906 Vacancies for Various Posts – HPSSC Hamirpur: Apply Now

By | June 18, 2020

906 Vacancies for various posts – HPSSC Hamirpur: Apply Now Type of Posts: Junior Engineer (Mechanical) -01 Video Film Editor -01 Surveyor – General (UR)-07, SC (UR)-03, OBC (UR)-03, ST (UR)-01, EWS – 03 [Total=17] Ayurvedic Pharmacist – General (UR)-31, General (WFF)=01, SC (UR)-15, SC (WFF)-01, SC (BPL)-03, OBC (UR)-13, OBC (BPL)-03, ST (UR)-03, ST… 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

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 »

Social, Economic and Cultural implications of Tourism in Himachal Pradesh – HPAS Mains

By | June 17, 2020

Social Implication of Tourism in Himachal Pradesh  Positive social implications:  Tourism activities essentially involve many social benefits that can be seen as a bright aspect of tourism. Normally each tradition and culture is significantly different from another. Tourism can stimulate new and expanded community facilities and infrastructure initiatives, such as the improvement of retail, restaurant… Read More »

The Himachal Pradesh Tourism Policy, 2019 – HPAS Mains

By | June 15, 2020

Vision “Positioning Himachal Pradesh as a leading global sustainable tourism destination for inclusive economic growth”. Mission To grow an inclusive and sustainable tourism economy through: Protection of the state’s natural and cultural heritage Improved quality of life and better employment opportunities Enhanced tourist experience • Innovation through private sector participation Guiding Principles: Sustainable tourism: Sustainable… Read More »

Types of tourism: religious, adventure, heritage, Important tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh – HPAS Mains

By | June 15, 2020

Himachal has various natural and man-made assets namely, the Himalayas, lakes, rivers, snow, rural landscape, pilgrimage spots like temples, gurudwaras and monasteries, heritage structures, traditional dance forms and attires, local handicrafts and cuisine, and some well-established commercial destinations like Shimla, Manali and Dharamshala. These existing assets of Himachal Pradesh shall be considered to create tourism… Read More »

Concept of Eco-Tourism and green tourism and their role in the sustainable development of the State of Himachal Pradesh – HPAS Mains

By | June 15, 2020

Concept of Eco-Tourism: All nature-based forms of tourism in which the main motivation of the tourists is the observation and appreciation of nature as well as the traditional cultures prevailing in the natural areas (UNWTO), having minimized negative impacts comes under eco-tourism. Ecotourism must contain three basic elements for it to be complete: It must… Read More »

Brief Geography of District Mandi – Himachal Pradesh

By | June 15, 2020

Location and size Mandi district falls in the central portion of Central Himachal Pradesh which is one of the four micro-regions of the State. It lies between 310 13′ 30′′ and 320 04′ 22′′ north latitudes and 760 36′ 08′′ and 710 23′ 26′′ east longitudes and is bounded by Kangra district in the north… Read More »

Himachal Pradesh Weekly Current Affairs – [June 2nd Week]

By | June 14, 2020

Himachal Pradesh Weekly Current Affairs: CM launches Panchvati Yojna for senior citizens: Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur launched ‘Panchvati Yojna’ for senior citizens of rural areas of the State under which parks and gardens would be developed in every Development block with necessary facilities under MNREGA Scheme of Rural Development Department. The main objective of… Read More »