Q. Who designed Vice Regal Lodge or Indian Institute of Advance Studies?
British architect Henry Irwin
Description: The Vice Regal Lodge was designed by British architect Henry Irwin. Majestic building was built in the Jacobethan style during Lord Dufferin’s tenure as Viceroy. Its construction started in 1880 and was completed in 1888. Lord Dufferin occupied the lodge on 23 July 1888
Q. Which pass separates Chamba from Lahaul?
Chobia Pass
Description: Chobia Pass is among the second highest altitude pass in the Pir Pangal range located at an elevation of 4966 m. The pass connects Chamba with Lahaul across the Pir Panjal range.
Q. Which Pass connects Chitkul with Harshil in Uttrakhand?
Lamkhaga Pass
Description: Lamkhaga Pass connects Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh with Harshil in Uttrakhand. The Lamkhaga Pass trek starts from Chitkul the last Village of Sangla valley in Himachal.
Q. Who has been honoured with Himachal Gaurav Purskar-2019?
Padamshri Dr. Jagat Ram
Description: Himachal Pradesh Government honoured Padamshri Dr. Jagat Ram with ‘Himachal Gaurav Purskar-2019’. Dr Jagat Ram is currently holding a post of Director of Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh. He has been conferred with the honour for his outstanding services in health sector.
Q. Who have been honoured with Preranastrot Purskar on 74th Independence Day?
Sandeep Kumar and international woman cricketer Sushma Verma