Remote Sensing and Communication satellites. Applications of Remote sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) for natural resources monitoring and applications benefiting common man.

Remote sensing- GIS and its application   Remote Sensing Remote sensing is the acquisition of information about an object or phenomenon without making physical contact with the object and thus in contrast to on-site observation. In current usage, the term “remote sensing” generally refers to the use of satellite- or aircraft-based sensor technologies to detect … Read more Remote Sensing and Communication satellites. Applications of Remote sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) for natural resources monitoring and applications benefiting common man.

Accountability and ethical governance

Accountability and ethical governance Accountability means being answerable for the performance of tasks assigned to a person; if task assigned is selection of beneficiaries for a scheme, then accountability will imply whether the selection has been carried out by applying the criteria, and following the procedures laid down, in the timely manner within the budgets … Read more Accountability and ethical governance

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

10.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

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

05.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH     Himachal Pradesh to settle 52-year-old power arrears with Punjab and Haryana   The Himachal PradeshCabinet approved settling over half a century old electricity arrears with Punjab and Haryana in three Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) projects in compliance with a Supreme Court order in terms of differential energy return. The differential energy … Read more 05.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

24-25 .12.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Jai Ram Thakur takes oath as new Himachal CM   Jai Ram Thakur was onday sworn in as the 14th chief minister of Himachal Pradesh along with 11 other ministers at a ceremony at the historic Ridge Ground here. Governor Acharya Devvrat administered the oath of office and secrecy to the 52-year-old Thakur, a five-time MLA … Read more 24-25 .12.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

19.12.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   HC questions running of unregistered tourism units   The Himachal Pradesh high court has taken a serious note of lapses on the part of authorities who let a large number of hotels and guesthouses to come up in Dharamshala and Parwanoo areas without registration and then let them continue to run for such a long time. … Read more 19.12.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

Sports personalities and Infrastructure of Himachal Pradesh

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

HIstoy of Himachal pradesh with emphasis on Prehistory

  HIstoy of Himachal pradesh with emphasis on Prehistory  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 … Read more HIstoy of Himachal pradesh with emphasis on Prehistory

15.12.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

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