Author Archives: HP General Studies

Vidyarthi Van Mitra Yojna proves effective in forest conservation

By | June 28, 2021

Important for HPAS Prelims and Mains Schools plant 253532 saplings in 295.35 hectare area  The rapid economic growth has had a telling effect on the natural resources of the Country. Conservation of forests is one of the foremost priorities of the State Government. In Himachal Pradesh 37,948 square kilometer area is forest area and 15,433.52… Read More »

Category: Editorials

Pragati & Saksham scholarship schemes prove boon for bright and needy girl students pursuing technical degree and diploma courses

By | June 28, 2021

Important for HPAS Prelims and Mains All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has launched Pragati Scholarship for the girls pursuing technical degree or diploma course in AICTE approved colleges and institutes to encourage and support the meritorious girl students. This was disclosed by the Technical Education Minister Dr. Ram Lal Markanda. He said that… Read More »

Category: Editorials

HAS/HPAS Mains 2021: Daily Answer Writing Practice Set – 10 [General Studies-3]

By | June 28, 2021

Note: Attempt all questions. The answer should be limited to a maximum of 60 words in each case. Each question carries 4 marks. 1. Where has “ Aryabhata Geo Space Application Centre” been set up in Himachal Pradesh, and what are the mains function of this center? 2. Define the term biosphere reserve and how… Read More »

HAS/HPAS Mains 2021: Daily Answer Writing Practice Set – 9 [General Studies-3]

By | June 27, 2021

Note: Attempt all questions. The answer should be limited to a maximum of 60 words in each case. Each question carries 4 marks. 1) Write down the name of three threatened species of words in Himachal Pradesh. 2) Hops is valuable plant in term of medicinal and aromatic value, write the two districts in Himachal… Read More »

HAS/HPAS Mains 2021: Daily Answer Writing Practice Set – 8 [General Studies-3]

By | June 26, 2021

Note: Attempt all questions. The answer should be limited to a maximum of 500 words in each case. Each question carries 20 marks. 1. Establish relationship between land reforms, agricultural productivity in Himachal economy. Discuss difficulty in designing and implementation of agriculture friendly land reforms in Himachal. 2. Today India is facing the problem of… Read More »

Kath Kuni Architecture of Himachal Pradesh – HPAS Mains

By | June 26, 2021

Kath-Kuni is an indigenous construction technique prevalent in the isolated hills of northern India, especially in the region of Himachal Pradesh. In Uttarakhand, a similar architectural style is known as Koti Banal (named after the village where during the 1991 Uttarkashi earthquake, the buildings made with traditional architecture largely remained unharmed). It is a traditional… Read More »

HAS/HPAS Mains 2021: Daily Answer Writing Practice Set – 7 [General Studies-3]

By | June 26, 2021

Note: Attempt all questions. The answer should be limited to a maximum of 150 words in each case. Each question carries 8 marks. 1. What is unique Characteristics of Indian economy? 2. What problem is aroused by growing NPA? What are measures taken to address such problem? 3. What do you understand by demographic window?… Read More »

HAS/HPAS Mains 2021: Daily Answer Writing Practice Set – 6 [General Studies-3]

By | June 25, 2021

Note: Attempt all questions. The answer should be limited to a maximum of 150 words in each case. Each question carries 8 marks. 1. Critically evaluate the functioning of “Bretton Woods” institution in the development of developing countries. 2. How can you define cottage and small industries, and, what are the major challenges faced by… Read More »