"

National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)

National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC): India’s Roadmap to a Greener Future GS-3, Unit-3, Sub Unit-1, HPAS Mains Climate change today is not only an environmental concern but also a developmental challenge with direct implications for agriculture, water,...

IN-SPACe: Opening New Frontiers in India’s Space Sector

IN-SPACe: Opening New Frontiers in India’s Space Sector GS-3, Unit-2, Sub Unit-1, HPAS Mains India’s space journey, led by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has long been a source of pride. From launching satellites for communication and weather...

SEED CERTIFICATION IN INDIA

SEED CERTIFICATION IN INDIA: ENSURING QUALITY FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE GS-3, Unit-3, Sub Unit-2, HPAS Mains Seeds are the foundation of agriculture. A farmer’s harvest largely depends on the quality of seeds sown. In India, where agriculture supports nearly half of...

The Apple Economy of Himachal Pradesh

The Apple Economy of Himachal Pradesh: Roots, Reach, and the Road Ahead GS-3, Unit-1, Sub-Unit-3, HPAS Mains Himachal Pradesh’s apple belt—stretching across Shimla, Kullu, Kinnaur, Mandi, Chamba and parts of Sirmaur—has shaped livelihoods, landscapes, and the state’s...

Himachal Pradesh Crop Diversification Promotion Project (HPCDP)

Himachal Pradesh Crop Diversification Promotion Project (HPCDP) GS-3, Unit-1, Sub-Unit-3, HPAS Mains Himachal Pradesh’s topography and smallholder structure make it ideal for high-value agriculture. Tapping that potential, the Himachal Pradesh Crop Diversification...

Shift in Himachal from Food Crops Toward Commercial Crops

Shift in Himachal from Food Crops Toward Commercial Crops: Opportunities, Challenges & Way Forward GS-3, Unit-1, Sub-Unit-3, HPAS Mains Agriculture has been the traditional backbone of Himachal Pradesh’s economy, employing a large portion of the population and...
Enquiry