22.12.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Literacy rate low among slum kids: Survey   With little focus on enrolling children in anganwari centres or schools, a low literacy level has been noticed among the children of jhuggi dwellers residing in the state’s industrial hub of Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh (BBN).   A survey conducted by revenue staff revealed that there were … Read more 22.12.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

Health, Health Infrastructure and Health Policy of Himachal Pradesh

Health, Health Infrastructure and Health Policy of Himachal Pradesh:- Himachal  Pradesh  has  a  population  of 6,856,509  including  3,473,892  males  and  3,382,617 females as per the provisional results of the Census of India 2011. Himachal Pradesh is ivided into 12 districts namely, Kangra, Hamirpur, Mandi, Bilaspur, Una, Chamba, Lahaul and Spiti, Sirmaur, Kinnaur, Kullu, Solanand Shimla. … Read more Health, Health Infrastructure and Health Policy of Himachal Pradesh

Education ,Educational Infrastructure and Educational Policy of Himachal Pradesh

Education ,Educational Infrastructure and Educational Policy of Himachal Pradesh:- Himachal Pradesh education:- The present state of Himachal Pradesh was directly under the Britain’s colonial rule during middle of 19th century. Shimla was also the summer capitals of colonial rulers. Therefore the standard of learning present in Himachal has enhanced to a much higher rank. This … Read more Education ,Educational Infrastructure and Educational Policy of Himachal Pradesh

Panchayati raj of Himachal Pradesh

Panchayati raj of Himachal Pradesh:- Himachal   came  into  being   in  the  year   1948.    It  was  a  Chief   Commissioner’s   province.    It  enjoyed   Part  “C”  State’s  status  under  the  Constitution. It  had  no  legislative  body  of  its  own.    A  beginning  was  made  in  1949,  to  introduce  PR  in  Himachal  Pradesh.   The  state  therefore,  adopted  Punjab  Village  Panchayat  … Read more Panchayati raj of Himachal Pradesh

17-18.12.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Pradesh panel calls for overhaul of education in government schools   The state-level committee on employment generation and resource mobilisation, in its report submitted to the government, has painted a grim picture of the education system in government schools of Himachal Pradesh. According to the report, over the last 10 years, enrolment … Read more 17-18.12.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

Urban spheres of influence and rural urban fringe

Urban spheres of influence and rural urban fringe Urban spheres of influence Urban spheres of influence reflect centre-to-hinterland relationship, compared with the non-central region, the centre assumes more complex economic functions, and provides more economic activities. Famous theoretical contributions to this research field are the Central Place Theory (Christaller, 1933), the extension to the Central … Read more Urban spheres of influence and rural urban fringe

Quality of life, life expectancy, literacy, standard of living and migration in India

Quality of life, life expectancy, literacy, standard of living and migration in India Human development—a comprehensive approach Human development is a process of enlarging people’s choices. But human development is also the objective, so it is both a process and an outcome. Human development implies that people must influence the processes that shape their lives. … Read more Quality of life, life expectancy, literacy, standard of living and migration in India

Role and Functions of Reserve Bank of India and commercial banks

Role of RBI Pre-reform Post-reform Developmental Role: the developmental role has increased in view of the changing structure of the economy with a focus on SMEs and financial inclusion Priority Sector Lending: Introduced from 1974 with public sector banks. Extended to all commercial banks by 1992 In the revised guidelines for PSL the thrust is … Read more Role and Functions of Reserve Bank of India and commercial banks