A hazard becomes a disaster when it affects human populations, infrastructure, and the environment, causing significant harm, damage, or disruption. This occurs when: *Hazard + Vulnerability + Exposure = Disaster* *Factors that contribute to a hazard becoming a disaster:* 1. Magnitude and intensity of the hazard 2. Population density and vulnerability 3. Lack of preparedness… Read More »
Here’s an overview of the development of social and religious reform in Western India during the 19th century: Early Reform Movements (1800s-1840s) 1. Brahmo Samaj (1828): Founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy, emphasizing monotheism and social reform. 2. Prarthana Samaj (1840): Founded by Dr. Atmaram Pandurang, focusing on social and religious reform. Influential Reformers 1.… Read More »
The impact of colonialism on Indian art during the British Raj (1858-1947) was profound, with both positive and negative consequences. *Negative impacts:* 1. Suppression of traditional crafts: British colonial policies led to the decline of traditional Indian crafts, as machine-made goods flooded the market. 2. Loss of patronage: Royal patronage for art diminished, leading to… Read More »
Himachal Pradesh is located in the northern region of India. The State is surrounded by Jammu and Kashmir on the north, Punjab on the west and the southwest, Haryana on the south, Uttar Pradesh on the south-east, and Tibet China on the east. Despite lacking rich natural resources like iron ore, and coal and being… Read More »
GS MAINS PAPER -1 HPAS DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT 2005 The National Disaster Management Act, 2005 (NDMA) is a comprehensive legislation. DM Act was enacted in the wake of 1999 Odisha super-cyclone and the 2004 Tsunami. There are 79 sections and 11 chapters in the Disaster Management Act of 2005. The Act also calls the Ministry… Read More »
Himachal targets to be ‘Tuberculosis free’ by 2025 Secretary Health M.Sudha Devi while presiding over a review meeting of National Health Mission for eradication of Tuberculosis under the National Tuberculosis Eradication Program, appealed all the departments, particularly the Panchayati raj department to train and motivate Panchayati Raj representatives to make people aware about Tuberculosis (TB)… Read More »
Vice Admiral Lochan Singh Pathania of Shahpur became Chief Hydrographer to the Government of India Vice Admiral Lochan Singh Pathania, a native of Shahpur area of district Kangra, assumed the charge of Chief Hydrographer to the Government of India. He has commanded INS Darshak and Sandhayak. During his career, spanning more than three decades, he… Read More »
What is Special Category Status? SCS is a classification given by the Centre to assist development of states that face geographical and socio-economic disadvantages. Constitution does not make any provision to special category status however according to Article 275 of the Indian Constitution, the central government may provide any state with additional financial aid outside of… Read More »