Himachal Pradesh PCS Free Notes
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History Of Himachal Pradesh The history of Himachal Pradesh dates back to the time when human civilization began. It has rich and varied history which can be divided into several distinct eras. The state was the prominent trade route for numerous travelers due to the presence of many passes in mountains. Large parts of northern … Read more History Of Himachal Pradesh
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
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
HIMACHAL PRADESH State delaying strict laws to curb illegal mining The suggestions by the Kangra police to curb illegal mining and sale of psychotropic drugs have been ignored by the state government. At present, under the Act, JCB machines and tippers that are seized by the law enforcing agencies are released after … Read more 19-20.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs
HIMACHAL PRADESH Women voters outnumber men in Himachal Pradesh assembly elections With women voters in Himachal Pradesh outnumbering men in 48 assembly constituencies, political parties are trying to take credit. Of the 337 candidates in 68 assembly constituencies, only 19 were women and of the 37,21,667 votes polled, 18,11,126 were cast by men while 19,10,535 were cast … Read more 17.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs
HIMACHAL PRADESH State sees highest-ever polling The poll percentage of 74.61 in the Assembly elections is the highest ever in all 15 state polls that Himachal has witnessed as the earlier all-time high of 74.51 per cent in 2003 has been surpassed. A total of 37,21, 647 voters out of a total … Read more 11.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs
HIMACHAL PRADESH Himachal promises surplus electricity to investors Himachal, which claims to account for 25 per cent of the country’s total hydel power potential, is promising uninterrupted electricity supply to companies investing in the hill state. At the sixth edition of the CII Invest North 2017 event held here, officials from Himachal showcased … Read more 03.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs
HIMACHAL PRADESH Devotees throng Kangra temple during ‘Panch Bisham’ festival Thousands of pilgrims thronged Jayanti Mata temple on the fourth day of the five-day Panch Bisham festival. The fair celebrates the marriage of Tulsi with Saligram. The temple, which is located on a hillock overlooking the Kangra valley, is a major attraction … Read more 01.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs
HIMACHAL PRADESH Pong Dam evictees get fertile land Around 40 years ago, for making Pong Dam in Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, thousands of displaced people were rehabilitated in sand dunes of Rajasthan and huge quantity of unmarked land was allotted to them, but the people of Himachal Pradesh could not settle down here because of weather … Read more 28.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs
HIMACHAL PRADESH Himachal Pradesh’s Newtons all set for long treks, freezing climes Himachal Pradesh will see a small army of ‘Newtons’ taking on the challenge of reaching polling stations in some of the most remote parts of the state for the assembly elections on November 9. In the movie ‘Newton’, Rajkumar Rao’s character … Read more 26.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs