11.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   State sees highest-ever polling   The poll percentage of 74.61 in the Assembly elections is the highest ever in all 15 state polls that Himachal has witnessed as the earlier all-time high of 74.51 per cent in 2003 has been surpassed.   A total of 37,21, 647 voters out of a total … Read more 11.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

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

02.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Free India’s First General Elections | Polling Commences In Himachal Pradesh   INDIA’S first general elections, the biggest in the world, began with the casting of votes by the people of Chini and Pangi tehsils of Himachal Pradesh on the country’s north border. The first votes were cast at 8 this morning. … Read more 02.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

29-30.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Pradesh villagers make unique poll demand: A helipad   Lahaul-Spiti’s first panchayat — Koksar. It is made of three small villages — Koksar, Dimpuk and Ramthang. This is the only panchayat in the state whose entire population migrates to comparatively warmer places like Kullu for three to four months every winter. As Himachal … Read more 29-30.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

28.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Pong Dam evictees get fertile land   Around 40 years ago, for making Pong Dam in Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, thousands of displaced people were rehabilitated in sand dunes of Rajasthan and huge quantity of unmarked land was allotted to them, but the people of Himachal Pradesh could not settle down here because of weather … Read more 28.10.17 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

24.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Pradesh cabinet raises paid maternity leave to 180 days   Himachal Pradesh cabinet on Wednesday decided to enhance paid maternity leave to women employees of the state government from the existing 135 days to 180 days. It also approved appointment of Indian women cricket team wicketkeeper Sushma Verma of Shimla rural constituency as DSP as … Read more 24.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

22-23.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   HP consumer panel holds circuit in Mandi   The Himachal Pradesh Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission today held its one-day circuit in the District Court Complex, Mandi. The Circuit Bench of the Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission headed by Justice (retired) PS Rana, heard all cases listed before it and reserved orders in all … Read more 22-23.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

21.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH Dharamshala is second Himachal capital, officially   The tourist town of Dharamshala, which is also the home of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama, has officially become the second capital of Himachal Pradesh.   A second capital would benefit the residents of Kangra, Chamba, Una and Hamirpur districts, as they have to travel all the way … Read more 21.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs