Category: Current Affairs
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Ghepan Lake’s area increased by 178% in 33 years
Ghepan Lake’s expansion over the years[1] Ghepan Lake in Lahaul, situated at an altitude of 4068.7m[1] above sea level, has expanded by 178 percent over the past 33 years (from…
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Industrialists will now be able to adopt cow sanctuaries
Industrialists, NGOs, and voluntary organisations, will be able to adopt Gosadans (cattle shelters). will also be permitted to do so. Approval would be granted to any organisation or industrial groups…
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HP Cabinet approves PEHEL project
Pastoralists Employment in Himalayan Ecosystems for Livelihoods (PEHEL) project was approved by the Himachal Cabinet at the end of March 2026. The project aims to strengthen the rural economy, preserve…
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CAG Report – Stressful financial trends in Himachal Pradesh
Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report titled “Accounts at a Glance” has pointed out that state’s total debt as of year 2024–25 has the ₹1 lakh crore mark for the…
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Cybercrime – Six people are becoming victims every 15 minutes in the Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is witnessing an alarming increase in cybercrime cases, with an average of at least six people falling victim to online fraud every 15 minutes. This surge is attributed…
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President approves Himachal Pradesh Loktantra Prahri Samman (Repeal) Act, 2023
The President of India gave her assent to the Himachal Pradesh Loktantra Prahri Samman (Repeal) Act, 2023, in November 2025. This ac will discontinue the monthly allowance paid to individuals…
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Alisha Katoch becomes the first Indian to participate in the World Accuracy Paragliding Competition
Alisha Katoch from Kangra district made history by participating in the 13th FAI World Accuracy Paragliding Championship held in Turkey from 9 to 19 October 2025. This competition is a…
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Unemployment in the Pradesh
According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2024–25, the unemployment rate in Himachal Pradesh in the 15-29 age group has risen to 19.8%, which is double the national average…
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State cadre for police constables
The state will now have a state cadre for police constables. This means they can be transferred anywhere within the state. Their recruitment will also be conducted by the state…
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Wife of a martyr will be called “Veer Vadhu”
The Himachal Pradesh government is preparing to remove the word “widow” from revenue records when referring to the wives of soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice. In the revenue…