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HimBuds: HPAS Question Bank Series-1

Prateek Bachlas

HPAS Question Bank-1 Focusing on the need of the hour wherein maximum youth of Himachal Pradesh are actively preparing for Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services (HPAS), HimBuds.com brings to you the first in the series of 20 General Awareness questions for preparation of HPAS. HPAS Question Bank will help the candidates evaluate their knowledge and prepare well for the examinations. 1. As per Mahabharata, Audambar was descendants of? A. Parshuram B. Vishwamitr C. Jagdamuni D. Padna sambhavna Answer: Vishwamitr 2. HRTC is giving how much discount for green card holder? A. 10℅(…

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Ransomware Cyber Attack: All You Need To Know

Prateek Bachlas

Recently a cyber attack, named Ransomware attack, has called the attention of the international community as it caused a cyber security threat to more than 99 nations throughout the world. On the evening of 12th May, many countries of world were attacked by Cyber Criminals. It is known to be one of the biggest cyber attacks in the history. The attack has brought to forefront the potential threat highlighting the capabilities of these hackers. India too was affected by the threat. Cyber criminals first attacked computers by Ransomware and later…

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Lahaul Spiti Himachal Pradesh: All you need to know

Prateek Bachlas

This article will help you know about Lahaul Spiti Himachal Pradesh – the area-wise largest and population-wise least populated district of Himachal Pradesh. Advent of the name: Lahaul Spiti As per Kaningha, Lahaul means South District. Famous writer Rahul Sanskityayan, Lahual means land of God while some say, it means “Land of Passes”. The name of Lahaul is the deformed version of ‘Rahul’, son of Lord Buddha, whereas Spiti means “Maniyo Ki Bhumi’ (Land of precious stones). Historical Timeline: Ancient History: Manu is considered to be the ancient ruler of this…

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Fagli – A famous festival of Lahaul-Spiti

Prateek Bachlas

Fagli, locally known as Kus or Kuns, is one of the most famous festival of the Pattan valley (Lahaul-Spiti). It falls, after a fortnight of Khogla on Amawasya (in first or second full moon week of February. The houses are fully decorated and oil lamps are lit similar to the way as festival of lights, Diwali, is celebrated. A Baraza is set-up which consist of a bamboo stick, two to three feet tall, mounted on the floor. Around the stick a white chader is draped in such a maanner as…

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HPUBS: Crack HPUMAT 2017, Follow our Tips

HimBuds Desk

Hello MBA Aspirants, HimBuds.com brings for you Tips & tricks for cracking HPU MAT 2017 prepared by Expert panel. These tips are enough to help the MBA Aspirants to Crack HPUMAT-2017 and secure a seat at HPUBS. Some Important Information: The Admission to MBA Programmee at HPUBS is based on the sum-total of following areas as per below-mentioned respective weight-age: S.No. Respective Area  Weightage 1. 10% of Percentage Scored by Candidate in Matric (10th)  10 Marks 2. 10% of Percentage Scored by Candidate in Senior Secondary (12th)  10 Marks 3. 10%…

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8.8 km Rohtang Tunnel to be ready by 2019

Prateek Bachlas

The 8.8 km Rohtang tunnel is expected to be ready by 2019. The tunnel, once opened for public, is bound to change the lives of the Lahaulis for sure. Lahaul & Spiti is the largest (area-wise) though the least populous district of Himachal Pradesh. Lahual will be know as the switzerland of India from 2019 once the tunnel is opened. Rohtang tunnel is being built under the Rohtang pass in the Eastern Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas on the Leh-Manali Highway .As of December 2016, 7.6 km of tunnel…

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Now fly from Shimla to Delhi at unbelievable price

HimBuds Desk

Yes, You read it right. Now you can fly from Shimla to Delhi at unbelievable price. Flights from Shimla to Delhi will finally start after a gap of 4 and a half years with the first flight being flagged off by Prime Minister Mr. Narender Modi on 27th April 2017 at Jubberhatti airport Shimla. Credit goes to the Regional Connectivity Scheme of the Government of India. The cost of one hour flight would be as low as Rs. 1,920 only. This decision by the Ministry of Civil Aviation is expected to…

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HPU MBA 2017 Prospectus released, Apply Online Now

HimBuds Desk

HPU MBA 2017 Prospectus released, Candidates can now Apply Online too The prospectus for entrance examination to Himachal Pradesh University MBA programs (HPU MAT 2017) has been released by the Himachal Pradesh University Business School, Shimla. It is the for the first time that candidates have been given an option to fill-up the application form online. This functionality would serve to be a boon for those students who are presently out of Himachal Pradesh and wish to apply for HPU MAT. Procuring a physical copy of the prospectus from the…

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Himachal Unemployment Allowance Scheme 2017: All You Need To Know

Vishal Sharma

Himachal Unemployment Allowance Scheme 2017 will be launched by Mr. Virbhadra Singh, Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh during the state level celebration of Himachal Day (foundation day of Himachal Pradesh) on 15th April 2017 at Chamba. The detailed notifications is out and following are the things that you need to know about this scheme: The Scheme will be known as Himachal Unemployment Allowance Scheme 2017. It is being launched with an intent of helping the unemployed youth for sustaining themselves during the unemployment period. Eligibility Criteria: Subject to the provisions…

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All Rupee 10 coins in circulation are original: RBI

Vishal Sharma

All Rupee 10 coins in circulation are original, confirms RBI You might have come across a situation when a shopkeeper would have denied accepting a Rupee 10 coin, in exchange of a commodity, stating it to be a fake coin. Its not just you who have been facing this situation, but many others across the nation (including me). This is a common notion prevailing in different parts of the country where people have started differentiating between original and so called ‘fake’ coins based on rumours. Even social media has played…

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