Reviving Indigenous Traditions: Polyandry Marriage in the Hatti Tribe of Himachal Pradesh
What’s in the News In a remarkable event that has sparked curiosity and conversation across Himachal Pradesh and beyond, two brothers from the Hatti tribe tied the knot with a single woman in Shillai village of Sirmaur district. The three-day-long ceremony,
Himachal Pradesh Embarks on Digital Land Reform with ‘My Deed’ NGDRS Pilot Project
In a major stride towards digital governance, the Himachal Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, launched the pilot phase of the ‘My Deed’ – National Generic Document Registration System (NGDRS) on July 11, 2025. This landmark
Daily Mains Answer Writing Practice – Geography Questions GS-1 (UNIT-2)
Q.1 What are the primary reasons behind the heightened frequency of Tropical Cyclones in the Arabian Sea compared to earlier periods? Ans. Tropical cyclones are violent storms that originate over oceans in tropical areas and move over to the coastal areas
Daily Mains Answer Writing Practice – HP GK Questions-III GS-1 (UNIT-1)
Q. Discuss the various types of temple architecture of Himachal Pradesh with suitable examples. Ans.The abundance of temples in H.P. is truly remarkable. It has earned the moniker “Abode of the Gods” for good reason. There is seemingly a temple in
Daily Mains Answer Writing Practice – HISTORY Questions GS-1 (UNIT-1)
Q. What were the significant provisions of the Government of India Act of 1919, and how did the Indian National Congress react to these changes? Ans.The Montagu–Chelmsford Reforms or Government of India Act of 1919 was introduced by the British Government
Daily Mains Answer Writing Practice – HP GK Questions-II GS-1 (UNIT-1)
HP GK What led to the Battle of Mahal Morian, and what were its outcomes? The Battle of Mahal Morian occurred in 1806 at Mahal Morian in Hamirpur, where Raja Sansar Chand of Kangra clashed with Gurkha forces led by Amar Singh
Daily Mains Answer Writing Practice – HP GK Questions GS-1 (UNIT-1)
HP GK Q-1 What were the positions of Hill States during the Anglo-Sikh Wars and why? The Anglo-Sikh wars were a series of conflicts between the Sikh Empire and the British East India Company during the mid-19th century. These wars were
Quad Critical Minerals Initiative: A Strategic Move Towards Secure and Sustainable Supply Chains
The recently launched Quad Critical Minerals Initiative during the second Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Washington, DC marks a decisive step in ensuring economic security, supply chain resilience, and global technological advancement. As the world races towards a clean energy
Digital India Turns 10: The India Energy Stack is the Next Big Leap
Why in the News? On July 1, 2025, the Government of India celebrated 10 years of the ‘Digital India’ initiative. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while marking this milestone, emphasized that Digital India has grown beyond being a mere governance programme to
Understanding Cloudbursts and Flash Floods in Himachal Pradesh: A Must-Know Topic for HAS Aspirants
Why in the News? On June 26, 2025, multiple districts in Himachal Pradesh were battered by cloudbursts, triggering devastating flash floods. As per official reports, three bodies were recovered in Kangra, taking the death toll to five. The Kullu district was