Q. Which Scheme is rolled out to promote ‘Zero budget Natural Farming’?
Prakritik kheti-khushhal Kisan
Description: In order to encourage ‘Zero Budget Natural Farming’ in the state, a new scheme ‘Prakritik kheti-Kaushal Kisan’ was launched with a budget provision of Rs. 25 crore. Under the scheme farmers would be provided training, necessary equipments, bio-pesticides, bio-insecticides, etc. The scheme was rolled in September 2018.
Q. Who have been honoured with Preranastrot Purskar on 74th Independence Day?
Sandeep Kumar and international woman cricketer Sushma Verma
Q. Daranghati Sanctuary located in which district?
Shimla
Description: The Daranghati Sanctuary (171.5 sq.km) is located in Shimla District Rampur Bushahr, Himachal Pradesh.
Q. Which Pass connects Lahaul district to Ladakh?
Bara-lacha Pass
Description: Bara-lacha Pass (el. 4,890 m or 16,040 ft) is a high mountain pass in Zanskar range, connecting Lahaul district in Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir. Pass is situated along the Leh–Manali Highway.
Q. In which town of Himachal Pradesh is the historic Bhuri Singh Museum located?
Answer: Chamba.