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

Hill States and their relations with the Mughals and the Sikhs

Hill States and their relations with the Mughals and the Sikhs Mughals Medieval History of Himachal Pradesh can be classified into four phases. They are Mahmud Ghaznavi invasion, Tuglaqs, invasion of Taimur-lung and Mughal reign. We shall discuss one by one as follows.   (i) Mahmud Ghaznavi: Mahmud Ghaznavi had invaded India seventeen times. After … Read more Hill States and their relations with the Mughals and the Sikhs

16.12.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Lack of waste management system polluting Ravi river in Chamba   The NationalGreen Tribunal (NGT) had banned dumping and burning of waste on the floodplains of river Ravi in Himachal Pradesh in August 2017. However, it seems the Chamba residents and tourists are in no mood to pay heed to the green panel’s warning … Read more 16.12.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES of Himachal Pradesh

Historical and Archeological Places Chamba Chamba is an ancient town of Himachal Pradesh. The history of this place, according to records, dates back to 2nd century. The Maru dynasty ruled this place from ancient capital Bharmaur. Since then about 7 dynasties have ruled here. Chamba is known for its palaces, temples, “pahari” paintings, arts and … Read more ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES of Himachal Pradesh

07-12-2017 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   NGOs to protest NGT order on Dec 20   The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of 36 NGOs has decided to stage a protest against the National Green Tribunal order on December 20.   The committee debated the terms and conditions and rules framed by the state and Central Governments in the Town … Read more 07-12-2017 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

01-12-2017 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Transmission of infection still a concern   Even though there has been a drop in the HIV/AIDS prevalence in Himachal Pradesh to 0.12 per cent the problem of transmission of the infection from the mother to child is yet to be brought under complete control.   Himachal, which falls in the low … Read more 01-12-2017 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs