National Rural Livelihood Mission: A path of self-reliance to women

By | June 28, 2021

National Rural Livelihood Mission is playing a leading role in making women of state self-reliant and financially independent. Self help group are being constituted under NRLM to provide financial assistant to women of the state. So that they can become self-reliant by adopting the path of self-employment. NRLM aims to alleviate rural poverty and create… Read More »

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Public Distribution System proves beneficial for people of the State

By | June 28, 2021

Prior to the onset of green revolution, India was going through a period of food scarcity to a certain extent. In order to provide food security to vulnerable segments of the population, the Public Distribution System was evolved as a system of management of scarcity through distribution of food grains at affordable prices. This system… Read More »

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Himachal Pradesh excels in Anemia Mukt Bharat Index

By | June 28, 2021

Anemia prevention and control has been the priority agenda of State Government. Himachal Pradesh is showing the steady trend of decline in the Anemia which is evident from Anemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) Index, 2020-2021 National rankings. State has secured 3rd position with score of 57.1 as per the rating.  It is also worthwhile to note that… Read More »

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State government striving hard to take up pursuit of yoga amongst masses

By | June 28, 2021

Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice, which not only gives peace, confidence and strength, but also connects humans with nature. Yoga is the ancient knowledge that has become an integral part of Indian tradition and rich culture, which is recognized by the whole world. Yoga is gift for the well being of mankind.… Read More »

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Vidyarthi Van Mitra Yojna proves effective in forest conservation

By | June 28, 2021

Important for HPAS Prelims and Mains Schools plant 253532 saplings in 295.35 hectare area  The rapid economic growth has had a telling effect on the natural resources of the Country. Conservation of forests is one of the foremost priorities of the State Government. In Himachal Pradesh 37,948 square kilometer area is forest area and 15,433.52… Read More »

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Pragati & Saksham scholarship schemes prove boon for bright and needy girl students pursuing technical degree and diploma courses

By | June 28, 2021

Important for HPAS Prelims and Mains All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has launched Pragati Scholarship for the girls pursuing technical degree or diploma course in AICTE approved colleges and institutes to encourage and support the meritorious girl students. This was disclosed by the Technical Education Minister Dr. Ram Lal Markanda. He said that… Read More »

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HAS/HPAS Mains 2021: Daily Answer Writing Practice Set – 10 [General Studies-3]

By | June 28, 2021

Note: Attempt all questions. The answer should be limited to a maximum of 60 words in each case. Each question carries 4 marks. 1. Where has “ Aryabhata Geo Space Application Centre” been set up in Himachal Pradesh, and what are the mains function of this center? 2. Define the term biosphere reserve and how… Read More »

HAS/HPAS Mains 2021: Daily Answer Writing Practice Set – 9 [General Studies-3]

By | June 27, 2021

Note: Attempt all questions. The answer should be limited to a maximum of 60 words in each case. Each question carries 4 marks. 1) Write down the name of three threatened species of words in Himachal Pradesh. 2) Hops is valuable plant in term of medicinal and aromatic value, write the two districts in Himachal… Read More »