Category Archives: HPAS

Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services Exam 2009

By | June 30, 2017

1. Which Indian Commercial Bank was the first in providing mobile Automated Teller Machine (ATM) service? – Industrial Credit & Investment Corporation of India Ltd. (ICICI) Bank. (Estd. In 1955 A.D.) Who was the first Britisher to become the President of the Indian National Congress? – George Yule ( in 1888 A.D. at Allahabad Session… Read More »

Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services Exam 2006

By | June 30, 2017

Nobel Laureate Saul Vello, who died recently was the native of – USA Who is the author of controversial book “Dwikhnandita”? – Taslima Nasreen Which is the longest Dam in the world? – Hirakund Dam Which country is well known for the diamond cutting industry? – Belgium What is the present stage of the Vesuvious… Read More »

HPAS Mains Syllabus: PAPER-V: GENERAL STUDIES-II (200 MARKS)

By | November 5, 2016

UNIT–I SUB-UNIT–1 Constitution of India: Historical underpinning, evolution, salient features. Significant provisions including Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Duties. Amending process and important Constitutional Amendments and theory of basic structure. Suggested Readings: Indian Polity SUB UNIT-2 Parliament and State legislatures, Structure, Organization and functioning of the Union and State Executive and the… Read More »

HPAS Mains Syllabus: PAPER-IV: GENERAL STUDIES-I (200 MARKS)

By | November 5, 2016

UNIT–I  SUB-UNIT–1 Historical perspective of Indian Cultural heritage: Literature and Art forms from ancient times to 1947 (Major structural and rock-cut temple architecture, sculptural art, and major schools of paintings). Modern Indian history from mid- 18th century to 1980. Freedom Struggle: its various stages and the role of eminent personalities from different parts of India.… Read More »

HPAS Mains Syllabus: PAPER-III: ESSAY (100 MARKS)

By | November 5, 2016

Objective: This paper is designed to test candidate’s: knowledge/awareness of a variety of subjects and, their ability to compose a sustained piece of writing in the form of an essay Contents: A fair choice of topics covering current affairs socio-political issues socio-economic issues aspects of culture and history and reflective topics will be given to… Read More »

HPAS Mains Syllabus: PAPER-VI: GENERAL STUDIES-III (200 MARKS)

By | November 5, 2016

UNIT–I SUB-UNIT–1 Characteristics of the Indian Economy: Demographic Profile, Demographic Dividend and Population Policy. Sectoral Composition with respect to contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Employment. Poverty and Inequality, Unemployment, Inflation in India. Industrial Growth in India. Regulatory framework for money and banking: Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Commercial banks and Regional Rural Banks.… Read More »