States PCS: Himachal Pradesh GK for HPPSC Exams

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The Similipal Biosphere in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha is a nature lover’s delight. With a reserve forest area of over 2750 sq km, Similipal Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the biggest in the country.
Dihang-Dibang or Dehang-Debang is a biosphere reserve constituted in 1998. It is in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh.
Nokrek National Park, the core area of Nokrek Biosphere Reserve, is a national park located approximately 2 km from Tura Peak in West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya, India.
Khangchendzonga National Park also Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve is a National Park and a Biosphere reserve located in Sikkim, India. It was inscribed to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list in July 2016, becoming the first “Mixed Heritage” site of India.

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With an objective to protect, conserve and promote the rich and distinguished culture and tradition of Chhattisgarh, the State Government has decided to constitute State Folk Art Council.The State Folk Art Council will compile literatures related to various folk arts in Chhattisgarh and publish the same. It would also list the folk art groups functioning in State and carry out their registration apart from providing them necessary equipment, musical equipment and other necessary materials to these folk groups.

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Punjab provides free electricity to approximately 1.45 million agricultural tubewells, costing the state over 6,500 crore Indian Rupees annually. This policy, while beneficial for farmers, has led to inefficiencies in the electricity sector and overdependence on groundwater. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) promotes energy efficiency through initiatives like the star labeling system for homes, launched in March 2019.

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The SAANS campaign, which stands for Social Awareness and Action to Neutralise Pneumonia Successfully, was launched in Gujarat. This initiative aims to reduce child mortality from pneumonia by training Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) and providing pulse oximeters at wellness centers. The goal is to lower pneumonia-related child deaths to below 3% by 2025, showcasing Gujarat’s commitment to child health.

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The Web HALRIS portal, introduced by the Haryana government, is a cloud-based system for property registration and land record management. It ensures automatic verification of seller shares and ownership prior to land sale registrations. The initiative aligns with Haryana’s declaration of 2020 as the “Year of Good Governance,” promoting transparency and efficiency in public services.

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In 2018, the Dahanu region of Maharashtra experienced a significant earthquake swarm, characterized by daily occurrences of 10 to 20 minor earthquakes, all with magnitudes below 3.4. The most powerful quake in this series reached a magnitude of 4.1. Earthquake swarms are unusual and can indicate tectonic activity, often occurring in volcanic regions or fault lines.

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Systematic Voter’s Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) was launched by Election Commission of India was started in 2014 from Bihar. Every aspect of the election process is simulated in the SVEEP programme to ensure enhanced voters’ participation in the polling.

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Indus, Brahmaputra, Sutlej river flowed parallel to the Himalaya at the very beginning.

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Ravi river is one of the five rivers of Punjab. It originates near Rothang Pass in Kullu. The length of the river is about 720 kilometers. It is a trans-boundary river of India and Pakistan.

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Haryana and Punjab- Tropical thorny forest, Himachal Pradesh- Himalayan moist forest, Western Ghats- Tropical evergreen, Chhotanagpur Plateau- Tropical moist deciduous.