership, scope, or presence. There are two main types: International nongovernmental organizations(INGOs): non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that operate internationally. These include international non-profit organizations and worldwide companies such as the World Organization of the Scout Movement, International Committee of the Red Cross. Intergovernmental organizations, also known as international governmental organizations (IGOs): the type of organization most closely associated with … Read more Important international Institutions, agencies and fora, their structure and mandate.

21 & 22.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH     Deal with NZ to boost apple output   Experts from New Zealand will provide its latest technology and “world’s best apple management practices” to the state orchardists under the Rs1,134 crore horticulture-modernisation project that aims at increasing fruit productivity to make Himachal’s apple competent in international market.   The project aims … Read more 21 & 22.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs