Himachal Pradesh PCS Free Notes
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HIMACHAL PRADESH Transmission of infection still a concern Even though there has been a drop in the HIV/AIDS prevalence in Himachal Pradesh to 0.12 per cent the problem of transmission of the infection from the mother to child is yet to be brought under complete control. Himachal, which falls in the low … Read more 01-12-2017 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs
HIMACHAL PRADESH HP faces challenge of climate change Himachal Pradesh is facing impacts of climate change as temperatures are rising and rainfall as well as snowfall are becoming erratic, affecting agriculture, horticulture and livelihoods. Most weather stations in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir are facing increasing trend of temperature in the last three decades. Giving … Read more 30.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs
HIMACHAL PRADESH Achhe din for state on power front The news of enhanced revenue from the power sector this time as compared to recent years has come as a big relief to the cash-strapped government with Rs 927 crore coming to the exchequer from the sale of power. It is after two-three … Read more 28.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs
HIMACHAL PRADESH Shimla at risk, NGT prohibits construction on 45-degree slope To reduce the risk of landslides in Shimla and nearby areas, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the departments concerned to ensure no construction activity takes place on slopes that are over 45 degrees steep. The tribunal said that the slope in soft … Read more 25.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs
HIMACHAL PRADESH Chinese electric buses dent Modi’s Make-in-India drive “Made in China and assembled in Hyderabad”, the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) has been running two electric buses from Manali to Rohtang Pass since September. The electric buses have become a hit but it has dented the Prime Minister’s ‘Make in India’ campaign. … Read more 24.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs
HIMACHAL PRADESH Chill sets in, power generation dips by 70% Himachal faces a shortage of over 9 lakh units of electricity every day. This month, the power generation dropped by 70 per cent due to the onset of winter. The board is now buying electricity from energy exchange to meet the increasing demand … Read more 22.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs
HIMACHAL PRADESH State delaying strict laws to curb illegal mining The suggestions by the Kangra police to curb illegal mining and sale of psychotropic drugs have been ignored by the state government. At present, under the Act, JCB machines and tippers that are seized by the law enforcing agencies are released after … Read more 19-20.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs
HIMACHAL PRADESH Women voters outnumber men in Himachal Pradesh assembly elections With women voters in Himachal Pradesh outnumbering men in 48 assembly constituencies, political parties are trying to take credit. Of the 337 candidates in 68 assembly constituencies, only 19 were women and of the 37,21,667 votes polled, 18,11,126 were cast by men while 19,10,535 were cast … Read more 17.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs
HIMACHAL PRADESH Adhocism plagues higher education in state The Himachal government has adopted ‘exploitative practice’ of recruiting teachers in government colleges as guest faculty and via PTA route. While the regulatory commission of the state government was penalising the private colleges and universities for not paying proper scales to their teachers, it was … Read more 15.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs
HIMACHAL PRADESH • Preserve age-old culture, customs, says Virbhadra The Lavi fair has a long distinguished history. Even before Independence of the country, it was a famous trade fair as Rampur was the old silk route of trade between India and Tibet, said Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh while presiding over the closing ceremony of … Read more 14.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs