27.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Chief Minister Launches ‘Shakti’ App For Women’s Safety   The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Jai Ram Thakur launched the ‘Shakti’ appfor women’s safety in the state. The app, which comes with a panic button, was developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) of the Himachal Pradesh government. It would be available in … Read more 27.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

26.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   State weightlifter clinches gold in natl c’ship   Vikas Thakur has done the state proud by winning a gold medal in the 94-kg category in the 70th Men and 33rd Women Senior National Championship.   Vikas hails from Patnoun in Hamirpur and has already won a gold medal in the state ‘Olympics’ … Read more 26.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

India’s look east policy

India’s Look East policy   Abstract   The Look East policy has emerged as an important foreign policy initiative of India in the post-Cold War period. It was launched in 1991 by the then Narasimha Rao Government with the aim of developing political contacts, increasing economic integration and forging security cooperation with countries of Southeast … Read more India’s look east policy

Bilateral, Regional and Global groupings and agreements involving India and affecting India’s interests.

Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and or affecting India’s interests   Historical Background India’s relations with the world have evolved since the British Raj (1857–1947), when the British Empire monopolised external and defence relations. When India gained independence in 1947, few Indians had experience in making or conducting foreign policy. However, the country’s oldest political … Read more Bilateral, Regional and Global groupings and agreements involving India and affecting India’s interests.

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.

11.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   State to have 6 waste mgmt plants   The State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) has stepped up its efforts to set up solid waste management plants in the state following high court directions. As many as six such plants are supposed to be set up at Baddi, Mandi, Kangra, Chamba, Sirmaur and … Read more 11.01.18 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

12.12.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH Amendments proposed in Land & Revenue Act for 3 districts   The DC office looking after three prominent districts of the state — Kangra, Una and Chamba districts — has proposed various amendments in the Land and Revenue Act of Himachal Pradesh. The proposal in this regard has been sent to the state government. The amendments … Read more 12.12.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs