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Vajra Prahar: India-US Joint Military Exercise, 2022
The 13th edition of India-US Joint Special Forces Exercise Vajra Prahar recently concluded in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh. Earlier, its 12th edition was held in October 2021 at Joint Base Lewis Mc Cord in Washington, USA. Key Points During this 21-day ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Himachal Pradesh: First to connect all VLTD vehicles with ERSS
Himachal Pradesh has become India’s first state to connect the Vehicle Location Tracking Device (VLTD) with the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS). Highlights All the registered commercial vehicles equipped with VLRD will be connected with ERSS. Through this mechanism, these ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Himachal Pradesh: ‘Naari Ko Naman’ Scheme
Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Jai Ram Thakur, launched the “Naari ko Naman’ Scheme, for women of the state. Background This scheme has been launched, in line with an announcement made before state assembly elections. Himachal Pradesh government has announced ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Unmesh: Himachal Pradesh International literary festival
A three-day international literary festival called “Unmesh” was held at Gaiety Theatre in Shimla. It was officially started, on June 16, 2022; by Union Minister of State for Culture, Arjun Ram Mehjawal. About Unmesh Festival Unmesh Festival is bringing together ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs
New Ropeway Projects in Himachal Pradesh
With the aim of improving the first and last-mile connectivity through Ropeways, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the state government of Himachal Pradesh and National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML) for the construction of Ropeways in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
World’s Highest Tunnel at Shinku La Pass
The world’s highest tunnel will be constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) at Shinku La Pass at 16,580 feet. This tunnel will be connecting Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh. Overview: The construction of this tunnel by the Border Roads Organisation ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Haryana Anti-Conversion Bill – Update (March, 2022)
The Assembly of Haryana has passed the “Haryana Prevention of Unlawful Conversion of Religious Bill, 2022.” According to the government of Haryana, this Bill is aimed to prevent religious conversions through force. Overview: This bill looks to prevent the conversion ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Himachal: Rise in MLALAD Fund
While presenting the Budget 2022-23 in Himachal Pradesh’s state assembly, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur announced that the Member of Legislative Assembly Local Area Development (MLALAD) fund would be increased from Rs 1.80 crore to Rs 2 crore. Overview: The ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Adi Badri Dam
On January 21, 2022, governments of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh signed an agreement to build a dam at Adi Badri in Yamunanagar district. About Adi Badri Dam The Dam will rejuvenate the mythical Saraswati River. It is situated in Haryana ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Weaver Services and Design Resource Center to be set up in Kullu
Union Minister for Commerce, Industry and Textiles Piyush Goyal announced to set up a “Weaver Services and Design Resource Center” in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. Key Points This centre will help in encouraging the attractive handicraft products of the ..