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HPAS Mains Exam 2020 [General Studies Paper – 3]

By | December 5, 2020
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Attempt all questions. Answer to Question No. 1 to 15 should not exceed 60 words in each case. Contents of the answers are more important than their length. Each question carries 4 marks. 1. What is the cash reserve ratio? 2. What is the balance of payment? 3. Define frictional unemployment? 4. What is a dear… Read More »

HPAS Mains Exam 2020 [General Studies Paper – 1]

By | December 3, 2020
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Attempt all questions. Answer to Question No. 1 to 15 should not exceed 60 words in each case. Contents of the answers are more important than their length. Each question carries 4 marks. 1. Throw light on the salient features of Mauryan architecture. 2. Describe the main provisions of the Government of India Act 1858.… Read More »

Himachal Pradesh Budget Analysis 2020-21

By | August 14, 2020
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Source: PRS The Chief Minister, Mr. Jai Ram Thakur, presented the Budget for Himachal Pradesh for the financial year 2020-21 on March 6, 2020. Budget Highlights: The Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Himachal Pradesh for 2020-21 (at current prices) is projected to be Rs 1,82,020 crore. This is 10% higher than the revised estimates… Read More »

Administrative reforms for effective public service delivery in Himachal Pradesh – HPAS Mains

By | June 18, 2020
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What is Administrative Reform?  Definition 1: The deliberate use of authority and influence in applying new measures to an administrative system in order to change its goals, organizational structures, and procedures with the aim of increasing quality, efficiency, and effectiveness in the development of the services provided. Definition 2: Modernization techniques to improve the performance… Read More »

Himachal Pradesh State Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, Endangered and threatened species of Himachal Pradesh, Factors responsible for Biodiversity decline in Himachal Pradesh. – HPAS Mains

By | June 17, 2020
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What is Bio-Diversity? Biodiversity refers to the variety of life forms, such as the plants, animals and microorganisms, the genes they contain, and the eco-system they form. Usually, bio-diversity is classified into three groups: genetic diversity, which refers to the variation of genes within species. It explains genetic variation between distinct populations of the same… Read More »