Himachal Pradesh PCS Free Notes
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HIMACHAL PRADESH State sees 6.2% increase in tourist footfall The state has registered an increase of 6.24 per cent in tourist arrivals in 2017 despite the implementation of the GST and economic slowdown. The figure was 5.24 per cent last year. According to the data compiled by the Tourism Department, as many … Read more 03.02.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs
HIMACHAL PRADESH Pawan Hans spreads wings, to launch service on 7 routes Pawan Hans will connect seven new routes in Himachal Pradesh through helicopters under the regional air-connectivity scheme — UDAN-2 (Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik). The move will not only boost tourism in the hinterlands, but also provide business opportunities for … Read more 30.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs
Social, Economic and Cultural implications of Tourism in himachal Pradesh Social implications Transportation problems are the main issue in the social agenda. Traffic problems have been aggravated due to factors like mixed traffic patterns, incorrect utilization of urban infrastructure, and distorted distribution of land use in addition to tremendous tourist traffic. The improper geometric design … Read more Social, Economic and Cultural implications of Tourism in himachal Pradesh
Types of tourism: religious, adventure, heritage, Important tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh Adventure Tourism Himachal Pradesh has several option for adventure tourism like Paragliding (Solang-Manali), Trekking (In Himachal Kullu-Manali area is best for trekking and addition to this tribal area is also having several trekking roots. Main trekking routs of Himachal are Kinner-Kailash, Pin-Parbati, Manali-Padam-Leh … Read more Types of tourism: religious, adventure, heritage, Important tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh
HIMACHAL PRADESH Mardi is new DGP The government today appointed SR Mardi, at present posted as DGP, Home Guards and Civil Defence, as new DGP of the state. An IPS officer of 1986 batch of the Himachal cadre, Mardi has replaced Somesh Goyal. He was promoted as the DGP in 2014. During … Read more 10.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs
Sports personalities and Infrastructure of Himachal Pradesh:- Sports personalities of Himachal Pradesh Madan Lal – Cricketer :- He was the member of 1983 legendary World Cup Winning Team. His ancestors belonged to district Hamirpur of Himachal Pradesh. Charanjit Singh – Hockey Player He was a former Field hockey player. He was born … Read more Sports personalities and Infrastructure of Himachal Pradesh
Divisions and district’s of Himachal Pradesh:- The State is divided into three Divisions, namely Mandi, Kangra, Shimla. The divisions are further sub-divided into 12 districts viz., Bilaspur , Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kinnaur, Kullu, Lahaul-Spiti, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmour, Solan and Una. The Districts are further Sub-Divided into 53 Sub-Division, 79 Tehsils and 37 Sub-Tehsils. Each … Read more Divisions and district’s of Himachal Pradesh
Administrative system of Himachal Pradesh:- The Government of Himachal Pradesh also known as the State Government of Himachal Pradesh, or locally as State Government, is the supreme governing authority of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh and its 12 districts. It consists of an executive branch, led by the Governor of Himachal Pradesh, a judiciary … Read more Administrative system 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
HIMACHAL PRADESH State reels under cold wave conditions Cold wave conditions continued in the state despite dry weather and sunny day as night temperature dropped and mercury remained 10 to 12°C below the freezing point in high altitude tribal areas. Keylong was coldest at night with a low temperature of minus 6.3 … Read more 15.12.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs