Category Archives: HPAS Mains
Relevance and role of Intellectual Property Rights, Geographical Indications and Traditional wisdom and knowledge in sustainable development of the State
BASICS OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS: Intellectual property (IP) is a collective term used to describe new ideas, inventions, designs, writings, films, etc. that are protected by copyright, patents, trademarks, industrial designs etc. Every country has a range of laws protecting IP. One of the most considerations is that IP may be stolen if the appropriate steps are not taken… Read More »
Economy of Himachal Pradesh (2017-18)
The State of Himachal is becoming a vibrant economy of the country due to the steady efforts of the simple and hardworking people of the State and progressive policies of the Central Government. Today Himachal could OJbecome the most prosperous and the fastest growing economy in the country. The economy of the State is expected to achieve a growth… Read More »
Himachal Pradesh Economic Survey 2017-18
Freedom Struggle and Regional Movements in Himachal Pradesh
Events before 1857 A.D. From the treaty of the Lahore, the Rajas of Hill states became disillusioned with the British because the British did not give them their old estates as per the promise. In the second British-Sikh war (1848 A.D.), the principalities of Kangra hills, accompanied Sikh against the British. The hill principalities of… Read More »
What is Sanad?
What is Sanad? Sanad or सनद (deed or patent) in British India, a deed granted to the native princely state rulers confirming them in their states, in return of their allegiance. Under the Sanad, the hill chiefs were put under certain obligations in return of their protection. Those obligations were: Hill chiefs were to allow… Read More »
Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election Statistics 2017
By virtue of its powers, duties and functions under Article 324 read with Article 172 (1) of the Constitution of India and Section 15 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the election commission holds the election to constitute the new Legislative Assembly in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly – 13th… Read More »
HPAS Main Exam 2017 General Studies Paper – 3
Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 200 Answers to Question No. 1 to 15 should not exceed to 60 words. Briefly explain the salient features of Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003. Explain the role of MGNREGS as an instrument for poverty eradication. Outline the role of WTO as a facilitator for international… Read More »