March2021

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal qualifies for Rs 221-crore incentive under water scheme   The state of Himachal Pradesh has qualified for “performance incentive grant” of Rs 221 crore for 2020-21 under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) – “Har Ghar Jal”- from the Centre. Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat rated Himachal as a high … Read more 05.03.21 Daily HPPSC Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Setting up of Sanskrit varsity in Himachal under way The state government is considering changing the designation of Shastri and language teachers to Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT), Shastri, and TGT, Hindi. This was stated by Education Minister Govind Singh Thakur while presiding over a meeting of Sanskrit Bharati Samiti for the implementation … Read more 04.03.21 Daily HPPSC Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Water Crisis in Himachal Pradesh The State Water Minister of the Himachal Pradesh has repeatedly warned the legislative assembly that the state may face severe water shortages Highlights:   Insufficient rain and snow: This winter, there is less snow and rain in Himachal Pradesh. After winter, the melted water from glaciers and … Read more 03.03.21 Daily HPPSC Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Study on Snow Leopard in Himachal Pradesh   A new study based on the scientific enumeration of this elusive animal indicates that up to 73 snow leopards (Panthera uncia) may be hidden in the high-altitude hills of Himalayas. Conservation of Snow Leopard:   India has been protecting snow leopards and their habitats … Read more 02.03.21 Daily HPPSC Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Removal of Heavy Metals from Water IIT   A research team at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi has developed a new method to effectively remove heavy metals from water. Highlights:   Several methods such as chemical precipitation, ion exchange, adsorption, membrane filtration, reverse osmosis, solvent extraction and electrochemical treatment have … Read more 01.03.21 Daily HPPSC Current Affairs