Pong Dam at 50: Lessons for Water Management and Climate Resilience
Introduction The Pong Dam, commissioned in 1974 on the Beas River in Himachal Pradesh, stands as one of India’s major multipurpose river valley projects. Conceived under the Beas Project, its primary objectives were irrigation supply to Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, hydroelectric
Phulaich Festival – The Colorful Festival of Flowers in Kinnaur
The Indian Himalayan Region is home to diverse tribal communities whose traditions, rituals, and festivals are deeply tied to nature. Among them, the Kinnaura tribe of Himachal Pradesh has preserved a unique cultural identity where fairs and festivals play a
Himachal Pradesh Declared a Disaster-Hit State: What It Means and Why It Matters
Introduction Himachal Pradesh, a Himalayan state highly vulnerable to climate-induced disasters, has been devastated by torrential rains, landslides, cloudbursts, and flashfloods in the 2025 monsoon season. In response to unprecedented destruction—over 320 lives lost and damages worth Rs 3,000 crore since
Rural Tourism in India: How NotOnMap Empowers Villages and Preserves Heritage
Chamba, Himachal Pradesh – NotOnMap, a unique initiative rooted in the hills of Himachal Pradesh, has recently brought pride to India by receiving international recognition at the Harvard-University of Tokyo Asia Conference (ACONF) 2025, held from 20–24 August 2025 in
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 – 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