Author Archives: HP General Studies

Recommended Books for Executive Officer/Secretary Exam – HPPSC Shimla

By | April 13, 2020

1. History, Geography and socio-economic development of Himachal Pradesh. = 30 marks Recommended Book: Himachal GK Book 2. Knowledge of current events of national and international importance and such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person who has not made a special study of any… Read More »

HP Sub. Allied Services Mains Practice Questions [GS Paper 1] – Set 14

By | April 12, 2020

Environment 1. स्थायी कृषि के लिए राष्ट्रीय मिशन पर संक्षिप्त नोट लिखें। Write a short note on the National mission for sustainable agriculture. (3 Marks, 40 words) 2. भारत में जल विद्युत उत्पादन पर संक्षिप्त नोट लिखें। Write a brief note on hydropower generation in India. (3 Marks, 40 words) 3. जवाहरलाल नेहरू राष्ट्रीय सौर… Read More »

वनों के संरक्षण में हिमाचल की भागीदारी

By | April 10, 2020

लेखक- प्रत्यूष शर्मा, हमीरपुर सहायक प्रबंधक , इंडियन ओवरसीज बैंक ईमेल- [email protected] सर्वाधिक महत्त्वपूर्ण प्राकृतिक संसाधन के रूप में वन आरंभ से ही मानव विकास के केंद्र में रहे हैं और इसीलिये वनों के बिना मानवीय जीवन की कल्पना भी नहीं की जा सकती। हालाँकि बीते कुछ वर्षों से जिस प्रकार बिना सोचे समझे वनों… Read More »

Steps taken by Government of Himachal Pradesh for Ease of Doing Business

By | April 10, 2020

Government of Himachal Pradesh has taken several industries specific reform initiatives that have significantly improved the overall business environment. In order to improve the ease of doing business, the emphasis has been on: simplification and rationalization of the existing rules introduction of information technology to make governance more efficient and effective Single Window Portal has… Read More »

Chamba Rumal – A Cultural Heritage of Himachal Pradesh

By | April 9, 2020

The word ‘Chamba Rumal’ implies to a peculiar visual art from that represents unique and charming embroidery done on a hand spun cloth with untwisted silken thread, which is greatly inspired from Pahari painting. The tradition of this kind of pictorial embroidery was known and practised in some areas of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu which… Read More »

Chamba Chappal – A Heritage of State

By | April 9, 2020

Chamba is famous for handmade chappals. This trade is concentrated in the hands of Cobbler families. It is said that once upon a time Chamba had no tradition of leather shoes and they wore crude Grass shoes. Things changed when the Princess of Kangra was married in the royal family of Chamba. The Princess brought a… Read More »

Geography of District Chamba

By | April 9, 2020

Mountain Ranges in District Chamba:  Hathi Dhar (Snowless range): The low range of Hills called Hathi Dhar runs parallel to the south of Dhauladhar. It is the inner ridge of Shivalik range. The Pangi Range: This range is called Pir Panjal by geologists and Pangi Range by common people. It is a continuation of main… Read More »

What are the minerals found in District Chamba?

By | April 9, 2020

The Chamba Mountain ranges are rich in minerals. Iron was found in Bharmaur and Chaurah Wazrats during the British period, but the mines were not working due to the cheapness of imported iron. The mica and copper mines are closed also. But the State quarries were numerous, especially near Dalhousie. Gold washing used to be… Read More »