14.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal rivers facing threat from developmental activities   A study on rivers conducted by Himachal based NGO- Himdhara has concluded that key threats they have identified are those developments which are interfering with river flows, hampering riverine ecology and changing the nature of the river and dependencies around it. These includes hydropower development, sand … Read more 14.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

12.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Waste collection: Dharamshala follows Shimla   Smart city Dharamshala will soon have have door-to-door collection of garbage like Shimla. Under the pilot project, initially daily household waste is being collected from two wards under Dharamshala Municipal Corporation and based on its success this model would be implemented in the rest of the wards. For … Read more 12.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

11.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Pradesh Assembly poll date announced   The Himachal Pradesh Assembly election will be held on November 9, and counting of votes will be held on December 18, said the Election Commission (EC) today. The term of the 68-member Himachal Assembly ends on January 7.   Of the five Assembly polls held earlier this … Read more 11.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

10.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Study to assess impact of eco pollution in BBN area   The Department of Environment, Science and Technology has finally decided to undertake a study on assessing the impact of environmental pollution in the industrial areas on the human health and remedial measures. The action follows an in-depth report on the pollution … Read more 10.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

Himachal Pradesh Major Cities and Tourist Places

Himachal Pradesh Major Cities and Tourist Places   Himachal Pradesh is always known for its natural beauty. Here are some of the major cities as well as tourist places:   Manali Location:  Situated at a height of 6260 feet above sea level, Manali is one of the most popular, beautiful and awe-inspiring hill stations in … Read more Himachal Pradesh Major Cities and Tourist Places

Natural & Power Resource of Himachal Pradesh

Natural & Power Resource of Himachal Pradesh Natural resources are useful raw materials that we get from the Earth. They occur naturally, which means that humans cannot make natural resources. Instead, we use and modify natural resources in ways that are beneficial to us. The materials used in human-made objects are natural resources. Some examples of … Read more Natural & Power Resource of Himachal Pradesh

Transport in Himachal Pradesh

Transport in Himachal Pradesh Transport in Himachal Pradesh can be divided into below 3 parts Roadways Railways Airways We will discuss modes of transport and its current status in Himachal Pradesh here. Roadways Transport in Himachal Pradesh Number of national highways passing through Himachal Pradesh is eight. Total length of these highways is 1235 km. Name … Read more Transport in Himachal Pradesh

Animal Husbandry of Himachal Pradesh

Animal Husbandry of Himachal Pradesh Animal husbandry is the branch of agriculture concerned with animals that are raised for meat, fiber, milk, eggs or other products. It includes day-to-day care,selective breeding, and the raising of livestock. Animal Husbandry has a long history, starting with the Neolithic revolution when animals were first domesticated, from around 13,000 BC onwards. NATIONAL LIVESTOCK POLICY, 2013 Livestock … Read more Animal Husbandry of Himachal Pradesh

Fishing of Himachal Pradesh

Fishing of Himachal Pradesh According to the FAO, a fishery is typically defined in terms of the “people involved, species or type of fish, area of water or seabed, method of fishing, class of boats, purpose of the activities or a combination of the these features”. Fisheries management, on the other hand, is the activity of protecting fishery resources so  … Read more Fishing of Himachal Pradesh

Irrigation and Hydropower of Himachal Pradesh

 Irrigation and Hydropower of Himachal Pradesh Irrigation is the application of controlled amounts of water to plants at needed intervals. It helps grow agricultural crops, maintain landscapes, and revegetate disturbed soils in dry areas and during periods of inadequate rainfall. Types of irrigation Surface irrigation- Itis the oldest form of irrigation and has been in … Read more Irrigation and Hydropower of Himachal Pradesh