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

State Biodiversity strategy and Action Plan. Endangered and threatened species of Himachal Pradesh. Factors responsible for Bio diversity decline in Himachal Pradesh

State Biodiversity strategy and Action Plan. Endangered and threatened species of Himachal Pradesh. Factors responsible for Bio diversity decline in Himachal Pradesh:- Bio-Diversity:- Bio-diversity refers to the variety of life forms, such as the plants, animals and micro organisms, the genes they contain and the eco-system they form. Usually bio-diversity is classified into three groups: … Read more State Biodiversity strategy and Action Plan. Endangered and threatened species of Himachal Pradesh. Factors responsible for Bio diversity decline in Himachal Pradesh

National Movement with special reference to Praja Mandal movements in Himachal Pradesh, 1848-1948

National Movement with special reference to Praja Mandal movements in Himachal Pradesh, 1848-1948 The people of the hill also participated in the freedom struggle. The highlights of the freedom movement in this tract are listed below: Praja Mandal launched agitations against the British yoke in areas under direct British Rule. In other princely states agitations … Read more National Movement with special reference to Praja Mandal movements in Himachal Pradesh, 1848-1948

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

Emergence and growth of early medieval states: Kangra, Kullu and Chamba

Emergence and growth of early medieval states: Kangra, Kullu and Chamba Kangra Mahmoud Ghajnvi attacked KANGRA Fort in 1009 and defeated Anandpal and Bhrampal.Jagdish Chand was king of KANGRA at that time. Kangra was under Turk until 1043.Tomar king help kangra to free from Turk.In 1051-52 KANGRA was again under Turk. In 1060 King of … Read more Emergence and growth of early medieval states: Kangra, Kullu and Chamba

Hill States under the Colonial power: Political and Administrative History. Grants, Sanads and territorial aggression.

British Rule in the Hill State The British rule commenced in the state after Anglo-Gorkha war. The Gorkha’s were out powered by the British and they established their supremacy in the state after the Anglo-Gorkha war along the provinces of Satluj. Thus British started annexing the area one by one and emerged as dominant powers … Read more Hill States under the Colonial power: Political and Administrative History. Grants, Sanads and territorial aggression.

Politics of sub-regionalism and pressure groups in the State

Politics of sub-regionalism and pressure groups in the Himachal Pradesh:- A sub-region refers to a small area within a region. Due to various factors, the people of a sub-region feel that they possess a distinct identity. A movement for the separation of that sub-region from a state or for the redressal of grievances in the … Read more Politics of sub-regionalism and pressure groups in the State

Development of political parties, major Political parties and their support base and performance in the Assembly and Parliamentary elections in Himachal Pradesh

Development of political parties, major Political parties and their support base and performance in the Assembly and Parliamentary elections in Himachal Pradesh:- POLITICAL PARTIES IN HIMACHAL PRADESH:- The key political players in Himachal Pradesh state in north-east India are the ruling Indian National Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party. There are only 4 Lok Sabha (lower … Read more Development of political parties, major Political parties and their support base and performance in the Assembly and Parliamentary elections in Himachal Pradesh

20.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   HP urges 100% tax exemption to industries   Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur urged the Centre to provide complete tax exemption to industries in the State for first five years and 50 percent for next five years to promote industrial development in the hill State.   The Chief Minister said the … Read more 20.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs