Author Archives: HP General Studies

NHPC Himachal Jobs 2022: Plumber, Electrician, and Computer Operator

By | January 31, 2022
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Notification for Apprenticeship Training NHPC Limited, a Mini Ratna Category-I Public Sector Undertaking invites applications from eligible candidates who are domicile of Himachal Pradesh for undergoing one-year apprenticeship training for the Session March-2022 and year 2022-23 under Apprentices Act, 1961 in the trades mentioned below: Sr.No. Trade/ Discipline Educational Qualification Age Training Duration No. of… Read More »

All you need to know about Renuka ji Dam Project

By | January 26, 2022
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Rivers are a precious gifts of nature and have been playing an important role in the development of various civilizations. The rivers flowing in Himachal Pradesh not only add to its natural beauty but also contribute significantly to the socio-economic development of the state. Dams and Reservoirs constructed on the rivers in the state are… Read More »

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Enactments made by the Himachal Pradesh Government to protect and promote the interests of an agrarian society – HPAS Mains

By | January 24, 2022
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Land Reforms Legislations – Land Legislations Himachal Pradesh was formed as a Chief Commissioner’s province on 15th April, 1948 by merger of the erstwhile princely States of Mandi, Chamba, Sirmour, Suket and a number of Shimla Hill States. The District Bilaspur was integrated in Himachal on 1st July, 1954. In the erstwhile princely States, a… Read More »

Cybercrime and drug menace – the mechanism to detect and control it in Himachal Pradesh – HPAS Mains

By | January 23, 2022
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                                                                   Drug Menace Drug abuse– refers to the illicit drugs, non-medicinal use of several substances which includes cannabis, opium, heroin, cocaine. According to the recent report 2020, 3.2% of the Himachal Pradesh population use charas, ganja which is above average. Causes of drug abuse- Biological factor- Family history and genetic susceptibility Personality disorder or medical… Read More »

98 Vacancies in HP Ex-Servicemen Corporation: Apply Now

By | January 17, 2022
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Name of Post Guard Age Limit 45 years Education Qualification 8th standard Last Date to Apply 31 Jan 2022 Official Notification Click Here Details of Posts District  No. of Posts Lahaul & Spiti 11 Una 04 Kangra 11 Kinnaur 06 Shimla 21 Bilaspur 05 Sirmaur 10 Solan 07 Chamba 18 Kullu 01 Mandi 01 Hamirpur… Read More »

Skilled / Unskilled labour in Himachal Pradesh – HPAS Mains

By | January 11, 2022
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Progressive reduction of unemployment and creation of employment opportunities has been one of the principal objectives of economic planning ever since the plan effort was undertaken in Himachal pradesh. Expansion of employment opportunities is a sine-qua-non to cover the backlog of unemployment and also to provide additional employment to the new entrants in the labour… Read More »

Tax base, Pros and Cons of Special Category status of Himachal Pradesh – HPAS Mains

By | January 11, 2022
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Tax base collection Revenue comprises all the receipts of the government from taxes, custom duties, revenue from state-owned enterprises, capital revenues, and foreign aid. As per the HP budget estimates, the revenue receipts of the government for the year 2020-21 were estimated to be 24.56 % of the GSDP which were 19.86% in 2019-20 estimates.… Read More »