Himachal GK

Hot springs of Himachal Pradesh

1. Manikaran: it is located on Parbati Valley of Kullu district .the bath in the waters of this spring is said to be useful for curing pneumonia gout, rheumatism muscular pains and Bronchtitis quite rapidly. Pilgrims and locals often cook their meals in the spring water.
2. Kasol: 32 km from Bhunter is another hot water spring opposite to village Nikhatan.
3. Khirganga: it is located in Kullu valley. 
4. Vashishta: it 6 km .from Manali in Kullu district on the left bank of the river Beas. 
5. Tattapani:it is 51 km from Shimla and 29 Kms from Naldera on the right bank of the river

HIMACHAL PRADESH STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION HAMIRPUR DISTT. HAMIRPUR (H.P.)-177001 invites application for 1007 Posts.

HIMACHAL PRADESH STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION

            HAMIRPUR DISTT. HAMIRPUR (H.P.)-177001

Online Applications are invited for 1007 Posts through direct recruitment of under mentioned categories of posts using the website of Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission . The online application can be filled up from 20.5.2016 to 21.06.2016 till 11.59 PM. thereafter website link will be disabled. The candidates are strictly advised to apply online well in advance without waiting for closing date of submission of Online Recruitment Application Form.

The Printed copy of the online application form along with necessary original certificates and self attested photocopies must be brought at the time of Personal Interview. No offline Application Form or copy of downloaded Application Form will be accepted by the Commission.

Opening date for submission of Online Recruitment Application Form (ORA) :            20.05.2016

Closing date for submission of Online Recruitment Application Form (ORA) :              21.06.2016

The detail of posts are as follow:

1. Ophthalmic Officer: 1 Post
2. Junior Auditor: 6 Posts
3. Steno-typist: 28 Posts
4. Mechanic (Electrical): 1 Post
5. Clerk: 103 Posts
6. Statistical Assistant: 4 Posts
7. Auditor(Panchayat): 5 Posts
8. Draughtsman : 1 Post
9. Surveyor: 5 Posts
10. Mining inspector: 3 Posts 

Himachal GK Update

Himachal GK Update

Lake

In the Himachal Pradesh the natural lakes are :Ghadasaru lake ,Deshaur lake ,Khajjar lakes ,Manimahesh lake ,Mahakali Devi lake ,lama Dal lake ,Rewalsar lake ,Prashar lake, Dal lake, Kumarwah lake ,Kunt Bhyog lake ,Kalasar lake,Sukhsar lake ,Kareri lake ,Bhrigu lake , Servalsar lake ,Mantilai lake  Shringtingu lake ,Chandertal   ,suraJ Tal ,Unamso lake Chandra Nahan lake ,Nako lake ,Renuka lake ,Saketi lake etc .

The artificial lakes: In Himachal Pradesh, the artificial lakes are: Govind Sagar lake, pong lake,

Himachal GK

Himachal GK

River: 

Rivers with their tributary are the main channels of drainage of the land surface .They are at the same time also the chief agents of land erosion and the main lines for the transport of the product of the land to the sea. The drainage systems of the two regions , peninsular and extra peninsular India having had to accommodate themselves to two very widely divergent types of topography are necessarily very different in Character. Himachal falls into the drainage systems of the extra  peninsular area .the main channels of drainage in region are the Chandra Bhaga or the Chenab,the Ravi ,the beas ,the sutluj and the Yamuna .the catchment of these rivers are fed by snow and rainfall and protected by an extensive cover of natural vegetation .the unique distinction of the Himachal region is that it provides water both to the Indus and the Ganga basins .a brief survey of the major rivers systems of the region will help us in understanding better the drainage systems of the Pradesh .

 The Chandra Bhaga or the Chenab: Its Vedic names are Asikni.it is the longest rivers of Himachal in terms of volume of water. It is formed out of the two streams Chandra and Bhaga, which after their confluence at Tandi flow as joint streams for 122km before entering Kashmir, with its total length of

The Post of Patwaris in the Districts in H.P.

The Post of Patwaris in the Districts in H.P.

Applications are invited from the eligible candidates of Himachal Pradesh on or
before 4.6.2016 for selection of candidates for the post of Patwaris who will be appointed on
the terms and conditions of Govt. of Himachal Pradesh on contract basis after qualifying the
exami nation after successful completion of training.

l.Essential Educational Qualification

(a) Candidates shou ld have passed 10+2 exam ination or its equivalent from a

recognized Board of School Education/University.
(b) The cand idates appearin g in sports catego ry should be Nation al level medal
winner or who have particip ated three time in National level tournament,
(c) Candidates belonging to reserved category shall have to submit proof that he

Himachal GK

Himachal GK

Glaciers=In the Himachal Himalayas, there are number of glaciers. which Are playing an important role as a renewing source of fresh water for the millions of people living in the plains of northern and eastern India .In summer, large quantities of water melt from the glaciers and flow down the rivers and streams draining the Himalayas .fresh snow is added to the glaciers during the winters .the prominent glaciers, which are located in Himachal Pradesh are given below:

1 Bara Shigri: the Bara Shigri glacier is the largest glaciers in the Chandra valley of Lahaul and difficult to be trekked. It is tenanted in Acirque on the middle slopes of the main Himalayas range. Small tributary glaciers feed the trunk glaciers. High mountains cover it from three sides. It is about 3 km wide and km long.

2         Chandra: This glacier is responsible forming Chandertal Lake and has originally separated from                                   Bara Shigri glacier. It is tenanted in a cirque of the towering peak.

3        The lady of Keylong: This glacier is situated at in altitude of about 6061 m, which can be seen from Keylong and is popular among the visitors. It is interesting to note that it was named by lady