09.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Promise of new tourist hubs still a distant dream   Promises made to people to develop new tourist destinations have remained unfulfilled for the last five years and now candidates are again trying to woo voters on the same agenda.   Development of unexplored tourist destinations in Kullu district is the main … Read more 09.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

25.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   50% of Himachal Pradesh poll candidates are crorepatis: ADR report   There are 158 crorepatis out of a total of 338 candidates in the fray for the Himachal Pradesh assembly elections. The elections, which are scheduled to be held on November 9, will also have 61 candidates with criminal cases fighting the polls. The … Read more 25.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

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

Himachal Pradesh Food security

Himachal Pradesh Food security Himachal is one of the most dynamic hill states of India with significantly high indicators of human development. Its natural resources and physiography, separate administrative identity, and notable accomplishments in literacy hold the promise of great progress. Congress government in Himachal Pradesh had implemented the ambitious food security programme of UPA … Read more Himachal Pradesh Food security

Himachal Pradesh Public Finance and fiscal Policy

Himachal Pradesh Public Finance and fiscal Policy In public finance we study the finances of the Government. Thus, public finance deals with the question how the Government raises its resources to meet its ever-rising expenditure. As Dalton puts it, public finance is concerned with the income and expenditure of public authorities and with the adjustment … Read more Himachal Pradesh Public Finance and fiscal Policy

Himachal Pradesh Human Development Index

Himachal Pradesh Human Development Index, Human Development: Concept and Introduction: Human Development has been defined as the‘process of enlarging people’s choices’. The mostcritical ones are to be able to lead a long andhealthy life, to be educated and to enjoy a decentstandard of living. Additional choices includepolitical freedom, guaranteed human rights andself-respect In relation to … Read more Himachal Pradesh Human Development Index

01.09.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

Himachal Pradesh   Himachal Pradesh government sets the target to control TB by 2021-22   Himachal Pradesh government has set the target of controlling Tuberculosis (TB) by 2021-22 well before the nation’s target for 2025.   controlling TB is amongst the top priorities of the government.     State government is committed to improve the health … Read more 01.09.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

PUBLIC FINANCE-Fiscal Policy

Public Finance Public finance is the study of the role of the government in the economy. It is the branch of economics which assesses the government revenue and government expenditure of the public authorities and the adjustment of one or the other to achieve desirable effects and avoid undesirable ones. It includes the study of … Read more PUBLIC FINANCE-Fiscal Policy

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